Jeep Cherokee · Model year 2021
2021 Jeep Cherokee specs, maintenance & manuals
Owner and shopper reference for the 2021 Jeep Cherokee, built from Stellantis and Mopar data: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 10 manufacturer publications, plus a tow rating of up to 4,500 lb.
- Max towing
- 4,500 lb
- Horsepower
- 180–271 hp
- Combined MPG
- 21–26
- Recalls
- 4
What changed for the 2021 Jeep Cherokee
What the manufacturer's data shows changed on the 2021 Jeep Cherokee compared with 2020.
- New trim: Latitude LUX.
- New body style: 4x2/4x4.
- Body style dropped: 4x2.
- New option packages: Limited Elite Group, Sun and Sound Group, Sun, Sound and NAV Group and 80th Anniversary Edition.
- Packages no longer offered: Advanced Safety Group, Cold Weather Group, Luxury Group, SafetyTec Group and 2 more.
- New to the equipment chart: Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Full-speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking and LaneSense Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist.
All the differences we found
No longer offered on some trims
- Liftgate: Power — Trailhawk
Listed for the first time on the equipment chart
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go — standard: Limited — optional: Trailhawk
- Compact spare tire — optional: Latitude, Latitude Plus, Latitude LUX, Limited
- Full-speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking — standard: Latitude, Latitude Plus, Latitude LUX, Limited, Trailhawk
- LaneSense Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist — standard: Latitude, Latitude Plus, Latitude LUX, Limited, Trailhawk
- Parallel/Perpendicular Park Assist with Full Stop — standard: Limited — optional: Trailhawk
- ParkSense front/rear park assist with rear stop — standard: Limited — optional: Trailhawk
- Engine immobilizer — standard: Latitude, Latitude Plus, Latitude LUX, Limited, Trailhawk
- SiriusXM Guardian — includes one-year trial subscription — standard: Latitude Plus, Latitude LUX, Limited, Trailhawk — optional: Latitude
- SiriusXM Radio — includes six-month trial subscription — standard: Latitude Plus, Latitude LUX, Limited, Trailhawk — optional: Latitude
- SiriusXM Travel Link — includes five-year trial subscription — optional: Latitude LUX, Limited, Trailhawk
- Suspensions: Jeep Active Drive Lock — standard: Trailhawk
No longer on the equipment chart
- Adaptive Cruise Control-Plus
- Full-speed Forward Collision Warning-Plus with crash mitigation
- Keyless Entry: Engine immobilizer
- LaneSense Lane Departure Warning
- Mirror: Power, heated
- 17-in. Black Noise aluminum
- SiriusXM Radio
- Suspensions: Off road
- Tonneau cover
Compared automatically from the manufacturer's trim feature charts, specification sheets, towing guides and the EPA's fuel-economy data for 2020 and 2021. Equipment varies by trim and market; confirm details on a specific vehicle.
2021 Jeep Cherokee specs & features
Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2021 specification sheet.
General information4 specs
- Body style
- Sport-utility vehicle (SUV)
- Assembly plant
- Belvidere Assembly Plant, Belvidere, Illinois
- EPA vehicle class
- Multipurpose vehicle
- Introduction date
- First quarter of 2018 as a 2019 model
Body and chassis2 specs
- Layout
- Transverse front engine, 4x2 and 4x4
- Construction
- Steel uniframe
Engines51 specs
| 2.0-liter turbo I-4 engine with engine stop-start (ESS) | |
| Availability | Optional — Latitude LUX and Limited |
| Type and description | Inline Turbo DOHC |
| Displacement | 121.7 cu. in. (1995 cc) |
| Bore x stroke | 3.31 x 3.54 (84.0 x 90) |
| Valve system | Chain-driven, DOHC, variable-valve timing for intake and exhaust |
| Fuel injection | Direct injection |
| Construction | Aluminum block and aluminum heads |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Power (SAE net) | 270 hp (200 kW) @ 5,250 rpm (134 hp/liter) |
| Torque (SAE net) | 295 lb.-ft. (400 N•m) @ 3,000-4,500 rpm |
| Max. engine speed | 5,800 rpm, electronically limited |
| Fuel requirement | Regular unleaded, 87 octane (R+M)/2 |
| Oil capacity | 5.0 quarts (4.7 liters) |
| Coolant capacity | 3.4 quarts (3.25 liters) |
| Emission controls | Cooled, high-pressure EGR. Close coupled three-way catalytic converters. Engine stop-start (ESS) technology(a) |
| EPA fuel economy mpg (city/hwy/combined) | 23/31/26 — 4x2 21/29/24 — Jeep Active Drive I 20/27/23 — Jeep Active Drive II |
| Engine assembly plant | Trenton Engine Plant, Trenton, Michigan |
| 3.2-liter Pentastar V-6 with engine stop-start (ESS) | |
| Availability | Standard — Latitude LUX, Limited and Trailhawk |
| Type and description | 60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 197.7 cu. in. (3,239 cc) |
| Bore x stroke | 3.58 x 3.27 (91.0 x 83.0) |
| Valve system | Chain-driven, DOHC, 24 valves, with hydraulic roller finger followers |
| Fuel injection | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Construction | Die-cast aluminum block, aluminum alloy heads |
| Compression ratio | 10.7:1 |
| Power (SAE net) | 271 hp (199 kW) @ 6,500 rpm (82.4 hp/liter) |
| Torque (SAE net) | 239 lb.-ft. (316 N•m) @ 4,400 rpm |
| Max. engine speed | 6,500 rpm, electronically limited |
| Fuel requirement | Regular unleaded, 87 octane (R+M)/2 |
| Oil capacity | 6.0 quarts (5.7 liters) |
| Coolant capacity | 9.7 quarts (9.2 liters) |
| Emission controls | Two mini-oxidation three-way catalytic converters; four heated oxygen sensors; and internal engine features(b) ESS technology |
| EPA fuel economy mpg (city/hwy/combined) | 20/29/23 — 4x2 19/27/22 — Jeep Active Drive I 18/26/21 — Jeep Active Drive II 18/24/21 — Jeep Active Drive Lock |
| Engine assembly plant | Trenton Engine, Trenton, Michigan |
| 2.4-liter PZEV MultiAir2 Tigershark I-4 with engine stop-start (ESS) | |
| Availability | Standard — Latitude and Latitude Plus |
| Type and description | Inline four-cylinder, 16-valve MultiAir with multiport fuel injection |
| Displacement | 144 cu. in. (2,360 cc) |
| Bore x stroke | 88 x 97 |
| Valve system | Chain-driven, SOHC, four valves per cylinder (16 total) |
| Fuel injection | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Construction | Aluminum block, aluminum cylinder head |
| Compression ratio | 10:1 |
| Power (SAE net — estimated) | 180 hp (kW) @ 6,400 rpm |
| Torque (SAE net — estimated) | 171 lb.-ft. (234 N•m) @ 4,600 rpm |
| Max. engine speed | 6,500 rpm |
| Fuel requirement | Unleaded regular, 87 octane |
| Oil capacity | 5.5 quarts (5.2 liters) |
| Coolant capacity | 7.1 quarts (6.7 liters) |
| Emission controls | Single catalytic converter, heated wide band lambda sensor upstream and mid-catalyst heated oxygen sensor(c) Bin 70 / SULEV 30 with zero evaporative emissions |
| EPA fuel economy mpg (city/hwy/combined) | 22/31/25 — 4x2 21/29/24 — Jeep Active Drive I |
| Engine assembly plant | Dundee Engine Plant, Dundee, Michigan |
(a) Meets the Bin 70 / SULEV 70 emission standard in all 50 states. (b) Meets the Bin 70 / SULEV 70 emission standard in all 50 states. (c) Meets the Bin 50 / ULEV50 with zero evaporative emissions standard in all 50 states.
