Jeep Wrangler 2007–2017 problems by year and mileage
JK (4th generation)
NHTSA data through 24 September 20268,853 complaints, 6,580 with mileageMethod
A DO NOT DRIVE recall covers part of this generation — check the VIN before driving it home.
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- 200740kmedian
- 200852kmedian
- 200945kmedian
- 201046kmedian
- 201151kmedian
- 201242kmedian
- 201350kmedian
- 201450kmedian
- 201537k†median
- 201640k†median
- 201724k†median
The 2007 Jeep Wrangler
Close- Median failure report
- 40,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 1,749
- Recalls naming this year
- 8
Most reported on the 2007
- Fuel system442 reports · median 39,000 mi
- Steering305 reports · median 49,000 mi
- Electrical system293 reports · median 22,000 mi
8 recall campaigns name the 2007: Air bags — frontal; Service brakes, hydraulic; Power train — automatic transmission. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2008 Jeep Wrangler
Close- Median failure report
- 52,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 1,904
- Recalls naming this year
- 7
Most reported on the 2008
- Airbag system559 reports · median 72,000 mi
- Fuel system354 reports · median 33,000 mi
- Electrical system345 reports · median 72,000 mi
7 recall campaigns name the 2008: Air bags — frontal; Air bags; Service brakes, hydraulic. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2009 Jeep Wrangler
Close- Median failure report
- 45,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 650
- Recalls naming this year
- 7
Most reported on the 2009
- Airbag system175 reports · median 64,000 mi
- Steering108 reports · median 41,000 mi
- Suspension108 reports · median 41,000 mi
7 recall campaigns name the 2009: Air bags — frontal; Air bags; Service brakes, hydraulic. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2010 Jeep Wrangler
Close- Median failure report
- 46,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 686
- Recalls naming this year
- 10
Most reported on the 2010
- Fuel and propulsion system159 reports · median 43,000 mi
- Airbag system158 reports · median 63,000 mi
- Electrical system86 reports · median 67,000 mi
10 recall campaigns name the 2010: Air bags — frontal; Air bags; Power train — automatic transmission. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2011 Jeep Wrangler
Close- Median failure report
- 51,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 485
- Recalls naming this year
- 10
Most reported on the 2011
- Airbag system145 reports · median 78,000 mi
- Fuel and propulsion system88 reports · median 45,000 mi
- Electrical system83 reports · median 56,000 mi
10 recall campaigns name the 2011: Seat belts — front; Air bags — frontal; Visibility — rearview mirrors/devices. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2012 Jeep Wrangler
Close- Median failure report
- 42,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 834
- Recalls naming this year
- 9
Most reported on the 2012
- Transmission and driveline282 reports · median 18,000 mi
- Steering204 reports · median 32,000 mi
- Engine172 reports · median 40,000 mi
9 recall campaigns name the 2012: Seat belts — front; Air bags — frontal; Visibility — rearview mirrors/devices. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2013 Jeep Wrangler
Close- Median failure report
- 50,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 650
- Recalls naming this year
- 6
Most reported on the 2013
- Transmission and driveline230 reports · median 23,000 mi
- Steering167 reports · median 23,000 mi
- Engine140 reports · median 64,000 mi
6 recall campaigns name the 2013: Seat belts — front; Air bags — frontal; Visibility — rearview mirrors/devices. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2014 Jeep Wrangler
Close- Median failure report
- 50,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 654
- Recalls naming this year
- 4
Most reported on the 2014
- Engine322 reports · median 52,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline88 reports · median 44,000 mi
- Electrical system82 reports · median 30,000 mi
4 recall campaigns name the 2014: Seat belts — front; Air bags — frontal; Tires — pressure monitoring and regulating systems. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2015 Jeep Wrangler
Close- Median failure report
- 37,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 472
- Recalls naming this year
- 3
At least 40% of the complaints about the 2015 were filed after 2020, and most complaints filed since then carry no odometer reading. The median here rests on the earlier reports and likely understates the mileage these failures happen at.
