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JL · first-year watch

2026 Jeep Wrangler, day 281

  • 10complaints since Dec 10, 2025
  • 3recalls
  • 1involved a crash

Newest report Sep 15, 2026 · checked Sep 17, 2026

Changed since August

  • 1 new complaint in September, about visibility.
  • Nothing filed yet on sticky steering, transmission failure, engine failure or fire.
  • 69th most complaints of the 70 2026 models on this site.
2026 Jeep Wrangler
Photo: HJUdall, Wikimedia Commons, CC0

What's been reported

NHTSA's own component codes. One report can cite several.

  • Fuel and propulsion
    3
  • Electrical
    2
  • Steering
    2
  • Other
    2
  • Speed control
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Airbags
    1

Recent reports

“Front window stress fracture from bottom center semicircular to left about 12 inches back to bottom edge. Spontaneous fissure. Smooth edges.”

Filed Sep 15, 2026

“Vehicle has a bad stumble/misfire under light load around 19 mph and 40 mph the vehicle lunges forward.After being at the dealership for over a month, They say it is normal operation that all their vehicles 3.6L.Being a mechanic for 30 years this is not normal operating conditions. I have researched this online as many Jeep owners complain about the same problem.”

Filed Aug 28, 2026

Recalls

Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

26V-531Aug 13, 2026
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk and remedy
Risk: A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.
26V-456Jul 16, 2026
Wheels

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The walls for the steel wheels may be too thin, allowing them to crack or detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.

Risk and remedy
Risk: Loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steel wheels and valve stems, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 05D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 23, 2026.
26V-224Apr 9, 2026
Child Seat:Vehicle Tether Anchor

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The child seat tether welds on the second-row, right-side seat frame may be insufficient, which can reduce the seat's ability to properly restrain a child during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

Risk and remedy
Risk: A child that is not properly restrained during a crash can have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the second-row, right-side seat frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 27D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 16, 2026.

The log

Complaints by the month NHTSA received them, newest first. Dark bars mark a month with a recall or an investigation.

Sep 2026
1Visibility
Aug 2026
1Fuel and propulsion recall 26V-531: Backup camera
Jul 2026
2Collision avoidance, Fuel and propulsion recall 26V-456: Wheels
Jun 2026
3Seats, Fuel and propulsion
May 2026
0
Apr 2026
1Airbags, Steering recall 26V-224: Child Seat
Mar 2026
1Electrical, Brakes
Feb 2026
0
Jan 2026
0
Dec 2025
1Speed control

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