2021 Jeep Wrangler: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 893 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 15 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
893
Complaints
15
Recalls
19
Crash reports
25
Fire reports
12
Injuries
36.1
Severity index
Severity index 36.1 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 90 2021 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2021 Jeep Wrangler ranks 71 of 90 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 21% of its model-year peers. See the full 2021 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 297 | 33.3% |
| STEERING | 245 | 27.4% |
| ENGINE | 211 | 23.6% |
| SUSPENSION | 177 | 19.8% |
| POWER TRAIN | 136 | 15.2% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 129 | 14.4% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 91 | 10.2% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 41 | 4.6% |
The single most-reported system is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, cited in 297 of 893 complaints (33.3%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 100 |
| 2022 | 106 |
| 2023 | 220 |
| 2024 | 231 |
| 2025 | 144 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 86 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 2.8x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V028000 | 28/01/2021 | POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 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. |
| 22V638000 | 25/08/2022 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION | 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 St |
| 22V766000 | 13/10/2022 | SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER | 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. |
| 22V767000 | 13/10/2022 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 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. |
| 22V865000 | 23/11/2022 | ENGINE | 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. |
| 23V116000 | 23/02/2023 | 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. |
| 23V191000 | 23/03/2023 | 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. |
| 23V263000 | 13/04/2023 | 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. |
| 23V787000 | 22/11/2023 | ELECTRICAL 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. |
| 24V111000 | 15/02/2024 | 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 requi |
| 24V572000 | 01/08/2024 | 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. |
| 24V652000 | 05/09/2024 | 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 Safet |
| 24V676000 | 12/09/2024 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 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 |
| 25V741000 | 30/10/2025 | ELECTRICAL 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. |
| 26V363000 | 04/06/2026 | STEERING: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. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.