Transmission948TE nine-speed automaticTransmission: 948TE nine-speed automatic14 specs
- Availability
- Standard — all models
- Description
- Planetary gear train, transverse layout
- Ratio spread
- 9.81
- 1st
- 4.71
- 2nd
- 2.84
- 3rd
- 1.91
- 4th
- 1.38
- 5th
- 1.00
- 6th
- 0.81
- 7th
- 0.70
- 8th
- 0.58
- 9th
- 0.48
- Reverse
- 3.83
- Axle ratios
- 3.2-liter 4x2 — 3.251 3.2-liter 4x4 (non-trailer tow) — 3.251 3.2-liter 4x4 (trailer tow) — 3.517 3.2-liter 4x4 Active Drive II and Trailhawk — 3.517 2.4-liter 4x2 — 3.734 2.4-liter 4x4 — 3.734 2.0-liter Turbo — 3.734
4x4 systemsJeep Active Drive I, Jeep Active Drive II, Jeep Active Drive Lock4x4 systems: Jeep Active Drive I, Jeep Active Drive II, Jeep Active Drive Lock9 specs
- Availability
- Jeep Active Drive I standard on Latitude, Latitude Plus, Latitude LUX and Limited models Jeep Active Drive II optional on Latitude LUX and Limited models Jeep Active Drive Lock standard on Trailhawk
- Type
- Fully disconnecting 4x2 mode with automatic 4x4 engagement Electronic 4x4 Low and Neutral range shifting for Active Drive II and Lock Full-time 4x4 mode with active on demand clutch on all 4x4 systems
- Operating modes
- Auto 4x2/4x4 4x4 Low, Neutral for Active Drive II and Lock
- Center differential type
- None
- Terrain response
- Unique tuning in all terrain modes
- Low-range ratio
- 2.92:1
- Locking rear differential
- Mechanical locking differential on Active Drive Lock: Standard on Trailhawk
- Hill-descent control (HDC)
- Electronic Hill-descent Control on Active Drive II and Lock
- Selec-Speed control
- Selec-Speed Control on Active Drive Lock
Electrical system2 specs
- Alternator
- 160-amp, 180-amp optional
- Battery
- 700-amp AGM: H7
Suspension2 specs
- Front
- McPherson strut, long travel coil springs, one-piece steel sub-frame, aluminum lower control arms, stabilizer bar
- Rear
- Four link rear suspension with trailing arm, aluminum lateral links, isolated high-strength steel rear cradle, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Steering4 specs
- Type
- Electric power rack and pinion
- Overall ratio
- 15.15 4x2 and 4x4, 15.36 4x4 Lock
- Turning diameter (curb-to-curb)
- 4x2: 37.6 (11.5) 4x4 I: 37.7 (11.5) 4x4 II: 38.0 (11.6) 4x4 Jeep Active Drive Lock: 38.1 (11.6)
- Steering turns (lock-to-lock)
- 2.56 4x2 and 4x4, 2.67 4x4 Lock
Brakes9 specs
- Front: size and type
- 13 x 1.1 (330 x 28) vented rotor with 2.36 (60) single-piston floating caliper 13 x 1.1 (330 x 28) vented rotor with 1.89 (48) twin piston floating caliper (available)
- Front: swept area (per caliper)
- 100.9 sq. in. (651.1 sq. cm), 1 x 60; 130.1 sq. in. (839.4 sq. cm), 2 x 48
- Rear: size and type
- 10.95 x 0.47 (278 x 12) solid rotor with 1.5 (38) single-piston floating caliper 12.6 x 0.47 (320 x 12) solid rotor with 1.69 (43) single piston floating caliper (available)
- Rear: swept area (per caliper)
- 99.0 sq. in. (638.6 sq. cm) 1 x 38; 117.0 sq. in. (754.8 sq. cm) 1 x 43
- Power-assist type
- 9 + 9 (230 + 230) tandem diaphragm, vacuum assist
- Four-wheel antilock brake system (ABS)
- Standard
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Parking brake type
- Electric motor on caliper
- All-speed traction control
- Standard
Dimensions and capacities34 specs
- Wheelbase
- 106.48 (2,705) 4x2, 106.6 (2,707) 4x4 I, 107.1 (2,719.8) 4x4 Lock
- Track, front
- 62.7 (1,594) 4x4, 4x2, 4x4 II, and 63.6 (1,614.4) 4x4 Lock
- Track, rear
- 63.1 (1,601.2) 4x4 and 4x2, 62.7 (1,594.1) 4x4 II, and 63.5 (1614.1) 4x4 Lock
- Overall length (NAFTA vehicles)
- 183.1 (4,650) on-road 182.9 (4,645) Trailhawk
- Overall width
- 73.2 (1,858.8) 4x2 and 4x4, 74.9 (1,903.6) 4x4 Lock
- Overall height (with roof rack)
- 66.2 (1,682.9) 4x4, 65.7 (1,670.2) 4x2, 67.3 (1,710) 4x4 II, and 67.8 (1,723.3) 4x4 Lock
- Load-floor height
- 30.9 (785.6) 4x4
- Sill-step height
- 17.9 (453.8) front step height, 18.1 (460.8) rear step height, 4x4
- Ground clearances Trailhawk (4x4 with P245/65R17 tires)
- 8.7 (221.6) minimum running ground clearance (4x4 Lock)
- Ground clearances: chassis
- 9.7 (247.8) cradle bolt head / 8.8 (222.9) front underbody skid plate
- Ground clearances: fuel tank
- 10.5 (266.2) (bolt under fuel tank) / 10 (255.3) brush guard
- Ground clearances: front axle
- 10.4 (265.4) two-speed PTU heat shield
- Ground clearances: rear axle
- 9.7 (246.4) two-speed RDM with locker
- Approach angle (with air dam) (degrees)
- 29.9 4x4 Lock; 18.9 4x4 I, 21.0 4x4 II; 16.7 4x2
- Breakover angle (degrees)
- 22.9 4x4 Lock; 19.5 4x4 I; 21.7 4x4 II; 17.7 4x2
- Departure angle (degrees)
- 32.2 4x4 Lock; 25.0 4x4 I; 27.3 4x4 II; 24.6 4x2
- Aero Cd
- 0.339 (2.4-liter FWD with grille shutters)
- Fuel tank capacity
- 15.9 gallons (60.0 liters)
- Maximum occupants and cargo weight, lbs. (kg)
- 1,000 (454)
- Tow capacity, lbs. (kg): all models without Trailer Tow Group and equipped with aftermarket Class II type hitch
- 2,000 (907)
- Tow capacity, lbs. (kg): 2.4-liter engine automatic transmission with Trailer Tow Package (Class III)
- 2,000 (907)
- Tow capacity, lbs. (kg): 2.0-liter engine automatic transmission with Trailer Tow Package (Class III)
- 4,000 (1,800)
- Tow capacity, lbs. (kg): 3.2-liter engine automatic transmission with Trailer Tow Package (Class III)
- 4,500 (2,041)
- Curb weight, lbs. (kg): 2.4-liter 4x2
- 3,590 (1,629)
- Curb weight, lbs. (kg): 3.2-liter 4x2
- 3,710 (1,683)
- Curb weight, lbs. (kg): 2.0-liter 4x2
- 3,730 (1,692)
- Curb weight, lbs. (kg): 2.4-liter 4x4
- 3,875 (1,758)
- Curb weight, lbs. (kg): 3.2-liter 4x4
- 3,960 (1,798)
- Curb weight, lbs. (kg): 2.0-liter 4x4
- 4,000 (1,815)
- Curb weight, lbs. (kg): 3.2-liter 4x4 Lock
- 4,250 (1,928)
- Curb weight, lbs. (kg): 2.0-liter 4x4 Lock
- 4,260 (1,933)
- Weight distribution, 4x4, percent F/R
- 58/42
- Weight distribution, 4x2, percent F/R
- 58/42
- GVWR
- 5,050 lbs. — 2.4-liter FWD 5,500 lbs. — 2.4-liter 4x4, 3.2-liter FWD, 3.2-liter 4x4
(a) All dimensions are measured with two passengers.
