NHTSA Safety Recalls
Jeep Wrangler Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2000 to 2023, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 24 model years (2000–2023) the Jeep Wrangler has 191 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2022 with 15; the cleanest is 2005 with 2.
- Model years
- 24
- Total recalls
- 191
- Worst year
- 2022
- Cleanest year
- 2005
2000–2023
15 recalls
2 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Jeep Wrangler | 14 | |
| 2022 Jeep Wrangler | 15 | |
| 2021 Jeep Wrangler | 15 | |
| 2020 Jeep Wrangler | 12 | |
| 2019 Jeep Wrangler | 9 | |
| 2018 Jeep Wrangler | 14 | |
| 2017 Jeep Wrangler | 5 | |
| 2016 Jeep Wrangler | 5 | |
| 2015 Jeep Wrangler | 3 | |
| 2014 Jeep Wrangler | 4 | |
| 2013 Jeep Wrangler | 7 | |
| 2012 Jeep Wrangler | 10 | |
| 2011 Jeep Wrangler | 11 | |
| 2010 Jeep Wrangler | 11 | |
| 2009 Jeep Wrangler | 7 | |
| 2008 Jeep Wrangler | 9 | |
| 2007 Jeep Wrangler | 10 | |
| 2006 Jeep Wrangler | 3 | |
| 2005 Jeep Wrangler | 2 | |
| 2004 Jeep Wrangler | 3 | |
| 2003 Jeep Wrangler | 4 | |
| 2002 Jeep Wrangler | 6 | |
| 2001 Jeep Wrangler | 7 | |
| 2000 Jeep Wrangler | 5 |
What gets recalled most on the Jeep Wrangler
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE18
- POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY14
- EQUIPMENT12
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY11
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE10
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC10
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA8
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP8
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE8
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL6
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.