Jeep Wrangler recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 75 recalls and 14,337 owner complaints for the Jeep Wrangler (model years 2000–2026). The most reported problem area is steering (3,490 complaints), followed by electrical system (2,857 complaints). The 2022 model year has the most recalls (15).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 4 | 73 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 11 | 749 | 12 | 8 | |
| 2023 | 14 | 372 | 11 | 7 | |
| 2022 | 15 | 409 | 14 | 11 | |
| 2021 | 15 | 957 | 21 | 27 | |
| 2020 | 12 | 617 | 17 | 12 | |
| 2019 | 9 | 746 | 10 | 11 | |
| 2018 | 14 | 1,827 | 22 | 25 | |
| 2017 | 5 | 311 | 19 | 21 | |
| 2016 | 5 | 462 | 28 | 15 | |
| 2015 | 3 | 479 | 15 | 27 | |
| 2014 | 4 | 658 | 21 | 24 | |
| 2013 | 6 | 656 | 14 | 16 | |
| 2012 | 9 | 836 | 22 | 19 | |
| 2011 | 10 | 485 | 13 | 20 | |
| 2010 | 10 | 686 | 15 | 35 | |
| 2009 | 6 | 372 | 10 | 14 | |
| 2008 | 7 | 873 | 15 | 25 | |
| 2007 | 8 | 558 | 15 | 25 | |
| 2006 | 3 | 730 | 7 | 7 | |
| 2005 | 1 | 650 | 10 | 9 | |
| 2004 | 1 | 192 | 17 | 7 | |
| 2003 | 0 | 98 | 8 | 3 | |
| 2002 | 2 | 108 | 15 | 5 | |
| 2001 | 3 | 170 | 17 | 16 | |
| 2000 | 1 | 251 | 17 | 20 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2018 (1,827), 2021 (957) and 2008 (873). Among model years at least two years old, the 2003 has the fewest complaints on file (98).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Jeep Wrangler model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3,490 | 27 of 27 | |
| Electrical system | 2,857 | 27 of 27 | |
| Engine | 2,176 | 23 of 27 | |
| Power train | 2,046 | 27 of 27 | |
| Suspension | 1,487 | 22 of 27 |
Latest 8 of 75 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V531000 | Aug 13, 2026 | Back over prevention: sensing system, camera | 2026 | 844,027 |
| 26V456000 | Jul 16, 2026 | Wheels | 2026 | 641 |
| 26V363000 | Jun 4, 2026 | Steering: hydraulic power assist, pump | 2021–2025 | 1,076,999 |
| 26V327000 | May 21, 2026 | Back over prevention: sensing system, camera | 2024–2025 | 16 |
| 26V224000 | Apr 9, 2026 | Child seat: vehicle tether anchor | 2026 | 32 |
| 25V741000 | Oct 30, 2025 | Electrical system: propulsion system, traction battery | 2020–2025 | 320,068 |
| 25V527000 | Aug 14, 2025 | Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems | 2024–2025 | 22,906 |
| 24V871000 | Nov 19, 2024 | Exterior lighting | 2024 | 34 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 389 complaints and a fire in 411 complaints; 332 people injured and 8 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.