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2021 Jeep Wrangler
The most reported problem on the 2021 Jeep Wrangler is death wobble, with 182 complaints, usually around 20,000 miles.
- 940owner complaints
- 15recalls
- 20involved a crash
- 22,556median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 29, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your Wrangler doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2021 model year.
Is the 2021 Jeep Wrangler reliable?
The 2021 Jeep Wrangler has 940 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, 4.4 times the median of 216 for 2021 SUVs on this site. Of the 13 Wrangler model years since 2014, it has the 2nd most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2020 and 2022
- The 2021 stands out from the model years on either side. It draws 157 complaints for each year on the road, while the 2020 draws 87 and the 2022 79.
- Top problem
- Two problems run close. Death wobble has 182 complaints and suspension has 180, out of 940 in all. A quarter of the 57 owners who gave a mileage for death wobble saw it by about 12,000 miles, and half by about 20,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 50 of the 940 complaints (5%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, about the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 20 reports mention a crash, 27 mention a fire and 15 people were hurt. The most crash reports, 8 of 20, fall under airbag.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- Death wobble and stalling each have a recall on the same system (26V-363; 22V-865). Suspension has none. A recall on the same system doesn't always cover the failure owners describe, so compare its summary with the complaints.
- When owners filed
- Filings peaked in 2024 at 231 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 144. So far in 2026, 133 more have come in.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: steering wheel shakes or the "death wobble", 182 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
940 complaints is 4.9 times the median 2021 model on this site and 4.4 times the median 2021 SUV. Among the 13 Wrangler model years here it ranks 2nd for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler
Jeep filed 1,036 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2021 Jeep Wrangler. 122 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car, 3 of those a warranty extension. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Steering wheel shakes or the "death wobble" 1 bulletin · 182 complaints
Drag Link Long Socket FOR STEERING SHIMMY DIAGNOSIS, PLEASE REFERENCE S1819000004 Rev. Q AND 19 - Steering / Diagnosis and Testing (IN SERVICE LIBRARY).
Suspension noise, struts or alignment 4 bulletins · 180 complaints
Shock And Strut Diagnosis And Replacement Guidelines Leaking, noisy, or weak shocks or struts.
Click Noise From Front End While Driving And Or Turning.
2 more on this problem
SHOCK ABSORBER KIT Suspension, Front/Rear For concern of shock oil leak, please contact FCA Redacted Content prior to replacing this part. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with the repair.
Noise From Front Axle Area Over Bumps
Engine stalls or loses power while driving 3 bulletins · 149 complaints
Navigation (NAV) Reboot When MOTA Fails The customer may describe one of more of the following: ? Radio navigation continues to reboot after a Map Update (MOTA). ? Navigation regularly cuts out and back on again.
Vehicle in an Accident, Fuel Shut Off, Vehicle Does not Start
1 more on this problem
Loss of power steering assist. U0131 Lost Communication With Electric Power Steering Control Module
Battery dies or the car will not start 22 bulletins · 115 complaints
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On
Flash: Amplifier (AMP) Diagnostic and System Updates *Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs):** ● B143B-12 - ANC Microphone ...
20 more on this problem
Battery Drain Suspected or "Identified" From USB or Media Hub
Check Engine Light On, P0CA6-00 Hybrid/EV Battery Charging Current High
Flash: Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM) Diagnostic and System Updates Customers may experience a false Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination related to PHEV battery: ? P0A80-00 - Contactor Wear Counter Limit Reached.
Battery Charge Indicator (BCI) Replacement Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following DTC has been set: ? B1271-00 - Charge Level Indicator Internal.
Radio Remained On After Ignition Is Switched Off, Dead Battery From Excessive Radio Current Draw
P0E15-00 Hybrid/Ev Battery Pack Coolant Heater "A" Control Performance Active After High Voltage (HV) Module Updates
Avoid Failure Of High Voltage Battery Pack When Performing Flashes
Battery Warning Lamp On, Battery Charging Voltage Fluctuates
PHEV Vehicle Does Not Charge with The Jeep Branded 32 Amp Charger or Other Level 2 Battery Chargers
Battery Charge Indicator (BCI) Does Not Illuminate
Plus 10 older ones not listed here.
