2018 Jeep Wrangler
Full vehicle record- Complaints
- 2,604
- rank #37 of 4,194
- Recalls
- 14
- campaigns on record
- Top component
- Steering
- 1,109 complaints (43%)
- Reported harm
- 37 crashes / 24 injuries
- 0 deaths; 43 fires
2018 Jeep Wrangler vs 2021 Jeep Wrangler
Same-model NHTSA complaint comparison: raw complaints, recalls, top component families, and reported harm mentions.
Pending review: this curated compare page is generated from two real NHTSA rows and excluded from the sitemap until sampled. Data through 2026; reviewed June 2026.
2021 Jeep Wrangler
Full vehicle record- Complaints
- 1,457
- rank #184 of 4,194
- Recalls
- 15
- campaigns on record
- Top component
- Electrical System
- 278 complaints (19%)
- Reported harm
- 39 crashes / 15 injuries
- 0 deaths; 39 fires
Largest differences in this pair
Complaint gap
1,147
2021 Jeep Wrangler has the lower raw complaint count
Recall gap
1
2018 Jeep Wrangler vs 2021 Jeep Wrangler
Top component overlap
Different families
Steering vs Electrical System
2018 Jeep Wrangler problem mix
- STEERING 1,109
- SUSPENSION 341
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 248
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 207
- POWER TRAIN 161
2021 Jeep Wrangler problem mix
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 278
- STEERING 238
- ENGINE 205
- SUSPENSION 175
- POWER TRAIN 131
Frequently asked questions
Which has fewer NHTSA complaints, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler or 2021 Jeep Wrangler?
2021 Jeep Wrangler has fewer raw NHTSA consumer complaints in this dataset (1,457 vs 2,604). This is not a defect rate and is not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.
Does this mean the 2021 Jeep Wrangler is more reliable?
No. These are unverified consumer reports and recall campaigns, not production-normalized reliability scores. Use the comparison as one research signal and check a specific vehicle's history before buying.
These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle, and not financial, safety, or purchasing advice. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).