2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L problems & reliability
78 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, alongside 4 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several components.
2 complaints report injuries (2 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles were involved in 10 fatal crashes with 4 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 27 | 35% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance → | 18 | 23% |
| Steering → | 16 | 21% |
| Unknown / Other | 13 | 17% |
| Power Train → | 12 | 15% |
| Engine | 8 | 10% |
| Seats | 6 | 8% |
| Suspension | 6 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 4% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 18 reported components →Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“My 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L experienced a complete failure of the passenger-side headlamp assembly at approximately 70k miles. The entire passenger-side headlamp became inoperative,not just one individual light. I received no headlamp out or exterior lighting warning on the instrument panel. At exactly the same time…”
Electrical System · filed Sep 16, 2026
“The steering started to feel intermittently difficult and then would release. It has been looked at by 2 mechanics and they report that it appears to be a structural failure of the front strut. The strut tower has separated from the body, the adhesive has failed, the rivets have broken loose, and the movement is…”
Steering · filed Aug 26, 2026
“The hood will pop open while driving. There is a safety catch so it won't open all the way but it urges you to get off the road. This has happened 3 times to me already. The last time was 8/4/26.”
Unknown / Other · filed Aug 20, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- Recall 23V-413 Post Remedy Failures
Recall Query RQ25005 · opened Dec 11, 2025 · open · led to recall 26V562
Technical service bulletins
211 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. The 10 most recent:
Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.
9100905 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 10, 2026
Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.
9100902 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 8, 2026
Rotary Shifter Lights Blinking, Shifter Not Moving, Not Going Into Gear.
S2623000001 REV.A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 26, 2026
Steering Dragging While Recreational Flat Towing Behind RV.
S2523000032 REV.B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 14, 2026
SHAFT - AXLE HALF
113528 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 16, 2026
SHAFT - AXLE HALF
113529 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 16, 2026
Display Verify "Z" part number availability. Order a "Z" part number for all Exchange Orders, Warranty, Mopar, Customer Pay and Service Contract. Order "68" part number for New, Unsold units only.
9100866 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 14, 2026
Power Folding Seat Wire Harness Pinched Customers may experience one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: ● Battery is depleted. NOTE: Battery depletion may be due to a pinched power folding seat wire harness behind the…
08-274-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 11, 2026
Before replacing any part, check the DOT on the glass or the PN to make sure you choose the replacement part from the correct supplier: DOT 615 - 6NC10TRMAH - CIE Supplier DOT 1038 - 6NC07TRMAR - CIE Supplier DOT 1065 -…
9100859 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 10, 2026
Fuel Delivery Module Before replacing the fuel module for DTCs P0461 and P062A and other not start, long crank, fuel gauge accuracy and drivability issues, the technician should disconnect the electrical connector at…
9100833 REV1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 6, 2026
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
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