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Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 22 combined MPG · Rear-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 21 combined MPG · Rear-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee

has more open investigations.

Lower estimated fuel cost

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee

may cost less to fuel.

Short answer: Grand Cherokee needs more recall homework, Grand Cherokee has more complaint activity, Grand Cherokee has more severity reports, Grand Cherokee has more open investigation signals and Grand Cherokee has the lower fuel-cost estimate. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Difference
Total recalls 11 12 Grand Cherokee has 1 more recalls
Total complaints 347 395 Grand Cherokee has 48 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 13 / 0 / 5 / 0 20 / 8 / 12 / 0 Grand Cherokee has 22 more severity reports
Defect investigations 3 1 Grand Cherokee has 2 more investigations
Open investigations 2 1 Grand Cherokee has 1 more open investigations
Manufacturer communications 507 574 Grand Cherokee has 67 more communications
Recall completion reports 39 95 Grand Cherokee has 56 more reports
Warranty programs 5 3 Grand Cherokee has 2 more warranty programs
Service campaigns 0 0 Similar
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall May 21, 2026 Jun 13, 2024 Grand Cherokee has newer activity
Latest complaint May 31, 2026 May 20, 2026 Grand Cherokee has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Electrical System
  • Forward Collision Avoidance
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Steering
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 22 combined MPG 21 combined MPG Different
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,700 $2,850 Grand Cherokee about $150 less
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had electrical system and forward collision avoidance repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had unknown or other and exterior lighting repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee

  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories
  • Forward Collision Avoidance: sensors, alerts, automatic braking, cameras
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Exterior Lighting: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Steering: pulling, assist warnings, alignment, steering noise

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

Learn what a VIN check can and cannot show