Is the Jeep Wrangler Reliable?
1997–2026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Jeep Wrangler Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 4 | — | — | 80 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 1 | 20 | — | — | 74 | Good |
| 2024 | 6 | 349 | 5 | — | 54 | Fair |
| 2023 | 11 | 268 | 7 | — | 49 | Fair |
| 2022 | 11 | 271 | 9 | — | 50 | Fair |
| 2021 | 9 | 749 | 10 | — | 47 | Fair |
| 2020 | 10 | 330 | 5 | — | 52 | Fair |
| 2019 | 7 | 506 | 11 | — | 51 | Fair |
| 2018 | 8 | 1270 | 10 | — | 47 | Fair |
| 2017 | 3 | 218 | 15 | — | 67 | Good |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Wrangler Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Wrangler scores 11 points below the average suv. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.
Known Jeep Wrangler Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 3985 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Jeep Wrangler reliable?+
The Jeep Wrangler scores 57/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 66 recall campaigns and 3985 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Wrangler is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2026 Wrangler achieved the highest reliability score of 80/100 with 0 recalls and 4 complaints.
How many miles does a Wrangler last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Jeep Wrangler owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Wrangler will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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