Jeep Wrangler problems by model year

Updated Oct 11, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 6,218 owner complaints and 64 recalls on file for the Jeep Wrangler (2005–2026). The 2021 Wrangler has the most serious complaints, most often about electrical system.

Complaints: 6,218
Recalls: 64
Model years: 22
Worst year: 2021

Complaints by model year

NHTSA complaints per Jeep Wrangler model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Jeep Wrangler years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

2021 Jeep Wrangler — 947 complaints, 20 crashes, 27 fires; top problem: Electrical System
2018 Jeep Wrangler — 837 complaints, 12 crashes, 19 fires; top problem: Steering
2024 Jeep Wrangler — 736 complaints, 12 crashes, 7 fires; top problem: Electrical System
2020 Jeep Wrangler — 589 complaints, 17 crashes, 12 fires; top problem: Steering
2019 Jeep Wrangler — 531 complaints, 7 crashes, 9 fires; top problem: Steering

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2006 (13 complaints).

Every Jeep Wrangler model year

Year	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Recalls	Top problem
2026 Wrangler	11	1	0	0	3	Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2025 Wrangler	69	3	2	0	4	Electrical System
2024 Wrangler	736	12	7	7	11	Electrical System
2023 Wrangler	367	11	7	8	14	Electrical System
2022 Wrangler	401	14	11	6	15	Electrical System
2021 Wrangler	947	20	27	15	15	Electrical System
2020 Wrangler	589	17	12	7	12	Steering
2019 Wrangler	531	7	9	6	9	Steering
2018 Wrangler	837	12	19	7	14	Steering
2017 Wrangler	209	5	9	5	5	Brakes
2016 Wrangler	295	15	6	19	5	Brakes
2015 Wrangler	285	5	6	2	3	Brakes
2014 Wrangler	281	2	11	2	4	Engine
2013 Wrangler	143	4	3	3	6	Engine
2012 Wrangler	141	4	2	4	9	Engine
2011 Wrangler	92	4	3	4	10	Airbags
2010 Wrangler	72	1	3	0	10	Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2009 Wrangler	48	4	2	3	6	Electrical System
2008 Wrangler	89	3	6	1	5	Electrical System
2007 Wrangler	50	0	3	0	3	Electrical System
2006 Wrangler	13	0	1	0	1	Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2005 Wrangler	12	0	0	2	0	Engine

Most common Jeep Wrangler problem areas (all years)

Electrical System
1,950 complaints
Engine
1,532 complaints
Steering
1,412 complaints
Transmission & Drivetrain
894 complaints
Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
689 complaints
Brakes
656 complaints
Suspension
622 complaints
Airbags
305 complaints
Acceleration & Cruise Control
295 complaints
Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
179 complaints

Complaint trend

Complaints about the Jeep Wrangler received by NHTSA each month.

Jeep Wrangler recalls

Recall 26V531000Aug 13, 2026844,027 vehiclesModel years 2026
Risk: A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 26V456000Jul 16, 2026641 vehiclesModel years 2026
Risk: Loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Recall 26V363000Jun 4, 20261,076,999 vehiclesModel years 2021–2025
Risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Recall 26V327000May 21, 202616 vehiclesModel years 2024–2025
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 26V224000Apr 9, 202632 vehiclesModel years 2026
Risk: A child that is not properly restrained during a crash can have an increased risk of injury.
Recall 25V741000Oct 30, 2025320,068 vehiclesModel years 2020–2025
Risk: A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
Recall 25V527000Aug 14, 202522,906 vehiclesModel years 2024–2025
Risk: A TPMS warning light that fails to notify the driver of a problem increases the risk of a crash.
Recall 24V871000Nov 19, 202434 vehiclesModel years 2024
Risk: Trailer lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 24V676000Sep 12, 202446 vehiclesModel years 2018–2024
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a center brake light that fails to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 24V652000Sep 5, 202432,863 vehiclesModel years 2018–2024
Risk: An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 24V585000Aug 8, 202427 vehiclesModel years 2024
Risk: Obstructed tail lights can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 24V572000Aug 1, 202494 vehiclesModel years 2021
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Recall 24V414000Jun 6, 20244 vehiclesModel years 2024
Risk: Trailer taillights and turn signal lights that do not illuminate as intended can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 24V199000Mar 14, 202438,164 vehiclesModel years 2023–2024
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Recall 24V196000Mar 14, 20241,831 vehiclesModel years 2016
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Recall 24V111000Feb 15, 2024199,143 vehiclesModel years 2021–2024
Risk: An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 23V787000Nov 22, 202332,125 vehiclesModel years 2021–2023
Risk: A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Recall 23V641000Sep 18, 20236,298 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023
Risk: A disabled rearview image can decrease the driver's visibility of the rear view, and disabled reverse lights may not alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Recall 23V565000Aug 10, 202316 vehiclesModel years 2023
Risk: A brake light that is obstructed may not be visible to other drivers to indicate the intention to slow or stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 23V303000Apr 27, 20232,564 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023
Risk: Excessive heat may cause the fuse to fail and result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 23V263000Apr 13, 202345,832 vehiclesModel years 2021–2023
Risk: Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 23V191000Mar 23, 202335,829 vehiclesModel years 2020–2022
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Recall 23V116000Feb 23, 202369,201 vehiclesModel years 2018–2023
Risk: Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 22V865000Nov 23, 202262,909 vehiclesModel years 2021–2023
Risk: An engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 22V766000Oct 13, 20222,802 vehiclesModel years 2021
Risk: A seat belt with pretensioner failure may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Other Jeep models

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