Most reported on the 2015
- Engine128 reports · median 47,000 mi
- Brakes116 reports
- Electrical system81 reports · median 34,000 mi
3 recall campaigns name the 2015: Seat belts — front; Air bags — frontal. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2016 Jeep Wrangler
Close- Median failure report
- 40,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 460
- Recalls naming this year
- 5
At least 40% of the complaints about the 2016 were filed after 2020, and most complaints filed since then carry no odometer reading. The median here rests on the earlier reports and likely understates the mileage these failures happen at.
Most reported on the 2016
- Brakes119 reports
- Engine88 reports · median 44,000 mi
- Airbag system77 reports · median 62,000 mi
5 recall campaigns name the 2016: Air bags — frontal; Seat belts — front. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2017 Jeep Wrangler
Close- Median failure report
- 24,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 309
- Recalls naming this year
- 5
At least 40% of the complaints about the 2017 were filed after 2020, and most complaints filed since then carry no odometer reading. The median here rests on the earlier reports and likely understates the mileage these failures happen at.
Most reported on the 2017
- Brakes75 reports
- Engine62 reports
- Transmission and driveline50 reports
5 recall campaigns name the 2017: Seat belts — front; Electrical system — wiring; Exterior lighting — brake lights. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
Each tile shows the median mileage at which that model year’s failures were reported. † marks a year whose median likely understates the mileage: much of its reporting came after 2020, when most complaints stopped recording an odometer reading. The 2008 reports latest and the 2017 earliest, but part of that gap is age: the 2008 has had 9 more years on the road to accumulate mileage.
The short answer
“Is the 2007–2017 Jeep Wrangler reliable?”
- Median of reported failures
- 45,000 mi
- 90% of reports came by
- 103,000 mi
- Reports with mileage
- 6,580
- Recalls
- 27
Most reported
- Airbag system18.4% of complaints · median 68,000 mi
- Electrical system15.5% of complaints · median 53,000 mi
- Steering14.8% of complaints · median 45,000 mi
Documented problems
- Engine (3.6L Pentastar Cylinder Head)2012–2013
- Engine (3.8L V6)2007–2011
- Electrical (tipm)2007–2013
- Front Suspension / Steering2007–2018
Owners filed 8,853 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007–2017 Jeep Wrangler; the airbag system leads with 18.4% of them, and half of the 6,580 that record an odometer reading came by 45,000 miles. A count like this can’t rate reliability on its own: NHTSA records what owners chose to report, not how many of each car were sold.
Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 23,000 and 73,000 miles.
Before-you-buy checklist ↓At your mileage ↓Check this VIN — NHTSA ↗
How many miles does a 2007–2017 Jeep Wrangler last?
Complaint records can’t measure how long a car lasts; they show when reported failures happened. On the 2007–2017 Jeep Wrangler, half of the 6,580 complaints that record an odometer reading were filed by 45,000 miles and 90% by 103,000 miles.
131 reports came in past 150,000 miles and 24 past 200,000 — each one proof that a Wrangler reached that mileage, not that it failed there.
Figure 1 · Jeep Wrangler 2007–2017 · 6,580 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
Complaints per 5,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 587 complaints.
