2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Price, Value & Reliability
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As of Nov 7, 2026, a used 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee lists for a median $21,972 (middle half $19,579–$24,675) at 73,335 mi, across 3,278 dealer listings. That's 55.6% below today's median new Grand Cherokee price. Reliability: avoid in our NHTSA complaint analysis. NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns covering the 2021.
Used 2021 Grand Cherokee for sale
| Trim | Listings |
|---|---|
| Limited | 986 |
| Laredo X | 658 |
| 80th Edition | 423 |
| Laredo E | 396 |
| Trailhawk | 179 |
| Overland | 151 |
| High Altitude | 122 |
| Summit | 104 |
| Limited X | 72 |
| SRT | 46 |
| Trackhawk | 39 |
| Freedom | 31 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| 80th Anniversary Edition | 12 |
| Overland High Altitude | 12 |
| State | Listings |
|---|---|
| Texas | 237 |
| Michigan | 219 |
| New York | 198 |
| Ohio | 167 |
| New Jersey | 165 |
| Florida | 163 |
| Illinois | 143 |
| Pennsylvania | 143 |
| North Carolina | 129 |
| California | 123 |
2021 Grand Cherokee reliability and recalls
Verdict: Avoid — compared with the Grand Cherokee's other model years on severity-weighted NHTSA complaints. 2021 Grand Cherokee problems by component →
| Component | Campaign | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Backup camera / back-over prevention | 24V436000 | Jun 13, 2024 |
| Suspension | 24V132000 | Feb 22, 2024 |
| Backup camera / back-over prevention | 23V577000 | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Suspension | 23V413000 | Jun 8, 2023 |
| Steering | 23V352000 | May 18, 2023 |
| Exterior lighting | 22V544000 | Jul 28, 2022 |
| Engine & cooling | 22V284000 | Apr 28, 2022 |
| Seats | 22V180000 | Mar 24, 2022 |
| Exterior lighting | 21V950000 | Dec 9, 2021 |
| Air bags | 21V873000 | Nov 10, 2021 |
| Exterior lighting | 21V797000 | Oct 14, 2021 |
| Backup camera / back-over prevention | 21V729000 | Sep 21, 2021 |
Check whether a specific car's recalls were completed by running its VIN.
2021 Grand Cherokee value vs new
At 5 years old, the 2021 lists 55.6% below today's median new Grand Cherokee price of $49,974 (2026).
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How much is a used 2021 Grand Cherokee worth?
The median asking price is $21,972, with the middle half between $19,579 and $24,675, at a median 73,335 mi (3,278 listings).
Is the 2021 Grand Cherokee reliable?
No — the 2021 is on our years-to-avoid list for the Grand Cherokee, based on severity-weighted NHTSA complaints against the model's other years.
Does the 2021 Grand Cherokee have recalls?
NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns that cover the 2021 Grand Cherokee, most recently backup camera / back-over prevention (Jun 13, 2024). Check a specific car by VIN to see whether they were completed.