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2025 Jeep Wrangler Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

0/100

#16 most-complained of 16 Wrangler years

The 2025 Jeep Wrangler ranks 16th of 16 model years for reported problems, with a complaint index of 0 and a "Best" verdict. It has 66 complaints, 4 recalls, 3 crashes, and 2 fires reported to NHTSA.

Complaints
66
Recalls
4
Crashes / fires
3 / 2
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
20
18 city / 22 hwy

Top 2025 Jeep Wrangler problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System36 (55%)
  2. Engine29 (44%)
  3. Fuel System21 (32%)
  4. Other13 (20%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain11 (17%)
  6. Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (5%)
  7. Steering3 (5%)
  8. Visibility & Wipers3 (5%)
  9. Brakes2 (3%)
  10. Structure & Body1 (2%)

What owners report

  • Owners report sudden loss of power while driving, with no throttle response, loss of power steering, and a check engine light staying on.
  • Some describe the vehicle stalling completely in traffic with no lights, dashboard, or brakes, then rolling briefly before coming to a stop.
  • Several report unexpected engine surging or lunging forward while braking or stopped, in some cases striking another vehicle.
  • Owners describe electrical malfunctions shortly after purchase, including safety warning messages and total loss of power.
  • A few report vehicle fires, including one case of smoke seen coming from a parked vehicle.
  • One owner reported a roof panel detaching and flying off while driving on the highway.
2025 Jeep Wrangler complaints: complaints filed per month39Jul 2025Sep 2025Nov 2025Jan 2026Mar 2026May 2026Jul 2026Sep 2026
123 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2025 to Sep 2026; peak Oct 2025 (39).

2025 Jeep Wrangler recalls

4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. NHTSA 26V327000May 21, 2026Collision Avoidance & Cameras16 vehicles

    Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019 and 2023 Chrysler Pacifica, 2024 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Contamination in the central vision processing module or improper programming may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the central vision processing module software or replace the module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning July 16, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 46D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.

  3. 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.

See all 4 recalls for the 2025 Jeep Wrangler →

2025 Jeep Wrangler fuel economy and fuel cost

City
18 MPG
Highway
22 MPG
Combined
20 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,250
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2025 compared with other Wrangler years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2023Avoid803641420.5
2024Avoid1007251119.5
2025Best066420

All Jeep Wrangler years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Jeep Wrangler reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 Wrangler has a complaint index of 0, the lowest of all 16 model years with data, earning a "Best" verdict relative to other Wrangler years.
What problems does the 2025 Jeep Wrangler have?
NHTSA lists 66 complaints for the 2025 Wrangler, with the top problem areas being Electrical System (36 complaints, 55% share) and Engine (29 complaints, 44% share).
Does the 2025 Jeep Wrangler have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2025 Wrangler, covering the steering pump wiring, a vision processing module software issue, the high voltage battery on 4Xe models, and a remote start antenna cable affecting the TPMS warning.
How does the 2025 Wrangler compare to other bad Wrangler years?
The 2025 model's complaint index of 0 is far below the worst years, such as 2024 (index 100), 2018 (index 93), and 2021 (index 87), all rated "Avoid."
What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Jeep Wrangler?
EPA rates the 2025 Wrangler at 20 mpg combined (18 city / 22 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,250.

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.