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2021 Jeep Wrangler Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 26 brake complaints for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler, 3% of its 934 total complaints for the year, tied to 6 crashes and no fires. There is no related brake recall on file, and the median mileage at failure is 21,500 miles.

Brakes complaints
26
3% of 934
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
21,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Brake pedal sinks to the floor with little or no stopping power, sometimes traced to a defective master cylinder.
  • ABS and electronic stability control warning lights illuminate together with a loss of braking, occasionally recurring even after the ABS module was replaced twice.
  • Vehicle fails to slow or stop when braking during low-speed maneuvers like parking or pulling into a lot, resulting in collisions with buildings or other objects.
  • Sudden unintended forward or backward movement while the driver's foot is on the brake, in some cases while shifting into park.
  • Intermittent brake failure that returns sporadically despite multiple dealer service visits shortly after purchase.

When 2021 Jeep Wrangler brake complaints were filed

First complaint May 15, 2021, latest Jun 13, 2026.

2021 Jeep Wrangler brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2021May 2022Feb 2023Oct 2023Aug 2024Sep 2025Jun 2026
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2021 to Jun 2026; peak Jan 2025 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Wrangler model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201047 (7%)
  2. 201137 (8%)
  3. 201275 (9%)
  4. 201379 (12%)
  5. 201481 (12%)
  6. 2015140 (30%)
  7. 2016142 (31%)
  8. 201780 (26%)
  9. 2018111 (6%)
  10. 201940 (5%)
  11. 202016 (3%)
  12. 202126 (3%)
  13. 202214 (4%)
  14. 20237 (2%)
  15. 202420 (3%)
  16. 20252 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2021 Jeep Wrangler have?
NHTSA lists 26 brake complaints for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler, which is 3% of the 934 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for brakes on the 2021 Jeep Wrangler.
Have the 2021 Wrangler's brake problems caused crashes?
Yes. NHTSA data ties 6 crashes to the brake complaints filed for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler, with no reported fires or injuries.
At what mileage do 2021 Wrangler brake problems usually occur?
The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 21,500 miles.
How does the 2021 Wrangler compare to other years for brake complaints?
The 2021 model's brake complaints make up 3% of its total complaints, similar to 2020 (3%) and 2022 (4%), and much lower than 2015 and 2016, which each hit around 30%.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.