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 24 complaints (0.4%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 6,000
- 25%
- 22,536
- Median
- 45,410
- 75%
- 72,820
- 90%
- 103,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5,000 | 587 | 8.9% |
| 5,000–10,000 | 266 | 4.0% |
| 10,000–15,000 | 279 | 4.2% |
| 15,000–20,000 | 287 | 4.4% |
| 20,000–25,000 | 335 | 5.1% |
| 25,000–30,000 | 299 | 4.5% |
| 30,000–35,000 | 349 | 5.3% |
| 35,000–40,000 | 406 | 6.2% |
| 40,000–45,000 | 382 | 5.8% |
| 45,000–50,000 | 330 | 5.0% |
| 50,000–55,000 | 373 | 5.7% |
| 55,000–60,000 | 286 | 4.3% |
| 60,000–65,000 | 309 | 4.7% |
| 65,000–70,000 | 267 | 4.1% |
| 70,000–75,000 | 247 | 3.8% |
| 75,000–80,000 | 185 | 2.8% |
| 80,000–85,000 | 207 | 3.1% |
| 85,000–90,000 | 154 | 2.3% |
| 90,000–95,000 | 161 | 2.4% |
| 95,000–100,000 | 119 | 1.8% |
| 100,000–105,000 | 132 | 2.0% |
| 105,000–110,000 | 86 | 1.3% |
| 110,000–115,000 | 85 | 1.3% |
| 115,000–120,000 | 60 | 0.9% |
| 120,000–125,000 | 59 | 0.9% |
| 125,000–130,000 | 48 | 0.7% |
| 130,000–135,000 | 46 | 0.7% |
| 135,000–140,000 | 41 | 0.6% |
| 140,000–145,000 | 44 | 0.7% |
| 145,000–150,000 | 20 | 0.3% |
| 150,000–155,000 | 29 | 0.4% |
| 155,000–160,000 | 13 | 0.2% |
| 160,000–165,000 | 11 | 0.2% |
| 165,000–170,000 | 16 | 0.2% |
| 170,000–175,000 | 15 | 0.2% |
| 175,000–180,000 | 3 | 0.0% |
| 180,000–185,000 | 9 | 0.1% |
| 185,000–190,000 | 2 | 0.0% |
| 190,000–195,000 | 5 | 0.1% |
| 195,000–200,000 | 4 | 0.1% |
| 200,000+ | 24 | 0.4% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Common Wrangler problems, and when they happen
Figure 2 · Jeep Wrangler 2007–2017
When each system fails
Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.
- Transmission and driveline1,222 reports32,00012,000–61,000Transmission and driveline: 1,222 reports, median 32,000 miles, middle half 12,000 to 61,000 miles.
- Fuel system938 reports35,00022,000–49,000Fuel system: 938 reports, median 35,000 miles, middle half 22,000 to 49,000 miles.
- Steering1,307 reports45,00025,000–71,000Steering: 1,307 reports, median 45,000 miles, middle half 25,000 to 71,000 miles.
- Suspension759 reports45,00026,000–70,000Suspension: 759 reports, median 45,000 miles, middle half 26,000 to 70,000 miles.
- Electrical system1,376 reports53,00022,000–82,000Electrical system: 1,376 reports, median 53,000 miles, middle half 22,000 to 82,000 miles.
- Engine1,144 reports56,00030,000–81,000Engine: 1,144 reports, median 56,000 miles, middle half 30,000 to 81,000 miles.
- Airbag system1,631 reports68,00048,000–90,000Airbag system: 1,631 reports, median 68,000 miles, middle half 48,000 to 90,000 miles.
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
All systems in a table
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag system | 1,631 | 18.4% | 68,000 | 48,000–90,000 |
| Electrical system | 1,376 | 15.5% | 53,000 | 22,000–82,000 |
| Steering | 1,307 | 14.8% | 45,000 | 25,000–71,000 |
| Transmission and driveline | 1,222 | 13.8% | 32,000 | 12,000–61,000 |
| Engine | 1,144 | 12.9% | 56,000 | 30,000–81,000 |
| Fuel system | 938 | 10.6% | 35,000 | 22,000–49,000 |
| Suspension | 759 | 8.6% | 45,000 | 26,000–70,000 |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 701 | 7.9% | 54,000 | 31,000–80,000 |
| Brakes | 631 | 7.1% | 52,000 | 29,000–81,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 544 | 6.1% | 56,000 | 25,000–85,000 |
System by system, in words
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 45,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The airbag system accounts for 18.4% of complaints (1,631 reports, 1,127 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 68,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 48,000 and 90,000 miles.
The electrical system accounts for 15.5% of complaints (1,376 reports, 1,059 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 53,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 22,000 and 82,000 miles.
The steering accounts for 14.8% of complaints (1,307 reports, 937 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 45,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 25,000 and 71,000 miles.
The transmission and driveline accounts for 13.8% of complaints (1,222 reports, 749 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 32,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 12,000 and 61,000 miles.
The engine accounts for 12.9% of complaints (1,144 reports, 840 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 56,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 30,000 and 81,000 miles.
The fuel system accounts for 10.6% of complaints (938 reports, 829 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 35,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 22,000 and 49,000 miles.
Known problems with the 2007–2017 Wrangler
Engine (3.6L Pentastar Cylinder Head) 2012–2013
Left-bank (cylinders 1-3) cylinder head failure, typically a valve seat or valve guide defect producing a persistent tick, misfire and check-engine light. Chrysler issued an extended warranty on affected heads to 150,000 miles for early Pentastar builds.