Accommodations27 specs
- Seating capacity — front/rear
- 2/3
- Front row: headroom without sunroof
- 39.4 (999.9)
- Front row: headroom with sunroof
- 37.9 (964.5)
- Front row: legroom
- 41.1 (1,045)
- Front row: shoulder room
- 57.6 (1,462.3)
- Front row: hip room
- 53.8 (1,366.6)
- Front row: seat travel
- 8.3 (210) driver / 7.5 (190) front passenger
- Front row: recliner range (degrees)
- 8 to 76 (manual) / 8 to 55.25 (power)
- Front row: SAE volume (standard roof)
- 53.98 cu. ft.
- Second row: headroom
- 38.5 (978.2)
- Second row: legroom
- 40.3 (1,023.2)
- Second row: knee clearance
- 3.5 (90.1)
- Second row: shoulder room
- 55.1 (1,399.8)
- Second row: hip room
- 49.9 (1,268.1)
- Second row: recliner range (degrees)
- 19.25 to 25.25
- Second row: SAE cargo volume (cu. ft.)
- 49.47
- Cargo access: liftover height
- 30.9 (785.6) 4x4
- Cargo access: maximum cargo width at liftgate opening
- 41.4 (1,051) without subwoofer
- Cargo access: minimum cargo width at liftgate opening
- 36.1 (917.2) at top of opening
- Cargo access: maximum cargo height at liftgate opening
- 32.5 (825.0) 4x4 Lock
- Cargo access: minimum cargo height at liftgate opening
- 30.7 (780.0) 4x2
- Cargo access: distance between wheelhouse interior trim
- 39.4 (1,000.5)
- SAE cargo volume: rear seats up, cu. ft. (cu. m)
- 25.8 (0.7) 27.6 (0.8) with cargo floor in lower position
- SAE cargo volume: rear seats folded, cu. ft. (cu. m)
- 54.7 (1.5)
- SAE cargo volume: EPA interior volume index, cu. ft. (cu. m)
- 128 (3.625)
- SAE cargo volume: behind rear seat — sliding
- 24.6 cu. ft. (0.7 cu. m) rear seat at design position 26.9 cu. ft. (0.76 cu. m) rear seat at mid travel 24.6 cu. ft. (0.7 cu. m) rear seat at full forward
- SAE cargo volume: behind front-row seats with rear seats folded, cu. ft. (cu. m)
- 54.7 (1.5)
Wheels3 specs
| Wheel 1 | Wheel 2 | Wheel 3 | Wheel 4 | Wheel 5 | Wheel 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Availability | Standard — Latitude | Standard — Latitude Plus, Latitude LUX; Optional — Limited | Standard — Limited | Standard — Trailhawk | Optional — Trailhawk | Optional — Latitude Plus |
| Type and material | Tech Silver cast aluminum | Satin Carbon cast aluminum | Polished aluminum with Technical Grey pockets | Polished aluminum with Titanium II pockets | Jet Black semi-gloss painted aluminum | Gloss Black five-spoke |
| Size | 17 x 7 | 17 x 7 | 18 x 7 | 17 x 7.5 | 17 x 7.5 | 18 x 7 |
The sheet prints each wheel as its own block; they are shown here as columns in sheet order.
Tires4 specs
| Tire 1 | Tire 2 | Tire 3 | Tire 4 | Tire 5 | Tire 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Availability | Standard — Latitude 4x2, Latitude Plus 4x2, Latitude LUX 4x2 | Standard — Limited 4x2; Optional — Latitude Plus 4x2 | Standard — Latitude 4x4, Latitude Plus 4x4, Latitude LUX 4x4 | Standard — Limited 4x4; Optional — Latitude Plus 4x4 | Optional — Limited 4x2 and 4x4 | Standard — Trailhawk; Optional — Latitude 4x4 |
| Size and type | 225/60R17 BSW, All-season | 225/55R18 BSW, All-season | 225/65R17 BSW, All-season | 225/60R18 BSW, All-season | P235/50R19 BSW All-season | P245/65R17 OWL All-terrain |
| Mfr. and model | Firestone Destination LE2 | Continental ProContact TX | Firestone Destination LE2 | Continental ProContact TX | Bridgestone Dueler H/L | Firestone Destination A/T |
| Revs per mile (km) | 757 (470) | 745 (462) | 734 (456) | 724 (449) | 752 (467) | 713 (443) |
The sheet prints each tire as its own block; they are shown here as columns in sheet order.
Source: 2021 Jeep Cherokee Specifications (Stellantis media site).
Which equipment is standard, optional or part of a package on each trim, from the manufacturer's 2021 feature availability guide.
