Friday, August 7, 2026
RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

Ford Windstar vs Jeep Wrangler

Owner complaints, worst years and recall history side by side, from official NHTSA data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Ford Windstar

Total complaints
14,130
Avg per model year
944
Recall campaigns (all years)
22
Most complained year
1995 (3,326)
Top problems: Engine and Engine Cooling, Power Train, Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Jeep Wrangler

Total complaints
15,685
Avg per model year
402
Recall campaigns (all years)
75
Most complained year
2018 (1,794)
Top problems: Steering, Electrical System, Power Train

Complaints by model year

YearFord WindstarJeep Wrangler
200424192
20031,51098
20021,353108
20011,686170
20001,675251
19991,522213
19981,433265
1997192401
19953,326202
199423151
199311108
1991376
1990679
Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports per model year. A model that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — compare the shape across years, not just the raw totals, and read the year pages for what actually fails.