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US recalls (4)
Power train
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Drivetrain Control Drivetrain Control Module, PTU, and Electronic Park Brake software, and replace the PTU, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed June 25, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy becomes available. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 40D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 14, 2026.
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 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."
Risk and remedy
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
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.
Power train: automatic transmission, cooler/radiator
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A transmission fluid leak increases the risk of a fire.
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.
Suspension: front, control 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 arms may fracture while driving.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
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.
Canadian recalls (3)
Show 3 Canadian recalls
Powertrain
2026-05-07 · campaign 2026-224
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the power transfer unit (PTU) could become damaged and fail. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels and/or the vehicle could move when it's parked and the parking brake isn't applied.
Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a two-speed PTU.
Safety Risk:
A loss of power to the wheels or a parked vehicle that moves suddenly could create the risk of an injury and/or a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners in writing. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.
Label
2024-08-15 · campaign 2024-548
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French.
Safety Risk:
This error does not affect vehicle safety.
Corrective Actions:
This is not a recall. The company has corrected the tire and loading information label for all new vehicles.
Powertrain
2021-05-04 · campaign 2021-263
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the transmission oil cooler hose may not have been manufactured correctly. As a result, the hose could burst and leak transmission fluid.
Safety Risk:
A transmission fluid leak could create the risk of fire.
Corrective Actions:
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the transmission oil cooler hoses. The hoses will be replaced, if necessary.
Owner complaints (176)
Owners filed 176 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Jeep Cherokee (10 crashes, 4 fires, 8 injuries reported). Among 34 model years of this model, it ranks #20 for the most complaints (median 233).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 103 | |
| Engine | 28 | |
| Unknown or other | 26 | |
| Electrical system | 23 | |
| Service brakes | 13 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 11 | |
| Air bags | 9 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Jeep Cherokee.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2021 Jeep Cherokee SUV FWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2021 Jeep Cherokee SUV 4WD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2021 Jeep Cherokee version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Cherokee 4WD 2.0 L Automatic 9-spd | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Cherokee 4WD 2.4 L Automatic 9-spd | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Cherokee 4WD 3.2 L Automatic 9-spd | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II 2.0 L Automatic 9-spd | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II 3.2 L Automatic 9-spd | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Cherokee FWD 2.0 L Automatic 9-spd | 23 | 31 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Cherokee FWD 2.4 L Automatic 9-spd | 22 | 31 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Cherokee FWD 3.2 L Automatic 9-spd | 20 | 29 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD 3.2 L Automatic 9-spd | 18 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.