Major Problems with Jeep Wrangler Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Best and Worst Years for Jeep Wrangler

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Jeep Wrangler.

Model Year	Complaints
2020 Wrangler	30
2019 Wrangler	210
2018 Wrangler	945
2017 Wrangler	101
2016 Wrangler	163
2015 Wrangler	190
2014 Wrangler	374
2013 Wrangler	507
2012 Wrangler	685
2011 Wrangler	396
2010 Wrangler	612
2009 Wrangler	323
2008 Wrangler	785
2007 Wrangler	504
2006 Wrangler	717
2005 Wrangler	638
2004 Wrangler	186
2003 Wrangler	91
2002 Wrangler	101
2001 Wrangler	168
2000 Wrangler	243
1999 Wrangler	211

Worst 3 Jeep Wrangler complaints

2006 Jeep Wrangler FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Victims: 6 Mileage: 500 miles

2012 Jeep Wrangler SEAT BELTS Victims: 4

2005 Jeep Wrangler AIR BAGS Victims: 4

Browse Jeep Wrangler complaints by category

Problems with STEERING, AIR BAGS, FUEL SYSTEM and GASOLINE are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Jeep Wrangler owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep wrangler. the contact stated that nhtsa campaign number had execeeded a reasonable time...	2007 ~ 21380 miles
AIR BAGS incident: while stopping in traffic with the foot firmly on the brake my jeep had an unintended acceleration causing a...	1029 ~ 51862 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep wrangler. the contact received notification of nhtsa notification campaign number 13v234000 (power train...	946 ~ 36200 miles
POWER TRAIN the cel (check engine light) or mil has been turned three times (dtc code p2099). the dealer has not found...	925 ~ 24742 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep wrangler. the contact stated that the horn would not work and the alarm...	821 ~ 50636 miles
SUSPENSION at approx 50 miles per hour vehicle breaks into a extremely severe shaking rendering it uncontrollable. condition happens 2 or...	817 ~ 40084 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep wrangler. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph the malfunction engine light...	679 ~ 48084 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM everytime i fill up the tank of my 2014 jeep wrangler it spurts out gas and overflows spilling gas all...	673 ~ 52531 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER compliant about not fixing recall within reasonable time. received recall notice in january and have been told that parts are...	465 ~ 43875 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep wrangler. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph the hood latch became...	287 ~ 41917 miles
SERVICE BRAKES went to stop at light hit the brake it was hard and did not engage i stopped because i hit...	204 ~ 51456 miles
WHEELS tire pressure monitoring system has failed.vehicle was originally sold in canada. local ford dealer sold as/is but we were told...	200 ~ 34082 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL i was traveling on freeway 880 south in milpitas california on monday may 5th at approx 8pm. the weather was...	180 ~ 45379 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL on july 3 2014 the vehicle lost engine power while i was driving during a 150-mile road trip. upon coasting...	165 ~ 48885 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER during a snow event on jan 3 2015 my windshield wipers stopped working all together (it was snowing and about...	144 ~ 41484 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep wrangle. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph the manual clutch failed...	106 ~ 7698 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the cel (check engine light) or mil has been turned three times (dtc code p2099). the dealer has not found...	102 ~ 29190 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING clock spring broken with no pertinent damage to vehicle or pertinent events woke up one morning and the entire steeling	99 ~ 55661 miles
SEAT BELTS front driver and passenger seat belt spool malfunctions and does not retract seat belt leaving too much slack to restrain...	73 ~ 40276 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN when car was 3 months old i was putting gear shift into park and it pop back out and i...	60 ~ 10339 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC start the vehicle after it has been sitting for a few hours there is an extremely hard brake pedal. you...	60 ~ 27321 miles
TIRES i purchased a wrangler jeep sport in 2013 and have had two flats. it came with wrangler goodyear 255 75...	57 ~ 22781 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep wrangler. while the vehicle was stationary the front axle rusted out. the vehicle	56 ~ 33862 miles
STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep wrangler. the contact stated that the water was leaking into the vehicle through...	49 ~ 29344 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep wrangler 4x4. the contact stated that she could smell fumes entering the vehicle...	39 ~ 33675 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS 2009 jeep wrangler. consumer sent correspondence related to recall for clock spring in steering column *tgw the consumer stated prior...	39 ~ 19136 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep wrangler. while sitting idle in the garage with the engine turned off the...	38 ~ 49402 miles
SEATS this complaint is not related to an accident but to a potentially serious design flaw. the us version of the...	36 ~ 25105 miles
VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep wrangler. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v631000 (electrical system visibility)...	30 ~ 19134 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE i was backing up at night on a steep curved driveway. my front wheels went over the curb. with the...	27 ~ 72945 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS tl* the contact owns a 2010 jeep wrangler. while driving approximately 40 mph the contact heard an abnormal noise coming...	26 ~ 12937 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN my jeep began to have a clicking noise every time you pressed and depressed the clutch i took it to...	25 ~ 12622 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE have a 2006 jeep wrangler with 24 000 miles which is experiencing front wheel shaking at about 40-45 mph and...	24 ~ 63591 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep wrangler. the vehicle is a right hand ride jeep. at 9 000 miles the...	24 ~ 54778 miles
EQUIPMENT in april 2011 my jeep went in for service at herb chambers. there were safety recalls that needed to be...	23 ~ 17071 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY this incident happened february 23 2015 around 9am . it was snowing that day and the temperature was in the...	19 ~ 43043 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep wrangler. while driving approximately 5 mph there was a leak from the exhaust...	15 ~ 44624 miles
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE gas shooting back at me when i fill up. horrendous and a safety issue. all over my child next to	15 ~ 45262 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep wrangler. the contact stated that the windshield cracked too easily when struck by...	15 ~ 17178 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i purchased the jeep wrangler new from david stanley jeep in midwest city oklahoma. the vehicle had aftermarket wheels and...	15 ~ 58760 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES i had my jeep tire rotated and when driving away at 40 mph i felt a wobble. i took the...	14 ~ 26370 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle has problems with drivability and safety issues with its suspension along with goodyear tires being out of round and/or	14
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep wrangler sport. the contact stated that when traveling over 65 mph the front...	13 ~ 10364 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT defect: failure of the factory installed mopar/chrome bumper in an impact of less than 5 miles per hour. 2011 jeep...	13 ~ 21669 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep wrangler. the contact stated that the vehicle fails to accelerate and shuts off after...	13 ~ 14446 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my jeep ignition switch will not go back in the lock position to allow you too pull the key out...	12 ~ 23500 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2010 jeep wrangler. the contact stated that they had to upgrade the vehicle every two years...	12 ~ 24324 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep wrangler. while driving at 40 mph the check engine and traction control warning...	11 ~ 21855 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep wrangler. the contact stated that when refueling the vehicle fuel will spill out...	11 ~ 46237 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER gas splashes out of the gas tank on every fill up. some times its a significant amount. this cannot be	11 ~ 28842 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS 2005 jeep wrangler seat belt in front does not retracts fast enough before door closes and the door slams on	11 ~ 14292 miles
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY defroster/heater fan doesn't work. each time i take it in to service dealer am told it's fixed but it stops...	10 ~ 52472 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2014 jeep wrangler. consumer writes in regards to manual transmission and brake pedal system issues. *smd the consumer stated gear/clutch...	9 ~ 3699 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES sidewall blowout p225/75r16 m+s wrangler st 104s. dot m671 eyer4611. vehicle under tow 121 miles at failure ca210fwy @ 57...	9 ~ 11847 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep wrangler 4x4. the contact stated that she could smell fumes entering the vehicle...	9 ~ 16033 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN on 6/17/2011 we had our 2010 jeep wrangler unlimited rubicon on an off-road trail in 2wd. the trail can be...	9 ~ 13241 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS 2007 jeep wrangler problems with engine stalling. consumer states that in order to restart the vehicle it must be in...	9 ~ 8901 miles
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the jeep was driven 6 miles parked in owners yard. within 5 minutes owner smelled plastic and looked out to...	9
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep wrangler. while driving 45 mph the accelerator pedal became stuck and the vehicle...	8 ~ 15688 miles
PARKING BRAKE tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep wrangler. the contact stated that the emergency brake failed to operate. the vehicle...	8 ~ 12650 miles
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep wrangler. the contact stated that the water was leaking into the vehicle through...	8 ~ 21134 miles
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep wrangler. the contact stated that he was unable to shift out of park....	8 ~ 2925 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep wrangler. the contact stated that the rear driver and passenger's side doors were...	8 ~ 18470 miles
COLUMN > STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2010 jeep wrangler. while driving at approximately 10 mph the contact heard a rattle from the...	8 ~ 13660 miles
VALVE > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2010 jeep wrangler. the contact stated that while switching to his winter tires there was...	8 ~ 16570 miles
