Jeep Wrangler problems and recalls by year

By model year

Years with 100+ complaints

71 recall campaigns since 2005

1. July 16, 2026 · 26V456000 · 2026 · Wheels

   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.

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steel wheels and valve stems, as necessary, free of charge.

2. June 4, 2026 · 26V363000 · 2021–2025 · Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump · park outside

   The electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position.

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the wiring and electric hydraulic power steering pump, as necessary, free of charge.

3. April 9, 2026 · 26V224000 · 2026 · Child seat › Vehicle tether anchor

   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.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the second-row, right-side seat frame, free of charge.

4. August 14, 2025 · 25V527000 · 2024–2025 · Tires › Pressure monitoring and regulating systems

   The remote start antenna cable may be pinched, which can cause the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light not to illuminate as intended.

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the remote start antenna cable as necessary, free of charge.

5. November 19, 2024 · 24V871000 · 2024 · Electrical system › Wiring; Exterior lighting

   The incorrect dash wiring harness was installed, which can result in inoperative trailer lighting.

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the dash wiring harness as necessary, free of charge.

6. September 12, 2024 · 24V676000 · 2018–2024 · Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera; Exterior lighting › Brake lights

   The wiring harness for the rearview camera and the center brake light may short circuit, which can disable the rearview camera image and center brake light.

   Remedy: Dealers replaced the harness for the center brake light and rearview camera and/or the spare tire carrier/harness assembly, as necessary, free of charge.

7. September 5, 2024 · 24V652000 · 2018–2024 · Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel

   The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge.

8. August 8, 2024 · 24V585000 · 2024 · Exterior lighting › Tail lights

   The vehicles are equipped with incorrect tail lights that may be obstructed by the spare tire.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the tail lights, free of charge.

9. August 1, 2024 · 24V572000 · 2021 · Power train › Manual transmission › Control module › Software

   The software for the powertrain control module may cause an engine stall, which can result in a loss of drive power.

   Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge.

10. June 6, 2024 · 24V414000 · 2024 · Exterior lighting › Tail lights; Exterior lighting › Turn signal

    The power distribution center may prevent the trailer turn signal lights and taillights from operating as intended.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the power distribution center, free of charge.

11. March 14, 2024 · 24V196000 · 2016 · Air bags › Frontal › Driver clockspring/spiral cassette

    Debris contamination may cause the clockspring to fail, preventing the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the clockspring, steering wheel back cover, and steering column shrouds, free of charge.

12. November 22, 2023 · 23V787000 · 2021–2023 · Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery · park outside

    The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to recharge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until they are repaired.

13. September 18, 2023 · 23V641000 · 2022–2023 · Power train › Manual transmission

    The rearview camera may fail to display the rearview image and the reverse lights may not illuminate when the vehicle is placed in reverse.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the gear position sensor, free of charge.

14. August 10, 2023 · 23V565000 · 2023 · Exterior lighting › Brake lights

    The spare tire may obstruct the view of the center high-mount brake light.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the spare tire carrier assembly, free of charge.

15. April 27, 2023 · 23V303000 · 2022–2023 · Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery

    The high voltage (HV) battery pack assembly was built with incorrect fasteners to secure the 200-amp fuse, which can generate excessive heat.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the HV battery fuse, as necessary.

16. March 23, 2023 · 23V191000 · 2020–2022 · Structure › Frame and members

    A stud on the frame assembly may puncture the fuel tank in a crash, which can result in a fuel leak.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, remove the frame stud and apply paint, free of charge.

17. February 23, 2023 · 23V116000 · 2018–2023 · Power train › Clutch assembly

    The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the clutch assembly and update the software, free of charge.

18. November 23, 2022 · 22V865000 · 2021–2023 · Engine

    A loss of communication may cause an engine shutdown.

    Remedy: There is more than one involved component and calibration software.

19. October 13, 2022 · 22V768000 · 2022–2023 · Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery

    The high voltage (HV) battery pack assembly was built with incorrect fasteners to secure the 200-amp fuse, which can generate excessive heat.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the HV battery fuse, as necessary.

20. May 12, 2022 · 22V326000 · 2022 · Exterior lighting

    The side marker lights may not function due to an incompatible tail light assembly wiring harness.

    Remedy: FCA will replace the tail light assemblies, free of charge.

21. August 26, 2021 · 21V665000 · 2020 · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

    A cracked fuel supply line connector may leak fuel into the engine compartment.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel supply line as needed, free of charge.

