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Jeep · Compact SUV

2021 Jeep Wrangler

Plug-in hybrid Hybrid Gas Diesel
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
12 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
F
Safety Signal
22 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls6 critical 17
Complaints20 crash · 27 fire · 15 injured reported 959
Crash ratingnot rated by NHTSA —
Fuel economybest combined, EPA 25 mpg
202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2021 Jeep Wrangler is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid, hybrid, gas and diesel compact SUV with 12 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Wrangler 4dr EcoDiesel 4WD, is EPA-rated at 25 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 17 recall campaigns for this model year, 6 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 959 complaints, most often about the electrical system.

2021 Jeep Wrangler

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombRangekWh/100miCharge (240V)Annual fuel*
Wrangler 4dr 4xePlug-in hybrid4WD2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 100 kW AC Induction202020 (28 MPGe blended)22 mi electric682.4 h$3,350
Wrangler 2dr 4WDHybrid4WD3.6L 6-cyl + 48V Li-Ion202421———$3,200
Wrangler 4dr 4WDHybrid4WD3.6L 6-cyl + 48V Li-Ion192421———$3,200
Wrangler 2dr 4WDGas4WD2.0L 4-cyl turbo222423———$2,900
Wrangler 4dr 4WDGas4WD2.0L 4-cyl turbo212422———$3,050
Wrangler 2dr 4WDGas4WD3.6L 6-cyl172520———$3,350
Wrangler 2dr 4WDGas4WD3.6L 6-cyl182320———$3,350
Wrangler 4dr 4WDGas4WD3.6L 6-cyl182220———$3,350
Wrangler 4dr 4WDGas4WD3.6L 6-cyl172319———$3,550
Wrangler 4dr 4WDGas4WD6.4L 8-cyl131714———$5,850
Wrangler 4dr EcoDiesel 4WDDiesel4WD3.0L 6-cyl turbo222925———$3,850
Wrangler Rubic 4dr EcoDiesel 4WDDiesel4WD3.0L 6-cyl turbo212623———$4,150

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 43801, 42906, 42908, 42907, 42909, 42910, 44091, 44092, 42911, 43682.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates
ConfigurationSmog ratingEmission standardWhere it can be sold newSmartWay
Wrangler 2dr 4WD, Wrangler 4dr 4WD, Wrangler 4dr 4xe5 / 10California LEV-III ULEV70 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 70All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—
Wrangler 2dr 4WD, Wrangler 4dr 4WD7 / 10California LEV-III SULEV30 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 30All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—
Wrangler 4dr 4WD, Wrangler 4dr EcoDiesel 4WD, Wrangler Rubic 4dr EcoDiesel 4WD1 / 10California LEV-III LEV160 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 160All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

Specifications filed with NHTSA

Source: NHTSA vPIC

Dimensions Exterior

Body styleSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Doors2
GVWR classClass 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)

Engine Basics

Cylinders4
Displacement2 L
Engine configurationIn-Line

Engine Output

Horsepower270 hp

Fuel Economy

FuelGasoline

Seating

Seat rows2
Seating capacity4 seats

Transmission

Drivetrain4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
TransmissionManual/Standard
Transmission speeds6

Driver assistance

Standard: Anti-lock brakes, Backup camera, Electronic stability control

Optional: Blind-spot monitoring, Forward collision warning, Rear cross-traffic alert

Filed by the manufacturer with NHTSA under the federal vehicle-identification rule and decoded from the VIN pattern — not a manufacturer press kit, so it describes the configurations we could identify rather than every trim (seen: Rubicon, Sport, Unlimited Rubicon, Unlimited Sahara). Figures for the trim you are looking at may differ.

Dimensions & weight

Source: Transport Canada
Length160.2–181.9 in
Width (body, without mirrors)74.0 in
Height73.6 in
Wheelbase96.9–118.5 in
Track, front63.0 in
Track, rear63.0 in
Curb weight3,920–5,223 lb
Weight distribution, front/rear51/49 to 52/48

Measured by Transport Canada for its Canadian Vehicle Specifications database, which covers the North American versions of each model — here 12 configurations: 4XE / Sahara 4XE 4-door SUV, Jl 2.0L Rubicon 2-door SUV, Jl 2.0L Rubicon 4-door SUV, Jl 2.0L Sahara 4-door SUV, Jl 2.0L Sport 2-door SUV, Jl 2.0L Sport 4-door SUV …. Where a range is shown, those versions differ. Width is the body without mirrors, which is why it can read narrower than a brochure figure. Before we used it we checked it against the US manufacturer press kits we hold (27 Sep 2026): wheelbase agreed within 1% on every vehicle we could compare, length on 98%, and the curb weight fell inside the manufacturer's range on 96%. Source dataset. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Licence.

