NHTSA has received 69 owner complaints about the 2025 Jeep Wrangler, or 41.2 per year on the road — a typical number of complaints for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.98, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 85 model-year 2025 vehicles we track, it ranks #54 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Jeep models its rate is 43% lower; against other Off-road SUVs it is 39% lower.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2025-02-21 and 2026-08-09. Median delay from incident to filing: 6 days.
69Complaints
41.2Complaints per year on the road
0.98Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
4Recalls · ⚠ 2
8.7%Share involving a crash or fire
65Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2024) drew 334.2 complaints per year, more than this one.
The most common problem area is Engine (36.2% of complaints), followed by Electrical (31.9%) and Transmission / powertrain (10.1%). Engine complaints are 1.6 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Engine reports, owners most often mention “ota”, “update”, “check engine”, “engine light” and “hybrid system”. 6 reports (8.7%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 10 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the first year (71% of incidents). In the last 12 months 65 new complaints were filed, versus 4 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for this model year, 2 with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. 33% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses.
On June 1, 2026, software update 68C was performed at the dealership on my 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe. On June 6, 2026, at approximately 9:00 a.m., after driving the vehicle for about 25 minutes, I experienced a serious malfunction.
Engine · 2026-06-08 · ODI 11742673 · Crash
The contact owns a 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle felt like it went into neutral. All the instrument lights illuminated. The brakes were depressed but failed to respond.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-05-18 · ODI 11738588 · Crash
Purchased vehicle in question on 9/11/25 as a lease through the local Jeep dealership near my residence. Sometime around 4/26 to 5/26 my vehicle started to display odd operational patterns which were brought to my local dealerships attention.
Engine · 2026-08-09 · ODI 11755722
As I was driving a service electronic stability control came up on my dash and I lost control of the vehicle. The brakes did not work and it was hard to steer. I almost hit a vehicle and the Jeep kept rolling until it stopped.
Electrical · 2026-08-05 · ODI 11754987
Windshield spontaneously cracked from lower edge in an arc back to lower edge. No impact. No debris. Gorilla glass with electronics.
Body & structure · 2026-07-17 · ODI 11751092
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP Campaign 26V363000 · 2026-06-04
⚠ Park-outside / do-not-drive warning
Summary: 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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Campaign 26V327000 · 2026-05-21
Summary: 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.
Summary: 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.
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS Campaign 25V527000 · 2025-08-14
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The remote start antenna cable may be pinched, which can cause the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light not to illuminate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Risk: A TPMS warning light that fails to notify the driver of a problem increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the remote start antenna cable as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2025. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 56C.
No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2025 Jeep Wrangler?
69 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Jeep Wrangler, or about 41.2 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2025 Jeep Wrangler?
The most common category is Engine, accounting for 36.2% of complaints.
Does the 2025 Jeep Wrangler have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall(s) for this model year.
Is the 2025 Jeep Wrangler still generating complaints?
In the last 12 months 65 new complaints were filed, versus 4 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
How does the 2025 Jeep Wrangler compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 69 owner complaints about the 2025 Jeep Wrangler, or 41.2 per year on the road — a typical number of complaints for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.98, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 85 model-year 2025 vehicles we track, it ranks #54 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Jeep models its rate is 43% lower; against other Off-road SUVs it is 39% lower.