2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 410 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the wheels of the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2% of the 410 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“To Whom It May Concern: I am writing to formally notify you of a serious and dangerous safety defect involving the vehicle I purchased from Carvana on February 2, 2026. On April 9, 2026, while driving on the highway at 70 MPH, my truck stopped abruptly after experiencing a critical wheel failure. Upon exiting the vehicle, I notice that all the lug nuts were missing. I immediately located a tow driver that confirmed what I observed. The tow company towed the vehicles to a Dodge mechanic in Paducah, KY. …”
NHTSA complaint #11736947, filed 2026-05“I was notified that my vehicle is involved in a recall for Potential Steering Knuckle separation. I proceeded to contact Jeep (both dealer and Recall department) to know what is going to be done about this. I proceeded to inform the agent that I was concerned with my safety regarding this recall, and was told by the agent that at the moment they have no means to repair the problem, they cannot provide me a solution in regards to a safer car, and if the car had issues related to this recall that I would just have to deal with it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11575336, filed 2024-03“There is a Manufacturer Recall Number10B NHTSA Recall Number24V-132 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete, remedy not yet available. When calling the dealership to schedule the fix they said they don’t have one and don’t know when one will be available they haven’t been given that information. In the meantime am I just supposed to drive a Jeep that could crash at any given time.”
NHTSA complaint #11574864, filed 2024-03“Recalled Rear Coils, over 2-3 months ago, Taken to Jeep Dealership in Morgantown Wv, Taken for front ball joint knuckle pin coming lose, Causing the upper ball joint to start to make noise, unable to control steering when raining or going over bump video was send to mopar when claim and complaint at the time, Prior two weeks before also called and report it, someone canceled my call, and said they had no remedy at that time. Was told they had no remedy for recall at that time. Morgantown jeep then proceeded to fix the rear suspension coil recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #11610841, filed 2024-08Related service bulletins
- 11036280Aug 14, 2026Steering Dragging While Recreational Flat Towing Behind RV.
- 11027241Dec 22, 2025Note: actual release date was 12/22/2025 The customer is experiencing a clicking or pop noise from the steering knuckle and bearing area during turns while driving.
- 11024311Oct 6, 2025Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) Warning Lamp On Or Flashing. Sensor(s) Not Reading And Or Showing Dashes.
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 | 3 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 7 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 9 | 1% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 6 | 2% |
| 2015 | 15 | 1% |
| 2014 | 21 | 1% |
| 2013 | 8 | 1% |
| 2012 | 10 | 1% |
| 2011 | 5 | 0% |
| 2010 | 5 | 4% |
| 2009 | 10 | 7% |
| 2008 | 5 | 1% |
| 2007 | 8 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 0% |
| 2005 | 5 | 0% |
| 2004 | 11 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 0% |
| 2002 | 12 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 0% |
| 1999 | 8 | 0% |
| 1998 | 6 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 0% |
| 1996 | 6 | 1% |
| 1995 | 5 | 1% |
| 1994 | 4 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
115 complaintsSteering
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 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology