Jeep Wrangler recalls and problems
75 recalls and 14,389 owner complaints for 27 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
75
Complaints
14,389
Crashes reported
391
Fires reported
413
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Jeep Wrangler by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Wrangler | 3 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 Wrangler | 4 | 76 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 Wrangler | 11 | 762 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 Wrangler | 14 | 378 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 Wrangler | 15 | 417 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 Wrangler | 15 | 962 | 21 | 28 | 15 | 0 |
| 2020 Wrangler | 12 | 619 | 17 | 12 | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 Wrangler | 9 | 749 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 0 |
| 2018 Wrangler | 14 | 1,830 | 22 | 26 | 13 | 0 |
| 2017 Wrangler | 5 | 312 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 2016 Wrangler | 5 | 465 | 29 | 15 | 38 | 0 |
| 2015 Wrangler | 3 | 481 | 15 | 27 | 13 | 0 |
| 2014 Wrangler | 4 | 658 | 21 | 24 | 13 | 0 |
| 2013 Wrangler | 6 | 657 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 1 |
| 2012 Wrangler | 9 | 837 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 2 |
| 2011 Wrangler | 10 | 486 | 13 | 20 | 13 | 0 |
| 2010 Wrangler | 10 | 686 | 15 | 35 | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 Wrangler | 6 | 372 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 0 |
| 2008 Wrangler | 7 | 873 | 15 | 25 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 Wrangler | 8 | 558 | 15 | 25 | 17 | 0 |
| 2006 Wrangler | 3 | 730 | 7 | 7 | 24 | 0 |
| 2005 Wrangler | 1 | 650 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 2 |
| 2004 Wrangler | 1 | 192 | 17 | 7 | 12 | 1 |
| 2003 Wrangler | 0 | 98 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| 2002 Wrangler | 2 | 108 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 1 |
| 2001 Wrangler | 3 | 170 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 0 |
| 2000 Wrangler | 1 | 251 | 17 | 20 | 11 | 0 |
Most reported Jeep Wrangler problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3,502 | |
| Electrical System | 2,889 | |
| Engine | 2,184 | |
| Power Train | 2,083 | |
| Suspension | 1,497 | |
| Air Bags | 1,322 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1,297 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1,253 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 989 | |
| Service Brakes | 790 |
All Jeep Wrangler recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-531 | Aug 13, 2026 | 2026 | Back Over Prevention | 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… |
| 26V-456 | Jul 16, 2026 | 2026 | Wheels | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Wrangler vehicles. |
| 26V-363 | Jun 4, 2026 | 2021–2025 | Park outsideSteering | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler, Wrangler 4XE, and Jeep Gladiator vehicles. |
| 26V-327 | May 21, 2026 | 2024–2025 | Back Over Prevention | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019 and 2023 Chrysler Pacifica, 2024 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. |
| 26V-224 | Apr 9, 2026 | 2026 | Child Seat | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. |
| 25V-741 | Oct 30, 2025 | 2020–2025 | Park outsideElectrical System | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe and 2022-2026 Grand Cherokee 4Xe vehicles. |
| 25V-527 | Aug 14, 2025 | 2024–2025 | Tires | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. |
| 24V-871 | Nov 19, 2024 | 2024 | Exterior Lighting, Electrical System | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. |
| 24V-676 | Sep 12, 2024 | 2018–2024 | Back Over Prevention, Exterior Lighting | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. |
| 24V-652 | Sep 5, 2024 | 2018–2024 | Electrical System | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. |
| 24V-585 | Aug 8, 2024 | 2024 | Exterior Lighting | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with incorrect tail lights that may be obstructed by the spare tire. |
| 24V-572 | Aug 1, 2024 | 2021 | Power Train | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 23V-116. |
| 24V-414 | Jun 6, 2024 | 2024 | Exterior Lighting | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. |
| 24V-199 | Mar 14, 2024 | 2023–2024 | Air Bags, Steering | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Chrysler Pacifica, Ram 3500, Ram 3500 cab chassis, Ram 2500, Ram 4500 cab chassis, Ram 5500… |
| 24V-196 | Mar 14, 2024 | 2016 | Air Bags | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain right hand drive 2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. |
| 24V-111 | Feb 15, 2024 | 2021–2024 | Visibility | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Jeep Wrangler and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. |
