2021 Jeep Wrangler steering problems
247 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2021 Jeep Wrangler — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am writing to express my concern regarding the handling of the urgent safety recall affecting my Jeep Wrangler. This recall has been classified as an urgent fire and safety risk, yet no remedy is currently available. The recall notice stated that owners would receive notification regarding the…”
filed Aug 4, 2026
“The contact owned a 2021 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated that there was an abnormal odor inside the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact parked the vehicle and while inspecting the vehicle, the contact saw smoke…”
filed Jul 24, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire, even…Campaign 26V363000 · Jun 4, 2026
Steering problems in other Wrangler years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Wrangler | 2 | 3% |
| 2024 Wrangler | 61 | 9% |
| 2023 Wrangler | 56 | 17% |
| 2022 Wrangler | 79 | 21% |
| 2020 Wrangler | 237 | 40% |
| 2019 Wrangler | 441 | 61% |
| 2018 Wrangler | 1,112 | 62% |
| 2017 Wrangler | 19 | 6% |
| 2016 Wrangler | 27 | 6% |
| 2015 Wrangler | 28 | 6% |
| 2014 Wrangler | 26 | 4% |
| 2013 Wrangler | 167 | 26% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Jeep Wrangler
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.