2021 Jeep Cherokee Specifications

Specifications

2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel (standard), 4WD
Body / Chassis :	Steel uniframe
Production Years for Series :	2019 -
Weight :	3655 lbs \| 1657.88 kg
MPG City :	23
MPG Highway :	31
Combined MPG :	24.00
Introduced At :	2018 Detroit Auto Show

Performance

Coefficient of Drag :	0.339

Engine & Transmission

Turbocharged Inline 4 \| Chain-driven
Displacement :	1995 cc \| 121.7 cu in. \| 2.0 L.
Power :	270 HP (198.72 KW) @ 5250 RPM
Torque :	295 Ft-Lbs (400 NM) @ 3000 RPM
Compression :	10.0:1
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
Direct Fuel Injection
Redline :	5800 RPM

Inline 4 \| MultiAir with multiport fuel injection
Displacement :	2360 cc \| 144.0 cu in. \| 2.4 L.
Power :	180 HP (132.48 KW) @ 6400 RPM
Torque :	171 Ft-Lbs (232 NM) @ 4600 RPM
Bore :	88.0 mm \| 3.465 in.
Stroke :	97.0 mm \| 3.819 in.
Compression :	10:1
Valvetrain :	16 SOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
Multi-port Fuel Injection

Turbocharged Inline 4
Displacement :	3239 cc \| 197.7 cu in. \| 3.2 L.
Power :	271 HP (199.456 KW) @ 6500 RPM
Torque :	239 Ft-Lbs (324 NM) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	3.6 in \| 91 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Compression :	10.7:1
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (6.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-Aluminum
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum Alloy
Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection
Redline :	6500 RPM

Transmission:
9 Automatic 948TE

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	4.71
2nd Gear :	2.84
3rd Gear :	1.91
4th Gear :	1.38
5th Gear :	1.00
6th Gear :	0.81
7th Gear :	0.70
8th Gear :	0.58
9th Gear :	0.48

Dimension(s)

SUV

Exterior
Cargo Volume :	49 cu. ft.
Standard Payload :	1,000.0 lbs
Fuel Capacity :	15.9 Gal
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	4
Length :	182.0 in \| 4623 mm.
Width :	73.2 in \| 1859 mm.
Height :	66.2 in \| 1682 mm.
Wheelbase :	106.5 in \| 2705 mm.
Front Track :	62.7 in \| 1593 mm.
Rear Track :	63.1 in \| 1603 mm.
Ground Clearance :	8.7 in \| 221 mm.
Interior
Front Headroom :	39.4 in \| 1001 mm.
Rear Headroom :	38.5 in \| 978 mm.
Front Legroom :	41.1 in \| 1044 mm.
Rear Legroom :	40.3 in \| 1024 mm.
Front Hip Room :	53.8 in \| 1367 mm.
Rear Hip Room :	49.9 in \| 1268 mm.
Front Shoulder Room :	57.6 in \| 1463 mm.
Rear Shoulder Room :	55.1 in \| 1400 mm.

Handling

Suspension
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

Steering
Rack and Pinion with Power Assist
Steering Overall Ratio :	15.15
Turns lock to lock :	2.56
Turning Circle :	37.6 ft

Brakes
Front Brakes :	Vented rotor with 2.36 (60) single-piston floating caliper
Rear Brakes :	Solid rotor with 1.5 (38) single-piston floating caliper
Front Brake Size :	13.0 in \| 330 mm.
Rear Brake Size :	11.0 in \| 278 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	225/60R17 BSW, All-season Firestone Destination LE2
Wheels :	17 x 7 Fine Silver cast aluminum

Optional Tires
Tires :	225/60R17 BSW, All-season Firestone Destination LE2
Tires :	225/55R18 BSW, All-season Continental ProContact TX
Tires :	225/65R17 BSW, All-season Firestone Destination LE2
Tires :	225/60R18 BSW, All-season Continental ProContact TX
Tires :	P235/50R19 BSW All-season Bridgestone Dueler H/L
Tires :	P245/65R17 OWL All-terrain Firestone Destination A/T

Optional Wheels
Tires :	17 x 7 Satin Carbon cast aluminum
Tires :	18 x 7 Polished aluminum with Technical Grey pockets
Tires :	17 x 7.5 Polished aluminum with Titanium II pockets
Tires :	17 x 7.5 Jet Black semi-gloss painted aluminum
Tires :	18 x 7 Gloss Black five-spoke

Recall

Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
NHTSA Campaign ID	20V657000
Summary	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.
Consequence	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.
Remedy	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. Note: Owners are advised to not drive their vehicles until they have been inspected and repaired if needed.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLER/RADIATOR:HOSES AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
NHTSA Campaign ID	21V310000
Summary	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.
Consequence	A transmission fluid leak increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy	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.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2021 Jeep Cherokee FAQs (show)

Popular frequently asked questions include:

What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2021 Jeep Cherokee?
How many 2021 Jeep Cherokee were produced?
How powerful was the 2021 Jeep Cherokee? Was the 2021 Jeep Cherokee popular? Was the 2021 Jeep Cherokee expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 2021 Jeep Cherokee?

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2021 Jeep Cherokee? A: The 2021 Jeep Cherokee has a wheelbase size of 106.48 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2021 Jeep Cherokee? A: The 2021 Jeep Cherokee has a length of 182.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2021 Jeep Cherokee? A: The 2021 Jeep Cherokee has a width of 73.20 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2021 Jeep Cherokee have?A: The 2021 Jeep Cherokee has 39.40 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2021 Jeep Cherokee have?A: The 2021 Jeep Cherokee has legroom of 41.10 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2021 Jeep Cherokee? A: The 2021 Jeep Cherokee was a SUV.

Q: What tires did the 2021 Jeep Cherokee have? A: The 2021 Jeep Cherokee had 225/60R17 BSW, All-season Firestone Destination LE2 tires.

Q: What type of wheels did the 2021 Jeep Cherokee have? A: The 2021 Jeep Cherokee had 17 x 7 Fine Silver cast aluminum wheels.

Q: What engines did the 2021 Jeep Cherokee have? A: The 2021 Jeep Cherokee had the following engine options: Turbocharged Inline 4 (1995 cc | 121.7 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 270 HP (198.72 KW) @ 5250 RPM and 295 Ft-Lbs (400 NM) @ 3000 RPM

Inline 4 (2360 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 180 HP (132.48 KW) @ 6400 RPM and 171 Ft-Lbs (232 NM) @ 4600 RPM

Turbocharged Inline 4 (3239 cc | 197.7 cu in. | 3.2 L.) with 271 HP (199.456 KW) @ 6500 RPM and 239 Ft-Lbs (324 NM) @ 4400 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 2021 Jeep Cherokee have? A: The 2021 Jeep Cherokee had a 9 speed Automatic 948TE gearbox.