2021 Jeep Wrangler problems and complaints
Owners have filed 929 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Jeep Wrangler. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (302), Steering (249), Engine (215).
Key takeaways
- 929 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 20 involve a crash, 27 a fire, 14 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 302 | 33% |
| Steering | 249 | 27% |
| Engine | 215 | 23% |
| Suspension | 179 | 19% |
| Power Train | 140 | 15% |
| Unknown Or Other | 131 | 14% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 105 | 11% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 43 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 27 | 3% |
| Fuel System | 26 | 3% |
| Wheels | 23 | 2% |
| Gasoline | 23 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Jeep Wrangler SUV 4WD | Not rated | 4/5 | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-21
Since the 68c recall my vehicle has not been performing as it should. It is in the shop for the 110th day since i had the recall installed.
Power Train - filed 2026-09-21
Since the last 2 updates / recalls , my transmission has become very clunky. From a stop or in slow traffic, the transmission pops in gear and it is very hard. It seems to be getting worse as time goes by. The gears when shifting thru the gears is fine, no issues there
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-20
2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Sahara, VIN [XXX]. 1. The exact malfunctioning component is UNKNOWN; I suspect the hybrid propulsion system. The vehicle is available for inspection. After recall 68C was completed, accelerator response, electric-power availability, and combined gasoline/electric performance changed substantiall...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.