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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.

2021 Jeep Wrangler suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per quarter402021 Q12022 Q12022 Q42023 Q32024 Q22025 Q12025 Q42026 Q3
190 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2021 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2023 Q1 (40).

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.

  1. 201056 (8%)
  2. 201144 (9%)
  3. 201225 (3%)
  4. 201330 (5%)
  5. 201429 (4%)
  6. 201522 (5%)
  7. 201617 (4%)
  8. 201713 (4%)
  9. 2018364 (20%)
  10. 2019140 (19%)
  11. 202058 (10%)
  12. 2021190 (20%)
  13. 202259 (15%)
  14. 202340 (11%)
  15. 202425 (3%)
  16. 20251 (2%)

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.

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.