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2021 Jeep WranglerProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 1,594 owners and 15 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
1,594
Crashes
43
Fires
46
Recalls
15
TSBs
1,039
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 1,594 complaints, 43 crashes, 46 fires, and 15 recalls. Complaint rate is 7.0x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

thumping in rear end

3 complaints • Severity 8.7/10

$X,XXX
2

extreme sustained wheel wobble

3 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

loose steering

3 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
4

wont go into hybrid mode

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
5

bad lifters and rockers leads to camshaft damage

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

304 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 20K miles.

!Inspect the SteeringMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

106
0–30K
39
30–60K
11
60–90K
1
90–120K
1
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (106 reports) • Median: 20K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (304 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical304 (19%)
Steering254 (16%)
Engine226 (14%)
Suspension181 (11%)
Drivetrain147 (9%)
Fuel System141 (9%)
Other132 (8%)
Speed Control47 (3%)

2021 Jeep Wrangler: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler, with 304 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 20,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 20K-mile mark.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler, with 254 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler, with 226 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler, with 181 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

6
20
175
21
172
22
385
23
361
24
242
25
253
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (15 recalls)

21V028000Mar 2021

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.

22V638000Oct 2022

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

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."

22V766000Dec 2022

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.

22V767000Oct 2023

ENGINE

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.

22V865000Dec 2022

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.

+ 10 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2021 Jeep Wrangler NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

Not rated

Frontal crash

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Side crash

Not rated

Rollover

★★★★★

3 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

NHTSA Defect Investigations (3)

2 investigations still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.

EA23001OpenOpened Mar 2023

High pressure fuel pump failure

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

PE24024ClosedOpened Sep 2024 · closed Sep 2026

Underhood fires

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

RQ24012OpenOpened Jul 2024

Loss of Motive Power

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The worst model year for the Jeep Wrangler is the 2012 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.

2021 Jeep Wrangler vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)

This vehicle

1,594

Class avg

228

7.0x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,594 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 15 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2021 Jeep Wrangler: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Jeep Wrangler?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2021 Jeep Wrangler is related to the electrical, with 304 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2021 Jeep Wrangler reliable?
The 2021 Jeep Wrangler has 1,594 complaints, 43 crash reports, and 46 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 7.0x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2021 Jeep Wrangler problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2021 Jeep Wrangler have any recalls?
Yes, the 2021 Jeep Wrangler has 15 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Jeep Wrangler problems start?
Based on 159 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 20,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2021 Jeep Wrangler data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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