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2026 Jeep Wrangler

Plug-in hybridGas

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
7 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11

Safety Signal

81 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record

RecallsNHTSA campaigns3

Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA9

Crash ratingNHTSA overall—

Fuel economybest combined, EPA21 mpg

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The 2026 Jeep Wrangler is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and gas compact SUV with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Wrangler 2dr 4WD, is EPA-rated at 21 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B. Owners have filed 9 complaints, most often about the fuel/propulsion system.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Configuration	Powertrain	Drive	Engine / motor	City	Hwy	Comb	Range	kWh/100mi	Charge (240V)	Annual fuel*
Wrangler 4dr 4xe	Plug-in hybrid	4WD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 100 kW AC Induction	20	20	20 (28 MPGe blended)	22 mi electric	68	2.4 h	$3,100
Wrangler 2dr 4WD	Gas	4WD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	20	23	21	—	—	—	$2,950
Wrangler 4dr 4WD	Gas	4WD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	20	22	21	—	—	—	$2,950
Wrangler 4dr 4WD	Gas	4WD	3.6L 6-cyl	18	23	20	—	—	—	$3,100
Wrangler 2dr 4WD	Gas	4WD	3.6L 6-cyl	17	23	19	—	—	—	$3,300
Wrangler 4dr 4WD	Gas	4WD	3.6L 6-cyl	16	22	19	—	—	—	$3,300
Wrangler 4dr 4WD	Gas	4WD	6.4L 8-cyl	13	16	14	—	—	—	$5,550

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 50264, 49852, 49854, 49855, 49853, 49856, 50127.

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Recalls (3)

Source: NHTSA recall database

○minor

Back Over Prevention

78D

844,027 vehicles

ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."RiskA rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.FixRadio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.

NHTSA campaign 26V531000reported Aug 13, 2026Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

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Wheels

05D

641 vehicles

ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The walls for the steel wheels may be too thin, allowing them to crack or detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.RiskLoss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers will inspect and replace the steel wheels and valve stems, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 05D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 23, 2026.

NHTSA campaign 26V456000reported Jul 16, 2026Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

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Child Seat

27D

32 vehicles

ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The child seat tether welds on the second-row, right-side seat frame may be insufficient, which can reduce the seat's ability to properly restrain a child during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."RiskA child that is not properly restrained during a crash can have an increased risk of injury.FixDealers will replace the second-row, right-side seat frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 27D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 16, 2026.

NHTSA campaign 26V224000reported Apr 9, 2026Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database

9complaints filed

1 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2025: 1 · 2026: 8

Most-cited components

Fuel/Propulsion System3

Electrical System2

Steering2

Unspecified2

Vehicle Speed Control1

Service Brakes1

What owners describe

“Vehicle has a bad stumble/misfire under light load around 19 mph and 40 mph the vehicle lunges forward.After being at the dealership for over a month, They say it is normal operation that all their vehicles 3.6L.Being a mechanic for 30 years this is not normal operating conditions. I have researched this online as many…”Aug 28, 2026 · Fuel/Propulsion System · NHTSA owner report

“The contact owns a 2026 Jeep Wrangler equipped with Nexen Tires, Tire Line: Roadian HTX2, Tire Size: 245/75/R17, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the contact became aware of a rock stuck in the tread of the front driver's-side tire. When removing the rock, the con…”Jul 27, 2026 · Tires · NHTSA owner report

“On Friday, July 10 at about 5 PM I was parking in front of one of my favorite restaurants in my new Jeep Wrangler. When shifting going to complete.the park job the gear shift locked the engine began revving and the vehicle lurched forward. I applied the brakes got push back the tevving increased the vehicle lurched for…”Jul 16, 2026 · Forward Collision Avoidance · NHTSA owner report

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.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

Configuration	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
SUV 4WD	not rated	not rated	not rated	★★★☆☆	27%
SUV 4WD	not rated	★★★★☆	not rated	★★★☆☆	27%
SUV 4WD	not rated	not rated	not rated	★★★☆☆	27%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Compare the 2026 Wrangler with

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Other Wrangler model years

2027 Jeep Wrangler

0 recalls · 0 complaints

2025 Jeep Wrangler

6 recalls · 70 complaints

2024 Jeep Wrangler

14 recalls · 900 complaints

2023 Jeep Wrangler

16 recalls · 346 complaints

2022 Jeep Wrangler

16 recalls · 386 complaints

2021 Jeep Wrangler

17 recalls · 915 complaints

2020 Jeep Wrangler

13 recalls · 607 complaints

2019 Jeep Wrangler

9 recalls · 736 complaints

2018 Jeep Wrangler

14 recalls · 1,815 complaints

2017 Jeep Wrangler

5 recalls · 309 complaints

2016 Jeep Wrangler

5 recalls · 459 complaints

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). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

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

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