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2021 Jeep Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 23 MPG.
The Jeep Cherokee is a line of sport utility vehicles (SUV) manufactured and marketed by Jeep over six generations. Marketed initially as a variant of the Jeep Wagoneer (SJ), the Cherokee has evolved from a full-size station wagon to one of the first compact SUVs and into its latest generation as a crossover SUV.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2021 Jeep Cherokee SUV 4WD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 | 387 |
| 3.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 | 416 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
4 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
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.
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."
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
233 complaints filed by owners for this model year (16 involving a crash, 8 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2021 Jeep Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II?
EPA figures for the 2021 Jeep Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II reach 23 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2021 Jeep Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Jeep Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2021 Jeep Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II?
Owners have filed 233 complaints with NHTSA for the 2021 Jeep Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II, most often about: Power Train, Engine, Unknown Or Other. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2021 Jeep Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II?
NHTSA gave the 2021 Jeep Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II (2021 Jeep Cherokee SUV 4WD) an overall 4-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.