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2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 16 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Steering
102
Electrical
65
Other
62
Powertrain
47
Lights
31
Suspension
16
Engine
16
Brakes
16
Airbags
9
Speed Control
6
Seat Belts
5
Visibility
5
Seats
4
Structure
3

16

Complaints

1

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Engine Recalls

22V284000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

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All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 5, 2025ENGINEI am reporting a potential safety-related defect involving my Chrysler vehicle equipped with a V6 Pe...
Oct 7, 2025ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThere is a delay in my car starting when I push the start button. When doing some research online to...
Sep 23, 2025ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMMy 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee will not start / turn over and if it did the car will shut off. This has...
May 27, 2025ENGINEThe vehicle (2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee) was on the road for about 90 minutes when the engine shut off...
Sep 27, 2024ENGINEThe auto stop/start system,shuts down the engine when waiting to pull out onto a busy street.it has ...
Feb 26, 2024ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMIt has been observed that the antifreeze and oil are intermixing in the antifreeze reservoir, causin...
Oct 18, 2023ENGINEThe contact owns a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH, the veh...
Aug 16, 2023ENGINEOne day I smelled something burning after driving. I didn't see anything the first time but i kept s...
Mar 14, 2023ENGINECheck engine light comes on vehicle shuts down has occurred 2xs now with in 25, ooo miles!
Jan 17, 2023ENGINEThe contact owns a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that upon start of the vehicle; an a...
Oct 14, 2022ENGINEThe contact owns a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds...
Oct 12, 2022ENGINEEngine mounts have failed. According to the FCA, they have a very large backorder on these parts, as...
Aug 1, 2022ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Num...
Sep 1, 2021ENGINEThe contact owns a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while at a stop sign or light t...
Nov 23, 2020ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY...
Nov 16, 2020ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMMY GRAND CHEROKEE HIGH ALTITUDE 2021 START JERKING DURING ACCELERATION AT 500 MILES APROX. THEN THE ...

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