Jeep Wrangler Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 500 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the Jeep Wrangler across 31 model years. The 2024 model year has the most (73). The words owners use most often: “cruise control” (16% of reports).
- 500vehicle speed control complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 40mention a crash
- 10mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 48%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Cruise control: mentioned in 79 of 500 complaints (16%)
- ABS module: mentioned in 31 of 500 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 206 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 500 complaints, 40 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 10 an injury.
Jeep Wrangler vehicle speed control complaints by model year
| Model year | Vehicle Speed Control complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Wrangler | 1 | 9% | — |
| 2025 Wrangler | 4 | 6% | — |
| 2024 Wrangler | 73 | 10% | 317 |
| 2023 Wrangler | 21 | 6% | 1,025 |
| 2022 Wrangler | 23 | 6% | 7,000 |
| 2021 Wrangler | 46 | 5% | 4,965 |
| 2020 Wrangler | 12 | 2% | 40 |
| 2019 Wrangler | 18 | 2% | 4,040 |
| 2018 Wrangler | 24 | 1% | 5,700 |
| 2017 Wrangler | 14 | 5% | 35,000 |
| 2016 Wrangler | 36 | 8% | 27,522 |
| 2015 Wrangler | 32 | 7% | 51,900 |
| 2014 Wrangler | 21 | 3% | 22,500 |
| 2013 Wrangler | 27 | 4% | 65,000 |
| 2012 Wrangler | 25 | 3% | 53,913 |
| 2011 Wrangler | 18 | 4% | 23,750 |
| 2010 Wrangler | 16 | 2% | 30,000 |
| 2009 Wrangler | 7 | 2% | 41,900 |
| 2008 Wrangler | 21 | 2% | 94,527 |
| 2007 Wrangler | 11 | 2% | 54,000 |
| 2006 Wrangler | 1 | 0% | 19,000 |
| 2005 Wrangler | 10 | 2% | 11,000 |
| 2004 Wrangler | 2 | 1% | 48,856 |
| 2003 Wrangler | 2 | 2% | 10,920 |
| 2002 Wrangler | 4 | 4% | 182,640 |
| 2001 Wrangler | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2000 Wrangler | 2 | 1% | 150,000 |
| 1999 Wrangler | 6 | 3% | 106,500 |
| 1998 Wrangler | 11 | 4% | 90,900 |
| 1997 Wrangler | 9 | 2% | — |
| 1995 Wrangler | 2 | 1% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system:software; vehicle speed control:cruise control; electrical system:wiring
Model years: 2018
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Vehicle reflects a code of C2200. It is due to a faulty ABS module that controls the antilock brake system, traction w and cruise control. The remedy is to replace the part (part number 68259556AD). This part has been on national back order for several years now with no anticipated date of release…
I was driving and had a sudden loss of power. My gas pedal would not respond. I had to put my car in park and out of hybrid so my gas engine would come on.
Since the 68C recall, my 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe has not behaved normally and has become increasingly unpredictable. Even with a mostly or nearly full battery, it frequently will not operate in pure electric mode at lower speeds, particularly on even slight inclines. The gas engine can suddenly…
My Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4xe experienced a sudden and severe loss of motive power while making a left turn onto US Route 301 at a major intersection. When the traffic light turned green, I attempted to accelerate through the intersection, but the vehicle suddenly entered what is commonly referred to…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Jeep Wranglers have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 500 owner complaints about vehicle speed control for the Jeep Wrangler. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Jeep Wrangler vehicle speed control?
Yes: 1 safety recall list vehicle speed control. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the Jeep Wrangler?
The most frequent phrase is “cruise control”, in 79 of 500 complaints, followed by “abs module” (31).
Other Jeep Wrangler problems
- Steering problems (3,541)
- Electrical System problems (2,983)
- Engine problems (2,187)
- Power Train problems (2,179)
- Suspension problems (1,586)
- Air Bags problems (1,482)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (1,312)
- Fuel System, Gasoline problems (1,085)
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