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 48 000 miles on a new jeep wrangle the condenser has a hole in . no a/c. i had a...	8 ~ 30283 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2010 jeep wrangler. the contact attempted to illuminate the headlights but the headlights failed to...	7 ~ 49979 miles
STABILIZER BAR > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep wrangler. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph the steering wheel...	7 ~ 27757 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep wrangler. while driving 40 mph the vehicle stalled. the vehicle coasted and restarted on...	7 ~ 25311 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN on jan 8th i was heading home on union road in the middle of rush hour traffic. a car infront...	6 ~ 25581 miles
HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY a well-known fault since 2013 a self-destructive faulty heater core part #68004193a which sheds casting sand causing complete shut down...	6 ~ 54045 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2010 jeep wrangler. the contact stated that the tire pressure warning light was illuminated. the...	6 ~ 41976 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM i already brought it to the dealer once and they said nothing wrong and nothing recorded. what happened driving down...	6 ~ 24273 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY while traveling down a highway at 55 i adjusted my position in the seat. the vehicle was in cruise control....	6 ~ 28087 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN 2010 jeep jk wrangler transmission oil overheats when vehicle is engaged in 4wd. this could cause transmission failure particularly on...	6 ~ 20907 miles
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN letter re the problems experienced with a 2010 jeep wrangler feels that vehicle falls under the new car lemon law...	6 ~ 10787 miles
TRAILER HITCHES tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep wrangler. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 09e044000 (equipment trailer hitches)...	6 ~ 14600 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep wrangler. while the vehicle was undergoing a routine inspection the mechanic discovered that the...	6 ~ 19062 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY my wife and i were on a trip in our 2006 wrangler (with 10 802 miles on it) it was...	6 ~ 6833 miles
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS dt*: the contact stated while hitting a pot hole at 7 mph the passenger side seatbelt anchor came loose from	6 ~ 13513 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS dt: yesterday the air bag light came on i and the horn stopped working. i was not under recall dealer...	6 ~ 17667 miles
PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) > CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep wrangler. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph the clutch...	5 ~ 4190 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep wrangler. the contact stated that the left and right turn signal switch and...	5 ~ 8000 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep wrangler 4x4. the contact stated that she could smell fumes entering the vehicle...	5 ~ 3267 miles
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN 2010 jeep wrangler. consumer states problem with busted boot and vibration while driving which worsens as speed increases. *tgw the...	5 ~ 15003 miles
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM letter re the problems experienced with a 2010 jeep wrangler feels that vehicle falls under the new car lemon law...	5 ~ 28400 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my 2006 jeep wrangler has been a problem since i bought it. the vehicle has been back to the dealership...	5 ~ 43802 miles
FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION tl* - the contact stated that while driving 2007 jeep wrangler limited the warning lights on dash board turned on...	5 ~ 22182 miles
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC noticed car was pulling to one side. then i called dealer to report it. they looked at car and found...	5 ~ 628 miles
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while getting out of the vehicle and leaving it in idle vehicle started to roll back and accelerate running over...	5
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC rear brakes are disabled causing vehicle not to stop properly.*ak consumer adds vehicle will not stop in icy conditions unless...	5
DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep wrangler. while driving 60 mph the control features on the steering wheel lost...	4 ~ 73259 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY tl* the contact owns a 2010 jeep wrangler. the contact stated that the bushing inside the door hinges fractured. the...	4 ~ 25500 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT the airbag light is always on. this is on a 2008 jeep wrangler regular side drive. i have checked with...	4 ~ 32670 miles
ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT > WINDSHIELD > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM my wife and i were on a trip in our 2006 wrangler (with 10 802 miles on it) it was...	4 ~ 67500 miles
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING dt*: the contact stated while traveling 50 mph a car cut in front of the vehicle the driver turned the...	4 ~ 10678 miles
SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY left front axle seal leak. *nm...	4 ~ 6686 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES paint peeling off of fenders and on the hindges of the hard top and doors. there is a constant ticking...	4 ~ 10500 miles
