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2021 Jeep Wrangler VIN Check, Recalls & Reliability

The 2021 Jeep Wrangler has mixed reliability. There are 16 recalls and 826 owner complaints on file for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler. Severity signals include 19 crash-related complaints and 20 fire-related complaints. The most commonly reported problem areas are: Steering (228), Electrical System (217), Power Train (116).

Wrangler reliability snapshot

56/100
Latest model-year reliability score
3.5/5
RepairPal rating (medium)
$694
Avg annual repair cost vs $521 category avg
#25/26
Ranking in compact SUVs · better than 4% of peers

Data sourced from Auto Reliability Index, aggregating NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and RepairPal repair-cost records.

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Most-reported 2021 Jeep Wrangler issues

Owner-reported problem categories from NHTSA complaint filings. Counts reflect complaints per category for the most-recent model year on file.

  • Steering228
  • Electrical System217
  • Power Train116
  • Suspension56
  • Unknown Or Other54
  • Engine47

Pre-purchase inspection checklist for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler

Hands-on checks distilled from real NHTSA complaint patterns and recall histories. Bring this list to a test drive or mechanic inspection.

  • Test for steering wobble at highway speeds
  • Check for electrical system recalls and updates
  • Inspect clutch and transmission for responsiveness
  • Verify battery and charging system functionality
  • Test brakes for responsiveness and check for vacuum pump issues
  • Inspect suspension components for wear or damage
  • Check for accurate fuel gauge readings
  • Ensure all airbags and seatbelts are functional

2021 Wrangler recalls (16)

Every NHTSA safety recall logged against the 2021 Wrangler. A VIN check confirms whether any recall remains unrepaired on a specific vehicle.

  1. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNHTSA 25V741000Oct 30, 2025
    Park outside until repaired

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe and 2022-2026 Grand Cherokee 4Xe vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.

    Consequence: A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy

    Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will update the high voltage battery software, and replace the high voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 17, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 68C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 6, 2025. Vehicles that were previously recalled for the same issue under NHTSA Recalls 24V720 and 23V787 will need to have the new remedy performed.

  2. BACK OVER PREVENTION, EXTERIOR LIGHTINGNHTSA 24V676000Sep 12, 2024

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The wiring harness for the rearview camera and the center brake light may short circuit, which can disable the rearview camera image and center brake light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 111, "Rear Visibility" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Consequence: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a center brake light that fails to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Dealers replaced the harness for the center brake light and rearview camera and/or the spare tire carrier/harness assembly, as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired by January 15, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 77B.

  3. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNHTSA 24V652000Sep 5, 2024

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."

    Consequence: An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between October 3, 2024, and January 23, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30B.

  4. POWER TRAINNHTSA 24V572000Aug 1, 2024

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 23V-116. The software for the powertrain control module may cause an engine stall, which can result in a loss of drive power.

    Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 92B. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-116 will need to have the new remedy completed.

  5. VISIBILITYNHTSA 24V111000Feb 15, 2024

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Jeep Wrangler and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. A hybrid control processor (HCP) software error may cause the defrosting and defogging system to be inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."

    Consequence: An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Dealers will update the HCP software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 29, 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 04B.

  6. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNHTSA 23V787000Nov 22, 2023
    Park outside until repaired

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.

    Consequence: A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy

    Owners are advised not to recharge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until they are repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack software and replace the battery pack assembly if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 89A. This recall is superseded by NHTSA Recall 24V-720.

  7. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELNHTSA 23V263000Apr 13, 2023

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, and 2022-2023 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail.

    Consequence: Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Dealers will replace the HPFP and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 01A.

  8. STRUCTURENHTSA 23V191000Mar 23, 2023

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. A stud on the frame assembly may puncture the fuel tank in a crash, which can result in a fuel leak.

    Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

    Remedy

    Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, remove the frame stud and apply paint, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 6, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 28A.

  9. POWER TRAINNHTSA 23V116000Feb 23, 2023

    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.