Engine (3.8L V6) 2007–2011
Excessive oil consumption and piston/ring wear with associated cold-start tick on the 3.8L EGH V6; also weak on power relative to the vehicle's weight, especially in the 4-door Unlimited.
Electrical (tipm) 2007–2013
Totally Integrated Power Module failure causing no-start, fuel pump relay sticking on or off, stalling, and random accessory operation. A widely reported Chrysler-wide defect of this era.
Front Suspension / Steering 2007–2018
'Death wobble' front-end oscillation from worn track bar, ball joints and steering linkage on the solid front axle; the subject of sustained NHTSA complaint volume across the generation.
Front Axle 2007–2018
Front axle inner 'C' and ball joint wear producing steering looseness and contributing to the wobble complaints, more pronounced on 4-door and larger-tire vehicles.
Before you buy a 2007–2017 Wrangler: the 3-minute check
Generated from 6,580 mileage-tagged complaints, 27 recall campaigns, 5 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.
- A DO NOT DRIVE recall covers part of this generation. Run the VIN before you drive it home — the fix is free at an authorized dealer.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 27 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
- Check engine (3.6L pentastar cylinder head) on 2012–2013 cars. Left-bank (cylinders 1-3) cylinder head failure, typically a valve seat or valve guide defect producing a persistent tick, misfire and check-engine light. Chrysler issued an extended warranty on affected heads to…
- Check engine (3.8L V6) on 2007–2011 cars. Excessive oil consumption and piston/ring wear with associated cold-start tick on the 3.8L EGH V6; also weak on power relative to the vehicle's weight, especially in the 4-door Unlimited.
- Check electrical (tipm) on 2007–2013 cars. Totally Integrated Power Module failure causing no-start, fuel pump relay sticking on or off, stalling, and random accessory operation. A widely reported Chrysler-wide defect of this era.
- Complaint reports are not spread evenly across model years here — see the by-model-year table below before you settle on a year.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.
For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 23,000 and 73,000 miles, with a median of 45,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.
On inspection, the airbag system and the electrical system are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The electrical system in particular shows a median failure mileage of 53,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
Wrangler problems by mileage: where your car sits
Type your odometer reading, or read the common mileages in the table. Your marker lands on the timing chart above and on the curve below.
| System | Middle half of reports, mi | At 60k mi64% below | At 90k mi84% below | At 120k mi94% below | At 150k mi98% below | At 200k mi100% below |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag system | 48,000–90,000 | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Electrical system | 22,000–82,000 | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Steering | 25,000–71,000 | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Transmission and driveline | 12,000–61,000 | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Engine | 30,000–81,000 | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Fuel system | 22,000–49,000 | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Suspension | 26,000–70,000 | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
Figure 3 · Jeep Wrangler 2007–2017 · 6,580 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.
- 60,000 mi — 64% of reports below
- 90,000 mi — 84% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 94% of reports below
- 150,000 mi — 98% of reports below
- 200,000 mi — 100% of reports below
- Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it above
The staircase tops out at 100%: the remaining 0.4% of reports (24) came above 200,000 miles.
Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
2007–2017 Jeep Wrangler recalls (27)
NHTSA records 27 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
3 of these carry a severe advisory — NHTSA's do not drive or park outside warnings, which the agency applies only when it considers the risk immediate. If you own one of these vehicles, that is the first thing to check by VIN.
The campaigns cluster around the airbag system (10), the hydraulic brake circuit (5), the transmission and driveline (4). Several campaigns against one area can mean a remedy that did not hold, or separate defects in parts filed under the same heading; the summaries below name each defect.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Mar 2024 · 2016 · Air BagsAn air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
The defect. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain right hand drive 2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Debris contamination may cause the clockspring to fail, preventing the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash.
What can happen. An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the clockspring, steering wheel back cover, and steering column shrouds, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC…
Sep 2019 · 2011–2017 · Seat BeltsA separated or severed seat belt buckle strap will result in an inoperable seat belt, increasing the risk of…
The defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.
What can happen. A separated or severed seat belt buckle strap will result in an inoperable seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The free fix. FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 19, 2019. Owners will…
Jan 2019 · 2010–2016 · Air Bags do not driveIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could…
The defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge RAM 3500, RAM 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag…
What can happen. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious…
The free fix. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The…
Aug 2018 · 2017 · Electrical SystemA vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler…
What can happen. A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.…
Feb 2018 · 2017 · Exterior LightingHaving the brake lamps continuously illuminated or being able to shift the vehicle out of PARK when the brake…
The defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Caravan and Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The brake switches on these vehicles may malfunction, keeping the brake lights illuminated and/or allowing the vehicle to be shifted out of the PARK position without the…
What can happen. Having the brake lamps continuously illuminated or being able to shift the vehicle out of PARK when the brake pedal is not pressed (and the ignition is in the RUN mode) can increase the risk of a…
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake switches, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's…
Jan 2018 · 2009–2013 · Air Bags do not driveAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in…
The defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii…
What can happen. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The free fix. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The…
Nov 2016 · 2017 · Fuel System, GasolineA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured November 1, 2016, to November 3, 2016. The affected vehicles may have a fuel tank that has a cracked or broken control valve, possibly resulting in a fuel leak in a…
What can happen. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and Jeep dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace fuel tank and sending unit, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 12, 2017. Owners may contact…
Oct 2016 · 2016–2017 · Air BagsIf the ORC module does not receive a signal from the front impact sensor, both frontal air bags and the seat…
The defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured June 16, 2015, to August 14, 2016. In certain crash conditions, the front impact sensor wiring may be pulled until it detaches before a signal can be received…
What can happen. If the ORC module does not receive a signal from the front impact sensor, both frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the front impact sensor wiring and relocate the impact sensor branch, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2016. Owners may contact…
May 2016 · 2007–2012 · Air Bags do not driveThese vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag…
The defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM…
What can happen. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may…
The free fix. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company.…
May 2016 · 2007–2010 · Air BagsFailure of the air bag circuit may prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in the event of a…
The defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Jeep Wrangler JK vehicles manufactured March 2, 2006, to August 13, 2010. The clockspring assembly may become contaminated with dust and cause the air bag circuit to fail.
What can happen. Failure of the air bag circuit may prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer…
May 2016 · 2011–2016 · Air BagsFailure of the air bag circuit may prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in the event of a…
The defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Right Hand Drive Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to May 2, 2016. The clockspring assembly may become contaminated with dust and cause the air bag circuit to fail.
What can happen. Failure of the air bag circuit may prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer…
Oct 2014 · 2014 · TiresIf the TPMS light illuminates because the sensors cannot be located, it could mask an actual low tire…
The defect. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured March 20, 2014, to April 22, 2014, and 2014 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured March 21, 2014, to April 22, 2014. Due…
What can happen. If the TPMS light illuminates because the sensors cannot be located, it could mask an actual low tire pressure condition, possibly resulting in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the TPMS module, free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.…
Oct 2014 · 2011–2013 · VisibilityAn electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
The defect. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to July 19, 2013. Corrosion in the exterior heated power mirror electrical connector may result in an electrical short.
What can happen. An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will move the exterior mirror power feed to a separate connector, free of charge. Chrysler issued an interim notification to owners on December 8, 2014. The…
Jun 2013 · 2012–2013 · Power TrainA loss of transmission fluid may result in a loss of transmission function which may increase the risk of a…
The defect. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Jeep Wrangler vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine and an automatic transmission and manufactured January 23, 2011, through February 23, 2013. The power steering line may contact and wear…
What can happen. A loss of transmission fluid may result in a loss of transmission function which may increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return tube assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.…
May 2013 · 2008–2012 · Air BagsIn the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, a broken electrical circuit in the airbag…
The defect. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Jeep Wrangler right-hand drive vehicles manufactured February 1, 2007, through October 10, 2011. The affected vehicles have airbag clockspring assemblies that could experience broken…
What can happen. In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, a broken electrical circuit in the airbag clockspring wiring assembly can lead to non-deployment of the driver-side frontal airbag and will…
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring and add a steering wheel dust shield, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at…
May 2012 · 2010 · Power TrainIf this occurs, the debris can ignite without warning, resulting in a vehicle fire.
