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2021 Jeep Wrangler
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
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- Owner complaints
- 957
- Received Oct 2020 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed196 complaints · 20% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Jeep Cherokee stalls while driving37 complaints · 3.9% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed31 complaints · 3.2% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #26V363000Park outsideChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler, Wrangler 4XE, and Jeep Gladiator vehicles. 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.
- Recall #25V741000Park outsideChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe and 2022-2026 Grand Cherokee 4Xe vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
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Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speedFlagged since Jan 2022
- Electronic throttle body fails and cuts powerFlagged since Jul 2022
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 21 crashes, 27 fires, 15 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Electrical & lights
- Jeep Cherokee stalls while driving
- Vehicle catches fire from wiring
- Battery drains and dies when parked
1 more problem
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
- Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed
- Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed
- Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly
1 more problem
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 100 |
| 2022 | 106 |
| 2023 | 220 |
| 2024 | 231 |
| 2025 | 144 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 150 |
| Total | 957 |
Problems owners report
| Problem | Complaints | Share | vs others | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed | 196 | 20% | 26.7× | Flagged since Jan 2022 Estimated recall chance 5.3% |
| Jeep Cherokee stalls while driving | 37 | 3.9% | 3.8× | NHTSA recall #22V865000 |
| Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed | 31 | 3.2% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 29 | 3.0% | 3.2× | NHTSA recall #23V787000, #25V741000, #26V363000 |
| Battery drains and dies when parked | 29 | 3.0% | 4.7× | |
| Vehicle suddenly loses engine power at speed | 24 | 2.5% | 4.5× | NHTSA recall #24V572000 |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 22 | 2.3% | 2× | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 20 | 2.1% | 0.4× | NHTSA recall #24V572000 |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 18 | 1.9% | 1.2× | |
| Power steering cuts out while driving | 17 | 1.8% | 1.5× | |
| Rearview backup camera fails or goes black | 15 | 1.6% | 0.4× | NHTSA recall #22V638000, #24V676000 |
| Manual clutch wears out or fails early | 13 | 1.4% | – | NHTSA recall #21V028000, #23V116000 |
| Head gasket leaks coolant into engine | 12 | 1.3% | 1× | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 11 | 1.1% | – | |
| Fuel pump fails and engine stalls | 11 | 1.1% | 1.4× | NHTSA recall #22V767000, #23V263000 |
| Electronic throttle body fails and cuts power | 10 | 1.0% | 5.3× | Flagged since Jul 2022 Estimated recall chance 1.5% |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 9 | 0.9% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 8 | 0.8% | – | |
| Instrument cluster or speedometer fails | 8 | 0.8% | 2.6× | NHTSA recall #24V652000 |
| Heater blows cold air, defroster fails | 8 | 0.8% | – | NHTSA recall #24V111000 |
Problems are groups of complaints with the same meaning, formed by AI and approximate. "vs others" compares this vehicle's last 24 months of complaints with other vehicles' (1× is typical; shown from 3 recent complaints). A problem is flagged only when an AI check confirmed the recent complaints are really about it.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #26V363000June 4, 20261,076,999 vehicles affected
Park outside: NHTSA advises this until the repair is done.
steering: hydraulic power assist: pump
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler, Wrangler 4XE, and Jeep Gladiator vehicles. 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.
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the wiring and electric hydraulic power steering pump, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 9, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 21D. The Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 11, 2026.
NHTSA recall #25V741000October 30, 2025320,068 vehicles affected
Park outside: NHTSA advises this until the repair is done.
electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe and 2022-2026 Grand Cherokee 4Xe vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will update the high voltage battery software, and replace the high voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 17, 2025. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a later date. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 68C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 6, 2025. Vehicles that were previously recalled for the same issue under NHTSA Recalls 24V720 and 23V787 will need to have the new remedy performed.
NHTSA recall #23V787000November 22, 202332,125 vehicles affected
Park outside: NHTSA advises this until the repair is done.
electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to recharge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until they are repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack software and replace the battery pack assembly if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 89A. This recall is superseded by NHTSA Recall 24V-720.
NHTSA recall #24V676000September 12, 202446 vehicles affected
back over prevention: sensing system: camera; exterior lighting: brake lights
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 111, "Rear Visibility" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a center brake light that fails to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers replaced the harness for the center brake light and rearview camera and/or the spare tire carrier/harness assembly, as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired by January 15, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 77B.
NHTSA recall #24V652000September 5, 202432,863 vehicles affected
electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. 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."
An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between October 3, 2024, and January 23, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30B.
NHTSA recall #24V572000August 1, 202494 vehicles affected
power train: manual transmission: control module: software
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 23V-116. The software for the powertrain control module may cause an engine stall, which can result in a loss of drive power.
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 92B. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-116 will need to have the new remedy completed.
NHTSA recall #24V111000February 15, 2024199,143 vehicles affected
visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Jeep Wrangler and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. A hybrid control processor (HCP) software error may cause the defrosting and defogging system to be inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the HCP software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 29, 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 04B.
NHTSA recall #23V263000April 13, 202345,832 vehicles affected
fuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, and 2022-2023 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail.
Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the HPFP and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 01A.
NHTSA recall #23V191000March 23, 202335,829 vehicles affected
structure: frame and members
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. A stud on the frame assembly may puncture the fuel tank in a crash, which can result in a fuel leak.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, remove the frame stud and apply paint, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 6, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 28A.
NHTSA recall #23V116000February 23, 202369,201 vehicles affected
power train: clutch assembly
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler, and 2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the clutch assembly and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed from November 16, 2023 through July 25, 2024. Owners may contact (FCA US, LLC) customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 19A. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 21V-028. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-028 will need to have the new remedy completed.
NHTSA recall #22V865000November 23, 202262,909 vehicles affected
engine
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe vehicles equipped with 2.0L Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle engines. A loss of communication may cause an engine shutdown.
An engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
There is more than one involved component and calibration software. Updating the calibration software in the Transmission Control Module, Hybrid Control Processor and Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor that changes fail safe from shut down to limp home. Dealers will update the transmission control module software, Hybrid Control Processor and Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall ZB7.
NHTSA recall #22V766000October 13, 20222,802 vehicles affected
seat belts: pretensioner
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500, Jeep Gladiator, and 2021 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The front seat belt retractors may have an improperly welded micro gas generator, which can result in seat belt pretensioner failure.
A seat belt with pretensioner failure may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors. free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z95.
NHTSA recall #22V767000October 13, 202260,413 vehicles affected
engine; fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500, and 2021-2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail, causing an engine stall.
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the HPFP and inspect and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z96.
NHTSA recall #22V638000August 25, 20227,895 vehicles affected
back over prevention: display function
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jeep Wrangler, RAM 1500 and 2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. A radio software error may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA, LLC's number for this recall is Z86.
NHTSA recall #21V028000January 28, 202142,887 vehicles affected
power train: clutch assembly
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler and 2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will add software to reduce engine torque capability when clutch assembly temperatures rise to a level that may damage the inner pressure plate, free of charge." FCA has ordered a stop sale for the affected vehicles as of February 25, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 4, 2021.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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