How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler?

NHTSA lists 23 Structure & Body complaints for the 2021 Wrangler, which is 2% of the 934 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall related to Structure & Body issues on the 2021 Jeep Wrangler?

Yes. Recall 23V191000, reported March 23, 2023, covers a frame stud that may puncture the fuel tank in a crash on 2020-2022 Wranglers. It does not require parking outside or stopping driving, and dealers remove the stud and repaint the area for free.

At what mileage do Structure & Body problems typically show up on the 2021 Wrangler?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 15,450 miles.

Did any 2021 Wrangler Structure & Body complaints involve a crash or fire?

Yes, NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 fire among the 23 Structure & Body complaints for the 2021 Wrangler, with no reported injuries.

2021 Jeep Wrangler Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 23 Structure & Body complaints for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler, 2% of its 934 total complaints, at a median 15,450 miles. A related recall (23V191000) covers a frame stud that can puncture the fuel tank in a crash.

Structure & Body complaints: 23; 2% of 934
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 15,450 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Front and rear seat frames fail to lock, letting seats slide, recline, or flip forward unexpectedly while driving.
Hard-top and soft-top panels fit unevenly or detach at highway speed, in one case landing on the road and getting run over by other vehicles.
Owners report a plastic seat-position latch mechanism breaking on both sides, leaving seats unsecured.
Uncontrollable vehicle shaking at highway speeds over 60 mph led to a loss-of-control incident and a crash into a guardrail.
A frame stud identified in recall 23V191000 can puncture the fuel tank in a crash, and one owner reported a dealer failed to complete the repair after multiple attempts.

When 2021 Jeep Wrangler body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 22, 2021, latest Sep 19, 2026.

23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2021 to Sep 2026; peak Sep 2026 (3).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler

NHTSA 23V191000Mar 23, 2023Structure & Body35,829 vehicles
Structure:frame and members
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. A stud on the frame assembly may puncture the fuel tank in a crash, which can result in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, remove the frame stud and apply paint, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 6, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 28A.

Structure & Body complaints by Wrangler model year

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

201018 (3%)
201133 (7%)
201234 (4%)
201324 (4%)
201423 (4%)
201524 (5%)
201622 (5%)
201726 (8%)
2018112 (6%)
201929 (4%)
202023 (4%)
202123 (2%)
20225 (1%)
20238 (2%)
20241 (0%)
20251 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler?: NHTSA lists 23 Structure & Body complaints for the 2021 Wrangler, which is 2% of the 934 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall related to Structure & Body issues on the 2021 Jeep Wrangler?: Yes. Recall 23V191000, reported March 23, 2023, covers a frame stud that may puncture the fuel tank in a crash on 2020-2022 Wranglers. It does not require parking outside or stopping driving, and dealers remove the stud and repaint the area for free.
At what mileage do Structure & Body problems typically show up on the 2021 Wrangler?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 15,450 miles.
Did any 2021 Wrangler Structure & Body complaints involve a crash or fire?: Yes, NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 fire among the 23 Structure & Body complaints for the 2021 Wrangler, with no reported injuries.