The defect. Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 Jeep Wrangler vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. The transmission skid plate, which is close to the catalytic converter, can collect debris.
What can happen. If this occurs, the debris can ignite without warning, resulting in a vehicle fire.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the skid plate with a skid bar, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Nov 2011 · 2008–2012 · Air BagsA broken electrical circuit in the airbag clockspring wiring assembly can lead to non-deployment of the…
The defect. Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 right hand drive (rhd) Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured from february 1, 2007, through october 10, 2011. Some vehicles may be equipped with driver's airbag clockspring assemblies that could experience a…
What can happen. A broken electrical circuit in the airbag clockspring wiring assembly can lead to non-deployment of the driver frontal airbag and will not be able to properly protect the driver in the event of a…
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners and remedy the vehicles as necessary free of charge. Chrysler will mail to owners an interim notification during march 2012. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Jun 2011 · 2011 · SteeringA missing or incorrectly installed rivet could compromise the ability of the steering column to support the…
The defect. Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011dodge journey, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 200, Chrysler 200 convertible, Dodge avenger, Dodge nitro, Jeep liberty, Dodge caliber, Jeep compass, Jeep patriot, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler town & country vehicles.…
What can happen. A missing or incorrectly installed rivet could compromise the ability of the steering column to support the occupant loads in the event of a frontal crash, decreasing the effectiveness of the frontal…
The free fix. Dealers will inspect for rivet presence and alignment and repair the steering column pivot as required, free of charge. The safety recall began on july 4, 2011. Owners may contact Chrysler at…
Mar 2011 · 2010–2011 · Power TrainThis could result in noise, or ultimately, degradation in steering and handling characteristics which could…
The defect. Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured from july 12, 2010, through september 10, 2010. Some vehicles may experience a degradation of fastener torque for various front and rear axle attachments to the chassis…
What can happen. This could result in noise, or ultimately, degradation in steering and handling characteristics which could lead to loss of directional control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will re-torque all nineteen fasteners to the maximum residual torque values. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on march 24, 2011. Owners may contact…
Jul 2010 · 2010 · Service Brakes, HydraulicThis could lead to loss of brake fluid and reduced braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 left hand drive Jeep liberty, Dodge nitro and RAM 1500 truck; right and left hand drive Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with an improperly formed master cylinder to hydraulic control…
What can happen. This could lead to loss of brake fluid and reduced braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the brake tubes free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during august 2010. Owners may contact Chrysler toll-free at 1-800-853-1403.
Jun 2010 · 2007–2010 · Service Brakes, HydraulicA brake fluid leak can cause partial loss of service brakes at the affected wheel increasing the risk of a…
The defect. Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 Jeep Wrangler left and right hand drive passenger vehicles manufactured from may 15, 2006 through april 22, 2010. There may be contact between the right and left front inner fender liners and the…
What can happen. A brake fluid leak can cause partial loss of service brakes at the affected wheel increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler toll-free at 1-800-853-1403.
Nov 2009 · 2007–2008 · Power TrainFluid could boil over and may come into contact with a hot engine or exhaust component and cause a fire.
The defect. Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2008 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured from june 2006 through july 2008, equipped with automatic transmissions. These vehicles were not equipped with a transmission fluid temperature warning system.
What can happen. Fluid could boil over and may come into contact with a hot engine or exhaust component and cause a fire.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect and install a "hotoil" message in the instrument cluster and a chime indicating an elevated transmission fluid condition. The recall began on february 22, 2010. Owners may…
Apr 2009 · 2009 · Air BagsIn the event of a crash, the driver's airbag may not properly inflate and may not be able to properly protect…
The defect. Chrysler is recalling 4,314 my 2009 Dodge journey, Jeep Grand Cherokee, commander and Wrangler vehicles. Wiring may be reversed on the steering column control module driver airbag squib connector. The driver's airbag may not deploy as intended.
What can happen. In the event of a crash, the driver's airbag may not properly inflate and may not be able to properly protect an occupant, increasing the risk of injuries.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect the driver's airbag squib wires and replace the steering column control module free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2009. Owners may contact Chrysler at…
May 2008 · 2007–2008 · Service Brakes, HydraulicProlonged brake tube contact could wear a hole in the tube and cause a partial brake system loss.
