Jeep Wrangler 4XE problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 236 owner complaints and 5 recalls on file for the Jeep Wrangler 4XE (2020–2025). The 2024 Wrangler 4XE has the most serious complaints, most often about electrical system.

Complaints
236
Recalls
5
Model years
6
Worst year
2024

Complaints by model year

2020420213202242023216202492025
NHTSA complaints per Jeep Wrangler 4XE 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 4XE years to buy

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

  1. 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE — 216 complaints, 2 crashes, 5 fires; top problem: Electrical System

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2020 (0 complaints).

Every Jeep Wrangler 4XE model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2025 Wrangler 4XE92013Electrical System
2024 Wrangler 4XE2162504Electrical System
2023 Wrangler 4XE40003Electrical System
2022 Wrangler 4XE30002Electrical System
2021 Wrangler 4XE40003Electrical System
2020 Wrangler 4XE00001—

Most common Jeep Wrangler 4XE problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    163 complaints
  • Engine
    137 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    23 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    20 complaints
  • Steering
    14 complaints
  • Brakes
    8 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    4 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    4 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    3 complaints
  • Lighting
    2 complaints

Complaint trend

202420252026
Complaints about the Jeep Wrangler 4XE received by NHTSA each month.

Jeep Wrangler 4XE recalls

  • Recall 26V363000Jun 4, 20261,076,999 vehiclesModel years 2021–2025

    Risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

  • Recall 25V766000Nov 6, 2025117,904 vehiclesModel years 2024–2025

    Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash, and a vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 25V710000Oct 17, 202524,238 vehiclesModel years 2023–2025

    Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V720000Sep 27, 2024154,032 vehiclesModel years 2020–2024

    Risk: A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 21V949000Dec 9, 20212,903 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: A missing odometer reading could lead to an unintended delay in critical safety-related maintenance, potentially impairing the safe operation of the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

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