2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
20
complaints reporting a crash
8
complaints reporting fire
12
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 12 report injuries (13 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles were involved in 84 fatal crashes with 23 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskRadio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying · Jun 13, 2024
- Crash riskUpper control arm ball joint and steering knuckle may separate and cause the… · Feb 22, 2024
- Crash riskCentral Vision Park Assist module (CVPAM) software may prevent the rearview… · Aug 14, 2023
- Crash riskRear coil springs may have been incorrectly installed and detach from the… · Jun 8, 2023
- Crash riskAn incorrectly assembled steering column intermediate shaft may disconnect from… · May 18, 2023
- Crash riskTail light side marker assemblies may be damaged and not illuminate · Jul 28, 2022
- Crash riskExhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may stick open, resulting in an… · Apr 28, 2022
- Crash riskThese vehicles may have been built with a missing weld from the seat back frame… · Mar 24, 2022