Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Jeep Wrangler
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Jeep Wrangler has 15 NHTSA recall campaigns and 959 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V363000 Park Outside: Power Steering Wiring May Catch Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V741000 High Voltage Battery May Fail and Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V676000 Disabled Rear Camera & Brake Light/FMVSS 111, 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V652000 Instrument Panel Failure/FMVSS 101 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V572000 Loss of Drive Power NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V111000 Inoperative Defrosting/Defogging System/FMVSS 103 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V787000 High Voltage Battery May Fail and Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V263000 High Pressure Fuel Pump Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V191000 Frame Stud May Puncture Fuel Tank NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V116000 Clutch Pressure Plate May Overheat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V865000 Communication Loss May Cause Engine Shutdown NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V766000 Front Seat Belt Pretensioners May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V767000 Fuel Pump Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V638000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V028000 Clutch Pressure Plate May Overheat NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 309 complaints
- Steering 255 complaints
- Engine 223 complaints
- Suspension 181 complaints
- Power Train 149 complaints
- Unknown or Other 132 complaints
Of the 959 complaints on file, 21 report a crash and 28 a fire; across all 959 complaints, owners report 15 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Jeep Wrangler faces multiple recalls and high complaint frequencies, especially with its electrical and steering systems. Potential safety issues and frequent component failures are causes for concern, contributing to its below-average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electric power steering | 30,000–60,000 miles | $600–$1,000 | very common |
| high voltage battery | 40,000–70,000 miles | $1,000–$5,000 | common |
| clutch assembly | 50,000–80,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| instrument panel | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
| fuel pump | 50,000–75,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake pad replacement as needed
- Engine coolant change every 60,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Battery inspection annually
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibration
- Check engine light
- Battery warning light
- Difficulty shifting gears
- Fuel system leaks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.