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2021 Jeep Wrangler: recalls and problems

15 recalls and 940 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.

15recalls
940complaints
20crashes reported
27fires reported
14injuries reported
3 recalls with a “do not drive” or “park outside” warning

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Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Electrical System307 · 33%
  • Steering250 · 27%
  • Engine218 · 23%
  • Suspension180 · 19%
  • Power Train143 · 15%
  • Unknown Or Other131 · 14%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System108 · 11%
  • Vehicle Speed Control45 · 5%
  • Wheels23 · 2%
  • Service Brakes23 · 2%

What owners report

Fuel/Propulsion System

After completing the jeep wrangler 4xe '68c' recall, my wrangler started having erratic rpm / engine surges. moreover, the powertrain system will jump between electric and hybrid gas (ice) modes while driving at highway speeds when in 'electric' mode. it actually does this in hybrid mode but electric mode is far worse. the jeep did not do this before completing the 68c recall. the safety issue is erratic rpm and

Electrical System,Vehicle Speed Control,Engine

Since the 68c recall, my 2021 jeep wrangler 4xe has not behaved normally and has become increasingly unpredictable. even with a mostly or nearly full battery, it frequently will not operate in pure electric mode at lower speeds, particularly on even slight inclines. the gas engine can suddenly start when i am expecting electric operation, sometimes accompanied by hesitation, lurching, or an abrupt change in power del

Power Train

The vehicle is not performing as it did when first purchased. through a series of recalls related to the main drive battery, the vehicle now lacks power when in electric mode pulling out on highways, passing on highways, or even driving at speeds over 40mph or so. i went to pull out on the highway this morning, for example, in electric mode, and there was a good 1-2 second sluggish acceleration before the gas engin

Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control,Fuel/Propulsion System

My vehicle is currently in the shop getting the high voltage battery replaced for the second time due to a code showing battery voltage variation as well as getting the latest 21d recall completed. the jeep currently has about 90,000 miles and has received all other recalls. the jeep no longer functions or performs like it did when i took ownership in february of 2022. it routinely loses power when trying to accelera

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2021 Jeep Wrangler SUV 4WDNot rated★★★★★Not rated★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering WRANGLER UNLIMITED RHD, WRANGLER, WRANGLER UNLIMITED, WRANGLER UNLIMITED DIESEL, WRANGLER UNLIMITED 392, WRANGLER UNLIMITED PHEV. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.