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| Feature | Latitude4x2/4x4 | Latitude Plus4x2/4x4 | Latitude LUX4x2/4x4 | Limited4x2/4x4 | Trailhawk4x4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engines and Transmissions | |||||
| 2.4‑liter Tigershark MultiAir 2 I‑4 with engine stop-start (ESS) — Nine-speed automatic | Std | Std | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3.2‑liter Pentastar V‑6 with variable-valve timing with ESS — Nine-speed automatic | N/A | N/A | Std | Std | Std |
| 2.0‑liter GMET4 I‑4 Turbo with ESS — Nine-speed automatic | N/A | N/A | Opt | Opt | N/A |
| Mechanical and Capability | |||||
| Active grille shutters | Std | Std | Std | Std | N/A |
| Exhaust SystemSingle rear with bright tip | Std | Std | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Dual rear with bright tips (packaged with 3.2‑liter and 2.0‑liter engines) | N/A | N/A | Pkg | Pkg | Std |
| Fuel door — push / push fuel door | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Selec‑Terrain traction management system — up to five traction control settings with floor dial (4x4 models only) | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| SuspensionsNormal duty | Std | Std | Std | Std | N/A |
| Jeep Active Drive I, single-speed RDM | Std/N/A | Std/N/A | Std/N/A | Std/N/A | N/A |
| Jeep Active Drive II, two-speed PTU 4WD (includes off-road suspension) | N/A | N/A | Opt/N/A | Opt/N/A | Pkg |
| Jeep Active Drive Lock | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Std |
| Exterior | |||||
| Accent/body color | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| FasciasBody color (included with High Altitude) | N/A | N/A | N/A | Opt | N/A |
| Rear fascia skid plate applique | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Std |
| GrilleChrome surround | Std | Std | Std | Std | N/A |
| Accent color surround | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Std |
| Gloss Black grille surround (included with Altitude) | N/A | Opt | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Granite Crystal grille surround (included with High Altitude and 80th Anniversary Edition) | N/A | N/A | Opt | Opt | N/A |
| Charcoal painted grille texture | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Headlamp bezels — black | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| LiftgatePower (packaged with Comfort/Convenience Group) | N/A | N/A | Pkg | Std | N/A |
| Hands-free power liftgate (packaged with Comfort/Convenience Group and Limited Elite Group) | N/A | N/A | N/A | Pkg | Pkg |
| Headlamps-off time delay | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| LED daytime running headlamps | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| LED low/high beam headlamps | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Automatic headlamps | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| LightingAuto high-beam headlamp control system (packaged with Technology Group) | N/A | N/A | N/A | Std | Pkg |
| Fog lamps | N/A | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| MirrorBody color | Std | Std | Std | Std | N/A |
| Accent color | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Std |
| Power, manual foldaway | Std | Std | Std | N/A | N/A |
| Power, manual foldaway with heating element, supplemental turn signals and courtesy lamps | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power, manual foldaway with memory | N/A | N/A | N/A | Std | Pkg |
| Roof RailsBright | Std | Std | Std | Std | N/A |
| Gloss Black (included with Altitude) | N/A | Opt | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Granite Crystal (included with High Altitude and 80th Anniversary Edition) | N/A | N/A | Opt | Opt | N/A |
| Accent color | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Std |
| Sunroof — CommandView dual-pane panoramic sunroof (full-power front and fixed rear) (packaged with Sun and Sound Group; Sun, Sound and NAV Group on Trailhawk and 80th Anniversary Edition) | N/A | Pkg | Opt | Std | Pkg |
| TiresP225/60R17 BSW All-season (2WD models) | Std/N/A | Std/N/A | Std/N/A | N/A | N/A |
| P225/65R17 BSW All-season (4WD models) | Std/N/A | Std/N/A | Std/N/A | N/A | N/A |
| P225/55R18 All-season (2WD models) | N/A | Pkg/N/A | N/A | Std/N/A | N/A |
| P225/60R18 BSW Touring (4WD models) | N/A | Pkg/N/A | N/A | Std/N/A | N/A |
| P245/65R17 OWL All-terrain | Pkg/N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Std |
| P235/50R19 BSW All-season | N/A | N/A | N/A | Opt | N/A |
| Compact spare tire | Opt/N/A | Opt/N/A | Opt/N/A | Opt | N/A |
| Wheels17-in. painted aluminum | Std | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 17-in. Satin Carbon aluminum | N/A | Std | Std | N/A | N/A |
| 18-in. painted/polished aluminum | N/A | N/A | N/A | Std | N/A |
| 17-in. black painted aluminum | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Opt |
| 17-in. painted/polished aluminum | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Std |
| 18-in. Gloss Black five-spoke (included with Altitude) | N/A | Opt | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 19-in. Granite Crystal aluminum (included with High Altitude and 80th Anniversary Edition) | N/A | N/A | Opt | Opt | N/A |
| Front, variable/intermittent | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Wiper SystemWindshield wiper deicer | N/A | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Front | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rear, with washer | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Interior | |||||
| 3.5-in. high-resolution thin-film transistor (TFT) cluster display | Std | Std | Std | N/A | N/A |
| 7-in. multiview display (packaged with Comfort/Convenience Group) | N/A | N/A | Pkg | Std | Std |
| Air conditioning | Std | Std | Std | N/A | N/A |
| Dual-zone automatic temperature control (includes humidity sensor and premium air filter; packaged with Comfort/Convenience Group) | N/A | N/A | Pkg | Std | Std |
| Air filtration system | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Cargo area — includes eight cargo tie-down loops | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Full-length, front floor | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Overhead front with sunglasses storage bin | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Cup holders | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Deep-tint glass | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Memory system — presets for radio stations, driver's seat and mirrors | N/A | N/A | N/A | Std | Pkg |
| MirrorsInterior — rearview, day/night | Std | Std | Std | N/A | Std |
| Rearview, auto-dimming (packaged with Comfort/Convenience Group) | N/A | N/A | Pkg | Std | Pkg |
| SeatsCloth with insert and cloth bolsters | Std | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cloth/premium vinyl bucket seats | N/A | Std | N/A | N/A | Std |
| Leather-trimmed seating with Nappa leather seat inserts and bolsters | N/A | N/A | Std | Std | N/A |
| Premium heated and vented leather-trimmed seating with Nappa leather, Axis II perforation and Nappa leather bolstering (packaged with Limited Elite Group) | N/A | N/A | N/A | Pkg | Pkg |
| Seats, FrontManual six-way driver | Std | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Manual six-way passenger | Std | Std | N/A | N/A | Std |
| Heated | N/A | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power eight-way driver and power driver lumbar adjuster | N/A | Std | N/A | N/A | Std |
