Complaints by model year
Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Jeep Wrangler. Hover a bar for the count.
1990
1995
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
2025
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years
Which years to avoid
Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.
Years to look at twice
- 2018 Jeep Wrangler - 2,642 complaints
- 2021 Jeep Wrangler - 1,520 complaints
- 2024 Jeep Wrangler - 1,451 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
Quieter years
- 1987 Jeep Wrangler - 51 complaints
- 1988 Jeep Wrangler - 55 complaints
- 1989 Jeep Wrangler - 86 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.
What fails, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Jeep Wrangler | 16 | 3 |
| 2025 Jeep Wrangler | 117 | 4 |
| 2024 Jeep Wrangler | 1,451 | 11 |
| 2023 Jeep Wrangler | 588 | 14 |
| 2022 Jeep Wrangler | 653 | 15 |
| 2021 Jeep Wrangler | 1,520 | 15 |
| 2020 Jeep Wrangler | 793 | 12 |
| 2019 Jeep Wrangler | 1,083 | 9 |
| 2018 Jeep Wrangler | 2,642 | 14 |
| 2017 Jeep Wrangler | 423 | 5 |
| 2016 Jeep Wrangler | 649 | 5 |
| 2015 Jeep Wrangler | 687 | 3 |
| 2014 Jeep Wrangler | 852 | 4 |
| 2013 Jeep Wrangler | 1,045 | 6 |
| 2012 Jeep Wrangler | 1,288 | 9 |
| 2011 Jeep Wrangler | 682 | 10 |
| 2010 Jeep Wrangler | 907 | 10 |
| 2009 Jeep Wrangler | 501 | 6 |
| 2008 Jeep Wrangler | 1,254 | 7 |
| 2007 Jeep Wrangler | 792 | 8 |
| 2006 Jeep Wrangler | 852 | 3 |
| 2005 Jeep Wrangler | 757 | 1 |
| 2004 Jeep Wrangler | 281 | 1 |
| 2003 Jeep Wrangler | 130 | 0 |
| 2002 Jeep Wrangler | 139 | 2 |
| 2001 Jeep Wrangler | 235 | 3 |
| 2000 Jeep Wrangler | 311 | 1 |
| 1999 Jeep Wrangler | 262 | 1 |
| 1998 Jeep Wrangler | 401 | 2 |
| 1997 Jeep Wrangler | 548 | 3 |
| 1996 Jeep Wrangler | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 Jeep Wrangler | 259 | 1 |
| 1994 Jeep Wrangler | 184 | 2 |
| 1993 Jeep Wrangler | 134 | 3 |
| 1992 Jeep Wrangler | 100 | 4 |
| 1991 Jeep Wrangler | 100 | 6 |
| 1990 Jeep Wrangler | 105 | 4 |
| 1989 Jeep Wrangler | 86 | 4 |
| 1988 Jeep Wrangler | 55 | 3 |
| 1987 Jeep Wrangler | 51 | 5 |
| 1986 Jeep Wrangler | 1 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V531000 | 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 G |
| 26V456000 | 2026 | Wheels | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The walls for the steel wheels may be too thin, allowing them to crack or detach, which |
| 26V363000 | 2021-2025 | Steering | 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 c |
| 26V327000 | 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. Contamination in the central vision proc |
| 26V224000 | 2026 | Child Seat | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The child seat tether welds on the second-row, right-side seat frame may be insufficient, which can reduce |
| 25V741000 | 2020-2025 | Electrical System | 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 vehicl |
| 25V527000 | 2024-2025 | Tires | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The remote start antenna cable may be pinched, which can cause the tire pressure monitoring system (TP |
| 24V871000 | 2024 | Exterior Lighting | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The incorrect dash wiring harness was installed, which can result in inoperative trailer lighting. As such, |
| 24V676000 | 2018-2024 | Exterior Lighting | 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 dis |
| 24V652000 | 2018-2024 | Electrical System | 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 |
| 24V585000 | 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. As such, th |
| 24V572000 | 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. The software for the pow |
| 24V414000 | 2024 | Exterior Lighting | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The power distribution center may prevent the trailer turn signal lights and taillights from operating as i |
| 24V199000 | 2023-2024 | 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, R |
| 24V196000 | 2016 | Air Bags | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain right hand drive 2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Debris contamination may cause the clockspring to fail, preventing the driver |
| 24V111000 | 2021-2024 | Visibility | 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 defros |
| 23V787000 | 2021-2023 | Electrical System | 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 |
| 23V641000 | 2022-2023 | Power Train | Chrysler (FCA US), LLC is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The rearview camera may fail to display the rearview |
| 23V565000 | 2023 | Exterior Lighting | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The spare tire may obstruct the view of the center high-mount brake light. As such, these vehicles fail to |
| 23V303000 | 2022-2023 | Electrical System | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEV). The high voltage (HV) battery pack assembly was built with incorrect fa |
| 23V263000 | 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. The high pressure fuel pump (HPF |
| 23V191000 | 2020-2022 | Structure | 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. |
| 23V116000 | 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. The clutch pressure plate may overhea |
| 22V865000 | 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. A loss of communication may cause an en |
| 22V768000 | 2022-2023 | Electrical System | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The high voltage (HV) battery pack assembly was built with incorrect fa |
| 22V767000 | 2020-2022 | 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. The high pressure fuel pump |
| 22V766000 | 2021 | Seat Belts | 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 g |
| 22V638000 | 2020-2021 | Back Over Prevention | 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 displayin |
| 22V326000 | 2022 | Exterior Lighting | Chryler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The side marker lights may not function due to an incompatible tail light assembly wiring harness. As such, |
| 21V665000 | 2020 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Wrangler vehicles equipped with the 2.0 Liter engine. A cracked fuel supply line connector may leak fuel into the engine compa |