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Jeep Wrangler — the used buyer's guide

Every generation: what ownership is like, what breaks at what mileage, what repairs cost, and what to check before you buy.

Search 'Wrangler years to avoid' and the lists disagree. CoverageX names 2007-2008 and 2012-2013. Wrangler forums say avoid 2012 and early 2013 because of the 3.6L cylinder head. CoPilot counts recalls and points at 2007 and 2008. That disagreement is the clue: a Wrangler's problems depend on the engine, the generation and what the last owner bolted on, more than on the model year.

Three repairs come up again and again. Death wobble, a violent steering shake at highway speed, comes from worn steering and suspension parts and is a JK and JL conversation. The 3.6L Pentastar's oil filter housing and cooler can leak. And on 2007-2008 JKs, the power module (TIPM) can stall the engine. Older TJs and YJs are mostly a rust and oil-leak inspection. Each item is priced below with its sources, or marked where we could not find a second one.

This page walks each generation: what breaks at what mileage, what the repair costs, what to check when you're standing in front of one. We also show our own numbers (NHTSA complaints per catalog listing and how often ads mention a problem), always with the denominators. Our fixed rule flags two years, 2007 and 2008, both on the JK.

The generations

problems cluster by generation, not by badge — know which one you're looking at

Gen 1 (YJ)1987–1995
Gen 2 (TJ)1997–2006
Gen 3 (JK)2007–2017
Gen 4 (JL)2018–2026

1987–1995

Gen 1 (YJ)

Introduced in May 1986 as a 1987 model; production ran until December 1995 (Wikipedia). Our model years for this generation are 1987 to 1995. NHTSA has five complaints filed under 1996, but no Wrangler was built for that model year (Drivingline), so 1996 sits in no generation here.

NHTSA complaints per catalog listing run from 1.91 for 1989 (63 complaints across 33 listings) to 6.60 for 1994 (165 across 25), against a generation median of 2.76. 1994 is 2.4 times that median, but we track only 25 listings for it (our rule needs 30) and 5 of 16 enriched ads (31.3%) mention a problem, which equals the generation median rather than exceeding it. So our rule flags no YJ year. Every YJ year has 61 listings or fewer in our catalog, so treat these rates as rough. The components NHTSA owners name most often are the gasoline fuel system, the parking brake, and engine cooling.

What happens at what mileage

Miles	Item	Cost	Notes
age-driven	Frame and body rust (rear crossmember under the tailgate; frame at the front leaf spring mounts)	Not verified - no source priced a repair	Quadratec says YJs are notorious for rust. Everyday Jeep calls the rear crossmember under the tailgate a rust trap and says the frame can rust from the inside out where the front leaf springs attach. Get the Jeep on a lift and tap the frame, crossmember and body mounts before you talk price.
any	Parking brake can self-release on manual-transmission models (recall 02V041000)	Free at a Jeep dealer when the recall is open	NHTSA's record describes certain SUVs with manual transmissions on which the parking brake can self-release without warning. We have it recorded under model year 1995. Confirm the VIN status at nhtsa.gov/recalls, and test the parking brake on a slope.

Buying one — check these

Frame, rear crossmember under the tailgate, and body mounts: look for flaking, patched steel and fresh undercoating.
Ask what has been replaced. At 30+ years old, a stack of receipts says more than the odometer.
Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the parking brake recall (02V041000).
Test the parking brake on a slope, especially on a manual-transmission Jeep.

We have no clearing prices for YJ-era Wranglers (no model year before 1998 has cleared sales in our catalog), so we show no price range for this generation. We track 275 listings across 1987 to 1995.

Full Gen 1 (YJ) guide →

1997–2006

Gen 2 (TJ)

Introduced in 1996 as a 1997 model; round headlamps return, coil springs, and the 4.0L inline-six (Wikipedia). There was no 1996 Wrangler (Drivingline). Four-cylinder options were the 2.5L ('97-'02) and 2.4L ('03-'06). The long-wheelbase two-door Unlimited came in 2004 and the Rubicon in 2003-2006 (Wikipedia, Drivingline).

NHTSA complaints per catalog listing run from 1.19 for 2002 to 6.15 for 1997, against a generation median of 2.94. Three years sit above the median by a wide margin: 1997 (455 complaints across 74 listings, 2.1 times the median), 2005 (4.85, 1.65 times) and 2006 (5.33, 1.81 times). 2005 and 2006 are under our 2.0 times cutoff. 1997 passes the complaint test and the all-flaws ad test (22 of 48 enriched ads, 45.8%, against a 37.7% median) but fails the rust guard, so it is not flagged; see the FAQ. What owners and inspectors describe is mostly age: rust in the frame, oil seepage from the 4.0L, and a weak rear axle on some trims.

What happens at what mileage

Miles	Item	Cost	Notes
age-driven	Frame rust (inside out, under the central skid plate and near the rear control arm mounts)	Not verified - no source priced a repair	Go-Parts describes the frame rusting from the inside out, concentrated under the central skid plate and near the rear control arm mounts. Autojunket lists frame rails, body mounts and suspension mounting points on TJs exposed to road salt or coast air. JeepInside says Wranglers often rust on the frame and underbody. Treat any Jeep from a salt-belt or coastal state as needing a lift inspection.
Not verified	4.0L valve cover gasket oil leak	About $180 at a shop and under $30 DIY in one forum thread; a $300 parts-and-labor quote in another (WranglerForum, both owner posts).	Drivingline's buyer's guide says the 4.0L leaks oil from the valve cover gasket and rear main seal. A seep around the valve cover is common; look for oil on the exhaust manifold and block.
Not verified	4.0L rear main seal leak	A forum post puts the dealer price at $600 plus (WranglerForum).	MotorTrend's how-to describes a two-piece seal that needs the exhaust, oil pan and main bearing support dropped, which is why shops charge more than for a gasket. Look for oil dripping from the bell housing seam.
Not verified	Dana 35 rear axle	Drivingline: plan on 'a couple grand' for a proper rear axle (a 2015 article).	Drivingline's author calls the Dana 35 rear axle 'junk' and recommends budgeting for a replacement if you plan to use the Jeep off-road. Ask which axle is under it before you assume.
any	Recalls: air bag modules and clockspring (96V060000, 97V080000, 98V046000), recorded under 1997	Free at a Jeep dealer when open	96V060000: air bag control module software error that can delay deployment. 97V080000: the circuit design allows a possible inadvertent air bag deployment when the ignition is shut down. 98V046000: the driver's side clockspring wiring harness can break at full lock. Confirm all three by VIN.
any	Recalls on later TJs: 4.0L manifold debris (02V104000), ignition switch (02V075000), 6-speed clutch linkage (06V147000)	Free at a Jeep dealer when open	02V104000 (4.0L only): manifold design could let debris collect at the number 3 cylinder. 02V075000: water can enter the ignition switch and short it. 06V147000 (6-speed manual): the clutch master cylinder linkage rod may break, and the clutch may not disengage. Confirm each by VIN.

Buying one — check these

Put it on a lift and check the frame from the inside out: under the skid plate, the rear control arm mounts, body mounts.
4.0L: look for oil on the valve cover, the bell housing seam and the ground under the engine.
Ask which rear axle it has, and whether it has been regeared or swapped.
Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: air bag items (1997), ignition switch, 4.0L manifold, and clutch linkage on 6-speeds.
Ask what has been modified. Lift kits and larger tires change which parts are worn.

TJ-era Wranglers in our catalog clear around $7,750-12,900 depending on year (716 cleared sales, 1998-2006 model years). The lowest yearly median is 1998 and the highest is 2006. We have no 1997 clearing figure.

Full Gen 2 (TJ) guide →

2007–2017

Gen 3 (JK)

Production began in August 2006 for the 2007 model year, with a clean-sheet body, frame and suspension; the four-door Unlimited arrived with it (Wikipedia). The 3.8L V6 ran through 2011 and the 3.6L Pentastar replaced it for 2012 (JK Guide). Our generation runs 2007 to 2017; production of the JK continued into early 2018 (see the next section).

NHTSA complaints per catalog listing fall from 6.34 for 2007 (1,059 complaints across 167 listings) and 4.60 for 2008 (1,255 across 273) to 0.64 for 2017 (312 across 488). The generation median is 2.21. 2007 is 2.9 times that median and 2008 is 2.1 times; both also clear the ad-mention test with the 'rust' flaw excluded, so our rule flags both (details under 'Years flagged'). JK Guide names 2007-2008 as the years when the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) failed most, with some failures through 2013. Death wobble and 3.6L oil cooler leaks run across the whole generation, and the early 3.8L V6 drinks oil.

What happens at what mileage

Miles	Item	Cost	Notes
Drag link 60K-80K; tie rods 70K-90K (CoverageX) or 80K-120K (JK Guide); track bar 80K-100K; ball joints 75K-100K	Death wobble (steering shake at highway speed): worn track bar, ball joints, tie rods, drag link, wheel bearings	JK Guide: typically $500-$1,500 for a death wobble fix; ball joints $300-$600 per side and tie rod ends $150-$300 per side. au7o lists $150-$900 on its 2024 page and $100-$2,000 across all years.	It starts at highway speed (roughly 45-65 mph, per Trail Manual) and is worn parts, not one defect, so a quote depends on what the shop finds. Lifted or trail-used Jeeps wear these parts sooner (CoverageX). On a test drive, hit a bump at 50 mph and feel the steering wheel.
Not verified by mileage; JK Guide ties it to 2007-2008 mostly, with some through 2013	TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module) failure: stalling, no-start, fuel pump relay faults	JK Guide: replacement $400-$800. au7o: $200-$1,200.	Circuit Board Medics says the most common symptom is a fuel pump problem; TIPM Rebuilders describes the fuel pump relay causing no-start and stalling on 2008 JKs. NHTSA recall 07V291000 covers TIPM software that may let the engine stall on certain 2007 vehicles. Ask whether the TIPM has been replaced or rebuilt.
Not verified	3.8L V6 (2007-2011) oil consumption and valve stem seals	JK Guide: valve seals $500-$800, or $3,000+ for a rebuild. We found no second price source.	JK Guide says more than 1 quart per 1,500 miles is concerning. A WranglerForum thread says the 3.8L is known to consume oil, and a JKowners thread reports that Jeep said the valve stem seals were bad. Ask for oil-change records and check the level on a cold engine.
Reports run from about 40K miles (one owner) to 100K-120K 'on average' (a forum post)	3.6L Pentastar oil filter housing and oil cooler leak (2012 on)	Avturo: $400-$900. YourMechanic: a 2015 V6 3.6L job estimated at $1,112, with shop and dealer prices of $1,351-$2,019, though its all-vehicle average is $184. JK Guide: $150-$300 for O-rings and gasket on a 2012. Owners report buying the part for about $220-$250.	Apex Tech Nation calls the oil filter housing and cooler gasket leak the number one problem on the 3.6L Pentastar. Prices swing with whether the shop replaces the whole housing or just the gasket. Look for oil on the front of the engine and along the underside, and ask whether the housing has been replaced.
Not verified	Early-2012 Pentastar left cylinder head tick	JK Guide: cylinder head work $1,500-$3,000, many under warranty at the time. We found no second source.	JK Guide ties it to Pentastars built before about April 2012. At this age any warranty is long gone, so listen for a tick on a cold start and ask for records.
any	Recalls: clockspring (16V290000, 2007-2010), transmission fluid temperature (09V436000, 2007-2008 automatics), TIPM stall software (07V291000)	Free at a Jeep dealer when open	16V290000: the clockspring may become contaminated with dust and break the air bag circuit. 09V436000: certain 2007-2008 automatics lack a transmission fluid temperature sensor. 07V291000: TIPM software that may let the engine stall. Confirm each by VIN.

Buying one — check these

Death wobble test: drive at 50 mph, hit a bump, and watch the wheel. Ask what steering parts were replaced and whether the Jeep is lifted.
2007-2008: ask whether the TIPM has been replaced or rebuilt, and check that the fuel pump, wipers and horn work every time you start it.
3.8L (2007-2011): check the oil level cold and ask how much oil it uses between changes.
3.6L (2012 on): look for oil on the front of the engine and below the oil filter housing; ask if it has been replaced.
Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the clockspring, transmission and TIPM items.
Look at the frame and body mounts. Autojunket lists frame rust on JKs from salt-belt and coastal states.

Years flagged

A year is flagged by our rule only when all three hold: (1) its NHTSA complaints per catalog listing is at least 2.0x the median for its generation, (2) the share of ads that mention a problem is above the generation median, and (3) we track at least 30 listings for that year. The cutoff was fixed before we looked. Ad mentions are not failures, and a flag is a reason to inspect harder, not a verdict on any one car.

2007 — flagged by our rule: NHTSA complaints are more than twice the generation norm, and ads mention a problem more often than the generation median, including with the 'rust' flaw left out of the ad count. JK Guide ties TIPM failures mainly to 2007-2008. Check the power module, fuel pump and electrical items, and confirm the recall work was done. complaints 6.34 complaints per listing (1,059 NHTSA complaints / 167 listings) vs generation norm 2.21 (Gen 3 median) · ad mentions 14 of 108 enriched ads = 13.0% (Gen 3 median 4.3%) with the 'rust' flaw excluded; counting rust, 22 of 108 = 20.4% (median 13.3%) · n=167
2008 — flagged by our rule: NHTSA complaints are more than twice the generation norm, and ads mention a problem more often than the generation median, including with the 'rust' flaw left out of the ad count. Same checks as 2007: TIPM, fuel system, electrical, and recall status. complaints 4.60 complaints per listing (1,255 NHTSA complaints / 273 listings) vs generation norm 2.21 (Gen 3 median) · ad mentions 12 of 190 enriched ads = 6.3% (Gen 3 median 4.3%) with the 'rust' flaw excluded; counting rust, 36 of 190 = 18.9% (median 13.3%) · n=273

Complaints add up over a car's whole life, so older years in a generation can look worse here than they are. Read this flag next to the complaint details below.

JK Wranglers in our catalog clear around $9,950-17,895 depending on year (2,654 cleared sales, 2007-2017 model years). The lowest yearly median is 2008 and the highest is 2017. 2007 and 2008 clear at $9,995 and $9,950, close to each other and to 2009.

Full Gen 3 (JK) guide →

2018–2026

Gen 4 (JL)

The JL was unveiled in late 2017 and launched for the 2018 model year (Wikipedia, CarBuzz). Model year 2018 straddles the handover: Wikipedia dates JK production from August 2006 to April 2018, so 2018 Wranglers include both late JKs and early JLs. Our generations put every 2018 in the JL, and the 2018 numbers below cover both. Engines run 3.6L V6, 2.0T eTorque, 3.0 EcoDiesel (2020 on) and 6.4 Rubicon 392 (2021-2024) (Apex Tech Nation).

NHTSA complaints per catalog listing are 3.43 for 2018 (1,827 complaints across 533 listings), and that is the generation median, so 2018 is 1.0 times its own norm. 2024 is the highest at 4.42 (752 across 170), 1.3 times the norm; 2026 is the lowest at 0.39 because it has had little time to collect complaints (12 across 31). Ad mentions are rare on these Jeeps (2018: 16 of 413 enriched ads, 3.9%; median 3.4%), and no year is flagged. Apex Tech Nation counts over 1,600 NHTSA complaints and more than a dozen recalls for the 2018 launch year; our database holds 1,827 complaints for 2018.