22. January 28, 2021 · 21V028000 · 2018–2021 · Power train › Clutch assembly

    The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.

    Remedy: FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will add software to reduce engine torque capability when clutch assembly temperatures rise to a level that may damage the inner pressure plate, free of…

23. March 3, 2020 · 20V124000 · 2018–2020 · Power train › Clutch assembly

    The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reroute a wire harness and inspect the clutch system, and replace components as needed.

24. January 24, 2020 · 20V042000 · 2020 · Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm

    The left side lower control arm bracket and weld may not be correctly positioned.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front axles, replacing them as necessary, free of charge.

25. September 26, 2019 · 19V680000 · 2011–2018 · Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

    The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.

    Remedy: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle, free of charge.

26. April 23, 2019 · 19V320000 · 2018 · Equipment

    The top cover of the roof top tent may crack or break, possibly resulting in the cover detaching from the vehicle while moving.

    Remedy: The remedy for this recall is still under development.

27. January 15, 2019 · 19V018000 · 2010–2016 · Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module · do not drive

    Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.

28. November 8, 2018 · 18V786000 · 2018 · Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › LATCH

    The right rear passenger door latch may not be in the correct location, possibly preventing the door from latching properly.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the right rear door latch reinforcement, free of charge.

29. September 28, 2018 · 18V675000 · 2018–2019 · Structure › Frame and members

    The front track bar brackets may be improperly welded, which can cause the bracket to separate from the frame, reducing steering capability.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the track bar bracket welds, as necessary, free of charge.

30. May 25, 2018 · 18V343000 · 2018 · Steering

    The intermediate steering shaft may not have been properly welded causing a split where the external spline is formed.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the intermediate steering shaft, free of charge.

31. April 12, 2018 · 18V231000 · 2018 · Seats › Mid/rear assembly; Structure › Frame and members

    The rear under body ladder rail may corrode, possibly reducing the strength of the rear floor pan and causing the left rear seat mount to become loose.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, coat the interior and exterior of the driver's side rear underbody ladder rail with three-part rust protection.

32. February 8, 2018 · 18V098000 · 2017 · Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch

    The brake switches on these vehicles may malfunction, keeping the brake lights illuminated and/or allowing the vehicle to be shifted out of the PARK position without the brake pedal being pushed.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake switches, free of charge.

33. January 9, 2018 · 18V021000 · 2009–2013 · Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module · do not drive

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii,…

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.

34. November 23, 2016 · 16V849000 · 2017 · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

    The affected vehicles may have a fuel tank that has a cracked or broken control valve, possibly resulting in a fuel leak in a rollover event, debris in the fuel tank and/or the potential of over fueling the vehicle.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and Jeep dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace fuel tank and sending unit, as necessary, free of charge.

35. October 13, 2016 · 16V734000 · 2016–2017 · Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive

    In certain crash conditions, the front impact sensor wiring may be pulled until it detaches before a signal can be received by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC).

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the front impact sensor wiring and relocate the impact sensor branch, free of charge.

36. May 24, 2016 · 16V352000 · 2007–2012 · Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module · do not drive

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners.

37. May 11, 2016 · 16V288000 · 2011–2016 · Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

    The clockspring assembly may become contaminated with dust and cause the air bag circuit to fail.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud, free of charge.

38. May 11, 2016 · 16V290000 · 2007–2010 · Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

    The clockspring assembly may become contaminated with dust and cause the air bag circuit to fail.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud, free of charge.

39. April 15, 2015 · 15V222000 · 2006 · Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)

    In the affected vehicles, the springs within the clutch pedal position switch that prevents the vehicle from starting unless the clutch pedal is pushed down may break.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch ignition interlock switch, free of charge.

40. October 8, 2014 · 14V631000 · 2011–2013 · Electrical system; Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior

    Corrosion in the exterior heated power mirror electrical connector may result in an electrical short.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will move the exterior mirror power feed to a separate connector, free of charge.

41. October 8, 2014 · 14V632000 · 2014 · Tires › Pressure monitoring and regulating systems

    Due to a software error, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may fail to learn the locations of the individual sensors while the vehicle is being driven.

    Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the TPMS module, free of charge.

42. June 4, 2013 · 13V234000 · 2012–2013 · Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines; Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections

    The power steering line may contact and wear a hole in the transmission oil cooler line resulting in a loss of transmission fluid.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return tube assembly, free of charge.