| Power driver and front passenger seats and power lumbar adjuster | N/A | N/A | Std | Std | Pkg |
| Seats, rear — 60/40 folding (six inches of fore/aft adjustment on Limited) | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Tilt/telescoping steering column | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Steering WheelLeather wrapped, speed control | N/A | N/A | N/A | Std | N/A |
| Premium wrapped steering wheel | N/A | Std | Std | N/A | Std |
| Heated | N/A | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Uconnect / Multimedia | |||||
| Media center — audio input jack, USB port | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power outlets — 12-volt auxiliary in cargo area and in instrument panel | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| SiriusXM Radio — includes six-month trial subscription | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| SiriusXM Traffic Plus — includes five-year trial subscription (packaged with Uconnect 4C NAV with 8.4-in. display) | N/A | N/A | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| SiriusXM Travel Link — includes five-year trial subscription (packaged with Uconnect 4C NAV with 8.4-in. display) | N/A | N/A | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| SiriusXM Guardian — includes one-year trial subscription | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Six | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| SpeakersAlpine premium audio system with nine speakers, subwoofer and 506-watt amplifier (packaged with Sun and Sound Group, Sun, Sound and NAV Group on Trailhawk and 80th Anniversary Edition) | N/A | Pkg | Pkg | Std | Pkg |
| Uconnect 4 with 7-in. display | Std | Std | Std | N/A | N/A |
| Uconnect 4C with 8.4-in. display | N/A | N/A | N/A | Std | Std |
| Uconnect 4C NAV with 8.4-in. display (included with High Altitude, packaged with Limited Elite Group and Sun, Sound and NAV Group on Trailhawk) | N/A | N/A | N/A | Opt/Pkg | Pkg |
| USB — remote | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| USB charge port in console (not available with remote USB port) | N/A | Std | Std | N/A | N/A |
| USB — dual USB port, rear of console (charge only) | N/A | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| USB port in media center | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Safety and Security | |||||
| Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | N/A | N/A | N/A | Std | Pkg |
| Air bags — advanced multistage for driver and front passenger, supplemental front-seat side, supplemental side-curtain front/rear, supplemental rear side, and driver and passenger-side inflatable knee bolster (eight total) | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Blind-spot Monitoring | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Electronic stability control — includes vehicle stability management system, electronic roll mitigation, all-speed traction control, brake assist and four-channel antilock brake system | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Full-speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Hill-start Assist | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Keyless entry with panic button | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Passive entry/Keyless Enter 'n Go, push-button start | N/A | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Engine immobilizer | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| LaneSense Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Parallel/Perpendicular Park Assist with Full Stop | N/A | N/A | N/A | Std | Pkg |
| ParkView rear backup camera and park assist with dynamic grid lines | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| ParkSense front/rear park assist with rear stop | N/A | N/A | N/A | Std | Pkg |
| Rear Cross Path detection | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Remote start system | N/A | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Security alarm (packaged with Comfort/Convenience Group) | N/A | N/A | Pkg | Std | Pkg |
| Trailer-sway control | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Universal garage door opener (packaged with Comfort/Convenience Group) | N/A | N/A | Pkg | Std | Pkg |
| Groups, Packages and Special Editions | |||||
Comfort/Convenience Groupsecurity alarm, power liftgate, auto-dimming rearview mirror, air conditioning with dual-zone automatic temperature control (included on Trailhawk), universal garage door opener, 115-volt power outlet (included on Trailhawk), 8.4-in. touchscreen radio and 7-in. full-color TFT display (included on Trailhawk) | N/A | N/A | Pkg | N/A | Pkg |
Limited Elite Groupventilated front seats, heated rear seats, premium leather-trimmed seating, carpeted rear quarter trim, chrome front tow hooks, hands-free power liftgate, rear seat with fore/aft adjust and Uconnect 4C NAV | N/A | N/A | N/A | Pkg | N/A |
Sun and Sound Groupdual-pane panoramic sunroof and premium Alpine nine-speaker sound system with subwoofer | N/A | Pkg | Pkg | Std | N/A |
Sun, Sound and NAV Groupdual-pane panoramic sunroof, premium Alpine nine-speaker sound system with subwoofer and Uconnect 4C NAV | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Pkg |
Technology Groupauto high-beam headlamps, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Parallel/Perpendicular Park Assist with Full Stop and ParkSense front/rear park assist with rear stop | N/A | N/A | N/A | Std | Pkg |
Trailer Tow Groupheavy-duty engine cooling (3.2-liter and 2.0-liter only), transmission auxiliary oil cooler, Class III hitch receiver, four- and seven-pin trailer-tow wiring harness and full-size spare tire (4x4 models only) | N/A | N/A | Opt/N/A | Opt/N/A | Opt |
High Altitude PackageGranite Crystal roof rails and exterior accents, Tungsten interior accent stitching, Anodized Gun Metal interior accents, Granite Crystal exterior badging, body-color wheel flares, body-color fascias, Gloss Black rear fascia applique, Granite Crystal rear fascia lower valence, black daylight openings (DLO), body-color exterior sill moldings, body-color door cladding, Granite Crystal grille surrounds, Uconnect 4C NAV and 19-in. Granite Crystal wheels | N/A | N/A | N/A | Opt | N/A |
Altitude PackageGloss Black roof rails, Gloss Black exterior accents, black accent interior accent stitching, Piano Black interior accents, Gloss Black exterior badging, Gloss Black grille, black DLO and 18-in. Gloss Black wheels | N/A | Opt | N/A | N/A | N/A |
80th Anniversary Editiondual-pane panoramic sunroof, 19-in. wheels with Granite Crystal finish, power front seats with lumbar, dual-zone automatic temperature control, remote start, Uconnect 8.4-inch touchscreen radio, 7-in. full-color TFT display, premium leather seats with Light Tungsten accent stitching, Anodized Gun Metal interior accents, black headliner, Berber floor mats and commemorative exterior badging | N/A | N/A | Opt | N/A | N/A |
- Latitude, Latitude Plus, Latitude LUX and Limited are offered in 4x2 and 4x4; Trailhawk is 4x4 only.
- Codes with a slash such as NA/S or S/NA are printed for 4x2/4x4 respectively, e.g. NA/S means not available on 4x2 and standard on 4x4.
- Where the guide prints a dash, the code is NA.
What each trim adds
Equipment that becomes standard at each step up, compared with the next trim down in price. Packages and options aren't counted.
