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2026 Jeep Wrangler problems

NHTSA lists 10 complaints for the 2026 Jeep Wrangler, 1 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.

Data build 2026-10-09.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as JEEP WRANGLER.

At a glance

Complaints
10
With crash
1
With fire
0
With injury (complaints)
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0
Recalls
3
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
844,027
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
148

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. This model year is too recent for a sales denominator.

Where the complaints are

Top systems
SystemComplaintsShare of this vehicle's complaints
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM330.0%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM220.0%
STEERING220.0%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER220.0%
AIR BAGS110.0%
ENGINE110.0%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE110.0%
POWER TRAIN110.0%
SEATS110.0%
SERVICE BRAKES110.0%
Top subsystems
SystemSubsystemComplaints
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEAUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING1
VISIBILITYWINDSHIELD1

One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.

Model-generated complaint tags

These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.

Failure modes
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
loss of control440.0%0.81
mechanical failure330.0%0.80
electrical electronic220.0%0.92
restraint or airbag110.0%0.98
Severities
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
moderate770.0%0.73
low220.0%0.67
high110.0%1.00

Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 10 tagged complaints of 10 complaints (100.0%).

Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.

Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.

Recalls

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3 recalls.

26V531000

Date: 2026-08-13. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION.

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail to (excerpt)

Consequence: A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)

Remedy: Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

26V456000

Date: 2026-07-16. Systems: WHEELS.

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The walls for the steel wheels may be too thin, allowing them to crack or detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.

Consequence: Loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steel wheels and valve stems, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 05D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 23, 2026.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

26V224000

Date: 2026-04-09. Systems: CHILD SEAT.

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The child seat tether welds on the second-row, right-side seat frame may be insufficient, which can reduce the seat's ability to properly restrain a child during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

Consequence: A child that is not properly restrained during a crash can have an increased risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the second-row, right-side seat frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 27D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 16, 2026.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

148 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM61
STRUCTURE35
ENGINE22
STEERING9
POWER TRAIN8
SUSPENSION7
SERVICE BRAKES6
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM5

11037576

Date: 2026-09-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

Windshield Wiper Blade Flipped Customers must experience one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: a Streaking wiper blade. a Buzz, squeak or rattle from the outer side of wiper blade on the glass. This bulletin involves replacing the driver's side windshield wiper blade.

11037575

Date: 2026-09-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

Steel Hood Vent Gap Customers may comment on one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: a Gap between Steel Hood Vent and Performance Hood Fig. 1. a Buzz, squeak and rattle noise. a Hood pad water soaked after rain. a Water leak through into the engine compartment.

11037596

Date: 2026-09-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

TRANSMISSION KIT - WITH TORQUE CONVERTER

11037597

Date: 2026-09-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING.

SOCKET - DRAG LINK INNER

11037598

Date: 2026-09-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING.

SOCKET - DRAG LINK INNER

11037471

Date: 2026-09-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

Windshield Wiper Blade Flipped Customers must experience one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: a Streaking wiper blade. a Buzz, squeak or rattle from the outer side of wiper blade on the glass. This bulletin involves replacing the driver's side windshield wiper blade.

11037338

Date: 2026-09-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Bracket Not Properly Secured Customers may comment on the following: SYMPTOM: a Buzz, Squeak or Rattle (BSR) from the front of vehicle in the engine compartment. This bulletin involves inspecting and possibly remounting the PCM bracket.

11037354

Date: 2026-09-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

MIL-On and/or Engine Oil Leak

11037349

Date: 2026-09-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

Shifter If shifter is having trouble shifting between 1st and 2nd gear, then adjust cables as described in service library.

11037337

Date: 2026-09-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

Steel Hood Vent Gap Customers may comment on one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: a Gap between Steel Hood Vent and Performance Hood Fig. 1. a Buzz, squeak and rattle noise. a Hood pad water soaked after rain. a Water leak through into the engine compartment. This bulletin involves Inspect

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
WRANGLER10

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