Car Defect Radar
Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated September 22, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.

Recalls

0 total

Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.

No recalls on record for this model

No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.

Owner complaints by system

483 total

Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.

Engine & powertrain

Worth reading
68

Most reports here involve transmission slipping. Of these, 2 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.

transmission slipping 13sudden stalling 9
A recent report: Clutch overheated and cause an immense amount of smoke during drive with no warning indication from hud. Dealer stated that clutch has gotten well passed 390c Heat from clutch has also caused front…
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Clutch overheated and cause an immense amount of smoke during drive with no warning indication from hud. Dealer stated that clutch has gotten well passed 390c Heat from clutch has also caused front driver caliper to lock up and damage rotors.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11762397 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Electrical & infotainment

Worth reading
180

Most reports here involve software faults. Of these, 1 mention an injury.

software faults 121electrical shorts 20
A recent report: Instrument Panel Failure. The center LCD screen that displays speed, tachometer, oil temp, coolant temp, oil pressure, battery voltage, and transmission temps, fuel gauge, tire pressure readings…
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Instrument Panel Failure. The center LCD screen that displays speed, tachometer, oil temp, coolant temp, oil pressure, battery voltage, and transmission temps, fuel gauge, tire pressure readings, warning messages, and many other things just stopped working. This is obviously a safety risk and can cause an increased risk to safety and crashes, as it has been recalled on many other Jeep Gladiators and Wranglers. This screen started out working upon purchase, but would often have a digital background that would show up. The dealership it was purchased from informed us there was nothing wrong with the screen. It just stopped working and there is nothing on the display.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11763004 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Brakes

Worth reading
11

Most reports here involve loss of braking. Of these, 5 mention a crash, 2 mention an injury.

loss of braking 6software faults 4sudden stalling 1
A recent report: Driver side rear wheel speed sensor. This is a known issue national back order on the part, mechanic installed new part system does not reset and clear. In the current state, abs offline four-wheel…
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Driver side rear wheel speed sensor. This is a known issue national back order on the part, mechanic installed new part system does not reset and clear. In the current state, abs offline four-wheel drive system service required traction control service required. What is the true fix for this?

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11694493 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Steering, suspension & tires

Worth reading
179

Most reports here involve loss of steering. Of these, 2 mention a crash.

loss of steering 163fire 1
A recent report: TRUCK WOBBLIES WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE STEERING TAKES TWO TO THREE INCHES TO TURN THE STERRING WHEEL BEFORE THE TRUCK STARTS TO TURN. NOT RESPONSIVE AS IT WAS.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11742752 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Airbags & seat belts

Worth reading
3

Most reports here involve airbags not deploying. Of these, 2 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.

airbags not deploying 1premature wear 1
A recent report: I was rear ended while stopped and the seat belts didnt lock causing injury to my face from hitting the steering wheel.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11744084 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Structure & body

Worth reading
21

Most reports here involve fluid leaks. Of these, 1 mention an injury.

fluid leaks 3premature wear 3
A recent report: When cresting a hill the sun was suddenly shining brightly into the driver's eyes. When deploying the driver's side sun visor, the hinge broke, making the visor flop loosely down, not effectively…
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When cresting a hill the sun was suddenly shining brightly into the driver's eyes. When deploying the driver's side sun visor, the hinge broke, making the visor flop loosely down, not effectively blocking the sun, and causing driver distraction. When trying to find a repair remedy online, this appears to be a widespread and multi-year problem that the manufacturer is back-logged on the necessary repair parts. The defect is so widely known and spread, that an after market retailer has developed and is selling repair parts to address this manufacturers safety design defect.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11598753 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Other systems

Minor
21

Most reports here involve premature wear.

premature wear 2
A recent report: Front defroster only blows in the center and does not distribute air to the sides of the front windshield when the driver looks out.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11713322 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 483 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2019 and 2026, roughly 67 a year, which is more than the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.