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2021 Jeep

Cherokee 4WD

Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo

Jeep Cherokee: best and worst years
2021 Jeep Cherokee 4WD (photo 1 of 2)
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Overview

Body
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic 9-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
29 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,600EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
369 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
190 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
76 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
69 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
115 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
4,676 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Optional
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
4
Owner complaints
130
Reported injuries
7

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • POWER TRAIN35%
  • ENGINE12%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER11%
  • SERVICE BRAKES7%
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 186 total.

Jeep Cherokee: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.