repaired · 2026 Q3
Hydraulic power assist: pump
Park outsideNewRisk. A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-720 the manufacturer reports only 79% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 19, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Electrical system
2Engine
1Forward collision avoidance
1Lane departure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Propulsion system: traction battery
Risk. A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. A missing odometer reading could lead to an unintended delay in critical safety-related maintenance, potentially impairing the safe operation of the vehicle…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jeep.
Best & worst years
2021 vs. every other Wrangler 4xe year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Wrangler 4xe median. How we score
'20'21'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe, and the recalls they led to.
- Loss of Motive PowerOpen
In owners' words
What Wrangler 4xe owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact stated that while driving at 75 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power rapidly and unexpectedly. The contact pulled over to the shoulder before the vehicle stalled. The contact returned to the contact's residence safely, and the vehicle was towed…
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V741000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was previously…
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended, hesitated and jerked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the…
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