Hybrid or EV system warning, loss of power 9 bulletins · 87 complaints
Flash: Power Inverter Module(PIM) Flash Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination.
Service Hybrid Electric Vehicle System Message Displayed In The IPC. Vehicle Shakes During A Cold Start And Noise Is Heard Near The P2 Motor. DTC’s U0287-00 And B273C-00
7 more on this problem
Power Inverter Module (PIM) Replacement Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following DTCs have been set: ? P0A78-00 - Drive Motor A Inverter Performance.
Vehicle May Not Start, Service High Voltage System Warning Displayed, DTC P1D72-00 Open High Voltage Cable
Flash: Hybrid Control Processor (HCP) and Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor (AHCP) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination.
Flash: Hybrid Control Processor (HCP) and Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor (AHCP) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the HCP and AHCP or also known as Power Inverter Module (PIM) with the latest available software.
Possible Water Intrusion at the P1 and P2 High Voltage (HV) Connectors This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary replacement of the orange seal(s) for the P1&P2 electrical connectors.
High Voltage Battery Installed, New Power Pack Unit/BPCM, No High Voltage Output From Hybrid Battery, No DTC?s
Check Engine Light On And Service Hybrid System Displayed. P0A0A-00 High Voltage System Interlock Circuit ?A? Is Active
Check engine light or misfire 53 bulletins · 64 complaints
EMISSION RECALL – NORTH AMERICA Check Engine/Malfunction Indicator Lamp 16C The instrument panel cluster on about 32,587 of the above vehicles may have an inoperable check engine/malfunction indicator lamp (CEL/MIL).
Check Engine Light (CEL) Illuminated with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0106 Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Performance Setting In The Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
51 more on this problem
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● **P0111-00 - Intake Air ...
Emissions Recall 16C - Check Engine/Malfunction Indicator Lamp - Dealer Notification (Revision 2)
EMISSION RECALL – NORTH AMERICA Check Engine/Malfunction Indicator Lamp Reference: 16C
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● **P08A6 – Gear Lever Position Sensor ...
Customer complaint may include a Mil On/Check Engine Lamp On and Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Lamp On. There may also be associated driveability issues. Upon further investigation, the following fault codes may be found in the PCM:
Engine Cylinder Block Porosity Inspection - Engine Cold Start Rough Idle Customers may experience the following: ● Rough engine idle when cold starting the engine. ● Low coolant level in coolant recovery bottle.
Spark Knock/Engine Symptoms Customers may experience the following: ● Knocking or pinging noise coming from the engine upon acceleration.
Misfire Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), Rough Idle, Valvetrain Noise Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● P0301 - Cylinder 1 ...
3.6L PSU Long Block Misfire DTC codes and/or rough idle and/or valvetrain noise. Refer to SOL # S2509000004. It is also important to confirm that the vehicle being repaired has the latest calibration/software update for oil pump operation mode (high pressure ...
No Start, Stop Start Inoperative, Battery or Check Engine Light (CEL) Illuminated
Plus 41 older ones not listed here.
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 29 bulletins · 52 complaints
Radio Message "Power Surge On USB Detected" Customers may comment on the following: ● The radio displays the message: “Power surge on USB hub detected” Fig. 1. NOTE: After the message appears, no USB devices function in the hub (no charging, no data).
Active Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1A10-00, B1A11-00, B1A12- 00, B1A13-00-, B1A14-00, B1A15-00, B1A16-00, and B1A17-00 in The Radio Frequency Hub (RFH)
27 more on this problem
Flash: Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) Updates Customers must experience the following: ● Customers may be concerned about vehicle theft due to ability of key FOBs to be programmed through RFHM.
AM Radio Static, With No Active or Stored Radio Antenna Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC).
Apple CarPlay Does Not Complete The First Initial Wireless Connection.
