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2021 Jeep WRANGLER Problems & Recalls

Official U.S. NHTSA safety records organized for faster research, comparison and VIN-level follow-up.

15NHTSA recalls
943consumer complaints
10grouped problem categories

What the data says

NHTSA currently returns 15 recall records and 943 consumer complaints for this exact 2021 Jeep WRANGLER query. The largest grouped complaint category in the current dataset is Electrical System. Complaint volume is not proof of a defect and should not be used alone as a reliability score.

Most reported problem categories

Related NHTSA component labels are grouped into clearer categories to reduce duplicate-looking labels. A single consumer complaint can reference more than one vehicle component, so category counts may exceed the number of individual complaints. Counts summarize reports, not confirmed defects.

Electrical System306 reports
Steering252 reports
Engine220 reports
Suspension180 reports
Fuel / Propulsion160 reports
Power Train / Transmission143 reports
Other / Unspecified131 reports
Vehicle Speed Control46 reports
Brakes28 reports
Wheels23 reports

Bar lengths are relative to the largest category shown on this page; they are not percentages or reliability scores.

Safety recalls

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POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

NHTSA Campaign 21V028000

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.

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…

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

NHTSA Campaign 22V638000

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."

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.

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

NHTSA Campaign 22V766000

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.

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.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

NHTSA Campaign 22V767000

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.

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.

ENGINE

NHTSA Campaign 22V865000

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.

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,…

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

NHTSA Campaign 23V116000

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.

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.…

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Methodology & source

Primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Recalls and Complaints APIs.

Last successful data refresh: 2026-10-05 18:27:35

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