2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 34 on record.
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L at a glance
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L recalls 4
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the front seat side air bags (SAB) may prevent the air bags from deploying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Fix: Dealers secured the connector, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is B3B.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The center stack upper display (DCSD) contains a transistor that may overheat and prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Fix: Dealers replaced the DCSD, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been repaired. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 11C.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The rear coil springs may be incorrectly installed and detach from the vehicle while driving.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the rear coil spring assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed February 12, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in March 2026. Owners may co…
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE vehicles. The rear coil springs may be incorrectly installed and detach from the vehicle while driving.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear coil spring lower isolators, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed September 29, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer ser…
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 5 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 81 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
What's a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L trims & engines on record
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles on record
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland1C4RJKDG0M8188663
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited1C4RJKBG6M8130463
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Summit1C4RJJEG7M8147195
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland1C4RJKDG6M8194970
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited1C4RJKBG4M8101768
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2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited1C4RJKBG2M8101591
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited1C4RJKBG0M8170876
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited1C4RJKBG5M8133869
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Laredo1C4RJKAG4M8188959
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited1C4RJJBG9M8152077
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited1C4RJKBG5M8103979
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited1C4RJKBG6M8138482
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited1C4RJKBG1M8168148
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited1C4RJJBG6M8191483
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland1C4RJKDG4M8180629
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited1C4RJKBG6M8173054
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited1C4RJKBG1M8181756
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited1C4RJJBG0M8125902
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited1C4RJJBG4M8175766
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited1C4RJKBG8M8168275
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited1C4RJKBG9M8193010
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited1C4RJKBG0M8185247
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited1C4RJKBG5M8181419
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L — frequently asked questions
Does the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L have any safety recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L?
Across all 81 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, forward collision avoidance, steering.
What gas mileage does the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L get?
The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L has U.S. EPA estimates of 17–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).
How much is a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L worth?
Comparable 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L listings run roughly $46,535–$61,270, typically around $51,946 (from 34 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.