    Consequence: Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Dealers will replace the clutch assembly and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed from November 16, 2023 through July 25, 2024. Owners may contact (FCA US, LLC) customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 19A. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 21V-028. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-028 will need to have the new remedy completed.

  10. ENGINENHTSA 22V865000Nov 23, 2022

    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.

    Consequence: An engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    There is more than one involved component and calibration software. Updating the calibration software in the Transmission Control Module, Hybrid Control Processor and Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor that changes fail safe from shut down to limp home. Dealers will update the transmission control module software, Hybrid Control Processor and Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall ZB7.

  11. SEAT BELTSNHTSA 22V766000Oct 13, 2022

    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.

    Consequence: A seat belt with pretensioner failure may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy

    Dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors. free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z95.

  12. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, ENGINENHTSA 22V767000Oct 13, 2022

    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.

    Consequence: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Dealers will replace the HPFP and inspect and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z96.

  13. BACK OVER PREVENTIONNHTSA 22V638000Aug 25, 2022

    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."

    Consequence: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA, LLC's number for this recall is Z86.

  14. POWER TRAINNHTSA 21V028000Jan 28, 2021

    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.

    Consequence: Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will add software to reduce engine torque capability when clutch assembly temperatures rise to a level that may damage the inner pressure plate, free of charge." FCA has ordered a stop sale for the affected vehicles as of February 25, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 4, 2021.

  15. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNHTSA 24V720000Sep 27, 2024

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.

    Consequence: A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy

    This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V741. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, and not to recharge their vehicles until they are repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack software and replace the battery pack assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 11, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 95B. Vehicles in this recall that were previously recalled for the same issue under NHTSA Recall 23V-787 will need to have the new remedy performed.

  16. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNHTSA 21V949000Dec 9, 2021

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. After reaching 13,342 miles, the odometer will no longer display vehicle mileage. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

    Consequence: A missing odometer reading could lead to an unintended delay in critical safety-related maintenance, potentially impairing the safe operation of the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster (IPC) software on vehicles with less than 13,342 miles, and replace the IPC on vehicles in which the mileage is not displayed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 28, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y94.

Used-market value

2021 Jeep Wrangler resale snapshot

69.1%estimated value retained after 5 years
720listings in the model-level benchmark
$27,994median asking price from 60 listings

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2021 Jeep Wrangler on the road

204,610 2021 Jeep Wrangler units were sold new in the US — a key signal for the size of today's used-market inventory.

How the 2021 Jeep Wrangler stacks up against rivals

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Reliability verdict for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler

With a 60/100 score against a 72/100 segment average, the 2021 Jeep Wrangler lands below average for reliability. That gap points to a higher-than-typical likelihood of owner-reported problems compared with peers, placing it at the low end of the “mixed” range and close to elevated risk.

Complaints are not confined to a single system. Steering and the electrical system dominate the pattern, with powertrain concerns also prominent, suggesting multiple core areas contribute to the overall burden. Suspension and uncategorized reports add to the spread rather than narrowing it to one weak spot. Recall activity is elevated, reinforcing that this model year carries more corrective actions than a limited-recall vehicle.

Overall risk level is moderate-to-elevated versus the segment average.

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2021 Jeep Wrangler — Frequently asked questions

Is the 2021 Jeep Wrangler reliable?

With a 60/100 score against a 72/100 segment average, the 2021 Jeep Wrangler lands below average for reliability. That gap points to a higher-than-typical likelihood of owner-reported problems compared with peers, placing it at the low end of the “mixed” range and close to elevated risk.

How many recalls does the 2021 Jeep Wrangler have?

16 NHTSA safety recalls have been issued for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler. A VIN check confirms whether any remain unrepaired on a specific vehicle.

What are the most common 2021 Jeep Wrangler problems?

The most-reported 2021 Jeep Wrangler problem areas are: Steering (228), Electrical System (217), Power Train (116).

Should I run a VIN check on a 2021 Jeep Wrangler?

Yes. A VIN report verifies title brands, odometer history, accident records, and recall completion on a specific 2021 Jeep Wrangler, complementing the model-year reliability data on this page.