Jeep Wrangler reliability and problems by year
Owners have filed 10,270 complaints about the Jeep Wrangler with NHTSA since 2010, most often about steering and electrical system. Jeep has filed 40 warranty extensions and 6 service campaigns for it, and there are 63 safety recalls on file.
From NHTSA's public data files, downloaded 2026-10-10.
How reliable is the Jeep Wrangler? What NHTSA's records show
We don't give the Wrangler a reliability score. NHTSA publishes complaint counts but no sales figures, so complaints can't be turned into a rate or compared between models. Here is what's on file for model years 2010 on.
- Owner complaints
- 10,270
- Filed with NHTSA, all model years
- Warranty extensions
- 40
- Filed by Jeep
- Service campaigns
- 6
- Filed by Jeep
- Safety recalls
- 63
- Each covers part of the model
Every model year compared
Complaints rise with how many were sold and how long they've been on the road, so a newer or rarer year will show fewer. Compare years of the Wrangler with each other.
| Year | Complaints | Most named | Recalls | Warranty / campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 0 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 | 11 | Electrical system (27%) | 3 | 5 |
| 2025 | 69 | Electrical system (54%) | 4 | 11 |
| 2024 | 736 | Electrical system (57%) | 11 | 20 |
| 2023 | 367 | Electrical system (53%) | 14 | 21 |
| 2022 | 401 | Electrical system (42%) | 15 | 21 |
| 2021 | 947 | Electrical system (32%) | 15 | 21 |
| 2020 | 612 | Steering (39%) | 12 | 23 |
| 2019 | 742 | Steering (60%) | 9 | 23 |
| 2018 | 1,824 | Steering (61%) | 14 | 22 |
| 2017 | 311 | Brakes (25%) | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 461 | Brakes (26%) | 5 | 1 |
| 2015 | 474 | Engine (27%) | 3 | 1 |
| 2014 | 656 | Engine (49%) | 4 | 1 |
| 2013 | 654 | Transmission and drivetrain (35%) | 6 | 5 |
| 2012 | 834 | Transmission and drivetrain (34%) | 9 | 5 |
| 2011 | 485 | Airbags (30%) | 10 | 1 |
| 2010 | 686 | Fuel and propulsion (23%) | 10 | 3 |
Look up one model year, or a VIN
See the complaints, recalls and warranty extensions for a single Wrangler model year, with the typical mileage when owners reported each problem.
Acknowledged by Jeep
Warranty extensions and service campaigns Jeep filed with NHTSA for the Wrangler, in its own words. A warranty extension means Jeep pays for the repair beyond the normal warranty.
- Warranty extensionSep 2026· Electrical system· model years 2027
ID-23-04 Rev. F wiTECH New Vehicle Prep (NVP) Update – Battery Health and Tire Pressure Monitoring
- Warranty extensionSep 2026· Electrical system· model years 2027
D-22-14 Rev. G wiTECH New Vehicle Prep (NVP) Update – Battery Health and Tire Pressure Monitoring
- Warranty extensionAug 2026· Body and structure· model years 2018–2023
D-25-15 Rev. C Aluminum Filiform Corrosion Warranty Policy and Vehicle Digital Imaging (VDI) Pre-Approval Process - ALL Vehicles
- Warranty extensionAug 2026· Body and structure· model years 2018–2023
ID-25-11 Rev. C Aluminum Filiform Corrosion Warranty Policy and Vehicle Digital Imaging (VDI) Pre-Approval Process - ALL Vehicles
- Warranty extensionAug 2026· Electrical system· model years 2018–2020
Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Blank XZ1 Warranty Extension Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● **A blank electronic vehicle information center (EVIC) in the IPC.
- Warranty extensionAug 2026· Electrical system· model years 2018–2022
EMISSION RECALL – NORTH AMERICA Check Engine/Malfunction Indicator Lamp 16C The instrument panel cluster on about 32,587 of the above vehicles may have an inoperable check engine/malfunction indicator lamp (CEL/MIL).
- Warranty extensionJul 2026· Electrical system· model years 2018–2020
D-26-17 (XZ1) Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - Select 2018 - 2020 Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2020 Jeep Gladiator (JT)
- Warranty extensionJul 2026· Electrical system· model years 2018–2020
ID-26-37 (XZ1) Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - Select 2018 - 2020 Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2020 Jeep Gladiator (JT)
- Warranty extensionMay 2026· Engine· model years 2024–2025
PHEV Engine Replacement XC2 Warranty Extension Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● P2336 - Cylinder 1 Above Knock/Combustion Vibration Sensor…
- Warranty extensionMay 2026· Engine· model years 2024–2025
ID-26-24 (XC2) 2.0L PHEV Engine - Select 2024 - 2025 Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2023 - 2025 Grand Cherokee/ Grand Cherokee L (WL)
- Warranty extensionMay 2026· Engine· model years 2024–2025
D-26-11 (XC2) 2.0L PHEV Engine - Select 2024 - 2025 Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2023 - 2025 Grand Cherokee/ Grand Cherokee L (WL)
- Warranty extensionMar 2026· Electrical system· model years 2018–2022
Emissions Recall 16C - Check Engine/Malfunction Indicator Lamp - Dealer Notification (Revision 2)
- Warranty extensionFeb 2026· Body and structure· model years 2018–2026
D-25-15 Rev. B Aluminum Filiform Corrosion Warranty Policy and Vehicle Digital Imaging (VDI) Pre-Approval Process - ALL Vehicles
- Warranty extensionFeb 2026· Body and structure· model years 2018–2026
ID-25-11 Rev. B Aluminum Filiform Corrosion Warranty Policy and Vehicle Digital Imaging (VDI) Pre-Approval Process - ALL Vehicles
- Warranty extensionFeb 2026· Body and structure· model years 2018–2026
Warranty Newsletter – Volume 12, Issue 2
- Warranty extensionFeb 2026· Body and structure· model years 2018–2026
FCA Caribbean Warranty Newsletter – Volume 12, Issue 2
- Warranty extensionNov 2025· Other or unspecified· model years 2018–2023
D-25-15 Rev. A Aluminum Filiform Corrosion Warranty Policy and Vehicle Digital Imaging (VDI) Pre-Approval Process - ALL Vehicles
- Warranty extensionNov 2025· Other or unspecified· model years 2018–2023
ID-25-11 Rev. A Aluminum Filiform Corrosion Warranty Policy and Vehicle Digital Imaging (VDI) Pre-Approval Process - ALL Vehicles
- Warranty extensionJun 2025· Other or unspecified· model years 2019–2024
FCA Caribbean Warranty Newsletter – Volume 11, Issue 6
- Warranty extensionMay 2025· Other or unspecified· model years 2025
Warranty Newsletter – Volume 11, Issue 5
- Warranty extensionApr 2025· Other or unspecified· model years 2021–2025
FCA Caribbean Warranty Newsletter – Volume 11, Issue 4
- Warranty extensionApr 2025· Other or unspecified· model years 2021–2025
Warranty Newsletter – Volume 11, Issue 4
- Warranty extensionDec 2024· Other or unspecified· model years 2021–2025
Warranty Newsletter – Volume 10, Issue 11
- Warranty extensionDec 2024· Other or unspecified· model years 2018–2024
Warranty Bulletin D-23-04 Rev. G 2018 - 2024 Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2020 - 2024 Jeep Gladiator (JT) - Corrosion Warranty Claim Simplification
- Warranty extensionDec 2024· Other or unspecified· model years 2018–2024
Warranty Bulletin ID-23-03 Rev. H 2018 - 2024 Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2020 - 2024 (Current) Jeep Gladiator (JT) - Corrosion Warranty Claim Simplification
- Warranty extensionNov 2024· Steering· model years 2018–2020
FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-23-10 Rev. A (XF1) Steering Damper – Select 2018 - 2020 Jeep Wrangler (JL), 2020 Jeep Gladiator (JT) and 2018 Jeep Wrangler (JK)
- Warranty extensionNov 2024· Steering· model years 2018–2020
Air Trapped in Steering Damper Warranty Extension XF1 A shimmy in the steering wheel after hitting an irregularity on the road surface (symptom is more prevalent in cold temperatures). This bulletin involves replacing the steering damper.
- Warranty extensionOct 2024· Engine· model years 2018–2024
Warranty Bulletin D-23-04 Rev. F 2018 - 2024 Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2020 - 2024 Jeep Gladiator (JT) - Corrosion Warranty Claim Simplification
- Warranty extensionOct 2024· Body and structure· model years 2018–2024
Warranty Bulletin D-23--04 2018 - 2024 (Current) Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2020 - 2024 (Current) Jeep Gladiator (JT) - Corrosion Warranty Claim Simplification
- Warranty extensionOct 2024· Body and structure· model years 2018–2024
FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-23-03 Rev. F 2018 - 2024 (Current) Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2020 - 2024 (Current) Jeep Gladiator (JT) - Corrosion Warranty Claim Simplification
What owners report most
The parts of the car owners named in their complaints, across every Wrangler model year. Unverified, and not a failure rate.
- Steering2,866 (28%)
- Electrical system2,404 (23%)
- Engine2,000 (19%)
- Transmission and drivetrain1,633 (16%)
- Other or unspecified1,123 (11%)
- Suspension882 (9%)
- Fuel and propulsion772 (8%)
- Airbags751 (7%)
Safety recalls
63 recalls cover at least one Wrangler model year. Each covers a range of VINs, not every car. Check one car at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
The walls for the steel wheels may be too thin, allowing them to crack or detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
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.
