2021 Jeep Wrangler Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 305 Electrical System complaints for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler, 33% of its 934 total complaints. These include 12 fires, 7 crashes, and 2 injuries, with a median failure mileage of 23,682.5 miles, and three related recalls cover high-voltage battery and instrument cluster failures.
- Electrical System complaints
- 305
- 33% of 934
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 12
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 23,683 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners report vehicles catching fire in the engine compartment, sometimes near the passenger-side electrical panel, with flames spreading quickly enough to total the vehicle.
- Some 4xe plug-in hybrid owners describe fires starting while the vehicle was parked and charging in the driveway.
- Several complaints describe smoke or a burning smell appearing while driving on the highway, followed by visible flames from the hood or undercarriage.
- One owner reported the vehicle smoking and entering limp mode while driving, with the dealer unable to identify the cause after six weeks.
- An owner who received the 23V787000 recall notice reported the vehicle caught fire while charging because replacement parts were unavailable.
When 2021 Jeep Wrangler electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 16, 2021, latest Sep 23, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler
- NHTSA 25V741000Oct 30, 2025Electrical System320,068 vehiclesPark Outside
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe and 2022-2026 Grand Cherokee 4Xe vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
Risk: A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will update the high voltage battery software, and replace the high voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 17, 2025. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a later date. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 68C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 6, 2025. Vehicles that were previously recalled for the same issue under NHTSA Recalls 24V720 and 23V787 will need to have the new remedy performed.
- NHTSA 24V652000Sep 5, 2024Electrical System32,863 vehicles
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Risk: An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between October 3, 2024, and January 23, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30B.
- NHTSA 23V787000Nov 22, 2023Electrical System32,125 vehiclesPark Outside
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
Risk: A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to recharge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until they are repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack software and replace the battery pack assembly if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 89A. This recall is superseded by NHTSA Recall 24V-720.
Electrical System complaints by Wrangler model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are electrical system complaints for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler?
- NHTSA lists 305 Electrical System complaints for the 2021 Wrangler, which is 33% of the 934 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Are there fires linked to the 2021 Jeep Wrangler electrical system?
- Yes, NHTSA data shows 12 fires and 7 crashes associated with Electrical System complaints for the 2021 Wrangler, along with 2 injuries.
- Is there a recall for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler electrical system?
- Three recalls cover Electrical System issues touching the 2021 Wrangler: campaign 25V741000 for high-voltage battery fire risk, 24V652000 for instrument cluster short circuits, and 23V787000 for PHEV high-voltage battery fires.
- At what mileage do 2021 Jeep Wrangler electrical problems typically show up?
- NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage of 23,682.5 miles at the time of failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2021 Wrangler.
- Should I avoid park my 2021 Jeep Wrangler outside because of a recall?
- Two of the three related recalls, 25V741000 and 23V787000, advise owners to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete.