Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Jeep Wrangler has 51 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.
51
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
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ENGINE
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe vehicles equipped with 2.0L Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle engines. A loss o...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Vehicle started and put in reverse. after backing up approximately 15 ft, vehicle put into driver an... |
| Dec 15, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I own a 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 with the 6.4L engine (VIN: [XXX] ). The vehicle has a dangero... |
| Dec 6, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Nov 26, 2025 | ENGINE | Jeep has a design defect in vehicles equipped with the 2.0L turbocharged engine where the coolant re... |
| Nov 22, 2025 | ENGINE | Bolts came loose on thermostat housing caused all the fluid to leak out when looked up seems to be ... |
| Jun 24, 2025 | ENGINE | While operating the 2021 Jeep Wrangler under normal driving conditions, I experienced repeated overh... |
| May 28, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owned a 2021 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spe... |
| May 23, 2025 | ENGINE | I experienced an extreme coolant leak caused by the coolant inlet tube fasteners backing out and bec... |
| May 20, 2025 | ENGINE | Since we have had the high pressure fuel pump recall completed/replaced, there have been ongoing pro... |
| Apr 16, 2025 | ENGINE | 2021-2024 jeeps with 3.6 penstar are being sold with camshafts that go bad at around 60-80k miles. T... |
| Nov 27, 2024 | ENGINE | I have a 2021 Jeep Wrangler JL--VIN [XXX] . On Wednesday, [XXX], the vehicle suddenly and witho... |
| Aug 28, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, th... |
| Aug 8, 2024 | ENGINE | VESSEL CONTINUES TO SHOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT WITH NO OBVIOUS CAUSE - OIL PRESSURE IS WITHIN R... |
| Jun 26, 2024 | ENGINE | Vehicle shut down while driving multiple times |
| Dec 25, 2023 | ENGINE | The contact leased a 2021 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while his daughter was driving 65-70 MPH... |
| Dec 2, 2023 | ENGINE | I have tried out to Jeep for asking if the open recall issue can be fix they do not have any solutio... |
| Sep 13, 2023 | ENGINE | There is now some slippage in 2nd and 3rd gear The recall was re-issued in March of 2023. There ha... |
| Aug 28, 2023 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Check Engine Light and Excessive Engine Coolant Leak; Inspected by a manufacturer dealer and seller ... |
| Jul 24, 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while reversing approximately 5 MPH down t... |
| May 21, 2023 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving approximately 15 mph the engine cut out and the engine light came on. I was able to pu... |