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Recalls (17)

Source: NHTSA recall database
!critical

Steering

21D
Park outside 1,076,999 vehicles
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler, Wrangler 4XE, and Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position. Risk A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury. Fix Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the wiring and electric hydraulic power steering pump, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 9, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 21D. The Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 1
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDFDealer notice PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V363000 reported Jun 4, 2026 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Electrical System

68C
Park outside 320,068 vehicles 69% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury. Fix Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will update the high voltage battery software, and replace the high voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 17, 2025. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a later date. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 68C. Ve
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V741000 reported Oct 30, 2025 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Electrical System

95B
154,032 vehicles
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving. Risk A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Fix This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V741. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, and not to recharge their vehicles until they are repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack software and replace the battery pack assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 11, 2024. Owner no
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V720000 reported Sep 27, 2024 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Exterior Lighting

77B
46 vehicles 100% reported repaired
Problem 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." Risk 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. Fix Dealers replaced the harness for the center brake light and rearview camera and/or the spare tire carrier/harness assembly, as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired by January 15, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 77B.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V676000 reported Sep 12, 2024 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Electrical System

30B
32,863 vehicles 68% reported repaired
Problem 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." Risk An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between October 3, 2024, and January 23, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30B.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V652000 reported Sep 5, 2024 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Power Train

92B
94 vehicles 98% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 92B. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-116 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V572000 reported Aug 1, 2024 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Visibility

04B
199,143 vehicles 94% reported repaired
Problem 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." Risk An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will update the HCP software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 29, 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 04B.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V111000 reported Feb 15, 2024 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Electrical System

B9A
Park outside 32,125 vehicles
Problem 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. Risk A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Fix Owners are advised not to recharge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until they are repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack software and replace the battery pack assembly if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 89A. This recall is superseded by NHTSA Recall 24V-720.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V787000 reported Nov 22, 2023 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Fuel System, Diesel

01A
45,832 vehicles 85% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will replace the HPFP and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 01A.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V263000 reported Apr 13, 2023 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Structure

28A
35,829 vehicles 82% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Fix Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, remove the frame stud and apply paint, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 6, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 28A.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V191000 reported Mar 23, 2023 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Power Train

19A
69,201 vehicles 74% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk 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. Fix Dealers will replace the clutch assembly and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed from November 16, 2023 through July 25, 2024. Owners may contact (FCA US, LLC) customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 19A. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 21V-028. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-028 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V116000 reported Feb 23, 2023 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Engine

ZB7
62,909 vehicles 98% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk An engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix There is more than one involved component and calibration software. Updating the calibration software in the Transmission Control Module, Hybrid Control Processor and Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor that changes fail safe from shut down to limp home. Dealers will update the transmission control module software, Hybrid Control Processor and Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer s
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V865000 reported Nov 23, 2022 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Seat Belts

Z95
2,802 vehicles 82% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk A seat belt with pretensioner failure may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Fix Dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors. free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z95.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V766000 reported Oct 13, 2022 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Fuel System, Gasoline

Z96
60,413 vehicles 84% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500, and 2021-2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail, causing an engine stall. Risk An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will replace the HPFP and inspect and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z96.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V767000 reported Oct 13, 2022 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Back Over Prevention

Z86
7,895 vehicles 88% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jeep Wrangler, RAM 1500 and 2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. A radio software error may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." Risk A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA, LLC's number for this recall is Z86.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V638000 reported Aug 25, 2022 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Electrical System

Y94
2,903 vehicles 100% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. After reaching 13,342 miles, the odometer will no longer display vehicle mileage. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays." Risk A missing odometer reading could lead to an unintended delay in critical safety-related maintenance, potentially impairing the safe operation of the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster (IPC) software on vehicles with less than 13,342 miles, and replace the IPC on vehicles in which the mileage is not displayed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 28, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y94.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 21V949000 reported Dec 9, 2021 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Power Train

Y01
42,887 vehicles 94% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk 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. Fix FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will add software to reduce engine torque capability when clutch assembly temperatures rise to a level that may damage the inner pressure plate, free of charge." FCA has ordered a stop sale for the affected vehicles as of February 25, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 4, 2021.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 21V028000 reported Jan 28, 2021 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

NHTSA defect investigations

Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump — Underhood fires closed

