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2026 Jeep Wrangler

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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10Owner complaints

Model-year median: 265

3Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

Other model years Selected year
345
2023690
202463
202510
2026
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Fuel/propulsion System
3Electrical System
2Steering
2Unknown Or Other
2Air Bags
1
All reported categories
Engine
1Forward Collision Avoidance
1Power Train
1Seats
1Service Brakes
1Tires
1Vehicle Speed Control
1Visibility
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 1 of 10 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Steering. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

1 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports

Tires complaints

1 reports
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1,000 miles · Jul 27, 2026
Tires

The contact owns a 2026 Jeep Wrangler equipped with Nexen Tires, Tire Line: Roadian HTX2, Tire Size: 245/75/R17, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the contact became aware of a rock stuck in the tread of the front driver's-side tire. When removing the rock, the contact becam…

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The contact owns a 2026 Jeep Wrangler equipped with Nexen Tires, Tire Line: Roadian HTX2, Tire Size: 245/75/R17, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the contact became aware of a rock stuck in the tread of the front driver's-side tire. When removing the rock, the contact became aware of cracks in the tire. The contact became aware that the other three tires had similar cracks. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the tires were replaced with the same brand of tires. The contact stated that after driving less than 20 miles on the new tires, there were similar cracks found on two of the new replacement tires at approximately 3,000 miles. The contact owned more than one vehicle equipped with the same tires and ten of the tires had similar cracks. The manufacturer was informed of the failures and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.

NHTSA ODI #11752980

Official recalls

3

26V531000 · Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

Aug 13, 2026

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.

26V456000 · Wheels

Jul 16, 2026

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The walls for the steel wheels may be too thin, allowing them to crack or detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steel wheels and valve stems, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 05D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 23, 2026.

26V224000 · Child Seat:vehicle Tether Anchor

Apr 9, 2026

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The child seat tether welds on the second-row, right-side seat frame may be insufficient, which can reduce the seat's ability to properly restrain a child during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A child that is not properly restrained during a crash can have an increased risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the second-row, right-side seat frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 27D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 16, 2026.

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NHTSA investigations

0

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