Model year
2021 Jeep Wrangler
NHTSA lists 15 recalls and 953 complaints for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 3 recalls marked park outside. The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (304), STEERING (253), ENGINE (220). NHTSA lists 3 investigations, including 2 investigations with no close date in the file. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 14–25 mpg combined and 68 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,900–$5,850, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 251 complaints
- 2001 170 complaints
- 2002 108 complaints
- 2007 558 complaints
- 2008 873 complaints
- 2009 372 complaints
- 2010 686 complaints
- 2011 485 complaints
- 2012 836 complaints
- 2013 654 complaints
- 2014 657 complaints
- 2015 478 complaints
- 2016 462 complaints
- 2017 311 complaints
- 2018 1,827 complaints
- 2019 746 complaints
- 2020 616 complaints
- 2021 953 complaints
- 2022 407 complaints
- 2023 372 complaints
- 2024 746 complaints
- 2025 71 complaints
- 2026 12 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
26V363000 · Jun 4, 2026
Park outsideSTEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler, Wrangler 4XE, and Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position.
25V741000 · Oct 30, 2025
Park outsideELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe and 2022-2026 Grand Cherokee 4Xe vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
24V676000 · Sep 12, 2024
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The wiring harness for the rearview camera and the center brake light may short circuit, which can disable the rearview camera image and center brake light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with…
24V652000 · Sep 5, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
24V572000 · Aug 1, 2024
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 23V-116. The software for the powertrain control module may cause an engine stall, which can result in a loss of drive power.
24V111000 · Feb 15, 2024
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Jeep Wrangler and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. A hybrid control processor (HCP) software error may cause the defrosting and defogging system to be inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…
23V787000 · Nov 22, 2023
Park outsideELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
23V263000 · Apr 13, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, and 2022-2023 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail.
23V191000 · Mar 23, 2023
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. A stud on the frame assembly may puncture the fuel tank in a crash, which can result in a fuel leak.
23V116000 · Feb 23, 2023
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler, and 2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
5 more recalls are in the NHTSA file for this name and are not listed here. Campaign numbers above link to NHTSA.
Complaints
953 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 20, fire flag on 27, injury field 15, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| WRANGLER PHEV | 0 | 0 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA23001 | High pressure fuel pump failure · FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | Mar 17, 2023 | No close date in the file |
| RQ24012 | Loss of Motive Power · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE | Jul 5, 2024 | No close date in the file |
| PE24024 | Underhood fires · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | Sep 6, 2024 | Sep 24, 2026 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV 4WD | Not rated | 4 | Not Rated | Not Rated | 3 · possibility 0.279 | NHTSA photo |
| Unlimited 392 SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Unlimited DIESEL SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 3 · possibility 0.267 | — |
| Unlimited PHEV SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Unlimited RHD SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 3 · possibility 0.267 | — |
| Unlimited SUV 4WD | Not rated | 4 | Not Rated | Not Rated | 3 · possibility 0.267 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrangler 2dr 4WD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 20 | 24 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Wrangler 2dr 4WD · 2L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 24 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Wrangler 4dr 4WD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 19 | 24 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Wrangler 4dr 4WD · 2L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 24 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Wrangler 2dr 4WD · 3.6L · Manual 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Wrangler 4dr 4WD · 3.6L · Manual 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Wrangler 4dr EcoDiesel 4WD · 3L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 22 | 29 | 25 | — | — | $3,850 |
| Wrangler Rubic 4dr EcoDiesel 4WD · 3L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 21 | 26 | 23 | — | — | $4,150 |
| Wrangler 4dr 4WD · 6.4L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 17 | 14 | — | — | $5,850 |
| Wrangler 4dr 4xe · 2L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 20 | 20 | 20 | 68.0 | 370 | $3,350 |
| Wrangler 2dr 4WD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 23 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Wrangler 4dr 4WD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 22 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
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