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

917 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
240

Most reports here involve sudden stalling. Of these, 4 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.

sudden stalling 69fire 28
A recent report: After the safety recall 68C, the vehicle no longer operates as designed. In electric only mode, the gas engine engages, which is bad for the engine. This fails to give the engine time to prepare for…
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After the safety recall 68C, the vehicle no longer operates as designed. In electric only mode, the gas engine engages, which is bad for the engine. This fails to give the engine time to prepare for short sudden use. When driving, the high voltage battery will lag or not produce power as it did prior. This can cause an accident (which it almost did already for myself). The acceleration lags before engaging. This vehicle performed properly prior to this software (1/1/2026) update. I don't trust or feel safe in my vehicle at this juncture. I seek the manufacturer to correct this for the safety of those who drive these vehicles.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11763990 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Electrical & infotainment

Worth reading
270

Most reports here involve sudden stalling. Of these, 3 mention a crash, 2 mention an injury.

sudden stalling 96software faults 42
A recent report: After the latest 68C recall, something has been altered in the vehicle that has changed its operability. It has lost total available power when in electric mode. The system now doesn't respond as…
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After the latest 68C recall, something has been altered in the vehicle that has changed its operability. It has lost total available power when in electric mode. The system now doesn't respond as well as it used to. This has caused a loss of acceleration and often time transitions to using the gas engine poorly when trying to get up to speed. It causes issues with climbing hills and when pulling out in to traffic. It feels as though it has been current limited to protect the faulty battery instead of replacing the battery with a better design. The fault with the battery is also causing early degradation. The issue that lead to the B9A, 95B and 68C recalls still resides in the battery. It seems as though Jeep has attempted to compensate for a poor battery design by altering the performance capabilities of the vehicle.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11765068 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Brakes

Worth reading
15

Most reports here involve loss of braking. Of these, 4 mention a crash.

loss of braking 9unintended acceleration 3software faults 2
A recent report: The forward collision/emergency brake engages when it is not needed, necessary or appropriate, and even when the brake pedel is already being pressed. I have adjusted the sensitivity of the emergency…
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The forward collision/emergency brake engages when it is not needed, necessary or appropriate, and even when the brake pedel is already being pressed. I have adjusted the sensitivity of the emergency braking and forward collision system and I still have this issue.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11743872 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Steering, suspension & tires

Worth reading
312

Most reports here involve loss of steering. Of these, 1 mention a crash.

loss of steering 241premature wear 5
A recent report: Was driving on the interstate at about 65 mph went over some small bumps in the road and got the jeep death wobble. It happened a total of four times on that trip within an hour. Thought I was going…
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Was driving on the interstate at about 65 mph went over some small bumps in the road and got the jeep death wobble. It happened a total of four times on that trip within an hour. Thought I was going to crash.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11760373 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Airbags & seat belts

Worth reading
11

Most reports here involve airbags not deploying. Of these, 7 mention a crash, 10 mention an injury.

airbags not deploying 7premature wear 2software faults 1
A recent report: In June 2025, I brought my vehicle to the dealership (Hendricks Chrysler Dodge Birmingham, AL) for a full diagnostic inspection, and at that time I was told everything was fine. There were no…
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In June 2025, I brought my vehicle to the dealership (Hendricks Chrysler Dodge Birmingham, AL) for a full diagnostic inspection, and at that time I was told everything was fine. There were no warnings, no notes about electrical issues, airbags, coolant leaks, engine leaks, or any of the major concerns now being reported. On my most recent visit (October 2025), the dealership suddenly reported multiple “Immediate Attention” failures, including: • Airbag system issues • Electrical system failure • Coolant system leak • Water pump leak • Engine oil separator leak These items were never mentioned during my previous full diagnostic despite being safety-related components that typically show symptoms or codes. Because these new issues involve critical components like the airbags, engine, and electrical system, my safety was put at risk. I have been driving the vehicle daily under the belief that it had passed a full diagnostic months earlier. If these problems really existed at that time, then I was unknowingly operating an unsafe vehicle. If they did NOT exist, then the sudden appearance of multiple major failures raises concerns about incorrect diagnostics or improper prior inspection. I have not received any warning lights except the airbag light. The dealership has not provided a clear explanation as to how these issues appeared only months after a full inspection. This has caused significant concern regarding vehicle safety, diagnostic reliability, and whether the previous inspection was performed correctly. I am requesting NHTSA review because the dealership failed to identify or disclose major safety-related failures, which has potentially placed me in danger without any warning.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11702988 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Structure & body

Worth reading
22

Most reports here involve corrosion. Of these, 1 mention a crash.

corrosion 5fluid leaks 1
A recent report: I'm reaching out to complain about the corrosion issue on Jeep Wrangler JLs. I own a 2021 Wrangler JLU Sport with 56,000 miles and recently discovered the corrosion on my vehicle. I brought it in to…
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I'm reaching out to complain about the corrosion issue on Jeep Wrangler JLs. I own a 2021 Wrangler JLU Sport with 56,000 miles and recently discovered the corrosion on my vehicle. I brought it in to my local dealer, who looked at the vehicle, explained the large issue they're seeing, and submitted a claim for my vehicle. I found I was just under 2 months outside the 5 year warranty. Stellantis came back with a good will offer of covering my cost 80/20. The total projected cost is $12,750 and I'm responsible for $2,550. This will replace my hood (with a steel hood), tailgate, all hinges, and repaint. After speaking with the dealer I've discovered they are no longer directed to replace the doors, but rather just grind them down. After reading and conversations with my local dealer's body shop, this isn't a fix, as the corrosion can still exist in the body. I opened a Jeep Cares case immediately after and explained I've owned multiple Wranglers since 2010, my father owns 2 Wranglers (a 2018 with this same issue), and I've spoken to other friends who own Wranglers and have this issue. They asked me to get a letter from my local dealership, which I did and provided. Jeep Cares came back with the same offer of 80/20. I've considered not paying this, but I'm seriously concerned that with my New England weather these body parts will become structurally damaged if I let this go. I'm also concerned about paying for the "fix" and having it come back shortly thereafter. I'd consider buying a new Wrangler, but the dealer explained the zinc piece they started adding isn't helping, and they are seeing new vehicles come on the lot with this same issue. Stellantis was aware of this issue considering they have a bulletin until a few years ago, but they've since removed that bulletin. They also never directed their dealers and service centers to notify clients of this issue. This is my largest complaint... they've known aboutthis and dn't let new/existing customers know.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11765072 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Other systems

Worth reading
47

Most reports here involve premature wear. Of these, 1 mention an injury.

premature wear 4fluid leaks 2
A recent report: There is a known urgent recall with no remedy after 1 month to over 1 million vehicles. Crystar, Mopar, and FCA have done nothing to update owners on when repairs can be made. The website to "Request…
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There is a known urgent recall with no remedy after 1 month to over 1 million vehicles. Crystar, Mopar, and FCA have done nothing to update owners on when repairs can be made. The website to "Request to be notified when parts become available" does not work.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11747702 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 917 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2020 and 2026, roughly 155 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.