On September 6, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE24024 to investigate allegations of engine compartment fires in model year 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles. Most reports described fires starting on the front passenger side of the engine compartment while the vehicle was turned off, with several originating specifically at the electrohydraulic power steering pump's electrical connector. Following the opening of the investigation, ODI sent an information request letter to the vehicle manufacturer to assess the cause, scope, and frequency of the alleged defect. Additionally, ODI continued to receive reports of vehicle fires with a li

Opened Sep 6, 2024 · closed Sep 24, 2026 · action PE24024 · the investigation’s page →

Engine — Loss of Motive Power open

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has identified 68 Vehicle Owner Questionnaire (VOQ) reports for model years (MY) 2021 through 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe vehicles alleging a loss of motive power. Recall 22V-865 was issued by the manufacturer to address an engine shutdown condition in certain MY 2021-2023 Wrangler 4xe vehicles. The complaints noted here contain both post recall remedy failures and failures in vehicles not included within the scope of 22V-865. An analysis comparing complaints received before the issuance of recall 22V-865 and complaints outside the scope of the recall has been conducted. The results show the current complaint rate is higher in the out of scope vehicles th

Opened Jul 5, 2024 · action RQ24012 · the investigation’s page →

Fuel System, Diesel:Delivery:Fuel Pump — High pressure fuel pump failure open

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE21-021 on October 14, 2021, to investigate incidents alleging a stall/loss of motive power as a result of high-pressure fuel pump failures in certain model year (MY) 2019-2020 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 heavy duty trucks equipped with 6.7L Cummins turbodiesel engines. During the investigation, ODI sought to determine if the related defect allegation was limited in scope to the recalled population. After review of information request response materials from both FCA and BMW, NHTSA determined that sufficient information to identify a comprehensive recall population could not be produced by FCA and BMW. During the investigation FCA filed re

Opened Mar 17, 2023 · action EA23001 · the investigation’s page →

Electrical System:Propulsion System — Pedestrian alert sounds closed

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021. On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject mat

Opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023 · action DP22005 · the investigation’s page →

Whether any of this applies to one specific Wrangler

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2021 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Jeep publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
959complaints filed

20 involved a crash · 27 a fire · 15 injuries · 0 deaths reported

35 per 10,000 built · Jeep reported 272,861 Wrangler built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2020: 6 · 2021: 100 · 2022: 106 · 2023: 220 · 2024: 231 · 2025: 147 · 2026: 149

Most-cited components

Electrical System → 313
Steering → 255
Engine → 226
Suspension 181
Power Train → 148
Fuel/Propulsion System → 141

In depth: electrical problems → · steering problems → · engine problems → · transmission and drivetrain problems → · fuel system problems →

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying 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 to the dealer the following day.
Electrical System at 99,998 miles Oct 19, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11772185
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 failure could not be duplicated.
Engine at 50,000 miles Nov 24, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11701300
Purchased 1/3/2021. Steering wander, pulls to right, and 2' dead zone in steering wheel. Dead zone has no tire resistance in the steering wheel. Always a need to keep a tension on the wheel to prevent going to the right.
Steering at 2,900 miles May 11, 2021 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11416182
A car came into my son's lane. To avoid a head on collision, he veered right and went head on with a guardrail. Air bags did not deploy and the seatbelt did not lock. He was on hwy 1090. We find out tomorrow if the Jeep will be totaled because it has frame damage.
Air Bags at 3,000 miles Mar 24, 2021 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11404746
Only 500 miles on vehicle, went off-roading for the first time and within a short time after climbing a steep hill, smoke came from under vehicle and clutch went to floor and stayed. Turned Jeep off, pumped clutch which seemed fine but smoke continued for a minute.
Power Train at 526 miles Feb 14, 2021 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11396161
I was driving in fog with ambient temperatures of approximately 9 degrees, windshield iced over approximately 2/3rds from the outside in with only the middle of the windshield clear, front defroster only was on maximum, with no air flow to anywhere else, but would not clear the windshield in front of the driver nor the passenger side.
Visibility/Wiper at 4,200 miles Feb 12, 2021 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11395953

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Reported by Jeep itself: 73 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 4 killed, 83 injured, as claimed, not verified — about 27 per 100,000 built. Every Wrangler model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

When owners reported it

Reported at 21k

miles, typically

Half the 121 owner reports with an odometer reading on file fall between 9,000 and 38,000 miles. That is when problems get reported, which is not the same as when they start — and not a failure rate, because nobody knows how many of these cars never had a problem at all.

under 10k 34
10k–20k 22
20k–30k 20
30k–40k 18
40k–50k 5
50k–60k 7
60k–70k 7
70k–80k 4
80k–90k 0
90k–100k 2
100k–150k 1
150k + 1

Median mileage by component

ComponentReportsMedian milesVs same age
Electrical System3429,4001.05×
Engine2926,2000.52×
Steering2420,0000.8×
Power Train1715,0000.31×
Suspension1619,0000.59×

Vs same age is this model year’s median for the system divided by the median of every 2021-model-year complaint about the same system, all makes: under 1× means owners of this car reported it at lower mileage. Here, owners reported earlier than same-age vehicles: engine (0.52×), power train (0.31×), suspension (0.59×). Which systems go early across the whole fleet: the component study.

