Research · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 6 NHTSA variants

2025 Jeep WranglerRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 83 owner complaints for the 2025 Jeep Wrangler. Most complaints involve electrical system (49) and engine (30). The EPA rates it 14–21 mpg combined.

Combined MPG
14–21mpg
EPA · 7 versions
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
4campaigns
Latest Jun 2026
Owner complaints
83
Top: electrical system
Fuel cost / yr
$3,050est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

4 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Steering: pump

Park outsideFree remedy

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler, Wrangler 4XE, and Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position.

SteeringReported Jun 4, 2026NHTSA 26V363000

Electrical system: traction battery

Park outsideFree remedy

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.

Electrical systemReported Oct 30, 2025NHTSA 25V741000

Back over prevention: camera

Free remedy

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019 and 2023 Chrysler Pacifica, 2024 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Contamination in the central vision processing module or improper programming may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Back over preventionReported May 21, 2026NHTSA 26V327000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 3, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

83 complaints filed with NHTSA · Feb 2025 – Oct 2026
  1. Electrical system49
  2. Engine30
  3. Fuel/propulsion system25
  4. Power train14
  5. Service brakes5
  6. Vehicle speed control4
  7. Steering3
  8. Forward collision avoidance3
  9. Visibility/wiper2

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

By model year

Complaints for each Wrangler model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
1997411
1998265
1999217
2000270
2001170
2002108
20071,059
20081,255
2009650
2010686
2011486
2012835
2013657
2014658
2015479
2016462
2017312
20181,827
2019747
2020618
2021958
2022412
2023374
2024970
202583
20260
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
1
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 3, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Electrical system

49 reports2 crashes2 fires
“**Vehicle:** 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Plug-In Hybrid **Complaint Categories:** Service Brakes / Electrical System / Power Train # NHTSA Safety Complaint: Sudden Loss of Propulsion and Failure to Respond to Braking at Highway Speed While driving my 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe on a highway at approximately 55 mph, I experienced a sudden, simultaneous malfunction involving the vehicle's electrical systems, propulsion and braking. The first indication was an abrupt flash of the dashboard display. The event happened extremely quickly, but it appeared as though the vehicle's ignition had momentarily been turned off and then back on. Immediately afterward, multiple warning indicators appeared, including the turtle/reduced-power warning, ABS/skidding indicator and red brake warning. **At the same time, the vehicle began losing propulsion and failed to respond to normal braking input. I was unable to stop the vehicle using normal braking. Instead, the vehicle continued coasting until it eventually came to a stop, nearly going over an embankment.** This was an extremely dangerous situation involving the simultaneous loss of propulsion and effective braking control while…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 31, 2026Electrical system, Service brakes, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11774861

Engine

30 reports1 crash1 fire
“For the 4th time the motor seems to die while driving down the road with no warning. Charging warnings pop up and the car does not start. Has been to dealership multiple times and never gets fixed. Chrysler told to me sue them. I don’t have the money to sue them and the cars is in drivable. Been in the dealership many times with me being left without a car for months. They won’t take it back and I still have 6 months of payments.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 23, 2026Power train, EngineODI 11773298

Fuel/propulsion system

25 reports1 crash
“I am reporting a recurring loss/reduction of expected electric propulsion in my 2025 Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe after FCA Safety Recall 68C / NHTSA 25V-741 was completed. Before 68C, I routinely drove my normal route, including sustained uphill/high-load portions, in Electric mode for the full trip to/from & expending the full battery capacity. After the recall software update, electric propulsion frequently is sluggish with no acceleration. additional accelerator input does not immediately produce the expected increase in propulsion, and the vehicle then transitions to Hybrid operation with abrupt/jerky gasoline-engine engagement. After this occurs, it does not return to Electric mode until I stop, then intermittent electric. This is not simply reduced EV range. It is a loss/reduction of available electric propulsion followed by delayed gasoline-engine torque substitution, creating unpredictable acceleration during hills, merging, passing, and other situations where immediate propulsion may be safety-critical. My post-68C symptoms are materially similar to other NHTSA complaints involving Wrangler 4xe vehicles, including 11747685, 11765613, 11767648, 11768376,…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 9, 2026Power train, Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11770231
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 3, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

7 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 3.6L 6-cyl · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid · 6.4L 8-cyl
Transmissions
Automatic 8-spd · Manual 6-spd
Drive
4-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline · Premium Gasoline
EV range
370 mi (EPA)

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 3, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Wrangler 2dr 4WD
Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · 4-Wheel Drive
202321$3,050416
Wrangler 4dr 4WD
Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · 4-Wheel Drive
202221$3,050426
Wrangler 4dr 4WD
Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L · 4-Wheel Drive
182320$3,200451
Wrangler 4dr 4xe
Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · 4-Wheel Drive
202020$3,200404
Wrangler 2dr 4WD
Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L · 4-Wheel Drive
172319$3,400462
Wrangler 4dr 4WD
Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L · 4-Wheel Drive
162219$3,400476
Wrangler 4dr 4WD
Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L · 4-Wheel Drive
131614$5,700635
  • Wrangler 2dr 4WD
    Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
    20 city · 23 hwy · $3,050/yr
    21
    mpg comb.
  • Wrangler 4dr 4WD
    Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
    20 city · 22 hwy · $3,050/yr
    21
    mpg comb.
  • Wrangler 4dr 4WD
    Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
    18 city · 23 hwy · $3,200/yr
    20
    mpg comb.
  • Wrangler 4dr 4xe
    Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
    20 city · 20 hwy · $3,200/yr
    20
    mpg comb.
  • Wrangler 2dr 4WD
    Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
    17 city · 23 hwy · $3,400/yr
    19
    mpg comb.
  • Wrangler 4dr 4WD
    Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
    16 city · 22 hwy · $3,400/yr
    19
    mpg comb.
  • Wrangler 4dr 4WD
    Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L
    13 city · 16 hwy · $5,700/yr
    14
    mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 3, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

5 tested variants
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 Jeep Wrangler as of Nov 3, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 3, 2026Vehicle 20175Vehicle 20176Vehicle 20815
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2025 Wrangler questions

How many recalls does the 2025 Jeep Wrangler have?

4 safety recalls as of Nov 3, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2025 Jeep Wrangler problems?

Owners filed 83 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are electrical system (49), engine (30), fuel/propulsion system (25). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2025 Jeep Wrangler get?

The EPA rates the 2025 Jeep Wrangler at 14–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (7 versions rated).

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 3, 2026