Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 16, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2026 Jeep Wrangler has problems

12 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
Electrical system30
Fuel/propulsion system31
Steering20
Service brakes20
Tires10
Vehicle speed control10
Air bags10
Visibility10
Engine10
3 other systems32

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2026 Jeep Wrangler 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.

91%repaired · 2026 Q3

Sensing system: camera

New

Recall 26V-531 · Aug 13, 2026 · 844,028 vehicles · 764,056 repaired

Risk. A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

59%repaired · 2026 Q3

Child seat: vehicle tether anchor

New

Recall 26V-224 · Apr 9, 2026 · 32 vehicles · 19 repaired

Risk. A child that is not properly restrained during a crash can have an increased risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2026 vs. every other Wrangler 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 median. How we score

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  • Solid
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In owners' words

What Wrangler owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

1. Deceptive Failure of Equipment: The "We Owe" document is a binding contract proving the dealer was required to deliver a functional towing infrastructure. By installing a physical 7-way plug housing but leaving the internal wiring dead, Dewey CDJR did not just break a contract—they created an…
Complaint 11769780 · Oct 8, 2026
On 06/20/2026, the same day I leased this new 2026 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon, at 29 miles it displayed a "Power Steering System Hot - Performance May Be Limited" warning followed by an "Electric Power Steering Fail" warning. The Jeep mobile app and an email from Jeep Service both logged an…
Complaint 11746959 · Jun 27, 2026
Driving safety concern. Important My new vehicle (Jeep Wrangler Rubicon X) 2026 abruptly shut down as I was driving and veering the steering wheel to the left. All the vehicle power was suddenly gone (electrical, engine, etc) without notice and the vehicle made an aggressive total stop immediately.…
Complaint 11721223 · Mar 1, 2026

Own a 2026 Wrangler?

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