2021 Jeep Wrangler reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,457
- 1,444 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 278 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 15
- see below
- Reported harm
- 39 reported crashes · 15 injuries · 39 fires
What owners report fails — 2021 Jeep Wrangler
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 278
- STEERING 238
- ENGINE 205
- SUSPENSION 175
- POWER TRAIN 131
15 recalls on record for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler
- NHTSA 26V363000 · 2026 · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 25V741000 · 2025 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRAC A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 23V787000 · 2024 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRAC A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 24V676000 · 2024 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CA A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Additio
- NHTSA 24V572000 · 2024 · POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:CONTROL A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2021 Jeep Wrangler
A vehicle's complaint record hints at the repair and maintenance budget you'll need. Add your state, purchase price, and mileage to the TCO calculator for the full picture.
Open TCO calculatorThese 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 2021 Jeep Wrangler 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. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2021 Jeep Wrangler reliable?
NHTSA has 1,457 consumer complaints on record for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler and 15 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (278 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2021 Jeep Wrangler units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Jeep Wrangler?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (278), steering (238), engine (205), suspension (175). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2021 Jeep Wrangler?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.