| 23V-787 | Nov 22, 2023 | 2021–2023 | Park outsideElectrical System | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. |
| 23V-641 | Sep 18, 2023 | 2022–2023 | Power Train | Chrysler (FCA US), LLC is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. |
| 23V-565 | Aug 10, 2023 | 2023 | Exterior Lighting | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. |
| 23V-303 | Apr 27, 2023 | 2022–2023 | Electrical System | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEV). |
| 23V-263 | Apr 13, 2023 | 2021–2023 | Fuel System, Diesel | 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. |
| 23V-191 | Mar 23, 2023 | 2020–2022 | Structure | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. |
| 23V-116 | Feb 23, 2023 | 2018–2023 | Power Train | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler, and 2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. |
| 22V-865 | Nov 23, 2022 | 2021–2023 | Engine | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe vehicles equipped with 2.0L Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle engines. |
| 22V-768 | Oct 13, 2022 | 2022–2023 | Electrical System | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. |
| 22V-767 | Oct 13, 2022 | 2020–2022 | Engine, Fuel System, Gasoline | 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. |
| 22V-766 | Oct 13, 2022 | 2021 | Seat Belts | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500, Jeep Gladiator, and 2021 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. |
| 22V-638 | Aug 25, 2022 | 2020–2021 | Back Over Prevention | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jeep Wrangler, RAM 1500 and 2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. |
| 22V-326 | May 12, 2022 | 2022 | Exterior Lighting | Chryler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. |
| 21V-665 | Aug 26, 2021 | 2020 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Wrangler vehicles equipped with the 2.0 Liter engine. |
| 21V-028 | Jan 28, 2021 | 2018–2021 | Power Train | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler and 2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. |
| 20V-580 | Sep 24, 2020 | 2019 | Seat Belts | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and Ram 2500, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 and 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. |
| 20V-191 | Sep 10, 2020 | 2019–2020 | Back Over Prevention | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and… |
| 20V-124 | Mar 3, 2020 | 2018–2020 | Power Train | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler and 2020 Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. |
| 20V-042 | Jan 24, 2020 | 2020 | Suspension | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. |
| 19V-680 | Sep 26, 2019 | 2011–2018 | Seat Belts | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. |
| 19V-320 | Apr 23, 2019 | 2018 | Equipment | Erwin Hymer Group USA LP dba American Fastbacks (EHGUSA-AF) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles sold with a roof top tent installed. |
| 19V-201 | Mar 14, 2019 | 2019 | Steering | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. |
| 19V-018 | Jan 15, 2019 | 2010–2016 | Do not driveAir Bags | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. |
| 18V-786 | Nov 8, 2018 | 2018 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler four-door vehicles. |
| 18V-675 | Sep 28, 2018 | 2018–2019 | Structure | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. |
| 18V-524 | Aug 9, 2018 | 2017–2018 | Electrical System | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep… |
| 18V-343 | May 25, 2018 | 2018 | Steering | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. |
| 18V-332 | May 17, 2018 | 2018 | Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and… |
| 18V-280 | May 1, 2018 | 2018 | Power Train | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. |
| 18V-231 | Apr 12, 2018 | 2018 | Seats, Structure | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. |
| 18V-098 | Feb 8, 2018 | 2017 | Exterior Lighting | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Caravan and Jeep Wrangler vehicles. |
| 18V-021 | Jan 9, 2018 | 2009–2013 | Do not driveAir Bags | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama… |
| 16V-849 | Nov 23, 2016 | 2017 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured November 1, 2016, to November 3, 2016. |
| 16V-734 | Oct 13, 2016 | 2016–2017 | Air Bags | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured June 16, 2015, to August 14, 2016. |
| 16V-352 | May 24, 2016 | 2007–2012 | Do not driveAir Bags | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. |
| 16V-288 | May 11, 2016 | 2011–2016 | Air Bags | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Right Hand Drive Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to May 2, 2016. |
| 16V-290 | May 11, 2016 | 2007–2010 | Air Bags | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Jeep Wrangler JK vehicles manufactured March 2, 2006, to August 13, 2010. |
