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Jeep Wrangler

2017–2021 only

6,250 classified complaints 33 recalls

1,064,516 sold in the US for 2017–2021.

41 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2017–2021 Jeep Wrangler models have 6,250 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 33 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column, typically surfacing around 2,500 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2017–2021 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Jeep Wrangler report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

1992–1996

1997–2001

2002–2006

2007–2011

2012–2016

2017–2021

2022–2026

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2017–2021 only

Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column · Steering 1,412 complaints · 13/10k sold

Median onset: 2,500 miles. 0.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 942 complaints · 8.8/10k sold

Median onset: 32,500 miles. 0.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Shocks and struts · Suspension 703 complaints · 6.6/10k sold

Median onset: 9,000 miles.

Typical repair: $280–$1,440 nationally.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 360 complaints · 3.4/10k sold

Median onset: 6,460 miles. 0.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

Hybrid or EV traction battery and inverter · Electrical 233 complaints · 2.2/10k sold

Median onset: 22,225 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $2,740–$5,240 nationally.

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 220 complaints · 2.1/10k sold

Median onset: 13,000 miles. 0.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 194 complaints · 1.8/10k sold

Median onset: 9,000 miles. 1.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Electric power steering motor and module · Steering 186 complaints · 1.7/10k sold

Median onset: 5,100 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 2017–2021 compare with other Wrangler years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2017–2021 model years. See the full Jeep Wrangler report for every year and full specs/safety data.