2021 Jeep Wrangler
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 41 |
| 1988 | 53 |
| 1989 | 63 |
| 1990 | 80 |
| 1991 | 77 |
| 1992 | 77 |
| 1993 | 109 |
| 1994 | 159 |
| 1995 | 202 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 401 |
| 1998 | 265 |
| 1999 | 213 |
| 2000 | 251 |
| 2001 | 170 |
| 2002 | 108 |
| 2003 | 98 |
| 2004 | 192 |
| 2005 | 649 |
| 2006 | 730 |
| 2007 | 555 |
| 2008 | 873 |
| 2009 | 371 |
| 2010 | 686 |
| 2011 | 485 |
| 2012 | 833 |
| 2013 | 649 |
| 2014 | 651 |
| 2015 | 467 |
| 2016 | 458 |
| 2017 | 309 |
| 2018 | 1809 |
| 2019 | 732 |
| 2020 | 604 |
| 2021 | 906 |
| 2022 | 381 |
| 2023 | 341 |
| 2024 | 679 |
| 2025 | 60 |
| 2026 | 9 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
33% of complaints: electrical system — 301 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing traction battery and accessory.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
The contact owned a 2021 Jeep Wrangler.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260730
Drove 20 miles to Walmart, drove fine no lights no issues, parked went in came out to someone putting out the fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260714
Also filed under ENGINE and UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Fire started about 15 minutes after parking the Jeep. Flames and smoke first appeared in engine compartment on passenger side where an electrical panel is located.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240207
Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER
27% of complaints: steering — 249 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing linkages.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
The contact owned a 2021 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated that there was an abnormal odor inside the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260724
Component: I was driving my jeep on XXX and the power steering went out. Because this is electric over hydraulic, I couldn't even muscle the steering wheel. No lights illuminated on the dash and I don't believe the computer stored any codes.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260722
24% of complaints: engine — 214 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE20% of complaints: suspension — 179 distinct reports on file.
CRASH15% of complaints: power train — 139 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing clutches/bands and automatic transmission.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
ONLY 500 MILES ON VEHICLE, WENT OFF-ROADING FOR THE FIRST TIME AND WITHIN A SHORT TIME AFTER CLIMBING A STEEP HILL, SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER VEHICLE AND CLUTCH WENT TO FLOOR AND STAYED.
NHTSA ODI report, 20210214
SAFETY TIMELINE
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler and 2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
Remedy: FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will add software to reduce engine torque capability when clutch assembly temperatures rise to a level that may damage the inner pressure plate, free of charge." FCA has ordered a stop sale for the...
Campaign 21V028000 — check if this car was fixed
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jeep Wrangler, RAM 1500 and 2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. A radio software error may prevent the rearview image from displaying.
Remedy: Dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA, LLC's number for this recall is Z86.
Campaign 22V638000 — check if this car was fixed
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500, Jeep Gladiator, and 2021 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The front seat belt retractors may have an improperly welded micro gas generator, which can result in seat belt pretensioner failure.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors. free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z95.
Campaign 22V766000 — check if this car was fixed
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe vehicles equipped with 2.0L Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle engines. A loss of communication may cause an engine shutdown.
Remedy: There is more than one involved component and calibration software.
Campaign 22V865000 — check if this car was fixed
High pressure fuel pump failure
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, remove the frame stud and apply paint, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 6, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 23V191000 — check if this car was fixed
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500, and 2021-2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail, causing an engine stall.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP and inspect and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 22V767000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 23V263000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the clutch assembly and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed from November 16, 2023 through July 25, 2024. Owners may contact (FCA US, LLC) customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 23V116000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Remedy: Dealers will update the HCP software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 29, 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 04B.
Campaign 24V111000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to recharge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until they are repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack software and replace the battery pack assembly if necessary, free of charge.
Campaign 23V787000 — check if this car was fixed
Loss of Motive Power
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 23V-116.
Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 92B.
Campaign 24V572000 — check if this car was fixed
Underhood fires
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.
Remedy: Dealers replaced the harness for the center brake light and rearview camera and/or the spare tire carrier/harness assembly, as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired by January 15, 2024.
Campaign 24V676000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between October 3, 2024, and January 23, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 24V652000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will update the high voltage battery software, and replace the high voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge.
Campaign 25V741000 — check if this car was fixed
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler, Wrangler 4XE, and Jeep Gladiator vehicles.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the wiring and electric hydraulic power steering pump, as necessary, free of charge.
Campaign 26V363000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2021 Jeep Wrangler — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (301 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for steering issues (249 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (214 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 26V363000 (steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V028000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 22V638000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
- Verify recall 22V766000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 22V865000 (engine) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V191000 (structure) has been completed.
- Verify recall 22V767000 (engine, fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V263000 (fuel system, diesel) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V116000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V111000 (visibility) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V787000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V572000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V676000 (back over prevention, exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V652000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V741000 (electrical system) has been completed.
OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL
BEST YEARS
WORST YEARS
FAQ
Is the 2021 Jeep Wrangler reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2021 Jeep Wrangler is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Jeep Wrangler?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Jeep Wrangler have?
15 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.