With 12 recalls and 845 complaints, the 2021 Jeep Wrangler rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

845

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

21V0280002021-28-01

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.

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23V1160002023-23-02

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.

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23V2630002023-13-04

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.

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24V5720002024-01-08

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.

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24V6520002024-05-09

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.

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22V7660002022-13-10

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.

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22V8650002022-23-11

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.

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23V1910002023-23-03

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.

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23V7870002023-22-11

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.

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24V1110002024-15-02

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.

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24V6760002024-12-09

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

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.

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25V7410002025-30-10

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.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2021 Jeep Wrangler's biggest weak point? ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. It leads 845 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Electrical System116

02Steering85

03Steering,suspension68

04Power Train57

05Suspension50

845 total across 1 model years (2021–2021)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Jeep Wrangler Fuel Economy

14–25mpg combined

13-22city

17-29hwy

$1,900-$4,150/yr

Fuel economy for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler ranges from 14 to 25 MPG combined across 12 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Wrangler 4dr EcoDiesel 4WD - Automatic 8-spd

25mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel DriveDiesel

22 city29 hwy~$2,250/yr4/10 Average

Wrangler 2dr 4WD - Automatic 8-spd

23mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel Drive

22 city24 hwy~$1,900/yr5/10 Average

Wrangler Rubic 4dr EcoDiesel 4WD - Automatic 8-spd

23mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel DriveDiesel

21 city26 hwy~$2,400/yr4/10 Average

Wrangler 4dr 4WD - Automatic 8-spd

22mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel Drive

21 city24 hwy~$2,000/yr4/10 Average

Wrangler 2dr 4WD - Automatic 8-spd

21mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

20 city24 hwy~$2,100/yr4/10 Average

Wrangler 4dr 4WD - Automatic 8-spd

21mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

19 city24 hwy~$2,100/yr4/10 Average

Wrangler 2dr 4WD - Manual 6-spd

20mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

17 city25 hwy~$2,200/yr4/10 Average

Wrangler 4dr 4xe - Automatic 8-spd

20mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel Drive

20 city20 hwy~$2,200/yr8/10 Clean

Wrangler 4dr 4WD - Manual 6-spd

19mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

17 city23 hwy~$2,300/yr3/10 Poor

Wrangler 4dr 4WD - Automatic 8-spd

14mpg

6.4L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

13 city17 hwy~$4,150/yr1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2021 Jeep Wrangler

36States

26%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Florida (9%), but the remaining listings are spread across 35 other states nationwide.

FLFlorida

4,3489%

TXTexas

4,3179%

CACalifornia

3,3067%

PAPennsylvania

2,7166%

MIMichigan

1,8674%

GAGeorgia

1,8274%

DEDelaware

1,7504%

NCNorth Carolina

1,6274%

OHOhio

1,6173%

DCWashington DC

1,5523%

MDMaryland

1,3873%

MOMissouri

1,3463%

COColorado

1,2883%

AZArizona

1,2713%

NYNew York

1,2563%

ILIllinois

1,2243%

OKOklahoma

9332%

NJNew Jersey

8992%

NHNew Hampshire

8422%

TN831

RI775

IN774

MA710

OR706

MN702

WA697

CT599

UT533

AL430

WI402

NV347

VA341

KY302

NE270

ME238

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2021.

2021 Jeep Wrangler Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2021 Jeep Wrangler a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2021 Jeep Wrangler. There are 12 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2021 Jeep Wrangler?

NHTSA shows 12 recall campaigns for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2021 Jeep Wrangler?

You'll get between 14 and 25 MPG combined from the 2021 Jeep Wrangler, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2021 Jeep Wrangler?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems top the list with 845 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.