Model year
2026 Jeep Wrangler
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 12 complaints for the 2026 Jeep Wrangler (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (3), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (3). No NHTSA 5-star rating in the SafetyRatings API is matched to this model year. EPA rates it 14–21 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 $3,200–$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
26V531000 · Aug 13, 2026
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In…
26V456000 · Jul 16, 2026
WHEELS
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The walls for the steel wheels may be too thin, allowing them to crack or detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
26V224000 · Apr 9, 2026
CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE TETHER ANCHOR
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The child seat tether welds on the second-row, right-side seat frame may be insufficient, which can reduce the seat's ability to properly restrain a child during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to…
Complaints
12 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, 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.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
No NHTSA 5-star rating in the Safety Ratings API is matched to this model year.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrangler 2dr 4WD · 2L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 23 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Wrangler 2dr 4WD · 3.6L · Manual 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Wrangler 4dr 4WD · 2L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 22 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Wrangler 4dr 4WD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 23 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Wrangler 4dr 4WD · 3.6L · Manual 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Wrangler 4dr 4WD · 6.4L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 16 | 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 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2026 Jeep Wrangler at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.