What happens at what mileage

Miles	Item	Cost	Notes
Not verified for the JL	Death wobble and steering wear (track bar, ball joints, steering stabilizer, tie rods, control arm bushings)	au7o: $150-$900 on its 2024 Wrangler page, $100-$2,000 across all years. JK Guide's $500-$1,500 range is for the JK, not the JL.	Apex Tech Nation says death wobble is not specific to the JL and lists the same worn parts as on the JK. NHTSA recall 18V675000 covers 2018-2019 Wranglers whose front track bar brackets may be improperly welded, which can let the bracket separate from the frame.
any	2018 launch-year recalls: track bar bracket (18V675000), rear ladder rail corrosion (18V231000), intermediate steering shaft weld (18V343000), rear door latch (18V786000)	Free at a Jeep dealer when open	18V675000 (2018-2019): track bar brackets may be improperly welded and separate from the frame. 18V231000 (2018): the rear under body ladder rail may corrode and loosen the left rear seat mount. 18V343000 (2018): the intermediate steering shaft may not be properly welded. 18V786000 (2018 four-door): the right rear door latch may not be in the correct location. Confirm all by VIN.
any	Manual-transmission clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture (20V124000, 21V028000, 23V116000)	Free at a Jeep dealer when open	Three successive recalls cover 2018-2023 Wranglers with manual transmissions (and Gladiators). Ask a manual-transmission seller which campaigns were done; one completed recall does not tell you the others were.
any	Later-year recalls: fuel supply line connector on 2.0L 2020 (21V665000), frame stud and fuel tank 2020-2022 (23V191000), steering pump wiring fire 2021-2025 (26V363000), 4xe high-voltage battery fire 2020-2025 (25V741000)	Free at a Jeep dealer when open	21V665000: a cracked fuel supply line connector may leak fuel into the engine compartment. 23V191000: a frame stud may puncture the fuel tank in a crash. 26V363000: the electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a fire, even when parked. 25V741000: the 4xe high-voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a fire. The Weekly Driver's search-result snippet counts 45 recalls and 81 fire reports across 2018-2025 (not verified by us). Run the VIN.

Buying one — check these

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. This generation's story is recalls: track bar bracket, clutch pressure plate, fuel line connector, steering pump wiring, and 4xe battery.
2018: ask whether it is a late JK or an early JL, and run recalls for the right one.
Test drive at highway speed and feel for steering shake; ask what steering parts have been replaced if it is lifted.
Manual transmission: ask which clutch pressure plate recalls were done.
4xe plug-in hybrid: confirm the high-voltage battery recall status before you buy.

JL Wranglers in our catalog clear around $20,250-40,434 depending on year (1,385 cleared sales, 2018-2026 model years). The lowest yearly median is 2018 and the highest is 2026; 2025 and 2026 rest on 45 and 22 cleared sales, so read them loosely.

Full Gen 4 (JL) guide →

The wider family

Variant	Years	What it means for a buyer
Wrangler 4xe (plug-in hybrid)	Not verified in our sources	NHTSA recall 25V741000 covers 2020-2025 Wrangler 4xe high-voltage batteries. The Weekly Driver's search-result snippet counts 1,854 NHTSA complaints on the 4xe. We do not price 4xe repairs separately.
Wrangler Unlimited (four-door)	Long-wheelbase two-door 2004-2006; four-door from 2007	Wikipedia: the 2004-2006 Unlimited was a longer two-door, and since 2007 the long-wheelbase Wranglers have been four-door. NHTSA's Unlimited complaints are a subset of its Wrangler complaints for 2013-2019, so we did not add them again.

The receipts — complaint & mention data

the story above, validated by two independent sources: federal complaints (NHTSA) + what sellers mention in 5023 real ads from our catalog

What sellers mention in their own ads

Issue	Ads mentioning	Rate
rust	436/5023	8.7%
transmission	71/5023	1.4%
engine replaced	59/5023	1.2%
suspension	38/5023	0.8%
head gasket	34/5023	0.7%
electrical	30/5023	0.6%
ac failure	12/5023	0.2%
egr	9/5023	0.2%
brake actuator	9/5023	0.2%
timing chain	6/5023	0.1%
oil consumption	4/5023	0.1%
hybrid battery	4/5023	0.1%

These are mentions, not confirmed failures — a seller writing "hybrid battery just replaced" and one writing "needs hybrid battery" both count. High rates mean the issue is common enough that sellers address it unprompted.

