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2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Electrical System Problems

NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026

110Electrical System complaints
27.7%Of all 397 complaints
#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How electrical system ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM110 · 27.7%
STEERING102 · 25.7%
ENGINE60 · 15.1%
Unspecified / other55 · 13.9%
POWER TRAIN55 · 13.9%

Share of the 397 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee overview page.

What owners report

“Driving on a highway when I got multiole error messages on my dash informing me that my power steering was unavailable, blind spot was unavailable…”NHTSA complaint 11452009 — filed 02/15/2022
“The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the "power steering unavailable, service required," appeared on…”NHTSA complaint 11449693 — filed 02/01/2022
“I purchased this car on 1/12/2022. It immediately began to have issues, first a coolant leak and then a check engine light. I have been…”NHTSA complaint 11449551 — filed 01/31/2022

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Electrical System complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee have electrical system problems?

Electrical System is the most-reported problem area on the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 110 of 397 complaints on file (27.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee have in total?

397 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 20 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, 13 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.