Across 2018–2022 model years the Jeep Wrangler ranks 5 of 79 nameplates in the odometer-at-first-complaint study: owners reported problems at 0.31× the mileage of vehicles the same age (median 8,000 miles against a fleet 23,512).

Odometer readings as filed by owners with NHTSA. Readings under 100 or over 400,000 miles are dropped as data entry rather than history, and a component needs at least 12 readings before a median is shown for it.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV 4WDnot rated★★★★☆not rated★★★☆☆28%
SUV 4WDnot rated★★★★☆not rated★★★☆☆27%
SUV 4WDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★☆☆27%
SUV 4WDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★☆☆27%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Extended coverage on file 25 filings by the manufacturer with NHTSA naming this model year

19 more in this page’s JSON.

The term and the vehicles it covers are the manufacturer’s, as NHTSA’s summary of each filing states them; a dealer checks one particular car by its VIN. Every Stellantis warranty extension (117) → · Every warranty extension on file, all makes →

Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 1,188
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-10-10
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 1137 service bulletins, 38 warranty extensions, 10 others

Most often about: Electrical System, Engine, Equipment, Power Train, Structure.

  • S2608000038 Service bulletin
    2026-10-10 · Electrical System
  • High Voltage Battery Has Lower SOC After Overnight Sleep Cycle
  • S2608000038 Service bulletin
    2026-10-10 · Electrical System
  • High Voltage Battery Has Lower SOC After Overnight Sleep Cycle
  • 08-366-26 Service bulletin
    2026-10-09 · Electrical System
  • Flash: Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● C147B-92 - Front Axle Disconnect Sensor Performance or Incorrect Operation Customers may comment on one or more of the following: ● 4WD system warning lights, service messages, or flashing
  • 08-366-26 Service bulletin
    2026-10-09 · Electrical System
  • Flash: Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● C147B-92 - Front Axle Disconnect Sensor Performance or Incorrect Operation Customers may comment on one or more of the following: ● 4WD system warning lights, service messages, or flashing
  • S2621000004 Service bulletin
    2026-09-30 · Power Train
  • The Customer May Complain About a Popping Noise, Grinding Noise, or an Intermittent No Reverse or Forward Transmission Engagement. The Tech May Find Damaged and/or Worn Transmission Output Shaft Splines (850RE Transmission Only)
  • 114746 Service bulletin
    2026-09-24 · Steering
  • SOCKET - DRAG LINK INNER
  • 114745 Service bulletin
    2026-09-24 · Steering
  • SOCKET - DRAG LINK INNER
  • 9100900 Service bulletin
    2026-09-08 · Structure — Body
  • Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

CodeWhat it meansMost often filed underWhere it appears
P0300
P0300 on Jeep →		Misfire detected, but not isolated to one cylinder.Engine · Ignition coils →10 bulletins
P04ECManufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Fuel/Propulsion System · Fuel pump →10 bulletins
U145DManufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train9 bulletins
P208B
P208B on Jeep →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Service Brakes · Brake pads →8 bulletins
P20E8
P20E8 on Jeep →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Service Brakes · Brake pads →8 bulletins
P04EEManufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Fuel/Propulsion System · Fuel pump →5 bulletins · 1 owner report
P206D
P206D on Jeep →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →6 bulletins
P0128
P0128 on Jeep →		The engine is not reaching its normal operating temperature in the expected time — usually the thermostat.Engine · Thermostat →5 bulletins
P0133
P0133 on Jeep →		The upstream bank 1 oxygen sensor is responding too slowly to be trusted.Engine · Oxygen sensor →4 bulletins · 1 owner report
P0403
P0403 on Jeep →		A fault in the exhaust gas recirculation control circuit.Exterior Lighting · Headlight assembly →5 bulletins
P0455
P0455 on Jeep →		A large leak in the evaporative emissions system — often a fuel cap left off.Fuel/Propulsion System · Gas cap →5 bulletins
P0456
P0456 on Jeep →		A very small leak in the evaporative emissions system.Fuel/Propulsion System · Gas cap →5 bulletins

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

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At the New York inspection station

Source: New York State DMV

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2021 Jeep Wrangler failed the emissions check on 2.5% of first inspections — higher than the 1.9% for every 2021 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 1.0% (every 2021 vehicle: 1.5%).

