Trim Report

Jeep Wrangler SE2021

Includes:WRANGLER|SE
$975
Starting From
93
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 93 active dealer listings as of

Min $975
Max $28,999
From $975
Fresh
Safety

12 recalls documented. Verify all are completed before signing

SE Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$12,900
$13K–$300K
3,659 listings54,926 avg miles
Backcountry
From$37,994
4 listings|$38K–$43K
Backcountry 4xe
From$30,995
2 listings|$31K–$34K
Freedom Edition
From$12,427
4 listings|$12K–$26K
High Altitude
From$3,990
143 listings|$4K–$53K
Moab
From$17,895
5 listings|$18K–$117K
Renegade
From$19,999
6 listings|$20K–$30K
Rio Grande
From$4,999
9 listings|$5K–$39K
Rubicon
From$4,995
1,158 listings|$5K–$69K
S
From$1,100
21 listings|$1K–$34K
SE
From$975
93 listings|$975–$29K
Sahara
From$3,300
660 listings|$3K–$65K
Sahara 4xe
From$30,837
6 listings|$31K–$36K
Sport
From$2,500
9,510 listings|$3K–$75K
Sport S
From$7,500
122 listings|$8K–$68K
Unlimited
From$5,995
1,462 listings|$6K–$69K
Unlimited 70th Anniversary
From$8,695
8 listings|$9K–$15K
Unlimited Rubicon
From$6,168
11,293 listings|$6K–$115K
Unlimited Rubicon 392
From$44,495
1,231 listings|$44K–$180K
Unlimited Rubicon 4xe
From$21,624
1,578 listings|$22K–$86K
Unlimited Sahara
From$2,500
14,869 listings|$3K–$112K
Unlimited Sport
From$4,200
25,847 listings|$4K–$300K
Unlimited Sport S
From$599
1,498 listings|$599–$50K
Unlimited Sport S 4xe
From$26,490
533 listings|$26K–$72K
Unlimited X
From$3,500
141 listings|$4K–$55K
Willys
From$26,992
73 listings|$27K–$59K
Willys Wheeler
From$17,995
3 listings|$18K–$23K
X
From$2,900
274 listings|$3K–$30K

2021 Jeep Wrangler SE Pricing

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Where to Find Jeep Wrangler SE

Location data for all 2021 Jeep Wrangler trims combined

36States

If you're near Florida, you're in luck: 9% of listings are there. But with 36 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Jeep Wrangler Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2021 Jeep Wrangler trims

Elevated

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.

12
Recalls
845
Complaints
19
Crashes
20
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.

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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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
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Jeep Wrangler Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2021 Jeep Wrangler trims

14–25mpg combined
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13-22city
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17-29hwy
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$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)

SE Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2021 Jeep Wrangler SE

How does the SE compare to other Jeep Wrangler trims?

Every Jeep Wrangler trim targets a different buyer. The 2021 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2021 Jeep Wrangler SE?

Maintenance costs for the SE align with the broader Jeep Wrangler ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 2021 model year has 12 recalls on record. The most-reported issue area is electrical system. Check the 2021 Jeep Wrangler page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Jeep Wrangler SE?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Jeep Wrangler SE year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Jeep Wrangler overview compares all years side by side.

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