Jeep Wrangler recalls and problems by year
Since 2000 the Jeep Wrangler has 75 recall campaigns and 14,380 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The model years with the most complaints are 2018, 2021, 2008.
75recalls
14,380complaints
6do-not-drive / park-outside recalls
Complaints by model year
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Darker bars: the three years with the most complaints. Click a bar to open that year.
Recalls by model year
Most reported problem areas, all years
Steering3,496
Electrical System2,879
Engine2,414
Fuel System2,359
Power Train2,055
Suspension1,528
Air Bags1,371
Unknown or other1,270
Every model year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 75 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 11 | 760 | 12 | 8 | 7 |
| 2023 | 14 | 377 | 12 | 7 | 8 |
| 2022 | 15 | 414 | 14 | 11 | 6 |
| 2021 | 15 | 962 | 21 | 28 | 15 |
| 2020 | 12 | 619 | 17 | 12 | 7 |
| 2019 | 9 | 749 | 10 | 11 | 8 |
| 2018 | 14 | 1,829 | 22 | 26 | 13 |
| 2017 | 5 | 312 | 19 | 21 | 21 |
| 2016 | 5 | 464 | 28 | 15 | 38 |
| 2015 | 3 | 481 | 15 | 27 | 13 |
| 2014 | 4 | 658 | 21 | 24 | 13 |
| 2013 | 6 | 657 | 14 | 16 | 8 |
| 2012 | 9 | 837 | 22 | 19 | 22 |
| 2011 | 10 | 486 | 13 | 20 | 13 |
| 2010 | 10 | 686 | 15 | 35 | 7 |
| 2009 | 6 | 372 | 10 | 14 | 8 |
| 2008 | 7 | 873 | 15 | 25 | 5 |
| 2007 | 8 | 558 | 15 | 25 | 17 |
| 2006 | 3 | 730 | 7 | 7 | 24 |
| 2005 | 1 | 650 | 10 | 9 | 15 |
| 2004 | 1 | 192 | 17 | 7 | 12 |
| 2003 | 0 | 98 | 8 | 3 | 5 |
| 2002 | 2 | 108 | 15 | 5 | 17 |
| 2001 | 3 | 170 | 17 | 16 | 19 |
| 2000 | 1 | 251 | 17 | 20 | 11 |
Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
Check your VIN →Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
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Questions
What is the worst year for the Jeep Wrangler?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2018 (1,829), 2021 (962), 2008 (873) model years have the most. More vehicles sold also means more complaints, so compare neighbouring years too.