New York inspections 2.5%

failed emissions

9,039 initial inspections of 8,883 vehicles.

MeasureThe 2021 WranglerEvery 2021 vehicleBehind it
Failed the emissions check2.5%1.9%9,016
Failed the safety inspection1.0%1.5%9,039
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit0.18%0.19%9,039
Miles driven a year9,69610,343odometer at inspection
Average odometer51,12754,681odometer at inspection

New York’s emissions test on these model years is an on-board diagnostics check: it fails a car whose check-engine light is on or whose self-tests have not finished. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2021 vehicle” is every 2021 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).

Wrangler by model year

all years, side by side →
Year Safety Recalls Complaints
2027 A 0 0 21 mpg2026 B 3 12 21 mpg2025 F 6 81 Park outside2024 F 14 962 Park outside2023 F 16 376 Park outside2022 F 16 410 Park outside2021 this page F 17 959 Park outside2020 F 13 616 Park outside2019 F 9 746 24 mpg2018 F 14 1,827 24 mpg2017 C 5 311 18 mpg2016 D 5 462 Do not drive

Common questions about the 2021 Wrangler

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2021 Jeep Wrangler have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 17 recall campaigns for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler, 6 of them rated critical. The most serious on file is 26V363000, covering Steering. 1 of them was filed with no repair available at the time — NHTSA's file records what the manufacturer had in hand on the filing date, not what exists today. There is an active park outside advisory — act on it before driving. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2021 Jeep Wrangler?

NHTSA has not published a crash-test rating for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler yet. On the recall record WhichTrim grades it F (22/100), which measures open and severe recalls rather than crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2021 Jeep Wrangler?

Across the 12 EPA-rated configurations of the 2021 Jeep Wrangler, the best EPA combined figure is 25 mpg (MPGe on the electrified versions). Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What are the dimensions of the 2021 Jeep Wrangler?

Transport Canada measured it at 160.2–181.9 in long, 74.0 in wide (body, without mirrors), 73.6 in tall, on a 96.9–118.5 in wheelbase. Curb weight: 3,920–5,223 lb depending on configuration. Those are its measurements of the North American versions; every figure is in the table above.

What do owners complain about on the 2021 Jeep Wrangler?

Owners have filed 959 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Jeep Wrangler, most often about electrical system, steering, engine. Of those, 20 involved a crash, 27 a fire, 15 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

How clean is the 2021 Jeep Wrangler?

The EPA smog rating for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler runs 1 to 7 out of 10 across its configurations. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — California LEV-III LEV160, California LEV-III SULEV30, California LEV-III ULEV70, Federal Tier 3 Bin 160, Federal Tier 3 Bin 30, Federal Tier 3 Bin 70 — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler?

The manufacturer has filed 1188 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler, most often covering electrical system, engine, equipment. The most recent is dated 2026-10-10. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

How does the 2021 Jeep Wrangler do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2021 Jeep Wrangler failed the emissions check on 2.5% of first inspections — higher than the 1.9% for every 2021 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 1.0% (every 2021 vehicle: 1.5%). The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations12 configurationsEPA certification recordsEvery configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates12 configurationsEPA emission certificatesSmog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls17NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints959NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings4 testedNHTSA NCAPOnly the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins1188NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
Investigations4NHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationOpen and closed defect investigations, with the agency's own narrative.
Driver-assist crash reportsnoneNHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like.
Specifications filed with NHTSA13 fieldsNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWhat the manufacturer filed under the federal VIN rule — a configuration, not the full trim ladder.
Measured dimensions7 fieldsTransport Canada, Canadian Vehicle SpecificationsLength, width, height, wheelbase, track and curb weight, measured on the North American versions.
Trims, pricing & equipmentnoneManufacturer press kitWe have not transcribed a press kit for this model year yet. This is our gap, not the manufacturer's — the one row here where an empty cell means we are behind.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Where to go next

pages beside this one
Other years The 2027 Wrangler The Wrangler model year with the cleanest record on file — grade A, 0 recalls.Recalls Every Jeep recall on file All campaigns filed against Jeep vehicles, newest first, with the manufacturer's own number.Recall Watch Watch this Wrangler by VIN Give it the VIN and you hear the night a campaign is filed — from $29 a month for a lot, free for ten.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly.

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