2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion problems

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No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Aug 22, 2026COFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   On [XXX] while driving in northeastern colorado on hevily traveled [XXX] without warnin lamps, messages or other symptoms my vehicle stopped running. I was in a lane of traffic and since car had stalled out I had limited steering, braking etc. I did manage to get my vehicle out of the lane of traffic, however, still close to traffice traveling at high speeds past me.After about 30 very stressful minutes I managed to get law enforcement assistance. We were both still in a…

   NHTSA complaint #11758719 · source
2. Filed Aug 4, 2026CTFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   Electronic Throttle Control warning light comes on upon starting vehicle while extended crank occurs. When starting car, the push to start feature will not turn over and continuously cranks multiple times. Issue is intermittent- never know when it will happen which makes it difficult to replicate at service center. Took car into 2 mechanics on separate occasions and finally to the Jeep dealership for service. Because issue couldn’t be duplicated- nothing was done. However,…

   NHTSA complaint #11754729 · source
3. Filed Jul 14, 2026NYFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   While driving, the vehicle experienced a sudden, unexpected engine stall and complete loss of propulsion due to a premature failure of the in-tank electric fuel pump. This failure occurred at only 37,000 miles, which is well below the expected lifespan of a major fuel system component. A sudden loss of engine power while operating at speed poses an immediate safety hazard, increasing the risk of a rear-end collision or leaving the vehicle stranded in active traffic. The fuel…

   NHTSA complaint #11750460 · source
4. Filed Mar 20, 2026TNElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown

   I was driving my car and the car shut off at 30 mph. It completely stopped and the steering wheel locked up. Started flashing start/stop and told me to put it in park. Glad no one got hurt and hope it doesn’t do it again.

   NHTSA complaint #11725887 · source
5. Filed Mar 17, 2026ALFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Fuel pump loosing prime it cracks either in housing or hose internal to the tank and it causes it to loose prime. Long Crank Times/No Start And stall and rough idling at stoplights and upon acceleration. Issue was confirmed and reproduced by independent service center.

   NHTSA complaint #11725092 · source
6. Filed Jan 11, 2026FLFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The 2021 Jeep grand cherokee I owned had problem when I started the vehicle It would not start and had to do it again and again to restart which damaged the starter and batteries I suffered a big monetary loss when I traded this car as Chrysler and Stellantis refused to acknowledge the recall of the fuel pump relay

   NHTSA complaint #11710214 · source
7. Filed Nov 16, 2025NJEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown

   The issue is in starting the vehicle. When i push the start button, the vehicle starts, but the engine continues to turn without stopping and turning over. I then push the start button again to turn off the engine and make another attempt, and then it will start normally. This has happened several times in the last few weeks. Also, sometimes when you push the start button, nothing happens, and the vehicle will not start. It takes a second attempt to start normally

   NHTSA complaint #11699713 · source
8. Filed Nov 11, 2025CAElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Engine died twice on busy freeway and needed to be towed to a shop. Shop verified the fuel pump was working. There is most likely a problem with the fuel pump relay.

   NHTSA complaint #11698833 · source
9. Filed Nov 3, 2025FLElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The vehicle does not start each time you attempt to start it. Randomly, with no specific conditions to replicate, you will start the vehicle and the starter will engage, but the vehicle will not start. The push button start will time out, you attempt to start the vehicle again, and it starts. This, from my research, is a known issue with 2016-2020ish Jeeps, with a fault in the Fuel Pump Relay, with the easiest fix to remote start your vehicle each and ever time you start it.…

   NHTSA complaint #11697289 · source
10. Filed Oct 27, 2025PAFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    Known common problem with 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokees, fuel pump issues. Vehicle fails to start when push button is pressed. After several attempts vehicle will start. These issue happens hundreds of times per year. Vehicle will stall while driving intermittently. Manufacture and NHTSA is well aware if this issue, as it has been documented hundreds and likley thousands of times by dealer ships across the US.

    NHTSA complaint #11695933 · source
11. Filed Oct 26, 2025NJElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    First gear knocks hard in to gear,this happ en on uphills,cluster and the speed meter and the in infotainment screen has go pitch black,loss of power under acceleration and collapsing all the system of the car.

    NHTSA complaint #11695665 · source
12. Filed Oct 8, 2025GAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    There is a delay in my car starting when I push the start button. When doing some research online to see what the possible issue might be I found that other cars with the same make/model/year had this issue and was apart of a recall for the fuel pump relay.

    NHTSA complaint #11692129 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology