Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Jeep Cherokee has 4 recalls, 176 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
176
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated October 24, 2026
21V310000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLER/RADIATOR:HOSES AND FITTINGS
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The transmission oil cooler hose may have been incorrectly cured, allowing tr...
20V657000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Cherokee Latitude and Jeep Cherokee Limited vehicles. One or both of the front lower control arm...
24V516000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the right-side curtain air bag may ...
26V290000
POWER TRAIN
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 Jeep Cherokee SUV 4WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | PTU issue- located a recall for 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee Power Transfer Unit recall; my VIN wasn't on... |
| Oct 12, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | SVC 4WD light came on the dashboard. Took to the dealership, they said it was a PTU issue and it nee... |
| Oct 8, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the PTU unexpec... |
| Oct 6, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Cherokee. While driving 70 MPH, there was an abnormal whining and grind... |
| Oct 5, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | My 2021 Jeep Cherokee suffered a complete failure of its 1-speed PTU and ESM module, causing a loss ... |
| Sep 27, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | UNKNOWN I have found this recall notice online but have not had any direct contact from the manufact... |
| Sep 16, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Car does not go into 4wd. Svc light is on. Now loud clanging under feet and car won’t go over 35 Mo... |
| Sep 15, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | My 2021 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk has been effectively unusable since April 19, 2026 due to the PTU is... |
| Sep 14, 2026 | LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I am reporting a safety concern involving the Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system on my 2021 Jeep... |
| Sep 14, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | We experienced Jeep Recall 40D. NHTSA 26V-290. We were 60 miles from [XXX] when this occurred. We... |
| Sep 13, 2026 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | While I was driving, I suddenly heard an extremely loud popping/banging noise that sounded like a gu... |
| Sep 13, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle sta... |
| Sep 9, 2026 | AIR BAGS | I entered my vehicle and noted the panel below the steering column was sagging. Upon closer inspecti... |
| Sep 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Vehicle is a 2021 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Lux equipped with a 1-speed Power Transfer Unit (PTU) / Act... |
| Sep 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The PTU is bad the vehicle can roll when in park. |
| Aug 16, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Jeep Cherokee suffered the exact PTU failure detailed in NHTSA Campaign 26V290, and it has been sitt... |
| Aug 8, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Information from dealer-- 40 D 2019-2023 KL PTU Failure |
| Aug 7, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | While driving i lost power and heard whining and grinding. Loss of power. Had to get it to towed to ... |
| Aug 6, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Drive train control module & actuator replaced at less than 75,000 miles |
| Aug 5, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ... |