Jeep Wrangler problems by year
| Year | Common issues | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 3 |
| 2024 | 3 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 | 3 |
| 2022 | 3 | 3 |
| 2021 | 3 | 3 |
| 2020 | 3 | 3 |
| 2019 | 3 | 3 |
| 2018 | 3 | 3 |
| 2017 | 3 | 3 |
| 2016 | 4 | 2 |
| 2015 | 4 | 2 |
| 2014 | 3 | 3 |
| 2013 | 3 | 3 |
| 2012 | 3 | 3 |
| 2011 | 3 | 3 |
| 2010 | 3 | 3 |
Top NHTSA complaint areas (2010–2025)
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Steering | 2883 |
| Electrical System | 2582 |
| Engine | 2187 |
| Power Train | 1665 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1145 |
| Suspension | 987 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 919 |
| Service Brakes | 801 |
Source: NHTSA complaints API, per model year (linked on each year’s issue pages).
Jeep Wrangler problems by system (all years)
Systems with sourced problem pages in two or more model years. Pages list NHTSA owner complaints and CarComplaints.com reports for that year.
Electrical (12 model years)
- 2025: Electrical System complaints (47 NHTSA reports)
- 2024: Drivers instrument console does not turn off causing drain
- 2024: Electrical System complaints (564 NHTSA reports)
- 2023: Electrical System complaints (201 NHTSA reports)
- 2022: Intermittent no start brake pedal is hard as a rock
- 2021: Electrical System complaints (313 NHTSA reports)
- 2017: TIPM and wiper motor burnt out in inclement weather
- 2015: TIPM failure
- 2014: Engine won't turn over / won't start
- 2013: TIPM module failed
- 2012: TIPM failure
- 2011: TIPM failure-major electrical problems
- 2010: TIPM faulty
Engine (10 model years)
- 2025: Engine complaints (29 NHTSA reports)
- 2023: Belt tensioner failed
- 2021: Bad lifters and rockers leads to camshaft damage
- 2019: Misfire and engine has filings throughout
- 2017: Oil filter assembly leak
- 2016: Blown head gaskets
- 2015: Engine tick then failure
- 2014: Oil housing leak
- 2012: Engine – head has to be replaced
- 2011: Blown engine
Steering (5 model years)
- 2024: Vehicle shudders and shakes when turning wheel at slow speed
- 2020: Steering is loose
- 2020: Steering wanders
- 2020: Steering wheel shaking
- 2019: Loose steering
- 2018: Steering complaints (1117 NHTSA reports)
- 2018: Steering locks up
- 2010: Death wobble
A/C / heater (4 model years)
- 2016: Heat not working properly
- 2015: Heater not blowing heat
- 2013: Very little heat thru interior vents
- 2012: Heater not working
Brakes (3 model years)
- 2016: Service Brakes complaints (137 NHTSA reports)
- 2015: Service Brakes complaints (135 NHTSA reports)
- 2014: Brakes not working properly
Suspension (3 model years)
Transmission (3 model years)
- 2023: Transmission – started making noise and leaking immediately
- 2017: Came out of reverse
- 2016: Transmission failure
Drivetrain (2 model years)
Windows / windshield (2 model years)
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