2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 115about this part
- Share
- 28%of 410 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,812miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 115 complaints about the electrical system of the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 28% of the 410 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,812 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving my new Grand Cherokee with 121 miles on the odometer. As I was moving forward with the vehicle in drive and was attempting to turn around to- re-enter a highway the engine stopped. I immediately put the vehicle in park and attempted to restart the vehicle numerous times with no luck. The vehicle was stuck in park with the wheels turned to the left. The rest of the electronics worked but the the vehicle locked in park it could not be moved. …”
NHTSA complaint #11413752, filed 2021-04, 121 miles“This Car have a lot issues we the computer in the car, the car I was missing oil in the engine ,the piston. Blows out No light 💡 engine On the car have a lot problems we trans mission No light On,I Have problems we transfer Case No light on, Now still having problems if backups sometimes is No light on,I don’t know if Normal but if have a lot safety concerns in this car.”
NHTSA complaint #11667942, filed 2025-06“Service power steering, blind spot alert temporarily unavailable, seatbelts not buckled came on and started beeeping, start/stop not ready, and service electronic stability control all turned on at once. I pulled over to the side of the road to try to restart the vehicle and I lost my power steering.”
NHTSA complaint #11612580, filed 2024-09“I was sitting inside my home when all of the sudden I heard a loud boom, walked outside and saw my 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee on fire. The fire started in the front and moved to the back of the vehicle. The engine had been off for about 2 hours and vehicle was sitting in the driveway. My son's car seat, stroller and many other belongings were ruined in the fire. A police report was not filed, but a fire report was.”
NHTSA complaint #11617879, filed 2024-10“I started my car with my factory installed remote starter and 5 minutes later my car was engulfed in flames. This was a brand new car, and has been reported to Chrysler,. I reported this the day it happened on 5/9/22 and I still have not heard back from Chrysler. Just concerned this could happen to others.”
NHTSA complaint #11465869, filed 2022-05Related service bulletins
- 11037582Sep 23, 2026R1H Radio U41.10 Software Update - Dealer Option Customers may experience one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: ● **Speakers may emit a humming, screeching, buzzing, clicking…
- 11037350Sep 10, 2026Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.
- 11037345Sep 8, 2026Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.
- 11036771Aug 26, 2026Rotary Shifter Lights Blinking, Shifter Not Moving, Not Going Into Gear.
- 11035190Jul 14, 2026Display Verify "Z" part number availability. Order a "Z" part number for all Exchange Orders, Warranty, Mopar, Customer Pay and Service Contract. Order "68" part number for New…
- 11035048Jul 11, 2026Power Folding Seat Wire Harness Pinched Customers may experience one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: ● Battery is depleted. NOTE: Battery depletion may be due to a pinched…
- 11035072Jul 10, 2026Before replacing any part, check the DOT on the glass or the PN to make sure you choose the replacement part from the correct supplier: DOT 615 - 6NC10TRMAH - CIE Supplier DOT…
- 11034369Jun 22, 2026Camera - rear view
- 11034368Jun 22, 2026Camera - rear view
- 11034351Jun 19, 2026Power Liftgate Intermittently Inoperative. Will Not Open/ Close. Liftgate/Hatch Ajar Message Displayed. Rev A
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 19% |
| 2025 | 31 | 39% |
| 2024 | 116 | 46% |
| 2023 | 182 | 45% |
| 2022 | 130 | 49% |
| 2021 | 115 | 28% |
| 2020 | 74 | 31% |
| 2019 | 84 | 23% |
| 2018 | 339 | 40% |
| 2017 | 87 | 24% |
| 2016 | 62 | 20% |
| 2015 | 138 | 10% |
| 2014 | 485 | 20% |
| 2013 | 376 | 47% |
| 2012 | 837 | 51% |
| 2011 | 780 | 48% |
| 2010 | 47 | 40% |
| 2009 | 47 | 34% |
| 2008 | 473 | 64% |
| 2007 | 658 | 59% |
| 2006 | 753 | 59% |
| 2005 | 928 | 45% |
| 2004 | 144 | 11% |
| 2003 | 55 | 7% |
| 2002 | 85 | 6% |
| 2001 | 42 | 5% |
| 2000 | 112 | 8% |
| 1999 | 84 | 5% |
| 1998 | 60 | 6% |
| 1997 | 56 | 6% |
| 1996 | 65 | 7% |
| 1995 | 40 | 6% |
| 1994 | 38 | 6% |
| 1993 | 54 | 10% |
| 1990 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
102 complaintsEngine
61 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
59 complaintsOther or unknown
57 complaintsExterior lighting
42 complaintsFuel system
41 complaintsBrakes
32 complaintsSuspension
30 complaintsLane departure
29 complaintsForward collision avoidance
25 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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