2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problems
Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 15% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 16,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “serious safety” (8% of reports).
- 60engine complaints
- 16,500median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 42%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Serious safety: mentioned in 5 of 60 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 10 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 60 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury.
Jeep Grand Cherokee engine complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee WK, 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may stick open, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the EGR valve assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z31.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
-Thermostat -car died in traffic -not that I know of -it was diagnosed by the dealer -no warning lights or lamps -not that Iâm aware if
This submission is an update to NHTSA Complaint #11727024. The vehicle continues to experience recurring engine overheating and misfire conditions. These issues have been previously diagnosed and are consistent with known manufacturer Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) related to this engine…
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Frequently asked questions
Do all 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokees have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 60 owner complaints about engine for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee (15% of the 409 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 16,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The most frequent phrase is “serious safety”, in 5 of 60 complaints.
Other 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
- Electrical System problems (115)
- Steering problems (102)
- Power Train problems (59)
See all 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems or engine problems across all Grand Cherokee years.