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2021 Jeep Wrangler Problems, Recalls & Complaints

The 2021 Jeep Wrangler has 15 NHTSA recall campaigns and 864 owner complaints filed with federal regulators, with complaints concentrated in steering. Owners whose Wrangler has needed repeated repairs for the same warranty problem may qualify for a buyback or compensation under state lemon laws.

Most-reported problem areas

Complaint counts by vehicle system, from 864 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler:

Steering239 complaints
Electrical system226 complaints
Power train122 complaints
Suspension59 complaints
Unknown or other56 complaints
Engine49 complaints

What owners told federal regulators

"There have been absolutely no modifications to my 21 jeep wrangler jl sport it has never been off road it has the stock tires at the proper tire pressures and i experienced it unbearable wobble at high speeds when i hit a bump aka death wobble i cannot believe that jeep is sti…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/31/2021
"The contact owns a 2021 jeep wrangler. the contact stated while driving at approximately 75 mph, the vehicle shuddered. no warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the steering damper needed to be replaced. upon research…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/30/2025
"I own a 2021 jeep wrangler 4xe – vin: [xxx] . i previously brought the vehicle in for a recall related to the high-voltage battery. months later, i received another safety notice instructing me not to charge the vehicle and to park it outdoors away from structures due to fire …"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/30/2025

NHTSA recall campaigns (15)

Power train:clutch assembly
28/01/2021 · 21V028000
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.
Back over prevention:display function
25/08/2022 · 22V638000
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 requ…
Seat belts:pretensioner
13/10/2022 · 22V766000
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 fai…
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
13/10/2022 · 22V767000
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.
Engine
23/11/2022 · 22V865000
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.
Power train:clutch assembly
23/02/2023 · 23V116000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler, and 2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.

Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers. Check your specific vehicle with the free VIN recall checker.

Has your Wrangler been in the shop repeatedly?

If the same warranty problem has needed 2+ repair attempts — or your Wrangler has spent 30+ days out of service — it may qualify for a buyback, replacement, or cash compensation under your state's lemon law. Manufacturers pay the legal fees in most states, so the case review costs you nothing.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Jeep Wrangler?

Based on 864 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler are steering, electrical system, power train.

How many recalls does the 2021 Jeep Wrangler have?

NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler. Recall repairs are always free at franchised dealers regardless of warranty status.

Is the 2021 Jeep Wrangler a lemon?

A specific vehicle qualifies as a lemon based on its own repair history, not the model's overall record. If your Wrangler has had steering or other warranty problems repaired 2–4 times without success, or has spent 30+ days in the shop, it may qualify under your state's lemon law — attorneys evaluate this free of charge.

Researching this car as a buyer instead? Read the full Carivo review of the 2021 Jeep Wrangler.

All recall and complaint figures on this page come directly from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) federal records for this make, model, and year, fetched at page build time and cached daily. Complaint excerpts are owner-submitted reports to NHTSA, lightly truncated. Carivo is an independent data site, not a law firm; lemon law eligibility is determined solely by attorneys under your state's statute.