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Jeep Grand Cherokee 2017–2021

See what was reported for each year and what to check before you buy.

WK2 generation2017–2021Evidence: Medium confidence

Problems and recalls for 2017–2021

We checked 5 model years, 2017–2021, for problems and recalls. Pick your model year below to see what was reported for it.

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Years we reviewed

Pick your model year to see its reported problems, recalls, and checks.

Problems to check

These problems were reported in one or more reviewed years. Open a year to see which ones were reported for it.

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture investigation

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L.

Evidence: High confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a possible fatal outcome.

First checks

  • • Ask the inspector to test the named system and record the result.

Service Brakes recall

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.

Evidence: High confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

First checks

  • • Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.

Engine and cooling recall

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee WK, 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines.

Evidence: High confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

First checks

  • • Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.

Child Seat recall

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles.

Evidence: High confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

First checks

  • • Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.

Airbags owner reports

3 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention air bags.

Evidence: Limited confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.

First checks

  • • Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.

Power Train recall

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.

Evidence: High confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

First checks

  • • Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.

Service Brakes owner reports

3 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention service brakes.

Evidence: Limited confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

First checks

  • • Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.

Electrical System recall

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger

Evidence: High confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

First checks

  • • Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.

43 more reviewed records are organized under the model years above.

Sources and limits

We last updated this on Jul 2026. We found 5 of 5 source types for the year with the most records.

Owner reports can hint at patterns. They do not show a true failure rate. They cannot predict how one car will hold up.

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