By year
Owner complaints about Jeep vehicles peaked at 7,329 in 2015
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 1995 to 2026. 2026 runs through October.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints and recalls files. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Make
Jeep
The complete NHTSA record for Jeep vehicles: owner complaints, recall campaigns, defect investigations and manufacturer communications, for every model and model year on file.
Most Jeep recalls are filed by Stellantis.
Owner complaints in the last five years18,42987,566 on file in all, across 49 models
Recall campaigns419102 in five years
Severity index8.2Crash, fire, injury or death per 100 complaints
Investigations12510,413 service bulletins
Components
Electrical system draws the most owner complaints about Jeep vehicles, 14% of them
Share of all owner complaints on file, by component.
Source: NHTSA ODI.
Models
The Grand Cherokee has the most complaints of any Jeep model
Every Jeep model with complaints or recalls on file, by complaints. Counts are not rates: NHTSA publishes no sales volumes.
| Model | Model years | Complaints | Severity index | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Cherokee | 1989 to 2027 | 29,079 | 10.6 | 331 | 163 |
| Wrangler | 1984 to 2027 | 15,970 | 6.8 | 283 | 144 |
| Cherokee | 1980 to 2027 | 14,815 | 7.6 | 225 | 105 |
| Liberty | 2000 to 2012 | 8,881 | 9.4 | 78 | 51 |
| Compass | 2006 to 2027 | 3,704 | 5.9 | 38 | 22 |
| Patriot | 2002 to 2018 | 2,789 | 6.5 | 16 | 22 |
| Commander | 2005 to 2024 | 2,752 | 5.3 | 24 | 9 |
| Renegade | 2015 to 2026 | 2,202 | 5.2 | 24 | 1 |
| Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 | 2007 to 2009 | 1,366 | 4.8 | 1 | 18 |
| Gladiator | 2019 to 2027 | 992 | 5.6 | 34 | 7 |
| Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 | 2007 to 2009 | 764 | 2.9 | 0 | 18 |
| Laredo | 1986 to 2006 | 587 | 12.6 | 0 | 0 |
| Commander 4X4 | 2007 to 2009 | 463 | 2.6 | 0 | 3 |
| Wagoneer | 1980 to 2027 | 442 | 9.5 | 69 | 34 |
| Patriot 4X4 | 2007 to 2010 | 402 | 2.7 | 1 | 1 |
| Grand Cherokee L | 2021 to 2027 | 349 | 6.3 | 27 | 3 |
| Grand Cherokee 4XE | 2021 to 2026 | 270 | 6.7 | 18 | 0 |
| Wrangler 4XE | 2020 to 2026 | 236 | 3.8 | 16 | 4 |
| Compass 4X4 | 2007 to 2009 | 218 | 4.6 | 1 | 0 |
| Grand Wagoneer | 1980 to 2027 | 200 | 8.5 | 56 | 8 |
| Patriot FWD | 2007 to 2010 | 171 | 2.3 | 4 | 1 |
| Wrangler Sahara | 2007 | 155 | 5.8 | 0 | 5 |
| Commander 4X2 | 2006 | 147 | 2.7 | 0 | 4 |
| Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 | 2007 to 2009 | 107 | 1.9 | 0 | 18 |
| Wagoneer S | 2024 to 2027 | 80 | 2.5 | 13 | 0 |
| Compass FWD | 2007 to 2010 | 67 | 1.5 | 4 | 0 |
| Comanche | 1985 to 1992 | 53 | 17.0 | 16 | 3 |
| Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD | 2007 to 2009 | 51 | 2.0 | 0 | 9 |
| Jeep | 1983 to 2000 | 40 | 20.0 | 0 | 5 |
| Wrangler X RHD 4X4 | 2007 | 37 | 2.7 | 0 | 5 |
| Wrangler YJ | 1996 to 2003 | 23 | 8.7 | 0 | 0 |
| Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 RHD | 2009 | 21 | 9.5 | 0 | 1 |
| CJ7 | 1980 to 1988 | 14 | 35.7 | 3 | 12 |
| Wagoneer L | 2023 to 2025 | 8 | 0.0 | 5 | 0 |
| Pioneer | 1989 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grand Wagoneer L | 2023 to 2026 | 2 | 50.0 | 8 | 0 |
| CJ Series | 1980 to 1986 | 2 | 50.0 | 1 | 0 |
| CJ8 | 1983 to 1988 | 1 | 0.0 | 1 | 6 |
| Colorado | 1990 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grand Cherokee 4X4 | 2011 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| J10 | 1980 to 1987 | 0 | None | 11 | 6 |
| CJ5 | 1980 to 1988 | 0 | None | 2 | 12 |
| J20 | 1982 to 1986 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| CJ6 | 1981 to 1988 | 0 | None | 1 | 6 |
| J Series | 1980 | 0 | None | 1 | 0 |
| Truck | 1981 | 0 | None | 1 | 0 |
| Truck 25 | 1984 | 0 | None | 1 | 0 |
| Truck 26 | 1984 | 0 | None | 1 | 0 |
| Truck 27 | 1984 | 0 | None | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI. Recall counts add campaigns across model years, so a campaign covering three years counts three times.
Latest recalls
Recent campaigns listing a Jeep product
- 26V-584 Sep 10, 2026
Pivot bolts for the roof rack crossbars may not have been tightened properly, allowing them to detach
Structure · 97k vehicles - 26V-562 Sep 1, 2026
Rear coil springs may be incorrectly installed and detach from the vehicle while driving
Suspension · 328k vehicles - 26V-559 Sep 1, 2026
Due to a software error, the tire pressure monitoring system may fail to detect low tire pressure and/or fail to illuminate the tire pressure…
Tires · 202k vehicles - 26V-531 Aug 13, 2026
Rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse
Back-over prevention · 844k vehicles - 26V-529 Aug 13, 2026
Due to a software issue in the body control module (BCM), the windshield wipers may fail
Visibility and wipers · 81 vehicles - 26V-456 Jul 16, 2026
Walls for the steel wheels may be too thin, allowing them to crack or detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control
Wheels · 641 vehicles - 26V-414 Jun 30, 2026
Brake system control module software may cause a loss of electronic stability control and a loss of electronic brake assist
Stability and traction control · 12k vehicles - 26V-413 Jun 30, 2026
Software error may cause the transmission gear selection indicator not to display
Powertrain · 7 vehicles - 26V-363 Jun 4, 2026
Electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the…
Steering · 1.08M vehicles - 26V-328 May 21, 2026
Software error in the occupant restraint controller module may cause the delayed deployment of the side air bags during a crash
Airbags · 419k vehicles
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.