2021 Jeep Wrangler safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
20
complaints reporting a crash
26
complaints reporting fire
15
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 9 report injuries (14 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2021 Jeep Wrangler vehicles were involved in 89 fatal crashes with 38 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskElectric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle… · Jun 4, 2026
- Fire riskHigh voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while… · Oct 30, 2025
- Crash riskWiring harness for the rearview camera and the center brake light may short… · Sep 12, 2024
- Crash riskInstrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail · Sep 5, 2024
- Crash riskSoftware for the powertrain control module may cause an engine stall, which can… · Aug 1, 2024
- Crash riskA hybrid control processor (HCP) software error may cause the defrosting and… · Feb 15, 2024
- Fire riskHigh voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while… · Nov 22, 2023
- Crash riskHigh pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail · Apr 13, 2023