Contamination in the central vision processing module or improper programming may cause the rearview camera image not to display.
The child seat tether welds on the second-row, right-side seat frame may be insufficient, which can reduce the seat's ability to properly restrain a child during a crash.
The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
The remote start antenna cable may be pinched, which can cause the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light not to illuminate as intended.
The incorrect dash wiring harness was installed, which can result in inoperative trailer lighting.
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.
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.
The vehicles are equipped with incorrect tail lights that may be obstructed by the spare tire.
The software for the powertrain control module may cause an engine stall, which can result in a loss of drive power.
The power distribution center may prevent the trailer turn signal lights and taillights from operating as intended.
Debris contamination may cause the clockspring to fail, preventing the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash.
The steering column control module may not be welded properly, which can prevent the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash.
And 48 more recalls on NHTSA.
NHTSA investigations
Defect investigations NHTSA opened. Many close without a recall.
- PE25014Preliminary evaluation· opened Oct 2025, still open· Electrical system· model years 2020
Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Failure
- PE24024Preliminary evaluation· opened Sep 2024, closed Sep 2026· Steering· model years 2020–2023
Underhood fires
Led to recall 26V363.
- RQ24012Recall query· opened Jul 2024, still open· Electrical system· model years 2021–2024
Loss of Motive Power
- EA23001Engineering analysis· opened Mar 2023, still open· Fuel system (diesel)· model years 2020–2022
High pressure fuel pump failure
Led to recall 24V957.
- DP22005Defect petition· opened Jan 2023, closed Aug 2023· Electrical system· model years 2022
Pedestrian alert sounds
Led to recall 22V063000.
- EA21002Engineering analysis· opened Sep 2021, still open· Airbags· model years 2010–2018
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
- PE19012Preliminary evaluation· opened Sep 2019, closed Oct 2023· Steering· model years 2018–2019
Frame weld deficiencies
- PE19008Preliminary evaluation· opened Jul 2019, closed Dec 2019· Seat belts· model years 2011–2018
Seat belt buckle bracket failure
Led to recall 19V680000.
- EA19001Engineering analysis· opened Apr 2019, closed Sep 2024· Airbags· model years 2010–2018
Electrical overstress
Led to recall 20V024.
- DP18004Defect petition· opened Nov 2018, closed Sep 2019· Steering· model years 2018–2019
Frame Weld Deficiencies
- EA15007Engineering analysis· opened Dec 2015, closed Jul 2016· Airbags· model years 2010–2012
Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure
Led to recall 16V288000.
- PE15025Preliminary evaluation· opened Jun 2015, closed Dec 2015· Airbags· model years 2010–2012
Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure
- DP14004Defect petition· opened Sep 2014, closed Jul 2015· Electrical system· model years 2010–2014
Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
- PE12009Preliminary evaluation· opened Mar 2012, closed Aug 2012· Engine and cooling· model years 2010
Skid plate debris fires
Led to recall 12V216000.
NHTSA's own page for the 2027 Jeep Wrangler has the complaint text and every document.
Was the work actually done on the car you're looking at?
Model-year records can't tell you about one car. A Jeep service history check returns that vehicle's own dealer records by VIN.
Check a Jeep's service historyCommon questions
Is the Jeep Wrangler reliable?
We don't score reliability: NHTSA publishes complaint counts but no sales figures, so complaints can't be turned into a rate or compared between models. What's on file for model years 2010 on: 10,270 owner complaints, 40 warranty extensions and 6 service campaigns Jeep filed, and 63 safety recalls. The model years with the most complaints are 2018 (1,824), 2021 (947), 2012 (834). Whether a known problem was fixed on one car is what its service records show.
What are the most common problems with the Jeep Wrangler?
Across every model year since 2010, owners' complaints to NHTSA most often name steering (28%), electrical system (23%), engine (19%). Jeep has filed 40 warranty extensions covering the Wrangler, listed on this page.
Which Wrangler model years have the most complaints?
2018 (1,824), 2021 (947), 2012 (834). Complaint counts rise with how many were sold and how long they've been on the road, so compare years of the Wrangler with each other rather than with other models.
Has Jeep extended the warranty on the Wrangler?
Yes: electrical system (model years 2027); electrical system (model years 2027); body and structure (model years 2018–2023), and 37 more. A dealer does a covered repair for free within the extended time or mileage.
How do I check recalls on a Wrangler?
Enter the car's 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That answers for one vehicle; the 63 recalls listed here are for the model, and each covers only part of it.