Jeep Cherokee · Model year 2021

2021 Jeep Cherokee specs, maintenance & manuals

Everything the manufacturer published about the 2021 Jeep Cherokee in one place: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 10 manufacturer publications, and towing ratings up to 4,500 lb.

Max towing: 4,500 lb
Schedule covers: 150k miles
Publications: 10

2021 Jeep Cherokee specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2021 specification sheet.

General information+

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 chassis+

Layout	Transverse front engine, 4x2 and 4x4
Construction	Steel uniframe

Engine: 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

(a) Meets the Bin 70 / SULEV 70 emission standard in all 50 states.

Engine: 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

(b) Meets the Bin 70 / SULEV 70 emission standard in all 50 states.

Engine: 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

Transmission: 948TE nine-speed automatic+

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 systems: Jeep Active Drive I, Jeep Active Drive II, Jeep Active Drive Lock+

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 system+

Alternator	160-amp, 180-amp optional
Battery	700-amp AGM: H7

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+

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

Brakes+

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 capacities+

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.

Accommodations+

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)

Wheels+

	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.

Tires+

	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.

Only rows that differ

Showing 89 of 126 features. ✓ Standard OptionalPkg Part of a package— Not available

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	✓	✓	—	—	—
3.2-liter Pentastar V-6 with variable-valve timing with ESS — Nine-speed automatic	—	—	✓	✓	✓
2.0-liter GMET4 I-4 Turbo with ESS — Nine-speed automatic	—	—			—
Mechanical and Capability
Active grille shutters	✓	✓	✓	✓	—
Exhaust SystemSingle rear with bright tip	✓	✓	—	—	—
Dual rear with bright tips (packaged with 3.2-liter and 2.0-liter engines)	—	—	Pkg	Pkg	✓
Fuel door — push / push fuel door	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Selec-Terrain traction management system — up to five traction control settings with floor dial (4x4 models only)	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
SuspensionsNormal duty	✓	✓	✓	✓	—
Jeep Active Drive I, single-speed RDM	NA/S	NA/S	NA/S	NA/S	—
Jeep Active Drive II, two-speed PTU 4WD (includes off-road suspension)	—	—	NA/O	NA/O	Pkg
Jeep Active Drive Lock	—	—	—	—	✓
Exterior
Accent/body color	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
FasciasBody color (included with High Altitude)	—	—	—		—
Rear fascia skid plate applique	—	—	—	—	✓
GrilleChrome surround	✓	✓	✓	✓	—
Accent color surround	—	—	—	—	✓
Gloss Black grille surround (included with Altitude)	—		—	—	—
Granite Crystal grille surround (included with High Altitude and 80th Anniversary Edition)	—	—			—
Charcoal painted grille texture	—	—	—	—	—
Headlamp bezels — black	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
LiftgatePower (packaged with Comfort/Convenience Group)	—	—	Pkg	✓	—
Hands-free power liftgate (packaged with Comfort/Convenience Group and Limited Elite Group)	—	—	—	Pkg	Pkg
Headlamps-off time delay	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
LED daytime running headlamps	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
LED low/high beam headlamps	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Automatic headlamps	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
LightingAuto high-beam headlamp control system (packaged with Technology Group)	—	—	—	✓	Pkg
Fog lamps	—	✓	✓	✓	✓
MirrorBody color	✓	✓	✓	✓	—
Accent color	—	—	—	—	✓
Power, manual foldaway	✓	✓	✓	—	—
Power, manual foldaway with heating element, supplemental turn signals and courtesy lamps	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Power, manual foldaway with memory	—	—	—	✓	Pkg
Roof RailsBright	✓	✓	✓	✓	—
Gloss Black (included with Altitude)	—		—	—	—
Granite Crystal (included with High Altitude and 80th Anniversary Edition)	—	—			—
Accent color	—	—	—	—	✓
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)	—	Pkg		✓	Pkg
TiresP225/60R17 BSW All-season (2WD models)	S/NA	S/NA	S/NA	—	—
P225/65R17 BSW All-season (4WD models)	NA/S	NA/S	NA/S	—	—
P225/55R18 All-season (2WD models)	—	P/NA	—	S/NA	—
P225/60R18 BSW Touring (4WD models)	—	NA/P	—	NA/S	—
P245/65R17 OWL All-terrain	NA/P	—	—	—	✓
P235/50R19 BSW All-season	—	—	—		—
Compact spare tire	O/NA	O/NA	O/NA		—
Wheels17-in. painted aluminum	✓	—	—	—	—
17-in. Satin Carbon aluminum	—	✓	✓	—	—
18-in. painted/polished aluminum	—	—	—	✓	—
17-in. black painted aluminum	—	—	—	—
17-in. painted/polished aluminum	—	—	—	—	✓
18-in. Gloss Black five-spoke (included with Altitude)	—		—	—	—
19-in. Granite Crystal aluminum (included with High Altitude and 80th Anniversary Edition)	—	—			—
Front, variable/intermittent	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Wiper SystemWindshield wiper deicer	—	✓	✓	✓	✓
Front	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Rear, with washer	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Interior
3.5-in. high-resolution thin-film transistor (TFT) cluster display	✓	✓	✓	—	—
7-in. multiview display (packaged with Comfort/Convenience Group)	—	—	Pkg	✓	✓
Air conditioning	✓	✓	✓	—	—
Dual-zone automatic temperature control (includes humidity sensor and premium air filter; packaged with Comfort/Convenience Group)	—	—	Pkg	✓	✓
Air filtration system	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Cargo area — includes eight cargo tie-down loops	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Full-length, front floor	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Overhead front with sunglasses storage bin	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Cup holders	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Deep-tint glass	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Memory system — presets for radio stations, driver's seat and mirrors	—	—	—	✓	Pkg
MirrorsInterior — rearview, day/night	✓	✓	✓	—	✓
Rearview, auto-dimming (packaged with Comfort/Convenience Group)	—	—	Pkg	✓	Pkg
SeatsCloth with insert and cloth bolsters	✓	—	—	—	—
Cloth/premium vinyl bucket seats	—	✓	—	—	✓
Leather-trimmed seating with Nappa leather seat inserts and bolsters	—	—	✓	✓	—
Premium heated and vented leather-trimmed seating with Nappa leather, Axis II perforation and Nappa leather bolstering (packaged with Limited Elite Group)	—	—	—	Pkg	Pkg
Seats, FrontManual six-way driver	✓	—	—	—	—
Manual six-way passenger	✓	✓	—	—	✓
Heated	—	✓	✓	✓	✓
Power eight-way driver and power driver lumbar adjuster	—	✓	—	—	✓
Power driver and front passenger seats and power lumbar adjuster	—	—	✓	✓	Pkg
Seats, rear — 60/40 folding (six inches of fore/aft adjustment on Limited)	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Tilt/telescoping steering column	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Steering WheelLeather wrapped, speed control	—	—	—	✓	—
Premium wrapped steering wheel	—	✓	✓	—	✓
Heated	—	✓	✓	✓	✓
Uconnect / Multimedia
Media center — audio input jack, USB port	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Power outlets — 12-volt auxiliary in cargo area and in instrument panel	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
SiriusXM Radio — includes six-month trial subscription		✓	✓	✓	✓
SiriusXM Traffic Plus — includes five-year trial subscription (packaged with Uconnect 4C NAV with 8.4-in. display)	—	—	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg
SiriusXM Travel Link — includes five-year trial subscription (packaged with Uconnect 4C NAV with 8.4-in. display)	—	—	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg
SiriusXM Guardian — includes one-year trial subscription		✓	✓	✓	✓
Six	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
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)	—	Pkg	Pkg	✓	Pkg
Uconnect 4 with 7-in. display	✓	✓	✓	—	—
Uconnect 4C with 8.4-in. display	—	—	—	✓	✓
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)	—	—	—	O/P	Pkg
USB — remote	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
USB charge port in console (not available with remote USB port)	—	✓	✓	—	—
USB — dual USB port, rear of console (charge only)	—	✓	✓	✓	✓
USB port in media center	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Safety and Security
Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go	—	—	—	✓	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)	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
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	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Passive entry/Keyless Enter 'n Go, push-button start	—	✓	✓	✓	✓
Engine immobilizer	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
LaneSense Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Parallel/Perpendicular Park Assist with Full Stop	—	—	—	✓	Pkg
ParkView rear backup camera and park assist with dynamic grid lines	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
ParkSense front/rear park assist with rear stop	—	—	—	✓	Pkg
Rear Cross Path detection	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Remote start system	—	✓	✓	✓	✓
Security alarm (packaged with Comfort/Convenience Group)	—	—	Pkg	✓	Pkg
Trailer-sway control	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Universal garage door opener (packaged with Comfort/Convenience Group)	—	—	Pkg	✓	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)	—	—	Pkg	—	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	—	—	—	Pkg	—
Sun and Sound Groupdual-pane panoramic sunroof and premium Alpine nine-speaker sound system with subwoofer	—	Pkg	Pkg	✓	—
Sun, Sound and NAV Groupdual-pane panoramic sunroof, premium Alpine nine-speaker sound system with subwoofer and Uconnect 4C NAV	—	—	—	—	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	—	—	—	✓	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)	—	—	NA/O	NA/O
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	—	—	—		—
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	—		—	—	—
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	—	—		—	—

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 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. Engines: see schedule title.

Your odometer

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 Engine.The spark plug change interval is mileage-based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
Replace spark plugs — 2.4L & 3.2L Engine.The 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 Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System

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	Applies to	US	Metric
Fuel tank (approximate)	All engines	15.8 gal	60 L
Engine oil with filter	2.0L engine	5 qt	4.7 L
	2.4L engine	5.5 qt	5.2 L
	3.2L engine	6 qt	5.6 L
Cooling system	2.0L engine	9 qt	8.6 L
	2.4L engine	7.2 qt	6.8 L
	3.2L engine	10 qt	9.5 L

Engine fluids

Component	Fluid / grade	Standard	Mopar product
Engine coolant	10 Year/150,000 Mile (240,000 km) OAT (Organic Additive Technology) antifreeze/coolant	MS.90032	Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT
Engine oil (2.0L engine)	SAE 5W-30 full synthetic, API SP/GF-6A certified	MS-13340	Mopar API SP/GF-6A SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Engine Oil
Engine oil (2.4L engine)	SAE 0W-20, API certified	MS-6395	Mopar (also Pennzoil and Shell Helix named as examples)
Engine oil (3.2L engine)	SAE 5W-20, API certified	MS-6395	Mopar (also Pennzoil and Shell Helix named as examples)
Engine oil filter	Meets or exceeds SAE/USCAR-36 filter performance requirements	SAE/USCAR-36	Mopar Engine Oil Filter

Chassis fluids & lubricants

Component	Fluid / grade	Standard	Mopar product
Automatic transmission	ZF 8 & 9 speed ATF or equivalent	—	Mopar ZF 8 & 9 Speed ATF
Brake master cylinder	DOT 3 brake fluid	SAE 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	Thread	Socket
Lug nuts/bolts	100 ft-lb (135 N·m)	M12 x 1.25	19 mm

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 towing capacity: up to 4,500 lbEvery 2021 tow rating by engine and drive.Open the towing chart →

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.

Supplements

Warranty

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.

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.

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