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Jeep WranglerYears to avoid, problems & recalls

Based on 16,104 NHTSA owner complaints across 40 model years, the Jeep Wrangler years to avoid are 2018, 2021 and 2024, and the strongest years are 1987, 1988, 1991 and 1992. The Wrangler has 92 safety recalls on record.

Years to avoid'18 '21 '24Use caution: 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023Best years'87 '88 '91 '92Fewest complaints for their ageOwner complaints16,104Top: SteeringSafety recalls921987–2026 model years

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports. Updated daily. How we score years.

Best & worst years

Jeep Wrangler years to avoid

Complaints by model year, colored by the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Wrangler median. Tap a year for its full report.

'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
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2026Too new–/10012 complaints · 3 recalls2025Too new–/10075 complaints · 4 recalls2024Avoid16/100760 complaints · 11 recalls2023Caution33/100377 complaints · 14 recalls2022Caution35/100414 complaints · 15 recalls2021Avoid22/100962 complaints · 15 recalls2020Caution34/100619 complaints · 12 recalls2019Caution34/100749 complaints · 9 recalls2018Avoid19/1001,829 complaints · 14 recalls2017Solid55/100312 complaints · 5 recalls2016Solid46/100464 complaints · 5 recalls2015Solid47/100481 complaints · 3 recalls2014Caution40/100658 complaints · 4 recalls2013Caution41/100657 complaints · 6 recalls2012Caution35/100837 complaints · 9 recalls2011Solid47/100486 complaints · 10 recalls2010Caution39/100686 complaints · 10 recalls2009Solid54/100372 complaints · 6 recalls2008Caution35/100873 complaints · 7 recalls2007Solid44/100558 complaints · 8 recalls2006Caution39/100730 complaints · 3 recalls2005Solid42/100650 complaints · 1 recall2004Solid67/100192 complaints · 1 recall2003Best80/10098 complaints · 0 recalls2002Best75/100108 complaints · 2 recalls2001Solid66/100170 complaints · 3 recalls2000Solid60/100251 complaints · 1 recall1999Solid65/100213 complaints · 1 recall1998Solid59/100265 complaints · 2 recalls1997Solid50/100401 complaints · 3 recalls1996Not rated–/1002 complaints · 0 recalls1995Solid64/100202 complaints · 1 recall1994Best72/100151 complaints · 2 recalls1993Best79/100108 complaints · 3 recalls1992Best84/10077 complaints · 4 recalls1991Best85/10076 complaints · 6 recalls1990Best83/10079 complaints · 4 recalls1989Best84/10062 complaints · 4 recalls1988Best87/10050 complaints · 3 recalls1987Best89/10038 complaints · 5 recalls
Complaints by system

Most common Jeep Wrangler problems

All model years combined: 16,104 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Steering356787
Electrical system3060243
Power train2260140
Engine2206172
Suspension160434
Air bags1487196
Fuel/propulsion system134050
Fuel system, gasoline124855
Service brakes81476
30 other systems4289431
92 recalls

Jeep Wrangler recalls

Newest first. The ring shows the share of affected vehicles repaired, from the manufacturer's latest report to NHTSA.

91%Sensing system: camera26V-531 · 2026 · Aug 13, 2026 · 844,028 vehicles63%Wheels26V-456 · 2026 · Jul 16, 2026 · 641 vehicles36%Hydraulic power assist: pump26V-363 · 2021–2025 · Jun 4, 2026 · 1,076,999 vehiclesPark outside19%Sensing system: camera26V-327 · 2024–2025 · May 21, 2026 · 16 vehicles59%Child seat: vehicle tether anchor26V-224 · 2026 · Apr 9, 2026 · 32 vehicles76%Propulsion system: traction battery25V-741 · 2020–2025 · Oct 30, 2025 · 320,068 vehiclesPark outside85%Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems25V-527 · 2024–2025 · Aug 14, 2025 · 22,906 vehicles59%Electrical system: wiring24V-871 · 2024 · Nov 19, 2024 · 34 vehicles100%Sensing system: camera24V-676 · 2018–2024 · Sep 12, 2024 · 46 vehicles71%Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel24V-652 · 2018–2024 · Sep 5, 2024 · 32,863 vehicles78%Exterior lighting: tail lights24V-585 · 2024 · Aug 8, 2024 · 27 vehicles98%Control module: software24V-572 · 2021 · Aug 1, 2024 · 94 vehicles

Showing the 12 newest of 92 recalls. Each model-year page lists all recalls for that year.

41 investigations

NHTSA investigations of the Wrangler

  1. Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) FailurePE25014 · 2020 · still open
    Open
  2. Underhood firesPE24024 · 2020–2023 · closed Sep 24, 2026
    Led to recall 26V-363
  3. Loss of Motive PowerRQ24012 · 2021–2024 · still open
    Open
  4. High pressure fuel pump failureEA23001 · 2020–2022 · still open
    Led to recall 24V-957
  5. Pedestrian alert soundsDP22005 · 2022 · closed Aug 7, 2023
    Led to recall 22V-063
  6. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · 2007–2018 · still open
    Open
  7. Frame weld deficienciesPE19012 · 2018–2019 · closed Oct 29, 2023
    No recall
  8. Seat belt buckle bracket failurePE19008 · 2011–2018 · closed Dec 12, 2019
    Led to recall 19V-680
  9. Electrical overstressEA19001 · 2010–2018 · closed Sep 19, 2024
    Led to recall 20V-024
  10. Frame Weld DeficienciesDP18004 · 2018–2019 · closed Sep 17, 2019
    No recall