MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
Jeep Wrangler Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 6,641 total NHTSA owner complaints and 111 federal recall campaigns for the Jeep Wrangler.
Best Wrangler Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All Wrangler Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Wrangler | 7.5 / 10 | 00 | 4 | Low Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 Wrangler | 7.5 / 10 | 00 | 11 | Low Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 Wrangler | 5 / 10 | 340(18.9/10k) | 14 | Critical Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 Wrangler | 4.7 / 10 | 379(21.1/10k) | 15 | Critical Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 Wrangler | 3.1 / 10 | 904(50.2/10k) | 15 | Critical Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 Wrangler | 3.7 / 10 | 600(33.3/10k) | 12 | Critical Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 Wrangler | 3.3 / 10 | 732(40.7/10k) | 9 | Critical Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 Wrangler | 3.3 / 10 | 1,805(100.3/10k) | 14 | Critical Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 Wrangler | 4.5 / 10 | 308(17.1/10k) | 5 | Critical Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 Wrangler | 3.9 / 10 | 457(25.4/10k) | 5 | Critical Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 Wrangler | 4.6 / 10 | 465(25.8/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 Wrangler | 3.6 / 10 | 651(36.2/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2014 |