Federal complaints by model year (NHTSA)

complaint volume spikes show where problems cluster — higher bars, more owner pain

Year	Complaints	Top components
1987	40	Fuel System, Gasoline, Seat Belts, Engine And Engine Cooling
1988	53	Fuel System, Gasoline, Seats, Parking Brake
1989	63	Fuel System, Gasoline, Parking Brake, Engine And Engine Cooling
1990	80	Fuel System, Gasoline, Parking Brake, Seats
1991	77	Fuel System, Gasoline, Parking Brake, Engine And Engine Cooling
1992	77	Fuel System, Gasoline, Power Train, Seat Belts
1993	109	Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine And Engine Cooling, Seat Belts
1994	165	Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine And Engine Cooling, Parking Brake
1995	221	Parking Brake, Engine And Engine Cooling, Power Train
1996	5	Steering, Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling
1997	455	Engine And Engine Cooling, Air Bags, Power Train
1998	271	Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System, Power Train
1999	223	Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System, Structure
2000	288	Power Train, Structure, Engine And Engine Cooling
2001	177	Electrical System, Structure, Engine And Engine Cooling
2002	108	Structure, Air Bags, Power Train
2003	102	Power Train, Suspension, Steering
2004	192	Steering,suspension, Power Train, Steering
2005	650	Fuel System, Gasoline, Fuel/propulsion System, Power Train
2006	730	Fuel System, Gasoline, Fuel/propulsion System, Power Train
2007	1,059	Fuel System, Gasoline, Electrical System, Air Bags
2008	1,255	Air Bags, Fuel System, Gasoline, Electrical System
2009	459	Air Bags, Fuel/propulsion System, Power Train
2010	686	Fuel/propulsion System, Air Bags, Fuel System, Gasoline
2011	485	Air Bags, Fuel/propulsion System, Electrical System
2012	835	Steering,power Train, Engine, Air Bags
2013	657	Steering,power Train, Engine, Power Train
2014	658	Engine, Air Bags, Power Train
2015	479	Engine, Service Brakes, Air Bags
2016	462	Service Brakes, Air Bags, Engine
2017	312	Service Brakes, Engine, Power Train
2018	1,827	Steering, Steering,suspension, Electrical System
2019	747	Steering, Electrical System, Steering,suspension
2020	618	Steering, Electrical System, Power Train
2021	957	Electrical System, Steering, Steering,suspension
2022	411	Electrical System, Steering,suspension, Power Train
2023	373	Electrical System, Electrical System,engine, Unknown Or Other
2024	752	Electrical System,engine, Electrical...
2025	73	Electrical System, Electrical...
2026	12	Fuel/propulsion System, Unknown Or Other, Electrical...

total: 17,203 complaints on file · source: NHTSA complaints database (api.nhtsa.gov)

Recalls (91 campaigns)

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Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery 25V741000 · 30/10/2025

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.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module 06V493000 · 29/12/2006

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.

Structure:frame And Members 18V675000 · 28/09/2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The front track bar brackets may be improperly welded, which can cause the bracket to separate from the frame, reducing steering capability.

Power Train:clutch Assembly 21V028000 · 28/01/2021

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler and 2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.

Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery 24V720000 · 27/09/2024

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.

Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery 23V303000 · 27/04/2023

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEV). The high voltage (HV) battery pack assembly was built with incorrect fasteners to secure the 200-amp fuse,...

Seat Belts:front:anchorage 19V680000 · 26/09/2019

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 21V665000 · 26/08/2021

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Wrangler vehicles equipped with the 2.0 Liter engine. A cracked fuel supply line connector may leak fuel into the engine compartment.

Back Over Prevention:display Function 22V638000 · 25/08/2022

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jeep Wrangler, RAM 1500 and 2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. A radio software error may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to...