Latitude Plus (4x2/4x4)over Latitude (4x2/4x4)+14 standard
- Lighting: Fog lamps
- Wheels: 17-in. Satin Carbon aluminum
- Wiper System: Windshield wiper deicer
- Cloth/premium vinyl bucket seats
- Seats, Front: Heated
- Power eight-way driver and power driver lumbar adjuster
- Premium wrapped steering wheel
- Steering Wheel: Heated
- SiriusXM Radio — includes six-month trial subscription
- SiriusXM Guardian — includes one-year trial subscription
- USB charge port in console (not available with remote USB port)
- USB — dual USB port, rear of console (charge only)
- Passive entry/Keyless Enter 'n Go, push-button start
- Remote start system
Latitude LUX (4x2/4x4)over Latitude Plus (4x2/4x4)+2 standard
- Leather-trimmed seating with Nappa leather seat inserts and bolsters
- Power driver and front passenger seats and power lumbar adjuster
Limited (4x2/4x4)over Latitude LUX (4x2/4x4)+17 standard
- Power (packaged with Comfort/Convenience Group)
- Auto high-beam headlamp control system (packaged with Technology Group)
- Mirror: Power, manual foldaway with memory
- Sunroof — CommandView dual-pane panoramic sunroof (full-power front and fixed rear) (packaged with Sun and Sound Group; Sun, Sound and NAV Group on Trailhawk and 80th Anniversary Edition)
- Wheels: 18-in. painted/polished aluminum
- 7-in. multiview display (packaged with Comfort/Convenience Group)
- Dual-zone automatic temperature control (includes humidity sensor and premium air filter; packaged with Comfort/Convenience Group)
- Memory system — presets for radio stations, driver's seat and mirrors
- Rearview, auto-dimming (packaged with Comfort/Convenience Group)
- Steering Wheel: Leather wrapped, speed control
- Alpine premium audio system with nine speakers, subwoofer and 506-watt amplifier (packaged with Sun and Sound Group, Sun, Sound and NAV Group on Trailhawk and 80th Anniversary Edition)
- Uconnect 4C with 8.4-in. display
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go
- Parallel/Perpendicular Park Assist with Full Stop
- ParkSense front/rear park assist with rear stop
- Security alarm (packaged with Comfort/Convenience Group)
- Universal garage door opener (packaged with Comfort/Convenience Group)
Standard on every trim (36)
- Fuel door — push / push fuel door
- Selec-Terrain traction management system — up to five traction control settings with floor dial (4x4 models only)
- Fascias: Accent/body color
- Headlamp bezels — black
- Lighting: Headlamps-off time delay
- Lighting: LED daytime running headlamps
- Lighting: LED low/high beam headlamps
- Lighting: Automatic headlamps
- Power, manual foldaway with heating element, supplemental turn signals and courtesy lamps
- Wiper System: Front, variable/intermittent
- Rain-sensing, automatic: Front
- Rain-sensing, automatic: Rear, with washer
- Air filtration system
- Cargo area — includes eight cargo tie-down loops
- Consoles: Full-length, front floor
- Overhead front with sunglasses storage bin
- Cup holders
- Deep-tint glass
- Seats, rear — 60/40 folding (six inches of fore/aft adjustment on Limited)
- Steering Wheel: Tilt/telescoping steering column
- Media center — audio input jack, USB port
- Power outlets — 12-volt auxiliary in cargo area and in instrument panel
- Speakers: Six
- USB — remote
- USB port in media center
- Air bags — advanced multistage for driver and front passenger, supplemental front-seat side, supplemental side-curtain front/rear, supplemental rear side, and driver and passenger-side inflatable knee bolster (eight total)
- Blind-spot Monitoring
- Electronic stability control — includes vehicle stability management system, electronic roll mitigation, all-speed traction control, brake assist and four-channel antilock brake system
- Full-speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking
- Hill-start Assist
- Keyless entry with panic button
- Engine immobilizer
- LaneSense Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist
- ParkView rear backup camera and park assist with dynamic grid lines
- Rear Cross Path detection
- Trailer-sway control
Source: 2021 Jeep Cherokee Feature Availability, Stellantis North America. Equipment can change during the model year and some items arrive late; confirm on the window sticker.
2021 Jeep Cherokee fuel economy (EPA)
The EPA rates the 2021 Jeep Cherokee at 21–26 MPG combined; the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo (FWD) is the most efficient and the 3.2L 6-cylinder (AWD) the thirstiest. Every EPA test configuration is below, from the government's fuel-economy database.
City, highway and combined figures are in MPG (MPGe on electricity).
| Version | Engine | Transmission · drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee FWD | 2.0L 4-cylinder turboSIDI; stop-start | 9-speed automatic · FWD | 23MPG | 31MPG | 26MPG | $2,400 | 345 |
| Cherokee FWD | 2.4L 4-cylinderstop-start | 9-speed automatic · FWD | 22MPG | 31MPG | 25MPG | $2,500 | 352 |
| Cherokee FWD | 3.2L 6-cylinderstop-start | 9-speed automatic · FWD | 20MPG | 29MPG | 23MPG | $2,700 | 387 |
| Cherokee 4WD | 2.0L 4-cylinder turboSIDI; stop-start | 9-speed automatic · AWD | 21MPG | 29MPG | 24MPG | $2,600 | 369 |
| Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II | 2.0L 4-cylinder turboSIDI; stop-start | 9-speed automatic · AWD | 20MPG | 27MPG | 23MPG | $2,700 | 387 |
| Cherokee 4WD | 2.4L 4-cylinderstop-start | 9-speed automatic · AWD | 21MPG | 29MPG | 24MPG | $2,600 | 370 |
| Cherokee 4WD | 3.2L 6-cylinderstop-start | 9-speed automatic · AWD | 19MPG | 27MPG | 22MPG | $2,850 | 400 |
| Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II | 3.2L 6-cylinderstop-start | 9-speed automatic · AWD | 18MPG | 26MPG | 21MPG | $2,950 | 416 |
| Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD | 3.2L 6-cylinderstop-start | 9-speed automatic · AWD | 18MPG | 24MPG | 21MPG | $2,950 | 432 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. MPG is miles per gallon (MPGe for electric operation). Plug-in hybrids list gasoline-only MPG with the electric rating underneath. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year at the EPA's fuel-price assumptions, so yours will differ. Range is total driving range on a full tank or charge.
2021 Jeep Cherokee wheels & tires
Factory tire and wheel sizes, spare and the pressure to run, from the spec sheet and owner's manual.
| Fits | Tire | Wheel | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude 4x2, Latitude Plus 4x2 and Latitude LUX 4x2Standard | 225/60R17Firestone Destination LE2 | 17 × 7 in, cast aluminum | black sidewall, all-season |
| Limited 4x2Standard | 225/55R18Continental ProContact TX | 18 × 7 in, aluminum | black sidewall, all-season |
| Latitude Plus 4x2Optional | 225/55R18Continental ProContact TX | 18 × 7 in | black sidewall, all-season |
| Latitude 4x4, Latitude Plus 4x4 and Latitude LUX 4x4Standard | 225/65R17Firestone Destination LE2 | 17 × 7 in, cast aluminum | black sidewall, all-season |
| Limited 4x4Standard | 225/60R18Continental ProContact TX | 18 × 7 in, aluminum | black sidewall, all-season |
| Latitude Plus 4x4Optional | 225/60R18Continental ProContact TX | 18 × 7 in | black sidewall, all-season |
| Limited 4x2 and 4x4Optional | P235/50R19Bridgestone Dueler H/L | — | black sidewall, all-season |
| TrailhawkStandard | P245/65R17Firestone Destination A/T | 17 × 7.5 in, aluminum | outline white letters, all-terrain |
| Latitude 4x4Optional | P245/65R17Firestone Destination A/T | — | outline white letters, all-terrain |
- Cold tire pressure
- Not a single number: the owner's manual refers to the tire and loading placard, which lists the pressures for your exact tire size and load.
- Spare
- Compact or non-matching full-size spare, or a tire service kit, depending on equipment; the spare is stowed under the load floor behind the rear seat, and the compact or non-matching full-size spare has no pressure sensor.