Radio Over The Air Update from QR39.82F to QR40.12 Software Version Customer may experience one or more of the following: ? Mobile Wi-Fi inoperative upon start up. ? Hotspot gives "No Internet" connection message on phone when trying to connect to a device.
Radio Over The Air Update from QR39.5 to QR40.11 Software Version Customer may experience one or more of the following: ? Mobile Wi-Fi inoperative upon start up. ? Hotspot gives "No Internet" connection message on phone when trying to connect to a device.
Radio Over The Air Updating to QR40.12 Software Version Customers may experience one or more of the following: ? Mobile Wi-Fi inoperative upon start up. ? Hotspot gives "No Internet" connection message on phone, when trying to connect to a device.
Floor Console USB Inoperative Customers may comment on the following: ? Customer states the Apple Carplay/Android Auto? does not work or is intermittently working when their device is plugged into the center console bin USB port.
Radio Over The Air Update to Q339.3 to QR39.62 Software Version Customers may experience one or more of the following: ? Mobile Wi-Fi inoperative upon start up. ? Hotspot gives "No Internet" connection message on phone when trying to connect to a device.
Radio Over The Air Updating From QR39.6 to QR40.12 Software Version Customers may experience one or more of the following symptoms: ? Mobile Wi-Fi inoperative upon start up.
Media Hub USB Connection Drops, Or Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Inoperative.
Plus 17 older ones not listed here.
Multiple warning lights come on at once 1 bulletin · 34 complaints
Multiple Cluster Warning Lamps Flash on While Driving
Complaints filed by year
231 complaints came in 2024. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
NHTSA investigations
Underhood fires. Closed sep 24, 2026, led to recall 26V-363.
NHTSA summary
Loss of motive power. Open.
NHTSA summary
High pressure fuel pump failure. Open, led to recall 24V-957.
NHTSA summary
Recalls that include the 2021 Jeep Wrangler
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the wiring and electric hydraulic power steering pump, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 9, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 21D. The Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 11, 2026.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will update the high voltage battery software, and replace the high voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 17, 2025. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a later date. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 68C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 6, 2025. Vehicles that were previously recalled for the same issue under NHTSA Recalls 24V720 and 23V787 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The wiring harness for the rearview camera and the center brake light may short circuit, which can disable the rearview camera image and center brake light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 111, "Rear Visibility" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers replaced the harness for the center brake light and rearview camera and/or the spare tire carrier/harness assembly, as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired by January 15, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 77B.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between October 3, 2024, and January 23, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30B.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 23V-116. The software for the powertrain control module may cause an engine stall, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 92B. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-116 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Jeep Wrangler and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. A hybrid control processor (HCP) software error may cause the defrosting and defogging system to be inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will update the HCP software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 29, 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 04B.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Owners are advised not to recharge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until they are repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack software and replace the battery pack assembly if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 89A. This recall is superseded by NHTSA Recall 24V-720.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, and 2022-2023 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 01A.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. A stud on the frame assembly may puncture the fuel tank in a crash, which can result in a fuel leak.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, remove the frame stud and apply paint, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 6, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 28A.
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.
Risk and remedy
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. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 21V-028. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-028 will need to have the new remedy completed.
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.
Risk and remedy
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, Hybrid Control Processor and Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall ZB7.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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."
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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 of February 25, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 4, 2021.
All 15 recalls on the 2021 Jeep Wrangler, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
Guide NHTSA has an open investigation on this car. What the investigation stages mean
Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2021 Jeep Wrangler?
Death wobble, with 182 of the 940 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 20,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2021 Jeep Wrangler problems start?
Of the 226 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 10,000 miles and half by about 23,000.
Is the 2021 Jeep Wrangler better or worse than the 2020 and 2022?
Counted per year on the road, the 2021 has more complaints than both the 2020 and the 2022: 157 a year against 87 and 79.
How many 2021 Jeep Wrangler complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
50 of them (5%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for death wobble on the 2021 Jeep Wrangler?
Yes, NHTSA lists a recall on the same system: 26V-363. Its summary says which failure it covers, and that isn't always the one owners describe.