2021 Jeep Wrangler reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2021 Jeep Wrangler has 934 complaints with NHTSA after 6 years, or 144 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Wrangler years here — over the median of the other years, which is 77. NHTSA has 15 recalls on file, including Pump, Traction battery, and Camera.

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Complaints

934

Per year

144

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (303 of 934), then Steering (250) and Engine (215). Those filings include 20 that report a crash, 27 that report a fire, and 9 that report an injury.

Next to 2020 and 2022

The 2020 Wrangler has 609 complaints, 81 per year, and the 2022 has 396 complaints, 73 per year. The 2021 has more complaints per year than the 2020. The 2021 has more complaints per year than the 2022.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2021 Jeep Wrangler. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (15)

Recall steering, hydraulic power assist, pump 2026-06-04 · NHTSA campaign 26V363000

Summary 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.

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. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 9, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 21D. The Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 11, 2026.

Recall electrical system, propulsion system, traction battery 2025-10-30 · NHTSA campaign 25V741000

Summary 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. Some owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 17, 2025. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a later date. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 68C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 6, 2025. Vehicles that were previously recalled for the same issue under NHTSA Recalls 24V720 and 23V787 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2024-09-12 · NHTSA campaign 24V676000

Summary 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 the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 111, "Rear Visibility" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

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. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 77B.

Recall electrical system, instrument cluster 2024-09-05 · NHTSA campaign 24V652000

Summary 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 Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."

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. FCA's number for this recall is 30B.

Recall powertrain, manual transmission, control module, software 2024-08-01 · NHTSA campaign 24V572000

Summary 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.

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. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-116 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Recall visibility, defroster and HVAC 2024-02-15 · NHTSA campaign 24V111000

Summary 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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."

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.

Recall electrical system, propulsion system, traction battery 2023-11-22 · NHTSA campaign 23V787000

Summary 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. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 89A. This recall is superseded by NHTSA Recall 24V-720.

Recall diesel fuel system, delivery, fuel pump 2023-04-13 · NHTSA campaign 23V263000

Summary 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. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 01A.

Recall structure, frame 2023-03-23 · NHTSA campaign 23V191000

Summary 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. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 28A.

Recall powertrain, clutch 2023-02-23 · NHTSA campaign 23V116000

Summary 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. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 19A. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 21V-028. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-028 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Recall Engine 2022-11-23 · NHTSA campaign 22V865000

Summary 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. Updating the calibration software in the Transmission Control Module, Hybrid Control Processor and Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor that changes fail safe from shut down to limp home. Dealers will update the transmission control module software, Hybrid Control Processor and Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall ZB7.

Recall Fuel pump 2022-10-13 · NHTSA campaign 22V767000

Summary 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. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z96.

Recall seat belts, pretensioner 2022-10-13 · NHTSA campaign 22V766000

Summary 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.

Recall back-over prevention, display 2022-08-25 · NHTSA campaign 22V638000

Summary 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

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.

Recall powertrain, clutch 2021-01-28 · NHTSA campaign 21V028000

Summary 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 affected vehicles as of February 25, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 4, 2021.

Complaints by component (934 total)

Electrical system

303

Steering

250

Engine

215

Suspension

180

Powertrain

143

Fuel and propulsion system

107

Speed control

Fuel system, gasoline

Service brakes

Wheels

Structure

Forward collision avoidance

Visibility and wipers

Air bags

Exterior lighting

Lane departure

Seats

Visibility

Engine and engine cooling

Seat belts

Tires

Diesel fuel system

Air brakes

Back-over prevention

Hybrid propulsion

Hydraulic brakes

Equipment

Fire-related

Latches, locks, and linkages

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"The vehicle is not performing as it did when first purchased. Through a series of recalls related to the main drive battery, the vehicle now lacks power when in electric mode pulling out on highways, passing on…"
Powertrain · filed 2026-09-24
"My 2021 jeep wrangler Sahara 4xe has had numerous EV battery issues. I have asked recalls to be fixed. It has had its battery replaced under a federal safety recall, still refuses to charge, and caused home charger to…"
Electrical system · filed 2026-09-23
"My vehicle is currently in the shop getting the High voltage battery replaced for the second time due to a code showing battery voltage variation as well as getting the latest 21D recall completed. The Jeep currently…"
Powertrain, Speed control, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-23
"Since recall 68C was completed in February, the performance of the vehicle in Electric mode has degraded significantly. Prior to 68C, the gas engine was nearly impossible to engage in electric mode which was a good…"
Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-22

