Owners have filed 9,113 complaints with NHTSA about the Jeep Wrangler from 2012 to 2024. Across every year, the most reported problem areas are the steering, the electrical system and the engine and cooling. The years with the most complaints are 2018, 2021 and 2012.
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Every year at a glance
| Year | Vs. other years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Wrangler | About average | 837 | 10 |
| 2013 Wrangler | About average | 657 | 7 |
| 2014 Wrangler | About average | 658 | 4 |
| 2015 Wrangler | About average | 481 | 3 |
| 2016 Wrangler | About average | 464 | 5 |
| 2017 Wrangler | One of the better years | 312 | 5 |
| 2018 Wrangler | Among the worst years | 1,828 | 14 |
| 2019 Wrangler | About average | 749 | 9 |
| 2020 Wrangler | About average | 619 | 12 |
| 2021 Wrangler | Worse than most years | 961 | 15 |
| 2022 Wrangler | Too new to judge | 414 | 15 |
| 2023 Wrangler | Too new to judge | 377 | 14 |
| 2024 Wrangler | Too new to judge | 756 | 11 |
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Jeep Wrangler questions
What are the worst Jeep Wrangler years?
Compared with its other years, the Wrangler years with the most owner complaints to NHTSA are 2018. The most reported problem area across all years is the steering.
What are the best Jeep Wrangler years?
The Wrangler years with clearly fewer complaints than a typical year are 2017. Years from 2022 on are too new to rate fairly, since complaints keep coming in as cars age.
What are the most common Jeep Wrangler problems?
Across 2012 to 2024, owners report problems with the steering, the electrical system and the engine and cooling most often. Each model year has its own pattern, so check the year you are looking at.
How many recalls does the Jeep Wrangler have?
NHTSA lists 124 recalls across the 2012 to 2024 Wrangler, counted per model year. A recall can cover several years.
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