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 2014 jeep wrangler unlimited. consumer writes in regard to gear stick moving/slipping while engine is running. *as the consumer stated...	3 ~ 10855 miles
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS 2008 jeep wrangler. consumer writes in regards to mechanical problems and brake line routing defect *tgw the consumer stated the...	3 ~ 28530 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2001 jeep wrangler. consumer writes in regards to rusted and cracked frame. tgw consumer sent additional letter tgw the consumer...	3 ~ 7333 miles
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE 2010 jeep wrangler hood bounces up and down while driving on interstate. also ignition housing has become loose at 4900	3 ~ 16113 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep wrangler. the contact went to the dealer to have the repair performed for recall...	3 ~ 1033 miles
LINKAGES > STEERING 2005 jeep wrangler with 9 600 miles. experienced "death wobble" at 40 mph. dealer said it needed new after market	3 ~ 19128 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the main issue of concern is what i describe as surging what i mean is the vehicle wants to go...	3 ~ 11000 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE normal driving results in a change in the shifting action of the automatic electronic transmission. if the vehicle is warm...	3 ~ 129 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when consumer applies brake pedal it goes all the way down to the floor. brakes wouldn't hold. consumer has to...	3
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM on 5/12/17 my wife left for work about 7:20 am about 20 min. later she came back in our home...	2 ~ 33500 miles
SHAFT PITMAN > GEAR BOX > STEERING i was returning home from the grocery store and was driving on a paved city street with no potholes speed-bumps...	2 ~ 31999 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep wrangler. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced violent shaking and an abnormal...	2 ~ 68500 miles
SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep wrangler. the contact stated that the left and right turn signal switch and...	2 ~ 56500 miles
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING i took my vehicle in for recall on the nhtsa campaign id no. 13v234000 was told parts had to be...	2 ~ 10961 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the cel (check engine light) or mil has been turned three times (dtc code p2099). the dealer has not found...	2 ~ 249 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HOOD > BODY while driving at highway speeds 65 mph the hood bounced up and hit the secondary latch when on coming traffic	2 ~ 33000 miles
COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i responded to a safety recall ( n29/nhtsa/ 13v-234 for a defective transmission oil cooler tube) received in sept. 2013....	2 ~ 15500 miles
RIM > WHEELS our 2012 jeep wrangler unlimited has stock wheels and rims in fact it has the smallest stock wheels and rims...	2 ~ 25000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2008 jeep wrangler. consumer writes in regards to mechanical problems and brake line routing defect *tgw the consumer stated the...	2 ~ 18500 miles
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE defect: failure of the factory installed mopar/chrome bumper in an impact of less than 5 miles per hour. 2011 jeep...	2 ~ 17000 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep wrangler. the contact stated that the headlights would fail sporadically. the exterior brake...	2 ~ 3050 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY jeep grand cherokee passenger side window regulator failed. internet google search indicates that this is an ongoing problem which under...	2 ~ 36380 miles
TUBE > TIRES i own a 2006 jeep wrangler x with 9 060 miles. i have goodyear gs-a tires. i am replacing my...	2
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep wrangler. the contact stated while operating the windshield wipers the motor failed. there...	2 ~ 67500 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep wrangler. while driving 30 mph the stopping distance increased when the brakes were applied....	2 ~ 450 miles
LATCH > TAILGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES rear window pops open when the forward doors are closed. also pops open when driving down the road. lets the	2 ~ 14500 miles
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* - the contact stated that while driving 2007 jeep wrangler limited the warning lights on dash board turned on...	2 ~ 3732 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep wrangler. the contact stated that the rear passenger seat only has approximately four inches...	2 ~ 9580 miles
SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING jeep headlamp lighter/dimmer switch started working intermittently. when pulling switch out headlamps would not reliably turn on. ordered a new	2 ~ 28500 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING when vehicle is moving and windows are opened a toxic noxious odor is emitted into the vehicle. problem started when...	2 ~ 456 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT i was driving my 2004 jeep liberty when my ball joint broke on passenger side. i took it into dealership...	2 ~ 11500 miles
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING 2001 jeep wrangler 52 000 miles 3years and 6 month old. cylinder lock-ignition lock stuck steering wheel lock unable to	2 ~ 26000 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS gen iii buckle on 2003 jeep wrangler released during rollover accident leading to ejection and death of dr. zickefoose. *ak...	2 ~ 20000 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING the instrument panel lights did not work. *nlm...	2 ~ 22500 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM according to internal sales brochures and advertisements the 2003 jeep wrangler rubicon is supposed to be the most capable off...	2 ~ 3100 miles
