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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 2024-08

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Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202511%
202410%
202331%
202221%
202172%
202021%
201921%
201891%
201741%
201662%
2015151%
2014211%
201381%
2012101%
201150%
201054%
2009107%
200851%
200781%
200640%
200550%
2004111%
200330%
2002121%
200151%
200040%
199980%
199861%
199740%
199661%
199551%
199441%
199320%

Other parts of the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Electrical system
115 complaints
Steering
102 complaints
Engine
61 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
59 complaints
Other or unknown
57 complaints
Exterior lighting
42 complaints
Fuel system
41 complaints
Brakes
32 complaints
Suspension
30 complaints
Lane departure
29 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
25 complaints
Air 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