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2021 Jeep Wrangler SUV 4WD	Not rated	4 stars	Not rated	3 stars
2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 392 SUV 4WD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated
2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited DIESEL SUV 4WD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	3 stars
2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited PHEV SUV 4WD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated
2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited RHD SUV 4WD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	3 stars
2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited SUV 4WD	Not rated	4 stars	Not rated	3 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
Wrangler 2dr four-wheel drive	3.6L, 6-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	Four-wheel drive	20	24	21 MPG	$3100
Wrangler 2dr four-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	Four-wheel drive	22	24	23 MPG	$2800
Wrangler 2dr four-wheel drive	3.6L, 6-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	Four-wheel drive	18	23	20 MPG	$3250
Wrangler 2dr four-wheel drive	3.6L, 6-cyl	Manual 6-speed	Four-wheel drive	17	25	20 MPG	$3250
Wrangler 4dr four-wheel drive	3.6L, 6-cyl	Manual 6-speed	Four-wheel drive	17	23	19 MPG	$3400
Wrangler 4dr four-wheel drive	6.4L, 8-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	Four-wheel drive	13	17	14 MPG	$5700
Wrangler 4dr four-wheel drive	3.6L, 6-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	Four-wheel drive	19	24	21 MPG	$3100
Wrangler 4dr four-wheel drive	3.6L, 6-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	Four-wheel drive	18	22	20 MPG	$3250
Wrangler 4dr four-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	Four-wheel drive	21	24	22 MPG	$2950
Wrangler 4dr 4xe	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	Four-wheel drive	20	20	20 MPG / 370 mi range	$3250
Wrangler 4dr EcoDiesel four-wheel drive	3L, 6-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	Four-wheel drive	22	29	25 MPG	$3750
Wrangler Rubic 4dr EcoDiesel four-wheel drive	3L, 6-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	Four-wheel drive	21	26	23 MPG	$4100

Specs and fitment

JL generation, 2018–present

Body styles SUV

Oil 0W-20 (2.0L turbo and 3.6L Pentastar) , 6 qt capacity

Tire size 245/75R17 to 255/70R18 (trim dependent)

Towing capacity 3,500 lbs

Known issues for this generation

Owner complaints for early JL years concentrate on steering. Safety recall 18V-343 (Chrysler U48) covers certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles whose intermediate steering shaft may not have been properly welded, so a split at the external spline can cause loss of steering-wheel center positioning and reduced steering responsiveness; dealers inspect and replace the shaft as needed. Safety recall 18V-675 (Chrysler UA5) covers certain 2018-2019 Wranglers whose front track-bar brackets may be improperly welded and separate from the frame, reducing steering capability; dealers inspect and repair the welds. Safety recall 20V-191 covers certain 2019-2020 Wranglers (among other FCA models) with 8.4" or 12" radios where software can leave the rearview camera image on after shifting out of reverse, failing FMVSS 111; dealers update radio software, with an optional OTA update.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2021 Jeep Wrangler reliable?

What are common problems with a 2021 Jeep Wrangler?

Is the 2021 Jeep Wrangler more reliable than the years next to it?

Has the 2021 Jeep Wrangler been recalled?

The 2021 Jeep Wrangler has 15 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Jeep Wrangler?

Owners have filed 934 complaints about the 2021 Jeep Wrangler with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2021 Jeep Wrangler get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler is 20.7 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Wrangler take?

5W-20 (3.6L Pentastar); 5W-30 (3.8L V6)

What does NHTSA recall 19V-018 cover on the Jeep Wrangler?

Safety recall 19V-018 (Chrysler V01) covers certain 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles among other FCA models: upon frontal air-bag deployment, excessive internal pressure may cause the passenger frontal inflator to explode, and metal fragments can strike occupants.

What generation is the 2013 Jeep Wrangler?

JK generation (2012-2017).