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2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Steering Problems

From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.

How common are steering problems on the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

102 owners have reported steering problems on the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 25% of all complaints for this year and the 2nd most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 3,000–36,000 miles. 2 recalls cover this area.

102 complaints 25% of all 2021 complaints 19,000 miles typical

Mileage when it failed

Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (17 of 102). The amber line is the middle value.

When problems were reported

Steering complaints by the year the problem happened.

Steering complaints by Grand Cherokee year

2008 Grand Cherokee 24
2009 Grand Cherokee 11
2010 Grand Cherokee 3
2011 Grand Cherokee 86
2013 Grand Cherokee 26
2014 Grand Cherokee 81
2015 Grand Cherokee 42
2016 Grand Cherokee 16
2017 Grand Cherokee 18
2018 Grand Cherokee 14
2019 Grand Cherokee 14
2020 Grand Cherokee 13
2021 Grand Cherokee 102
2022 Grand Cherokee 23
2023 Grand Cherokee 44
2024 Grand Cherokee 8
2025 Grand Cherokee 2

Related recalls

Upper ball joint, Arm

The upper control arm ball joint and steering knuckle may separate and cause the wheel to fall outward, resulting in a loss of vehicle control. A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the upper control arm pinch bolts, free of charge.

Recall 24V132000 · Feb 2024

Column

An incorrectly assembled steering column intermediate shaft may disconnect from the u-joint, and result in a loss of steering control. A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the intermediate shaft and assembly parts, free of charge.

Recall 23V352000 · May 2023
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Other 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems

Common questions

What are common 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee steering problems?

Complaints most often name the steering.

At what mileage do 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee steering problems happen?

Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 3,000–36,000 miles. The middle value is about 19,000 miles.

Is there a recall for 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee steering problems?

Yes: 24V132000, 23V352000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.

Which Grand Cherokee year has the most steering complaints?

The 2021 Grand Cherokee, with 102 complaints.

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.