- Lug nut torque
- 100 ft-lb (135 N·m), M12 x 1.25 thread, 19 mm socket
- Pressure monitor
- A tire pressure monitoring system warns when a tire is low.
Sizes and pressures vary by trim, wheel package and load: check the placard on your vehicle and the tire sidewall. Sizes from the manufacturer's specification sheet (2021 Jeep Cherokee Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.
2021 Jeep Cherokee maintenance schedule
The factory schedule for normal driving. Oil changes follow the oil-change indicator on most models; severe use (towing, dusty roads, lots of idling) shortens some intervals.
A dot means the service is due at that mileage or after that many years, whichever comes first.
Additional Inspections
- Inspect the CV/Universal joints
- Inspect front suspension, boot seals. tie rod ends, and replace if necessary
- Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function
Additional Maintenance
- Clean and lube sun roof tracks
- Replace the cabin air filter
| Service | 20k2 yr | 30k3 yr | 40k4 yr | 50k5 yr | 60k6 yr | 70k7 yr | 80k8 yr | 90k9 yr | 100k10 yr | 110k11 yr | 120k12 yr | 130k13 yr | 140k14 yr | 150k15 yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Inspections | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect the CV/Universal joints | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect front suspension, boot seals. tie rod ends, and replace if necessary | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect front accessory drive belt, tensioner, idler pulley, and replace if necessary | ||||||||||||||
| Additional Maintenance | ||||||||||||||
| Replace engine air cleaner filter | ||||||||||||||
| Clean and lube sun roof tracks | ||||||||||||||
| Replace the cabin air filter | ||||||||||||||
| Replace spark plugs – 2.0L engineThe spark plug change interval is mileage-based only, yearly intervals do not apply. | ||||||||||||||
| Replace spark plugs – 2.4L & 3.2L engineThe spark plug change interval is mileage-based only, yearly intervals do not apply. | ||||||||||||||
| Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary | ||||||||||||||
At every oil change
- Change oil and filter
- Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on
- Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
- Inspect the CV/Universal joints
- Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and parking brake
- Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
- Inspect exhaust system
- Inspect engine air cleaner filter if using in dusty or off-road conditions
2021 Jeep Cherokee fluids & capacities
Oil, coolant, transmission and axle fluids with their capacities and specifications, wheel torque and fuel requirements, from the owner's manual.
Fluid capacities
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| All engines | |
| Fuel tank (approximate) | 15.8 gal60 L |
| 2.0L engine | |
| Engine oil with filter | 5 qt4.7 L |
| Cooling system | 9 qt8.6 L |
| 2.4L engine | |
| Engine oil with filter | 5.5 qt5.2 L |
| Cooling system | 7.2 qt6.8 L |
| 3.2L engine | |
| Engine oil with filter | 6 qt5.6 L |
| Cooling system | 10 qt9.5 L |
Engine fluids
| Component | Fluid / grade | Mopar product |
|---|---|---|
| Engine coolant | 10 Year/150,000 Mile (240,000 km) OAT (Organic Additive Technology) antifreeze/coolantMS.90032 | Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT |
| Engine oil2.0L engine | SAE 5W-30 full synthetic, API SP/GF-6A certifiedMS-13340 | Mopar API SP/GF-6A SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Engine Oil |
| Engine oil2.4L engine | SAE 0W-20, API certifiedMS-6395 | Mopar (also Pennzoil and Shell Helix named as examples) |
| Engine oil3.2L engine | SAE 5W-20, API certifiedMS-6395 | Mopar (also Pennzoil and Shell Helix named as examples) |
| Engine oil filter | Meets or exceeds SAE/USCAR-36 filter performance requirements | Mopar Engine Oil Filter |
Chassis fluids & lubricants
| Component | Fluid / grade | Mopar product |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic transmission | ZF 8 & 9 speed ATF or equivalent | Mopar ZF 8 & 9 Speed ATF |
| Brake master cylinder | DOT 3 brake fluidSAE J1703 | Mopar DOT 3 Brake Fluid |
Fuel
| Engine | Minimum | Ethanol / biodiesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L engine | 87 octane Regular unleaded (91 or higher for optimal performance) | Up to 15% (E15) |
| 2.4L engine | 87 octane Regular unleaded | Up to 15% (E15) |
| 3.2L engine | 87 octane Regular unleaded | Up to 15% (E15) |
Wheel lug nut torque
| Wheels | Torque |
|---|---|
| Lug nuts/boltsThread M12 x 1.2519 mm socket | 100 ft‑lb (135 N·m) |
- Cooling system capacity includes the heater and the coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX.
- Check lug nut torque again after 25 miles (40 km); tighten in a star pattern.
- Check the engine oil filler cap for the correct SAE grade (2.4L and 3.2L).
- Reformulated gasoline and TOP TIER detergent gasoline are recommended.
- Coolant: do not use water alone, alcohol-based or propylene glycol-based coolant.
Source: Owner's manual on Mopar.com. Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.
2021 Jeep Cherokee recalls & safety
What the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the 2021 Jeep Cherokee: 4 recall campaigns, 180 owner complaints and crash-test ratings. Fetched November 8, 2026.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Cherokee SUV 4WD | 16.9% risk | |||
| Jeep Cherokee SUV FWD | 17.4% risk |
Stars compare vehicles of similar weight; rollover shows the tested chance of a rollover in a single-vehicle crash.
Recalls (4)
Newest first. A campaign covers certain vehicles of this model year, not necessarily every one. To see which apply to a specific vehicle, and whether the fix has been done, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer; repairs are free of charge.
Power trainMay 7, 2026 · Campaign 26V290000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.
Risk: A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will update the Drivetrain Control Drivetrain Control Module, PTU, and Electronic Park Brake software, and replace the PTU, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed June 25, 2026.
Campaign 26V290000 on NHTSA.govAir bags: side/window: curtainJuly 8, 2024 · Campaign 24V516000
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."
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will secure the connector, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 71B.
Campaign 24V516000 on NHTSA.govPower train: automatic transmission: cooler/radiator: hoses and fittingsMay 4, 2021 · Campaign 21V310000
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.
Risk: A transmission fluid leak increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the hose, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y18.
Campaign 21V310000 on NHTSA.govSuspension: front: control arm: lower armOctober 27, 2020 · Campaign 20V657000
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.
Risk: A front lower control arm fracture while driving may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash without prior warning.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front lower control arms and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W81.
Campaign 20V657000 on NHTSA.govOwner complaints by component
- Complaints
- 180
- Crashes
- 10
- Fires
- 4
- Injuries
- 8
- Power train106
- Engine28
- Unknown or other27
- Electrical system24
- Service brakes14
- Forward collision avoidance11
- Air bags9
- Fuel/propulsion system5
Complaints are reports owners filed with NHTSA; they are not verified and a complaint can name more than one component. A high count reflects how many were sold as much as how often something fails.
Source: NHTSA public data (recalls, complaints and the New Car Assessment Program), covering Cherokee. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest.