| 15V-222 | Apr 15, 2015 | 2006 | Power Train | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2006 Dodge Viper and Jeep Wrangler and Liberty vehicles manufactured July 1, 2005, to July 31, 2006. |
| 14V-632 | Oct 8, 2014 | 2014 | Tires | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured March 20, 2014, to April 22, 2014, and 2014 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured… |
| 14V-631 | Oct 8, 2014 | 2011–2013 | Electrical System, Visibility | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to July 19, 2013. |
| 13V-234 | Jun 4, 2013 | 2012–2013 | Power Train, Steering | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Jeep Wrangler vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine and an automatic transmission and manufactured January 23, 2011, through February 23, 2013. |
| 13V-176 | May 7, 2013 | 2008–2012 | Air Bags | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Jeep Wrangler right-hand drive vehicles manufactured February 1, 2007, through October 10, 2011. |
| 12V-216 | May 16, 2012 | 2010 | Power Train | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 jeep wrangler vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. |
| 11V-528 | Nov 2, 2011 | 2008–2012 | Air Bags | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 right hand drive (Rhd) jeep wrangler vehicles manufactured from february 1, 2007, through october 10, 2011. |
| 11V-315 | Jun 8, 2011 | 2011 | Steering | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011dodge journey, jeep wrangler, chrysler 200, chrysler 200 convertible, dodge avenger, dodge nitro, jeep liberty, dodge caliber, jeep compass, jeep patriot, dodge grand caravan… |
| 11V-145 | Mar 1, 2011 | 2010–2011 | Power Train | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 jeep wrangler vehicles manufactured from july 12, 2010, through september 10, 2010. |
| 10V-315 | Jul 7, 2010 | 2010 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 left hand drive jeep liberty, dodge nitro and ram 1500 truck; right and left hand drive jeep wrangler vehicles. |
| 10V-236 | Jun 3, 2010 | 2007–2010 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 jeep wrangler left and right hand drive passenger vehicles manufactured from may 15, 2006 through april 22, 2010. |
| 09V-436 | Nov 5, 2009 | 2007–2008 | Power Train | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2008 jeep wrangler vehicles manufactured from june 2006 through july 2008, equipped with automatic transmissions. |
| 08V-202 | May 6, 2008 | 2007–2008 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Chrysler is recalling 1,585 my 2007-2008 jeep wrangler, right hand drive only, vehicles. |
| 07V-434 | Sep 14, 2007 | 2007 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | On certain sport utility vehicles, the software programmed into the ABS electronic control module may allow a momentary delay in braking when coasting up a hill during certain conditions. |
| 07V-291 | Jul 3, 2007 | 2007 | Electrical System | On certain vehicles, the totally integrated power module (Tipm) was programmed with software that may allow the engine to stall under certain operating conditions. |
| 06V-493 | Dec 29, 2006 | 2007 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (Abs) control module software may cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions. |
| 06V-147 | May 3, 2006 | 2006 | Power Train | On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 6 speed manual transmissions, the hydraulic clutch master cylinder linkage rod may break. |
| 05V-460 | Oct 6, 2005 | 2005–2006 | Power Train | On certain pickup trucks, sport utility and passenger vehicles equipped with 42rle automatic transmissions, the cup plug that retains the park pawl anchor shaft may be improperly installed. |
| 04V-048 | Feb 3, 2004 | 2004 | Equipment | On certain sport utility vehicles, due to a recent software programming error, the tire, wheel, and inflation pressure information was inadvertently omitted from the vehicle certification label. |
| 02V-104 | Apr 8, 2002 | 2000–2002 | Fuel System, Gasoline | On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with a 4.0l engine only, the design of the intake and exhaust manifolds could allow debris to accumulate at the #3 cylinder location. |
| 02V-075 | Mar 8, 2002 | 2001–2002 | Electrical System | On certain sport utility vehicles, water and impurities can enter into the ignition switch, causing a short circuit. |
| 00V-366 | Nov 9, 2000 | 2001 | Child Seat | Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Jeep Wrangler?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler has the most reports (1,830). Check the 2018 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Jeep Wrangler have?
NHTSA lists 75 safety recalls covering Jeep Wrangler model years 2000–2002, 2004–2026.
What are the most common Jeep Wrangler problems?
Owners report steering, electrical system, engine problems most often.