Research · 26 model years

Jeep WranglerEvery model year, 1997–2026

Across the 26 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 215 recall campaigns and 14,968 owner complaints for the Jeep Wrangler. The 2018 model year has the most complaints (1,827).

01 —Model years

Jeep Wrangler years compared

Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesNCAP overallMPG comb.
2026300Not rated20
20254835Not rated20
20241197014Not rated20
20231437411Not rated21
20221541214Not rated21
20211595821Not rated21
20201261817Not rated21
2019974710Not rated20
2018141,82722Not rated18
2017531219Not rated18
2016546228Not rated18
2015347915Not rated18
2014465821Not rated18
2013765714Not rated18
20121083522Not rated18
20111148513Not rated17
20101168615Not rated17
2009765013Not rated17
200891,25518Not rated17
2007101,05924Not rated17
2002610815Not rated16
2001717017Not rated15
2000527019Not rated16
1999521715Not rated16
1998626522Not rated16
1997741132Not rated16
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 3, 2026
02 —Complaints by year

NHTSA complaints per model year

Newer years have had less time on the road
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Model yearNHTSA complaints
1997411
1998265
1999217
2000270
2001170
2002108
20071,059
20081,255
2009650
2010686
2011485
2012835
2013657
2014658
2015479
2016462
2017312
20181,827
2019747
2020618
2021958
2022412
2023374
2024970
202583
20260

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 3, 2026
03 —Recent recalls

Latest recalls for the 2026 Wrangler

3 campaigns

Back over prevention: camera

Free remedy

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Back over preventionReported Aug 13, 2026NHTSA 26V531000

Wheels

Free remedy

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The walls for the steel wheels may be too thin, allowing them to crack or detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.

WheelsReported Jul 16, 2026NHTSA 26V456000

Child seat: vehicle tether anchor

Free remedy

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The child seat tether welds on the second-row, right-side seat frame may be insufficient, which can reduce the seat's ability to properly restrain a child during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

Child seatReported Apr 9, 2026NHTSA 26V224000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 3, 2026