NHTSA vehicle safety data
2021 Jeep Cherokee
The 2021 Jeep Cherokee has 3 NHTSA recalls and 119 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Jeep dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2021 Jeep Cherokee. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
NHTSA #24V516000Reported July 8, 2024 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Defect description
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the right-side curtain air bag may prevent the air bag from deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Safety consequence
An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
Dealers will secure the connector, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 71B.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLER/RADIATOR:HOSES AND FITTINGS
NHTSA #21V310000Reported May 4, 2021 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Defect description
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The transmission oil cooler hose may have been incorrectly cured, allowing transmission fluid to leak.
Safety consequence
A transmission fluid leak increases the risk of a fire.
Free manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the hose, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y18.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
NHTSA #20V657000Reported October 27, 2020 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Defect description
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Cherokee Latitude and Jeep Cherokee Limited vehicles. One or both of the front lower control arms may fracture while driving.
Safety consequence
A front lower control arm fracture while driving may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash without prior warning.
Free manufacturer remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front lower control arms and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W81. Note: Owners are advised to not drive their vehicles until they have been inspected and repaired if needed.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.