2021 Jeep Wrangler Steering Problems
Steering complaints account for 250 of 934 total complaints on the 2021 Jeep Wrangler, or 27% of all reported issues. There is a related recall, campaign 26V363000, covering the electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring, which can overheat and cause a fire.
- Steering complaints
- 250
- 27% of 934
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 18,050 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Owners describe excessive play or looseness in the steering wheel, making the vehicle wander and drift out of its lane at both low and highway speeds.
- Some drivers report the vehicle pulling to the right even after multiple wheel alignments.
- Several complaints describe a temporary but complete loss of steering control, sometimes on downhill or hairpin turns, accompanied by dashboard warning codes.
- A few owners reported an electrical odor or smoke coming from underneath the vehicle, in some cases followed by a fire near the steering system.
- One driver reported the steering wheel locking up briefly while turning at low speed, requiring excessive force to regain control.
When 2021 Jeep Wrangler steering complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 20, 2020, latest Sep 22, 2026.
Steering recalls for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler
- NHTSA 26V363000Jun 4, 2026Steering1,076,999 vehiclesPark Outside
Steering:hydraulic power assist:pump
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler, Wrangler 4XE, and Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position.
Risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the wiring and electric hydraulic power steering pump, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 9, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 21D. The Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 11, 2026.
Steering 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 steering complaints on the 2021 Jeep Wrangler?
- NHTSA lists 250 steering complaints for the 2021 Wrangler out of 934 total complaints for the model year, which is 27% of all reported issues.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler?
- Yes. Campaign 26V363000 covers 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler, Wrangler 4XE, and Jeep Gladiator vehicles where the electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a fire. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until repaired.
- At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 18,050 miles for steering complaints on the 2021 Wrangler.
- Have steering problems caused crashes or injuries in the 2021 Wrangler?
- NHTSA records 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to steering complaints for this model year, but 2 fire incidents were reported.
- How does the 2021 Wrangler compare to other model years for steering complaints?
- The 2021 Wrangler's steering complaints make up 27% of its total complaints, lower than the 2018 (61%) and 2019 (60%) model years but higher than the 2022 (21%) and 2023 (15%) model years.