Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Jeep Wrangler has 122 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 3 powertrain-related recalls.
122
Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
21V028000
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler and 2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clu...
23V116000
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler, and 2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The cl...
24V572000
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 23V...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? -... |
| Feb 12, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | After 68C recall has been performed and "passed" the car will lose acceleration and power when tryin... |
| Jan 31, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | My 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (3.6L eTorque, automatic transmission) has experienced recurring drive... |
| Jan 21, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | I just had the 68C recall done to my Jeep Wrangler 4XE recently. Before the recall, it was running f... |
| Nov 16, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I was driving on the freeway, 65mph, in Los Angeles and the '21 Jeep Wrangler 4xe started showing a ... |
| Nov 7, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I purchased (traded into) a 2021 Jeep Wrangler on October 31, 2024. The vehicle already had an open ... |
| Nov 5, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Jeep continues to apply bandaids to the high voltage battery system. The latest recall, 68c, is anot... |
| Nov 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | My local dealer has all the documentation on this jeep. It has been into the dealership many times n... |
| Oct 25, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My vehicle is subject to an open safety recall (NHTSA Recall 25V-741) involving high-voltage battery... |
| Oct 15, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2021 jeep wrangler 4xe , power loss twice after recall was completed in 2022. INCIDENT AFTER RECAL... |
| Oct 14, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Put a brand new battery in my vehicle - 3 days later driving on the highway had full loss of power -... |
| Oct 6, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I was driving my 2021 Jeep wrangler and it started running poorly. I was near the dealership. I call... |
| Oct 5, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | While pulling into parking lot jeep suddenly accelerated deployed brakes it would not stop. Hit pill... |
| Oct 2, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Vehicle rear locker light flashing indicating the rear locker was turned on when, leaving a retail s... |
| Jul 15, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Timing chain tensioner gone bad |
| Jul 14, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,ENGINE | It started with the engine sounding louder then normal. Then a bad smell in the cab of the vehicle. ... |
| Jun 16, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Vehicle check engine light illuminated along with multiple other lights on the dashboard. It had a d... |
| Apr 27, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission refuses to shift. Or will loose power and Have to pull off or just stop on the highway ... |
| Apr 9, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Hybrid systems loss communication with transmission modules hybrid battery shakes the whole when idl... |
| Feb 25, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | At 10,400 miles a safety recall was performed on clutch for manual transmission. The dealership repl... |