The defect. Chrysler is recalling 1,585 my 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, right hand drive only, vehicles. Some vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the steering intermediate shaft and rear brake tubes.
What can happen. Prolonged brake tube contact could wear a hole in the tube and cause a partial brake system loss. This could cause a crash without warning.
The free fix. Dealers will install a revised brake tube clip to retain the tubes, inspect the brake tubes for damage due to potential contact with the steering intermediate shaft, and replace the brake tubes if…
Sep 2007 · 2007 · Service Brakes, HydraulicThis could cause a crash without warning.
The defect. On certain sport utility vehicles, the software programmed into the ABS electronic control module may allow a momentary delay in braking when coasting up a hill during certain conditions.
What can happen. This could cause a crash without warning.
The free fix. Dealers will reprogram the ABS electronic control module with new software that prevents this condition free of charge. The recall began on october 22, 2007. Owners may contact Chrysler at…
Jul 2007 · 2007 · Electrical SystemThis could cause a crash without warning.
The defect. On certain vehicles, the totally integrated power module (tipm) was programmed with software that may allow the engine to stall under certain operating conditions.
What can happen. This could cause a crash without warning.
The free fix. Dealers will reprogram the tipm. The recall began on july 5, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Dec 2006 · 2007 · Service Brakes, HydraulicThis could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.
The defect. On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (ABS) control module software may cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions.
What can happen. This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.
The free fix. Dealers will reprogram the ABS electronic control unit. The recall began on february 19, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Crashes, fires and injuries owners reported
What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 8,853 complaints against this generation:
- Crashes
- 220 (2.5%)
- Fires
- 297
- Injury reports
- 158
- Fatality reports
- 2
These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.
Wrangler problems by model year
The 2008 drew the most complaints of this generation, 1,904, most of them about the airbag system, and the 2017 the fewest, 309. A typical year drew about 650.
That makes the 2008 stand out at roughly 2.9 times a typical year. A count like this follows how many cars of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as how often they failed, so it is not by itself evidence of a worse year; what each year's reports name, in its card and row, is the useful part.
| Year | Complaints | With mileage | Median miles | Most reported | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1,749 | 1,505 | 40,000 | Fuel system (442) | 8 |
| 2008 | 1,904 | 1,654 | 52,000 | Airbag system (559) | 7 |
| 2009 | 650 | 547 | 45,000 | Airbag system (175) | 7 |
| 2010 | 686 | 551 | 46,000 | Fuel and propulsion system (159) | 10 |
| 2011 | 485 | 366 | 51,000 | Airbag system (145) | 10 |
| 2012 | 834 | 503 | 42,000 | Transmission and driveline (282) | 9 |
| 2013 | 650 | 364 | 50,000 | Transmission and driveline (230) | 6 |
| 2014 | 654 | 467 | 50,000 | Engine (322) | 4 |
| 2015 | 472 | 227 | 37,000† | Engine (128) | 3 |
| 2016 | 460 | 237 | 40,000† | Brakes (119) | 5 |
| 2017 | 309 | 159 | 24,000† | Brakes (75) | 5 |
What Wrangler owners reported
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle unexpectedly went into LIMP Mode. The ABS, BRAKE, and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic to be diagnosed and DTC: C2200; was retrieved. The…
2012 · 120,000 miles · Hydraulic brake circuit
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, an abnormal clicking sound was heard coming from under the hood. Additionally, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact replaced several fuses; however, the fuse box failed to work as intended. The…
2007 · 140,000 miles · Electrical system
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced an ABS module failure. The ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was contacted and diagnosed the vehicle with ABS control module failure; however, the part to…
2016 · 80,000 miles · Hydraulic brake circuit
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated. The ABS, cruise control, and traction control features were disabled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with an ABS module failure.…
2012 · 120,000 miles · Hydraulic brake circuit
Built from 6,580 NHTSA complaints with mileage · snapshot 2026-09-26 · open data · how it is built
Other Wrangler generations
- Wrangler 1997–2006 1,957 reports with mileage, most about the fuel system
- Wrangler 2018–2025 2,109 reports with mileage, most about the steering