2021 Jeep Wrangler · symptom sheet
Engine stalls or loses power while driving
- 149owner reports
- 18,000median miles
- 3involved a crash
Newest report Sep 22, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
547 of the 940 complaints on this car are about the electrical system. 149 of those describe stalling.
Tick what matches of 149 reports
Stalling on other Wrangler years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2017, 2025, 2026.
What this problem usually is
Stalling reports are some of the most alarming on the site. The engine quits while the car is moving, sometimes on a highway and sometimes at a stop. Many owners say it restarted right away and the dealer found no stored code, which is part of why these complaints pile up before anything gets fixed.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the battery (55 reports), the fuel pump (10 reports) and the throttle body (7 reports).
Recalls and investigations
9 recalls on the electrical system cover the 2021 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
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."
The software for the powertrain control module may cause an engine stall, which can result in a loss of drive power.
The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail.
The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
A loss of communication may cause an engine shutdown.
The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail, causing an engine stall.
The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
All 15 recalls on the 2021 Jeep Wrangler, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the electrical system on the Wrangler
Instrument panel cluster (ipc) failure. Open.
Loss of motive power. Open.
High pressure fuel pump failure. Open, led to recall 24V-957.
Pedestrian alert sounds. Closed aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V-063.
Totally integrated power module failure. Closed jul 24, 2015.
Skid plate debris fires. Closed aug 7, 2012, led to recall 12V-216.
Fuel spill during refueling. Closed feb 16, 2011.
Transmission overheating / fire. Closed nov 17, 2009, led to recall 09V-436.
Engine stalling & electric power loss. Closed aug 2, 2007, led to recall 07V-291.
Clutch linkage failure. Closed jun 13, 2006, led to recall 06V-147.
Instrument panel ground screw. Closed may 30, 2000, led to recall 99V-117.
Fuel leakage. Closed jun 30, 1998, led to recall 94V-106.
Driveshaft/univ.joint fail. Closed nov 25, 1994.
Driveshaft/univ.joint fail. Closed oct 29, 1993.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 6,000 and 34,000 miles, from the 29 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 3 service bulletins or notices for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler that deal with this problem. 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.
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
Loss of power steering assist. U0131 Lost Communication With Electric Power Steering Control Module
What owners wrote
“Jeep issued this recall on the fuel system but has no parts to repair. They said the dealer could install a temporary repair but my dealer said they donât know what they are talking about. They have not offered a suitable solution and Iâm stuck waiting with an unsafe vehicle.”
Filed Nov 12, 2022
“Driving at highway speeds in Idaho on a road-trip from California. Vehicle suddenly shuts down with warning lights saying to put in park. Very dangerous as there is little to no shoulder on this stretch of highway. Cars had to swerve around the vehicle as it rapidly lost speed. Check engine light is now on. No warning lights prior to sudden shut down.”
Filed Oct 18, 2022
“While driving on the freeway at about 70mph, my vehicle shut off completely and I had to pull over to the shoulder. While pulled over I was unable to restart the vehicle for about 45 minutes. Vehicle dash displayed âService Transmission, E-Drive Unavailable, Charge system fault.â”
Filed Aug 16, 2022
“Could not start my 2021 jeep only 900 miles on it and said charging fault and then started an hour later but then later on that day Was driving with my child and dead stop in middle of turnpike just shut off. Thank god it turned he Ck on and made it home. Now dealership is saying they can look at it within two to four weeks. This is a terrible.”
Filed Feb 16, 2022
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 3 of 149 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
Other problems on this car
- Steering wheel shakes or the "death wobble" 182 reports
- Suspension noise, struts or alignment 180 reports
- Battery dies or the car will not start 115 reports
- Hybrid or EV system warning, loss of power 87 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 64 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 52 reports
- Multiple warning lights come on at once 34 reports
- Engine overheats or leaks coolant 30 reports
- Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 27 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 27 reports
- Wheel bearing, tires or wheels 27 reports
- Vehicle fire 25 reports