2021 Jeep Wrangler Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA lists 190 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler, 20% of its 934 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure is 18,500 miles, with one crash and one fire reported and no related recalls filed for this area.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 190
- 20% of 934
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 18,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Owners describe the front end shaking or violently vibrating at highway speeds, often called the 'death wobble,' sometimes triggered by hitting a bump.
- Some report steering that feels loose or wanders left and right without warning, occurring shortly after purchase.
- A tire pressure warning and sudden flat tire occurred with no impact or road debris involved, at low mileage.
- Several owners say dealers performed a road force balance, alignment, or replaced front shock absorbers, but the shaking returned.
- One owner reported the shaking was severe enough to push the vehicle into a guardrail while trying to pull off the highway.
When 2021 Jeep Wrangler suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 3, 2021, latest Sep 22, 2026.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires 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 suspension and steering complaints on the 2021 Jeep Wrangler?
- NHTSA lists 190 complaints in the Suspension, Wheels & Tires category for the 2021 Wrangler, which is 20% of all 934 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler death wobble?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2021 Wrangler.
- At what mileage do these suspension problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this category is 18,500 miles.
- Has the steering shake caused any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2021 Wrangler shows one crash and one fire reported, with zero injuries.