Jeep Wrangler Visibility/wiper Problems
Owners have filed 293 complaints with NHTSA about visibility/wiper problems on the Jeep Wrangler across 21 model years. The 2018 model year has the most (41). The words owners use most often: “sun visor” (11% of reports).
- 293visibility/wiper complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 44%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.
- Sun visor: mentioned in 32 of 293 complaints (11%)
- Windshield wipers: mentioned in 29 of 293 complaints (10%)
- Electrical visibility: mentioned in 18 of 293 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do visibility/wiper problems happen?
Based on 156 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 293 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury.
Jeep Wrangler visibility/wiper complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility/wiper complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Wrangler | 2 | 3% | — |
| 2024 Wrangler | 6 | 1% | — |
| 2023 Wrangler | 6 | 2% | — |
| 2022 Wrangler | 6 | 1% | — |
| 2021 Wrangler | 15 | 2% | 450 |
| 2020 Wrangler | 33 | 5% | 4,750 |
| 2019 Wrangler | 29 | 4% | 7,672 |
| 2018 Wrangler | 41 | 2% | 11,000 |
| 2017 Wrangler | 9 | 3% | 47,500 |
| 2016 Wrangler | 5 | 1% | 35,000 |
| 2015 Wrangler | 3 | 1% | 34,000 |
| 2014 Wrangler | 12 | 2% | 54,500 |
| 2013 Wrangler | 32 | 5% | 34,140 |
| 2012 Wrangler | 30 | 4% | 38,000 |
| 2011 Wrangler | 14 | 3% | 70,500 |
| 2010 Wrangler | 8 | 1% | 30,000 |
| 2009 Wrangler | 8 | 2% | 119,500 |
| 2008 Wrangler | 24 | 3% | 87,250 |
| 2007 Wrangler | 8 | 1% | 103,000 |
| 2001 Wrangler | 1 | 1% | — |
| 1995 Wrangler | 1 | 0% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists visibility/wiper for the Jeep Wrangler. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Both the driver-side and passenger-side door window glass spontaneously shattered due to severe internal structural stress originating from the side-view mirror mounting brackets and window frame assembly. The passenger-side window completely failed while rolled down and housed entirely inside the…
BACK OVER PREVENTION/BACK UP CAMERA SENSING SYSTEM Rearview image does not always power on, has delay powering, and/or sticks while displaying in the wrong direction misleading surrounding area. Because of this issue I had backed up into a smaller car in my blind spot, telling me It wasn't in my…
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front windshield wipers failed to operate. An independent mechanic was contacted and reached out to the dealer to obtain a wiper power module for the repair; however, the part was…
The windshield on my 2022 Jeep Wrangler 4xe appears to have optical distortion that causes significant glare and visibility problems when driving in direct sunlight. The windshield is available for inspection upon request. The problem affects my ability to clearly see the roadway, traffic, and…
2024 Wrangler RHD. After being parked overnight pushing the start button clicks once as if the battery is weak. A second push of the start button the Jeep starts normally. Also, the clock resets itself 4 hours ahead. The HVAC temperature resets itself to 72 degrees regardless of where it was when…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Jeep Wranglers have visibility/wiper problems?
No. NHTSA has 293 owner complaints about visibility/wiper 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 visibility/wiper?
No recall currently lists visibility/wiper for this vehicle.
What do owners say about visibility/wiper problems on the Jeep Wrangler?
The most frequent phrase is “sun visor”, in 32 of 293 complaints, followed by “windshield wipers” (29).
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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