2021 Jeep Cherokee owner's manuals & publications
The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2021 model year.
Owner's manuals
Quick guides
Supplements
On Mopar.com
Manuals and guides are hosted by the manufacturer on vehicleinfo.mopar.com and open as PDFs. Mopar.com's owner site also has VIN-specific manuals and recall lookups.
Salt, snow and hills: the data
The 2021 Jeep Cherokee against salt, snow and steep grades
We read the 2021 Cherokee owner data, service schedule and spec sheets with Indiana driving in mind: frozen starts, salted highways, cratered streets and hills. These are the figures worth acting on.
Sidewall height versus broken pavement
Squalls off Lake Michigan and Lake Erie can drop snow faster than plows keep up, and then tire compound matters more than anything else on the vehicle. Starting from the factory 225/60R17 size, a true winter tire on 17-inch wheels grips packed snow far better than an all-season and leaves sidewall for the potholes the next thaw brings.
What the manual says about oil
The fluids table calls for SAE 5W-30 (2.0L), SAE 0W-20 (2.4L) and SAE 5W-20 (3.2L) at 5 qt (2.0L), 5.5 qt (2.4L) and 6 qt (3.2L), with synthetic oil in the specification. Synthetic stock copes with both ends of this region's weather, from a subzero start in the Upper Peninsula to a loaded summer climb in the Smokies. Match the exact specification on the filler cap, not just the viscosity.
Battery checks before the cold
The spec sheet lists 700 cold-cranking amps. It is an AGM battery, so the replacement should be AGM as well. A Cherokee left at a lake cottage or in a pole barn for weeks slowly drains its battery, and a cold snap then finds it with nothing to spare. A plug-in maintainer for stored vehicles is cheap insurance in the Great Lakes states.
Which wheels do the pulling
Factory drive configurations for 2021: front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. The same trim name can come with more than one drive system, so on a used Cherokee confirm it from the window sticker or a VIN decode rather than the badge. In west Michigan, where lake-effect bands can pile up several inches of snow in an hour, driving both axles is what gets a loaded vehicle up an icy driveway.
Pressure, potholes and the thermometer
Whatever size the Cherokee wears, from the factory 225/60R17 on up, correct inflation is the cheapest pothole defense there is: a soft tire lets the wheel slam into the far edge of the hole. Check pressures when the tires are cold, since a reading taken after a highway run will look high.
Boats, campers and Appalachian grades
Peak trailer rating this year: 4,500 lb, for one configuration in the towing chart. On Appalachian grades the descent is the harder half of the trip: drop to a lower gear so the engine holds speed, and save the brakes for stopping. The I-24 grade at Monteagle in Tennessee and the long climbs on the West Virginia Turnpike both punish a heavy trailer.
Clearance for frozen ruts and hollow roads
Listed ground clearance: 8.7 to 10.5 inches. Two places in this region test it. One is a snowbelt side street after a squall, where frozen ruts form before the plow comes back. The other is a gravel road up an Appalachian hollow, where a high crown and washouts can catch a low underbody. Knowing the figure helps you choose a line instead of guessing.
Data behind these notes: owner's manual capacities, the Mopar service schedule and factory spec sheets. Regional advice is general, written for drivers from Indiana to Tennessee.
2021 Jeep Cherokee questions
How much oil does the 2021 Jeep Cherokee take?
With a filter change: 2.0L engine, 5 qt / 4.7 L; 2.4L engine, 5.5 qt / 5.2 L; and 3.2L engine, 6 qt / 5.6 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.
What kind of oil does the 2021 Jeep Cherokee use?
2.0L engine: SAE 5W-30 full synthetic, API SP/GF-6A certified (MS-13340); 2.4L engine: SAE 0W-20, API certified (MS-6395); 3.2L engine: SAE 5W-20, API certified (MS-6395); and Engine oil filter: Meets or exceeds SAE/USCAR-36 filter performance requirements (SAE/USCAR-36).
When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2021 Jeep Cherokee?
At 20,000 miles or 2 years: inspect the cv/universal joints; inspect front suspension, boot seals. tie rod ends, and replace if necessary; inspect the brake linings, parking brake function; clean and lube sun roof tracks; replace the cabin air filter. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.
Where can I find the 2021 Jeep Cherokee owner's manual?
The manufacturer publishes it free on Mopar.com as a PDF (linked in the manuals section above), along with quick guides, radio manuals and the warranty booklet.
What MPG does the 2021 Jeep Cherokee get?
The EPA rates the 2021 Jeep Cherokee at 21–26 MPG combined, depending on the version. 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, 9-speed automatic, FWD: 23 city / 31 highway / 26 combined; 2.4L 4-cylinder, 9-speed automatic, FWD: 22 city / 31 highway / 25 combined; 3.2L 6-cylinder, 9-speed automatic, FWD: 20 city / 29 highway / 23 combined; 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, 9-speed automatic, AWD: 21 city / 29 highway / 24 combined; 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, 9-speed automatic, AWD: 20 city / 27 highway / 23 combined. Ratings are the EPA's laboratory figures from fueleconomy.gov; real-world mileage varies with driving, load and weather.
What size tires does the 2021 Jeep Cherokee use?
Factory tire sizes: 225/60R17 (Latitude 4x2, Latitude Plus 4x2 and Latitude LUX 4x2); 225/55R18 (Limited 4x2, Latitude Plus 4x2); 225/65R17 (Latitude 4x4, Latitude Plus 4x4 and Latitude LUX 4x4); 225/60R18 (Limited 4x4, Latitude Plus 4x4); P235/50R19 (Limited 4x2 and 4x4); and 1 more. The recommended cold inflation pressure for your exact tires is on the tire placard on the vehicle, not in a single table.
What changed on the 2021 Jeep Cherokee?
New trim: Latitude LUX; New body style: 4x2/4x4; Body style dropped: 4x2; New option packages: Limited Elite Group, Sun and Sound Group, Sun, Sound and NAV Group and 80th Anniversary Edition.
Does the 2021 Jeep Cherokee have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Jeep Cherokee. The most recent: Power train (May 2026), Air bags: side/window (July 2024), and Power train: automatic transmission (May 2021). NHTSA's data was last fetched November 8, 2026. Recalls are listed by model year, so a given vehicle may or may not be covered: enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer to see which are open.
What are the most common safety complaints about the 2021 Jeep Cherokee?
Owners have filed 180 complaints about the 2021 Jeep Cherokee with NHTSA. The components named most often are power train (106), engine (28), and unknown or other (27). 10 complaints involved a crash and 4 complaints a fire. Complaints are reports from owners that NHTSA does not verify, so treat them as a signal to look into, not a finding.
What is the 2021 Jeep Cherokee's NHTSA crash-test rating?
NHTSA's overall 5-Star Safety Rating for the 2021 Jeep Cherokee is 4 out of 5 stars (Jeep Cherokee SUV 4WD: 4 and Jeep Cherokee SUV FWD: 4). The rating combines frontal, side and rollover tests.
Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle.