2021 Jeep Cherokee safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
10
complaints reporting a crash
4
complaints reporting fire
4
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 6 report injuries (8 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2021 Jeep Cherokee vehicles were involved in 23 fatal crashes with 11 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskPower transfer unit (PTU) may fail · May 7, 2026
- Crash riskAn improperly secured connector for the right-side curtain air bag may prevent… · Jul 8, 2024
- Fire riskTransmission oil cooler hose may have been incorrectly cured, allowing… · May 4, 2021
- Crash riskOne or both of the front lower control arms may fracture while driving · Oct 27, 2020