The best and worst Jeep Wrangler years, by the numbers
Short answer: among Jeep Wranglers old enough to judge (2005–2022), the 2015–2017 and 2022 have the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold. The 2006, 2008, 2010 and 2018 have the most.
We counted every owner complaint filed with the federal government (NHTSA) for each model year and divided by how many were sold that year, so a year that sold more doesn’t look worse just for being popular. Years newer than 2022 are shown but not ranked — they haven’t been on the road long enough. How this is calculated.
Years with the most complaints
2006 Jeep Wrangler · 79.6 per 10,000 sold (1.9× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Tank, lines and filler, typically around 38,000 miles; then tie rods, linkage, shaft and column.
2008 Jeep Wrangler · 102.8 per 10,000 sold (2.4× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 70,000 miles; then body control and other modules.
2010 Jeep Wrangler · 72.6 per 10,000 sold (1.7× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Tank, lines and filler, typically around 38,126 miles; then airbags, seatbelts and restraints.
2018 Jeep Wrangler · 75.6 per 10,000 sold (1.8× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column, typically around 4,000 miles; then shocks and struts.
Years with the fewest complaints
2015 Jeep Wrangler · 23.1 per 10,000 sold (0.5× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: ABS module and wheel speed sensors, typically around 69,321 miles.
2016 Jeep Wrangler · 23.9 per 10,000 sold (0.6× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: ABS module and wheel speed sensors, typically around 60,000 miles.
2017 Jeep Wrangler · 16.2 per 10,000 sold (0.4× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: ABS module and wheel speed sensors, typically around 35,500 miles.
2022 Jeep Wrangler · 21.1 per 10,000 sold (0.5× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Hybrid or EV traction battery and inverter, typically around 26,358 miles.
Every year: complaints per 10,000 sold
Typical Jeep Wrangler year: 42.1 per 10,000 sold.
Complaints are counted once each, even when an owner lists several parts. Sales are US units sold in the calendar year, a close stand-in for the model year.
Common questions
What is the worst year for the Jeep Wrangler?
Among Jeep Wranglers old enough to judge (2005–2022), the 2008 has the most owner complaints per 10,000 sold: 102.8, about 2.4× a typical Jeep Wrangler year. The 2006, 2010 and 2018 also stand out.
What is the best year for the Jeep Wrangler?
The 2017 has the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold among Jeep Wranglers from 2005–2022: 16.2, against 42.1 for a typical year. The 2015–2016 and 2022 are also well below typical.
What goes wrong on the 2008 Jeep Wrangler?
The most-reported problem on the 2008 Jeep Wrangler is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 70,000 miles.
Why aren't the newest Jeep Wrangler years ranked?
The 2023–2026 haven't been on the road long enough. Newer cars have fewer complaints mainly because they're newer, so ranking them would flatter them.
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Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; US sales from public industry figures. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. This is not an inspection and not a recommendation to buy or avoid any vehicle.