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE at start up vehicle shakes and sounds like injectors are missing not taken to dealer yet. *ak vehicle taken to...	2 ~ 50000 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while traveling on highway and when applying brakes there is vibration throughout vehicle.*ak...	2
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING my wife lost control of vehicle on city streets. she was going approximately 20 - 25 mph. she went into...	2
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM engine check light came on/vehicle started smoking. consumer could smell gas.turned vehicle off and had it towed. dealer said said	2
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING steering wheel is loose in column wheel will not stay in place while consumer is driving. contacted dealer. please provide	2
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM the engine light has illuminated on 6 occasions on the 5th occurence consumer was informed that there was a 1-lb...	2
LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT consumer complaint regarding tire pressure in the 30 inch tires. *ts the vehicle came factory equipped with 30 inch tires...	2
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE tl* the contact owns a 2019 jeep wrangler. while driving 30 mph and making a left turn the forward collision...	1 ~ 17800 miles
REAR WINDOW > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2019 jeep wrangler. the contact stated that the rear defroster was inoperable. the vehicle was...	1 ~ 9000 miles
SOFTWARE > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2018 jeep wrangler. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of engine power...	1 ~ 2000 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep wrangler. while driving at an unknown speed the vehicle automatically went into limp...	1 ~ 62521 miles
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS 2016 jeep wrangler. consumer writes in regards to unsafe design features in vehicle. *ld the consumer stated the lights on...	1
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER > EQUIPMENT after having the chrysler jeep mopar performance part# 77072353ab_fs installed by a jeep dealer there is a serious issue that...	1 ~ 13008 miles
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep wrangler. at various times there was an abnormal noise coming from the front...	1 ~ 69000 miles
INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep wrangler. when the contact attempted to change the tire by lifting the vehicle...	1 ~ 28000 miles
ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep wrangler sport. the contact stated while driving 20 mph the vehicle would not...	1 ~ 15000 miles
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2013 jeep wrangler . consumer writes in regards to vehicle electrical problems. *smd the consumer stated when a tone sounded...	1
CONTROL MODULE > ANTI-THEFT > IGNITION tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep wrangler. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. the contact stated...	1 ~ 25000 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2010 jeep wrangler. the contact stated that while driving 45-60 mph the front end of...	1 ~ 44447 miles
TAILGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE on a 2013 jeep wrangler when the tailgate was opened on a slight incline the tailgate broke through the tailgate...	1 ~ 4437 miles
AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL purchased 2005 jeep wrangler x from individual november 2010. vehicle had 21k miles. death wobble occurs everytime vehicle reaches speeds...	1 ~ 21000 miles
MOUNTING > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE tl* the contact owns a 2001 jeep wrangler. the contact was driving 5 mph when the bolts that held the...	1 ~ 54000 miles
NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT tl*the contact owns a 2010 jeep wrangler. while attempting to use the navigation system the contact noticed major highways and...	1 ~ 10 miles
HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep wrangler. while driving approximately 65 mph at night with the high beam headlights...	1 ~ 90000 miles
CHILD SEAT tl*the contact owns a 2001 jeep wrangler. the contact received multiple recall notices on his vehicle regarding nhtsa campaign id...	1 ~ 7000 miles
MID/REAR ASSEMBLY > SEATS there are no crash test ratings for the rear occupants in jeep wranglers. passengers are extremely vulnerable in the back...	1
CONNECTION > LINK > DRAG when we hit a bump in the road the steering wheel starts to shake violently till we slow down to	1 ~ 13000 miles
REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2003 jeep wrangler tj the contact points for the 3rd brake light are open to the cargo compartment. had a...	1 ~ 64270 miles
KNEE BOLSTER > AIR BAGS tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep wrangler. an alarm technician informed the contact that the air bag knee bolsters were...	1 ~ 70 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER tl*the contact owns a 2003 jeep wrangler. while driving 55 mph the vehicle began to decelerate as if it were...	1 ~ 45000 miles
TORQUE ARM > MULTIPLE AXLE > SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 2005 jeep wrangler. while driving 45 mph the vehicle began shaking violently. the contact stated that...	1 ~ 37000 miles
