2025 Jeep Wrangler Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2025 Jeep Wrangler has 66 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 0, and 4 recalls, but its verdict is capped to Caution because one recall requires owners to park outside due to fire risk. Among 21 model years, it ranks 21st worst (best) by complaint volume.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #21 of 21 Wrangler years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 66
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- 2 Park Outside
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 18 city / 22 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2025 Jeep Wrangler problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System36 (55%)
- Engine29 (44%)
- Fuel System21 (32%)
- Other13 (20%)
- Transmission & Powertrain11 (17%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (5%)
- Steering3 (5%)
- Visibility & Wipers3 (5%)
- Brakes2 (3%)
- Structure & Body1 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Vehicle loses all power while driving at low speed, with no dashboard lights, blinkers, or brake lights, then rolls to a stop.
- Engine surges or bucks unexpectedly while the driver is braking, even on a nearly new vehicle.
- Vehicle shuts down repeatedly within a short time span, losing throttle response and power steering each time.
- Sudden unexplained acceleration occurs while parking, with no prior warning light.
- Owners report black smoke or fire starting from the vehicle while parked and unattended.
- New vehicle takes an unusually long time to start, sometimes over 45 seconds, before running normally.
2025 Jeep Wrangler recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Jeep Wrangler reliable?
- NHTSA lists 66 complaints for the 2025 Wrangler with a complaint index of 0, the lowest of any Wrangler year on record. However, the verdict is capped to Caution because of a recall telling owners to park outside due to a steering pump fire risk.
- Does the 2025 Jeep Wrangler have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2025 Wrangler, covering steering wiring fire risk, a vision-camera module, a high-voltage battery fire risk on 4Xe models, and a TPMS antenna wiring issue.
- What is the top problem area for the 2025 Jeep Wrangler?
- Electrical System complaints are most common, making up 55% of complaints (36 of 66), followed by Engine issues at 44% (29 complaints).
- How does the 2025 Wrangler compare to other model years?
- The 2025 Wrangler ranks 21st worst (meaning best) out of 21 model years with data, well ahead of years like 2024, 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2012, which all carry an Avoid verdict.
- Were there any fires or crashes reported for the 2025 Wrangler?
- NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 2 fires reported for the 2025 Wrangler, with no injuries or deaths recorded.