NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk Safety Record
The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 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 Trackhawk has not been subjected to NHTSA's crash-test regimen, leaving it without federal star ratings or a computed Safety Index from the program. However, its record shows a significant volume of safety-related actions. Owners have filed 396 complaints, which include reports of 20 crashes and 8 fires. Furthermore, 12 separate recall campaigns have been issued for this model year, addressing various critical components from suspension ball joints to steering columns. This substantial recall and complaint burden warrants close examination, even in the absence of federal crash-test performance data.
The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries a Heavy recall and complaint burden band, and is associated with 12 federal recall campaigns according to NHTSA data.
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 Trackhawk?
The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk presents a substantial federal safety record, marked by a high volume of recalls and owner complaints. Twelve recall campaigns were initiated for this single model year, addressing a wide array of components. These include an incorrectly assembled steering column, a front upper ball joint with potential for separation, and two distinct campaigns related to back-over prevention, indicating multiple issues with camera and display systems. Owner complaints further highlight these concerns, with 396 reports filed. Of these, 113 specifically target the electrical system, and 102 detail problems with the steering system. The overlap between a steering-related recall and a high number of steering complaints is a pattern the Safety Desk notes as significant. Crash-test data for this specific model year is not available, and no adjacent model years were tested to provide a comparative structural safety reference.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk have any recalls?
The 12 recall campaigns for this model year address: back-over prevention camera sensing (remedied via over-the-air software fix), back-over prevention display function, front upper control arm ball joint separation risk, rear coil spring integrity, and steering column assembly error. No park-outside or do-not-drive advisory appears in the provided campaign data, but owners should verify current remedy status for each campaign through the NHTSA VIN lookup, as repair availability can change.
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 Trackhawk?
Owners have filed 396 unverified complaints with NHTSA against this model year. The most frequently alleged problem areas are the Electrical System (113 reports), Steering (102 reports), Engine (60 reports), Power Train (55 reports), Unknown or Other (55 reports), and Exterior Lighting (41 reports). These are unverified consumer allegations, not established defects, and 20 of the reports allege a crash while 8 allege a fire.
396 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk?
Buyers of a used 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk should verify any open recalls by running the specific vehicle's VIN through the free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov. An unrepaired recall transfers with the vehicle to the new owner. This model year has been subject to 12 recall campaigns.
- The 2021 model year carries 12 recall campaigns, a Heavy burden designation, covering safety-critical components including the front upper control arm ball joint, the steering column, and rear coil springs.
- A steering column recall citing incorrect assembly and 102 unverified owner complaints specifically alleging steering problems both appear in this model year's record, making the steering system a focal point for any pre-purchase inspection.
- Two separate back-over prevention recall campaigns affect this model year, one addressed by an over-the-air software fix and one targeting the display function, meaning camera-system remedy status should be confirmed by VIN before relying on that safety feature.
- Of the 396 unverified owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year, 20 allege a crash and 8 allege a fire, figures that prospective owners should weigh alongside the absence of any federal crash-test data for this vehicle.
FAQ2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk safety questions
Was the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 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 Trackhawk have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 12 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk. 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 Trackhawk?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 396 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk. 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 Trackhawk 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.