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2021 Jeep Wrangler problems

957 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler. The most reported area is electrical system (32% of them). NHTSA also lists 484 service bulletins and 16 recall campaigns.

Counts are what owners told NHTSA, as filed. NHTSA does not confirm each report, and a complaint is not proof of a cause. Injuries: 15. Deaths: 0.

Complaints by area

Each bar is the share of this model year's 957 complaints that name that area. A complaint can name more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.

• Electrical system308 · 32%
• Steering255 · 27%
• Engine and engine cooling225 · 24%
• Suspension181 · 19%
• Power train (transmission and drive)149 · 16%
• Fuel system142 · 15%
• Other or unknown132 · 14%
• Speed control and throttle48 · 5%

17 smaller areas not shown (146 complaints in total).

Do not compare models by these numbers. NHTSA has no sales count for each model, so a model with more complaints may just have sold more cars. Use them to see which areas owners write about, not to rank cars.

Service bulletins

NHTSA's database lists 484 repair bulletins from Jeep for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler. A bulletin is a repair instruction sent to dealers. It is not a recall and does not mean your car is covered. The 8 newest:

1. 08-366-26Received October 16, 2026

   Electrical system

   Flash: Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble...

2. S2621000004Received October 7, 2026

   Power train (transmission and drive)

   The Customer May Complain About a Popping Noise, Grinding Noise, or an Intermittent No Reverse or Forward Transmission Engagement.

3. 114745Received September 30, 2026

   Steering

   Socket - drag link inner.

4. 9100900Received September 17, 2026

   Electrical system

   Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.

5. 9100363 Rev 3Received September 3, 2026

   Engine and engine cooling

   Turbocharger Kit Please note that many turbo components are serviceable separately and full turbo replacement may not be required.

6. 114044Received August 19, 2026

   Body and structure

   C Aluminum Filiform Corrosion Warranty Policy and Vehicle Digital Imaging (VDI) Pre-Approval Process - ALL Vehicles.

7. 16C Combo Rev3Received August 13, 2026

   Electrical system

   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...

8. 113270Received July 18, 2026

   Engine and engine cooling

   Core - heater.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler. Recall repairs are free at a Jeep dealer. The 3 to look at first:

1. 25V741000October 30, 2025Do not drive notice

   Electrical system

   The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.

2. 24V652000September 5, 2024

   Electrical system

   The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail.

3. 21V949000December 9, 2021

   Electrical system

   After reaching 13,342 miles, the odometer will no longer display vehicle mileage.

See all 16 recalls for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler, or check your VIN below to see which are open on your car.

Common repairs in this area (not a diagnosis)

These are repair jobs that sit in the areas owners report most. A complaint may need a diagnosis first: the same symptom can come from many causes, and a serious one such as engine failure is not fixed by a cheap part. They are not a forecast of what your Wrangler will need. Ranges are US estimates for all makes.

This model year has an engine recall in NHTSA's data. Before you pay for an engine repair, check the recalls and ask the dealer about warranty extensions for your VIN. Those repairs can be free.

Start with a diagnosis

• Diagnostic scan (check engine light)$55 to $250

Electrical system 308 complaints · 32%

• Battery replacement$150 to $470
• Alternator replacement$360 to $930
• Starter replacement$280 to $740
• Battery cable replacement$100 to $340

Steering 255 complaints · 27%

• Tie rod end replacement (one side)$130 to $380
• Wheel alignment (four-wheel)$85 to $250

Engine and engine cooling 225 complaints · 24%

No repair price here: this area usually needs a diagnosis first. A diagnostic scan (check engine light) runs $55 to $250.

Suspension 181 complaints · 19%

• Struts, front pair$490 to $1,250
• Struts / shocks, rear pair$330 to $850
• Control arm replacement (one side)$250 to $800
• Wheel bearing / hub replacement (one wheel)$240 to $750

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2021 Jeep Wrangler: questions

What are the most common problems on the 2021 Jeep Wrangler?

Of the 957 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler, 308 (32%) name electrical system, and 255 (27%) name steering. A complaint can list more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%. These are owner reports, not proven causes.

Is the 2021 Jeep Wrangler reliable?

These numbers cannot say. NHTSA complaints have no sales count to compare against, so a high number on one model does not mean it fails more than another. Use them to see which areas owners write about, then check your own VIN for open recalls.

Do these complaints include crashes or fires?

Owners marked 21 of the 957 complaints as involving a crash and 27 as involving a fire. They also reported 15 injuries and 0 deaths. NHTSA records these as the owner reports them and does not confirm each one.

How many recalls does the 2021 Jeep Wrangler have?

NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler. Recall repairs are free at a Jeep dealer. Enter your VIN to see which ones are open on your car.

What is a service bulletin?

A service bulletin is a repair instruction a maker sends to its dealers. It is not a recall, and it does not mean your car is covered. NHTSA lists 484 repair bulletins for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler.

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• Check-engine codes

Sources

• NHTSA complaint and technical service bulletin files, checked October 29, 2026
• NHTSA recalls

Complaint, bulletin and recall counts come from NHTSA as filed. Repair prices are estimates from our own ranges. Not a repair shop, estimates only.