Jeep Wrangler recalls and safety
92 recalls · crash ratings 2011-2023 · 16,008 owner complaints
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The Jeep Wrangler has 92 recalls covering 20.8 million vehicles as reported; model year 2022 is covered by the most (16). Owners filed 1,812 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; steering is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
92
Most for 2022: 16
Units affected
20.8M
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
1,812
+88.8% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
3
Recalls
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
24 rated versions, model years 2001 to 2023
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | SUV · 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | 27.9% risk | |
| 2022 | SUV · 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | 27.9% risk | |
| 2021 | SUV · 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | 27.9% risk | |
| 2020 | SUV · 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | 27.9% risk | |
| 2018 | SUV · 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 27.9% risk |
| 2017 | SUV · 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 27.9% risk |
| 2016 | 2 DR · 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 27.9% risk |
| 2016 | 4 DR · 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 27.9% risk |
| 2015 | SUV · 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 27.9% risk |
| 2014 | SUV · 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 27.9% risk |
| 2013 | SUV · 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 27.9% risk |
| 2012 | SUV · 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 27.9% risk |
| 2011 | SUV · 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 27.9% risk |
| 2010 | 2 DR · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 27.9% risk |
| 2009 | 2 DR · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 27.9% risk |
| 2008 | 2 DR · RWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 27.9% risk |
The 16 newest of 24 rated versions. Download the CSV for all of them, with the safety features.
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Jeep Wrangler, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
1,812 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Steering3,555
- Electrical system3,013
- Power train2,241
- Engine2,178
- Suspension1,597
- Air bags1,485
- Unknown or other1,318
- Complaints
- 16,008
- Crashes reported
- 535
- Fires reported
- 489
- People injured
- 406
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Jeep Wrangler by component
- Power train13 · 811K units
- Air bags12 · 7.11M units
- Electrical system10 · 5.51M units
- Service brakes, hydraulic8 · 1.24M units
- Exterior lighting6 · 40K units
- Back over prevention5 · 1.17M units
- Fuel system, gasoline5 · 1.36M units
- Steering5 · 1.13M units
Jeep Wrangler recalls
The 25 newest of 92
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2027 Jeep Wrangler recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2027 Jeep Wrangler. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Jeep Wrangler have?
92 recalls cover the Jeep Wrangler, for 20.8 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is power train (13 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Jeep Wrangler?
Steering: named in 3,555 of the 16,008 safety complaints about the Jeep Wrangler, then electrical system (3,013). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.