NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Srt Safety Record
The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Srt has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 12 recalls and 396 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT has not been subjected to NHTSA crash testing, and therefore carries no star ratings nor an assigned Safety Index score. This absence of direct impact assessment means no conclusion can be drawn regarding its collision safety performance. However, the vehicle's record does show a Heavy recall and complaint burden, with 12 recall campaigns addressing components such as the suspension, steering, and back-over prevention systems. Owners have filed 396 complaints. These figures indicate an elevated level of post-sale issues for this model year.
The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries a Heavy recall and complaint burden band, and is associated with 12 recall campaigns according to NHTSA data at nhtsa.gov.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Heavy |
| Recalls on file | 12 |
| Owner complaints | 396 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Srt?
The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT carries a significant recall and complaint burden. Its 12 distinct recall campaigns and 396 NHTSA-logged owner complaints indicate potential safety issues. These recalls address diverse critical systems: the back-over prevention camera, rear coil springs, and upper ball joints. Recalls related to the steering column and ball joints directly impact vehicle control. Owner complaints show a concentration in Electrical System and Steering categories, which together comprise over half of all allegations. Steering complaints alone number 102. Additionally, there are 8 reported incidents of alleged fires. As no other model years are included in the NHTSA crash-test data for this assessment, there is no adjacent crash-test record to provide context for this vehicle.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Srt have any recalls?
The 12 recall campaigns for this model year address upper front control arm ball joints, rear coil springs, the steering column, back-over prevention camera systems, and backup camera display function. The ball joint campaign is particularly worth noting because upper control arm failures can affect vehicle control. One recall was resolved via an over-the-air software fix. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive is listed in the data provided, but owners should verify current remedy status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA24V436000
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.
Reported 2024-06-13
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT24V132000
Risk: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the upper control arm pinch bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 2, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 10B.
Reported 2024-02-22
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION23V577000
Risk: A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility of the rear view, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Central Vision Park Assist Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 56A.
Reported 2023-08-14
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS23V413000
Risk: Rear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and if necessary, repair the rear coil spring assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 64A. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall 26V051. All vehicles will need to have the new recall remedy performed.
Reported 2023-06-08
STEERING:COLUMN23V352000
Risk: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the intermediate shaft and assembly parts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 58A.
Reported 2023-05-18
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS22V544000
Risk: A tail light side marker that does not illuminate can reduce vehicle visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace both body-mounted tail light assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 8, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z50.
Reported 2022-07-28
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)22V284000
Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the EGR valve assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z31.
Reported 2022-04-28
CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE TETHER ANCHOR22V180000
Risk: A missing weld may allow the child seat tether to separate from the seat frame during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the second-row seat back frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Z24.
Reported 2022-03-24
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE21V950000
Risk: Inoperable headlights can reduce visibility for the driver and oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the SLM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y72.
Reported 2021-12-09
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE21V873000
Risk: Disabled air bags can increase the risk of injury to occupants in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ORC, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y79.
Reported 2021-11-10
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS21V797000
Risk: Difficulty activating the headlight high beams may result in reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y66.
Reported 2021-10-14
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES21V729000
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: FCA US LLC will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 28, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y67.
Reported 2021-09-21
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Srt?
The 396 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA are unverified consumer allegations, not established findings. The most heavily reported components are the Electrical System with 113 alleged reports, Steering with 102, Engine with 60, Power Train with 55, and Exterior Lighting with 41. Within those 396 reports, owners alleged 20 crashes, 8 fires, and 13 injuries.
396 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Srt?
Potential purchasers of a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT should prioritize a VIN check against the NHTSA recall database. This model year is subject to 12 recall campaigns, making verification of completed remedies a critical pre-purchase action.
- NHTSA issued a recall for the 2021 Grand Cherokee SRT covering upper front control arm ball joints, a component whose failure can directly affect steering and vehicle control.
- A separate recall addressed the steering column on this model year due to incorrect assembly, adding to a complaint record in which steering is the second most frequently alleged problem category with 102 unverified reports.
- Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year include unverified allegations of 8 fires and 20 crashes, figures that shoppers and current owners should weigh when reviewing the full complaint record at nhtsa.gov.
- One of the 12 recall campaigns was resolved through an over-the-air software update targeting the back-over prevention camera system, meaning remedy delivery and completion status may vary by individual vehicle and should be confirmed by VIN lookup.
FAQ2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Srt safety questions
Was the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Srt crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 12 recalls and 396 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Srt have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 12 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Srt. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Srt?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 396 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Srt. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Jeep Grand Cherokee Srt 2021.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.