2024 Jeep Wrangler Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 13, 2026 · 741 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Wrangler years
More complaints than other years 6th of 32 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 741 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Jeep Wrangler. That ranks 6th out of 32 Wrangler model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (417 complaints, 56%), typically at around 15,000 miles. Complaints mention 12 crashes, 7 fires, 7 injuries. There are 11 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

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Jeep_Wrangler_Rubicon_(JL)_4xe at Retro Classics 2022. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2024 Jeep Wrangler problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System417 · ~15,000 mi
Engine415 · ~20,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion System188
Power Train177 · ~12,500 mi
Unknown or Other127
Vehicle Speed Control73 · ~317 mi
Steering71 · ~8,000 mi
Forward Collision Avoidance22
Service Brakes20
Suspension13 · ~1,907 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System problems41756%15,000“software update” (14%)—
Engine problems41556%20,000“software update” (13%)—
Fuel/propulsion System problems18825%—“electric mode” (16%)—
Power Train problems17724%12,500“software update” (21%)—
Unknown or Other12717%———
Vehicle Speed Control problems7310%317“electric mode” (15%)—
Steering problems7110%8,000“death wobble” (13%)—
Forward Collision Avoidance223%———
Service Brakes203%———
Suspension132%1,907——
Tires81%———
Wheels81%———
Visibility/wiper61%———
Air Bags41%———
Exterior Lighting41%———
Back Over Prevention30%51,000——
Equipment10%16,000——
Lane Departure10%———
Seat Belts10%———
Structure10%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2025, with 445 complaints
2023: 1202312024: 172024172025: 44520254452026: 2782026278

n = 741 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2024 Jeep Wrangler recalls (11)

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Steering:hydraulic power assist:pumpPark outsideJun 4, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V363000 · 1,076,999 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler, Wrangler 4XE, and Jeep Gladiator vehicles. 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.

Risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the wiring and electric hydraulic power steering pump, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 9, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 21D. The Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 11, 2026.

Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraMay 21, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V327000 · 16 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019 and 2023 Chrysler Pacifica, 2024 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Contamination in the central vision processing module or improper programming may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the central vision processing module software or replace the module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning July 16, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 46D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.

Electrical system:propulsion system:traction batteryPark outsideOct 30, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V741000 · 320,068 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe and 2022-2026 Grand Cherokee 4Xe vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.

Risk: A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will update the high voltage battery software, and replace the high voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 17, 2025. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a later date. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 68C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 6, 2025. Vehicles that were previously recalled for the same issue under NHTSA Recalls 24V720 and 23V787 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systemsAug 14, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V527000 · 22,906 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The remote start antenna cable may be pinched, which can cause the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light not to illuminate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

Risk: A TPMS warning light that fails to notify the driver of a problem increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the remote start antenna cable as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2025. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 56C.

Exterior lighting; electrical system:wiringNov 19, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V871000 · 34 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The incorrect dash wiring harness was installed, which can result in inoperative trailer lighting. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: Trailer lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the dash wiring harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is B9B.

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera; exterior lighting:brake lightsSep 12, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V676000 · 46 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 111, "Rear Visibility" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a center brake light that fails to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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. All vehicles were repaired by January 15, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 77B.

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelSep 5, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V652000 · 32,863 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."

Risk: An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between October 3, 2024, and January 23, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30B.

Exterior lighting:tail lightsAug 8, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V585000 · 27 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles.  The vehicles are equipped with incorrect tail lights that may be obstructed by the spare tire. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: Obstructed tail lights can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the tail lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 29, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 90B.

Exterior lighting:tail lights; exterior lighting:turn signalJun 6, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V414000 · 4 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The power distribution center may prevent the trailer turn signal lights and taillights from operating as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: Trailer taillights and turn signal lights that do not illuminate as intended can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the power distribution center, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 2, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 57B.

Air bags:frontal:driver clockspring/spiral cassette; steering:columnMar 14, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V199000 · 38,164 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Chrysler Pacifica, Ram 3500, Ram 3500 cab chassis, Ram 2500, Ram 4500 cab chassis, Ram 5500 cab chassis, 2023 Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a GVWR less than 10,000 lbs., and Chrysler Voyager vehicles. The steering column control module may not be welded properly, which can prevent the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk: An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module, as necessary free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024 through June 20, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 14B, 33B, 34B, 35B, 36B.

Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac systemFeb 15, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V111000 · 199,143 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Jeep Wrangler and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. A hybrid control processor (HCP) software error may cause the defrosting and defogging system to be inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."

Risk: An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the HCP software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 29, 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 04B.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Loss of Motive Power (RQ24012) — opened Jul 5, 2024, still open.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

My jeep after the 68c recall work was performed to lessen the chances of a fire caused by the hybrid battery now under performs compared to before the recall. I get much less that the advertised EV / Battery only miles. Also, the vehicle hesitates while trying to transition between battery only and…

Engine · received Oct 13, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11770795

For about three days now, off and on, more on than off, the screen will pixelate, which is extremely distracting and dangerous. A few times it’s completely shut off to where I’ve had to pull over and power cycle the vehicle to get it to turn back on

Electrical System · received Oct 12, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11770492

I own a 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Sport S that has experienced a significant and potentially dangerous reduction in propulsion power following the completion of Recall 68C (NHTSA Campaign 25V741000) by an authorized Jeep dealership. These problems began after the recall software update and were not…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Oct 12, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11770542

I own a 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe High Altitude. I request that NHTSA investigate reports of dangerous changes in propulsion and acceleration following Jeep/Stellantis Recall 68C software updates. I have experienced, as well as other owners, diminished electric-motor power, weak or delayed…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Oct 12, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11770645

This has happened on multiple occasions. While driving in Hybrid mode and the battery power reaches 0% there is a very sudden and dramatic drop in speed/power. Especially jarring at highway speeds. Yesterday was on the highway at 60+mph and it was like the engine died for 2 seconds or so while the…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Oct 9, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11770042

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Jeep Wrangler?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 417 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2024 Jeep Wrangler?

Yes, 11 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2024 Jeep Wrangler a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Wrangler model years, the 2024 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.