RACK > RACK AND PINION > STEERING we are a jeep family. jeep liberty 2002 was brought in for recall on the ball joints on 11/26/06. in...	1 ~ 55000 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep wrangler. while driving 40 mph the vehicle stalled. the vehicle coasted and restarted on...	1 ~ 2384 miles
HANGER/BRACKET > LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY > SPRINGS dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph on the highway the rear suspension began to shake throughout the vehicle....	1 ~ 36000 miles
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT 2005 jeep wrangler front brakes were severely worn and ball joints need replacing. ts no answer required* *jb...	1
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer purchased a 2000 jeep wrangler and was informed that brakes were new and in good condition. upon putting vehicle...	1
SHOES/LININGS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS noticed car was pulling to one side. then i called dealer to report it. they looked at car and found...	1 ~ 1132 miles
DRUM > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS noticed car was pulling to one side. then i called dealer to report it. they looked at car and found...	1 ~ 1132 miles
STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the vehicle caught on fire. *nm the consumer was hit on the passenger side door causing the other drivers bumper...	1
SPINDLE > AXLE > REAR driver was going at approximately 35 mph and approached a slight curve and the entire left rear wheel separated from...	1 ~ 36000 miles
INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT > SEAT BELTS rear seatbelt failed while holding in my son's car seat...	1 ~ 69000 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION 2001 jeep wrangler has corrosion in the electrical box air bag is corroded problems with the wheel bearings and oil...	1
SWITCH > HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING water entered the steering column through the hazard switch (leak caused by factory top design) and shorted the multi function...	1 ~ 69103 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER service engine light. leak in fuel system. *ak...	1 ~ 18877 miles
INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING) > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR the brake line that carried the fluid to the brakes developed a pin hole leak . consumer had to use	1 ~ 45000 miles
AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN i driving my jeep and was hit on the drivers side by a mercedes that was moving 35mph. i watch...	1 ~ 2000 miles
WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i purchase this 2000 jeep wrangler from a toyota dealership and paid the coverage warranty during the time of purchase....	1
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING fan control switch was melting in back at one of the contacts. the fan would run only at the high	1 ~ 62000 miles
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 2002 jeep wrangler collided with rear of passenger van at approximately 25 -35 mph. wheels braked and released on wet...	1 ~ 12000 miles
LOCK > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i purchased a new 2003 jeep wrangler rubicon in may of 2003 with the dual top option. since day one...	1 ~ 5 miles
HARNESS/CROTCH BUCKLE > CHILD SEAT seat belts do not lock properly resulting in injury to my two children. has happened multiple times. hit brakes hard...	1 ~ 23950 miles
UNIVERSAL JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN according to internal sales brochures and advertisements the 2003 jeep wrangler rubicon is supposed to be the most capable off...	1 ~ 6200 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION the rear axle broke.*jb...	1
BEAD > TIRES consumer states that vehicle left front tire blew out. ...	1
CARBURETOR SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while driving transmission starts to slip.*ak a new transmission had to be installed. there was a leaking tank seal....	1
SHOCK ABSORBER > FRONT > SUSPENSION when attempting to make a sharp turn in either direction vehicle shakes and wobbles until it corrects itself tires on	1
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS driver's rear seat belt was in operative. driver was unable to extend the belt. vehicle was taken to the dealer	1
VACUUM > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving 30 mph applied brakes pedal went to floor no braking action. no accident. dealer replaced brake booster/ master	1
CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE while vehicle was parked with the emergency parking brake engaged vehicle rolled down the driveway into a tree. please give	1
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE there were gas fumes coming into the vehicle through the vents due to a leak in the gas line. it	1 ~ 200 miles
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE when traveling at 55 to 60 mph vehicle cut off without warning. vehicle would restart after few minutes. dealer had	1 ~ 4182 miles
WEBBING > FRONT > SEAT BELTS shoulder harness in driver seat twist when being released. this causes harness to be slammed in door lock when exiting...	1
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY through research it was brought to my attention that a bad paint job can cause the windshield to fall out...	1
MULTIPLE AXLE > SUSPENSION rear brakes failed to operate when applied. dealer was notified. *ak the consumer attempted to back down a dirt incline....	1

FAQ

What year Jeep Wrangler is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 22 years, Jeep Wrangler models of 2020, 2003, 2017 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Jeep Wrangler?

Jeep Wrangler models of 2018 and 2008 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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