2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel/propulsion system problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Electronic Throttle Control warning light comes on upon starting vehicle while extended crank occurs. When starting car, the push to start feature will not turn over and continuously cranks multiple times. Issue is intermittent- never know when it will happen which makes it difficult to replicate…”
filed Aug 4, 2026
“While driving, the vehicle experienced a sudden, unexpected engine stall and complete loss of propulsion due to a premature failure of the in-tank electric fuel pump. This failure occurred at only 37,000 miles, which is well below the expected lifespan of a major fuel system component. A sudden…”
filed Jul 14, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Extended Crank Condition Due To Loss of Fuel Pressure Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● Extended engine crank condition. This bulletin involves performing a fuel pressure test and possibly replacing the…
14-007-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 8, 2026Fuel Delivery Module This GPOP applies to 2021-2022MY WK & 2021-2025MY WD vehicles with extended crank condition due to loss of fuel pressure. Do not replace FDM. Reference TSB 14-004-25 REV B. There is a Fuel Pressure…
9100858 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 6, 2026Fuel Delivery Module Before replacing the fuel module for DTCs P0461 and P062A and other not start, long crank, fuel gauge accuracy and drivability issues, the technician should disconnect the electrical connector at…
9100833 REV1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 6, 2026
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Grand Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Grand Cherokee | 11 | 17% |
| 2024 Grand Cherokee | 40 | 17% |
| 2023 Grand Cherokee | 50 | 13% |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee | 38 | 15% |
| 2020 Grand Cherokee | 16 | 7% |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 7 | 2% |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | 43 | 5% |
| 2017 Grand Cherokee | 31 | 9% |
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | 28 | 9% |
| 2015 Grand Cherokee | 73 | 5% |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | 122 | 5% |
| 2013 Grand Cherokee | 103 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.