43. May 7, 2013 · 13V176000 · 2008–2012 · Air bags

    The affected vehicles have airbag clockspring assemblies that could experience broken airbag circuits.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring and add a steering wheel dust shield, free of charge.

44. May 16, 2012 · 12V216000 · 2010 · Power train › Automatic transmission

    THE TRANSMISSION SKID PLATE, WHICH IS CLOSE TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, CAN COLLECT DEBRIS.

    Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SKID PLATE WITH A SKID BAR, FREE OF CHARGE.

45. November 2, 2011 · 11V528000 · 2008–2012 · Air bags › Frontal

    SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH DRIVER'S AIRBAG CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLIES THAT COULD EXPERIENCE A COMPROMISED AIRBAG CIRCUIT RESULTING IN AN AIRBAG LAMP ILLUMINATION, WHICH INDICATES THAT THE AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY.

    Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REMEDY THE VEHICLES AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE.

46. June 8, 2011 · 11V315000 · 2011 · Steering › Column

    SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED STEERING COLUMN PIVOT RIVET.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR RIVET PRESENCE AND ALIGNMENT AND REPAIR THE STEERING COLUMN PIVOT AS REQUIRED, FREE OF CHARGE.

47. March 1, 2011 · 11V145000 · 2010–2011 · Power train › Axle assembly

    SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A DEGRADATION OF FASTENER TORQUE FOR VARIOUS FRONT AND REAR AXLE ATTACHMENTS TO THE CHASSIS MODULE.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-TORQUE ALL NINETEEN FASTENERS TO THE MAXIMUM RESIDUAL TORQUE VALUES.

48. July 7, 2010 · 10V315000 · 2010 · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder

    THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY FORMED MASTER CYLINDER TO HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (HCU) BRAKE TUBE ASSEMBLY END FLARE.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE TUBES FREE OF CHARGE.

49. June 3, 2010 · 10V236000 · 2007–2010 · Service brakes, hydraulic

    THERE MAY BE CONTACT BETWEEN THE RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT INNER FENDER LINERS AND THE RIGHT FRONT AND LEFT REAR BRAKE TUBES WHICH COULD CAUSE WEAR OF THE TUBES CAUSING A BRAKE FLUID LEAK.

    Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE.

50. November 5, 2009 · 09V436000 · 2007–2008 · Power train › Automatic transmission

    THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH A TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE WARNING SYSTEM.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL A "HOTOIL" MESSAGE IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND A CHIME INDICATING AN ELEVATED TRANSMISSION FLUID CONDITION.

51. May 6, 2008 · 08V202000 · 2007–2008 · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

    SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND REAR BRAKE TUBES.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED BRAKE TUBE CLIP TO RETAIN THE TUBES, INSPECT THE BRAKE TUBES FOR DAMAGE DUE TO POTENTIAL CONTACT WITH THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT, AND REPLACE THE BRAKE TUBES IF…

52. July 3, 2007 · 07V291000 · 2007 · Electrical system

    ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM) WAS PROGRAMMED WITH SOFTWARE THAT MAY ALLOW THE ENGINE TO STALL UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE TIPM.

53. May 3, 2006 · 06V147000 · 2006 · Power train › Clutch assembly

    ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER LINKAGE ROD MAY BREAK.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER LINKAGE ROD FREE OF CHARGE.

54. October 6, 2005 · 05V460000 · 2005–2006 · Power train › Automatic transmission

    ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 42RLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE CUP PLUG THAT RETAINS THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT MAY BE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSIONS AND INSTALL A BRACKET TO ENSURE THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT IS RETAINED IN THE PROPER POSITION.

Shared, in full on the sibling's page:

• Jeep Grand Cherokee: 26V531000 (2026, back over prevention); 25V741000 (2020–2025, electrical system); 24V199000 (2023–2024, air bags); 24V111000 (2021–2024, visibility); 20V191000 (2019–2020, back over prevention); 18V524000 (2017–2018, electrical system); 18V332000 (2018, electrical system); 18V280000 (2018, power train); 07V434000 (2007, service brakes, hydraulic); 06V493000 (2007, service brakes, hydraulic)
• RAM 1500: 26V327000 (2024–2025, back over prevention); 23V263000 (2021–2023, fuel system, diesel); 22V766000 (2021, seat belts); 22V767000 (2020–2022, engine); 22V638000 (2020–2021, back over prevention); 20V580000 (2019, seat belts); 19V201000 (2019, steering)

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