2021 Jeep Cherokee Review

Checking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.

If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Air bags:side/window:curtain

Recall Number: 

24V516000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

71B

Number of vehicles affected: 

13

Defect Description: 

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the right-side curtain air bag may prevent the air bag from deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

Defect Consequence: 

An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will secure the connector, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 71B.

Power train:automatic transmission:cooler/radiator:hoses and fittings

Recall Number: 

21V310000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

Y18

Number of vehicles affected: 

18800

Defect Description: 

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The transmission oil cooler hose may have been incorrectly cured, allowing transmission fluid to leak.

Defect Consequence: 

A transmission fluid leak increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will inspect and replace the hose, free of charge. Owners notification letters are expected to be mailed June 23, 2021. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y18.

Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm

Recall Number: 

20V657000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

W81

Number of vehicles affected: 

698

Defect Description: 

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Cherokee Latitude and Jeep Cherokee Limited vehicles. One or both of the front lower control arms may fracture while driving.

Defect Consequence: 

A front lower control arm fracture while driving may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash without prior warning.

Corrective Action: 

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front lower control arms and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W81. Note: Owners are advised to not drive their vehicles until they have been inspected and repaired if needed.