2021 Jeep Wrangler problems and complaints
Owners have filed 961 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Jeep Wrangler. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (310), Steering (255), Engine (224).
Key takeaways
- 961 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 21 involve a crash, 28 a fire, 15 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 310 | 32% |
| Steering | 255 | 27% |
| Engine | 224 | 23% |
| Suspension | 181 | 19% |
| Power Train | 149 | 16% |
| Unknown Or Other | 132 | 14% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 117 | 12% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 48 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 28 | 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%.
Parts for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler
GarageDex's verified specs for this car. Each Buy button searches Amazon for that exact part.
- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.
| 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.
Engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-11-03
Engine fuel pump Cavitates and dies while at Idle or under power on highway. Fuel leaks out of the fuel tank vent in the Right Aft Fender well over the exhaust pipe. This is an intermitting problem.
Electrical System - filed 2026-11-02
The vehicle has lost power multiple times and have been at the dealership now twice due to it first time the check engine light went off before the dealership could find an issue and they couldn’t find anything second time after losing power on the expressway. They check engine light came on for a few days and went off...
Electrical System - filed 2026-11-01
On September 20, 2026 I came outside to find the charging port on my 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe smoking and extremely hot to touch. It had been plugged into a level 1 (120v) charging cable to charge overnight outside our garage. I immediately unplugged the charging cable and placed it on the ground. While inspecting the...
Diagnose it yourself
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.
More for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler
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.