Steering 18V343000 · 25/05/2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The intermediate steering shaft may not have been properly welded causing a split where the external spline is formed.

Equipment 13E010000 · 25/02/2013

Quadratec, Inc. is recalling certain aftermarket accessory, driver-side, Ultimate Floor Liners part numbers 14254.0301 07, 14254.0301 08, 14254.0301Q, 14254.0302 07, 14254.0302 08, 14254.0302Q, 14254.0303 07,...

Seat Belts 20V580000 · 24/09/2020

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and Ram 2500, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 and 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. In the event of a crash, a front seat belt retractor may not properly slow the...

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 16V352000 · 24/05/2016

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008...

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm 20V042000 · 24/01/2020

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The left side lower control arm bracket and weld may not be correctly positioned.

Engine 22V865000 · 23/11/2022

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe vehicles equipped with 2.0L Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle engines. A loss of communication may cause an engine shutdown.

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 16V849000 · 23/11/2016

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured November 1, 2016, to November 3, 2016. The affected vehicles may have a fuel tank that has a cracked or broken control...

Equipment 19V320000 · 23/04/2019

Erwin Hymer Group USA LP dba American Fastbacks (EHGUSA-AF) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles sold with a roof top tent installed. The top cover of the roof top tent may crack or break, possibly...

Structure:frame And Members 23V191000 · 23/03/2023

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. A stud on the frame assembly may puncture the fuel tank in a crash, which can result in a fuel leak.

Exterior Lighting 06E026000 · 23/03/2006

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS...

Power Train:clutch Assembly 23V116000 · 23/02/2023

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler, and 2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.

Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery 23V787000 · 22/11/2023

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 26V327000 · 21/05/2026

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...

Electrical System:wiring 24V871000 · 19/11/2024

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The incorrect dash wiring harness was installed, which can result in inoperative trailer lighting. As such, these vehicles fail to comply...

Power Train:manual Transmission 23V641000 · 18/09/2023

Chrysler (FCA US), LLC is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The rearview camera may fail to display the rearview image and the reverse lights may...

Electrical System:propulsion System:hybrid Management:power Control Unit/module (Hpcu):software 25V710000 · 17/10/2025

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4XE Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. A software error in an over-the-air (OTA) update may result in a loss of drive power.

Electrical System:wiring 18V332000 · 17/05/2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee...

Wheels 26V456000 · 16/07/2026

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.

Power Train:automatic Transmission 12V216000 · 16/05/2012

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION SKID PLATE, WHICH IS CLOSE TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, CAN COLLECT DEBRIS.

Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-Inactive 97V080000 · 16/05/1997

THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT DESIGN ALLOWS THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT UPON VEHICLE IGNITION SHUT DOWN.

Power Train:clutch Assembly:pedal/hand Lever(Motorcycle) 15V222000 · 15/04/2015

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2006 Dodge Viper and Jeep Wrangler and Liberty vehicles manufactured July 1, 2005, to July 31, 2006. In the affected vehicles, the springs within the clutch...

Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System 24V111000 · 15/02/2024

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Jeep Wrangler and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. A hybrid control processor (HCP) software error may cause the defrosting and defogging system to be...

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 19V018000 · 15/01/2019

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon...

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module 07V434000 · 14/09/2007

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE MAY ALLOW A MOMENTARY DELAY IN BRAKING WHEN COASTING UP A HILL DURING CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 25V527000 · 14/08/2025

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...

Air Bags:frontal:driver Clockspring/spiral Cassette 24V199000 · 14/03/2024

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Chrysler Pacifica, Ram 3500, Ram 3500 cab chassis, Ram 2500, Ram 4500 cab chassis, Ram...

Air Bags:frontal:driver Clockspring/spiral Cassette 24V196000 · 14/03/2024

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain right hand drive 2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Debris contamination may cause the clockspring to fail, preventing the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash.

Steering 19V201000 · 14/03/2019

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. These vehicles have improperly machined steering column stub shafts that may break, possibly causing the steering wheel to...

Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery 22V768000 · 13/10/2022

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The high voltage (HV) battery pack assembly was built with incorrect fasteners to secure the 200-amp fuse,...

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 22V767000 · 13/10/2022

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500, and 2021-2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail, causing an engine stall.

Seat Belts:pretensioner 22V766000 · 13/10/2022

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500, Jeep Gladiator, and 2021 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The front seat belt retractors may have an improperly welded micro gas generator, which can result in seat...

Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-Inactive 16V734000 · 13/10/2016

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured June 16, 2015, to August 14, 2016. In certain crash conditions, the front impact sensor wiring may be pulled until...

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 26V531000 · 13/08/2026

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...

Fuel System, Diesel:delivery:fuel Pump 23V263000 · 13/04/2023

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, and 2022-2023 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic 06E022000 · 13/03/2006

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA,...

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 24V676000 · 12/09/2024

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The wiring harness for the rearview camera and the center brake light may short circuit, which can disable the rearview camera image and...

Exterior Lighting 22V326000 · 12/05/2022

Chryler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The side marker lights may not function due to an incompatible tail light assembly wiring harness. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with...

Structure:frame And Members 18V231000 · 12/04/2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The rear under body ladder rail may corrode, possibly reducing the strength of the rear floor pan and causing the left rear seat mount to become loose.

Seat Belts:front:anchorage 98V048000 · 12/03/1998

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE. THE FRONT SEAT BELT SHOULDER TURNING LOOP ANCHORS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND ARE NOT PROPERLY HARDENED.

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 16V290000 · 11/05/2016

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Jeep Wrangler JK vehicles manufactured March 2, 2006, to August 13, 2010. The clockspring assembly may become contaminated with dust and cause the air...

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 16V288000 · 11/05/2016

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Right Hand Drive Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to May 2, 2016. The clockspring assembly may become contaminated with dust and...

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 20V191000 · 10/09/2020

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and...

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights 23V565000 · 10/08/2023

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The spare tire may obstruct the view of the center high-mount brake light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of...

Air Bags:frontal 98V046000 · 10/03/1998

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG 'CLOCK SPRING' WIRING HARNESS CAN BREAK WHEN TURNED TO THE 'FULL LOCK' TURN POSITION.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum 98V023000 · 10/02/1998

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM RESERVOIR DIAPHRAGM CAN SPLIT OR TEAR.

Child Seat 00V366000 · 09/11/2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR...

Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood 18V524000 · 09/08/2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep...

Trailer Hitches 09E044000 · 09/07/2009

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 308 AFTERMARKET MOPAR TOW BAR ASSEMBLIES, P/N 82209758, SOLD DURING 2007 AND 2008 CALENDAR YEAR WHICH ARE USED TO TOW MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2008 JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES.

Child Seat:vehicle Tether Anchor 26V224000 · 09/04/2026

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...

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 18V021000 · 09/01/2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama,...

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch 18V786000 · 08/11/2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler four-door vehicles. The right rear passenger door latch may not be in the correct location, possibly preventing the door from latching properly.

Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 14V632000 · 08/10/2014

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured March 20, 2014, to April 22, 2014, and 2014 Jeep Wrangler vehicles...

Electrical System 14V631000 · 08/10/2014

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to July 19, 2013. Corrosion in the exterior heated power mirror electrical connector may...

Exterior Lighting:tail Lights 24V585000 · 08/08/2024

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with incorrect tail lights that may be obstructed by the spare tire. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with...

Steering:column 11V315000 · 08/06/2011

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP WRANGLER, CHRYSLER 200, CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE, DODGE AVENGER, DODGE NITRO, JEEP LIBERTY, DODGE CALIBER, JEEP COMPASS, JEEP PATRIOT, DODGE GRAND...

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:injectors 02V104000 · 08/04/2002

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L ENGINE ONLY, THE DESIGN OF THE INTAKE AND EXHAUST MANIFOLDS COULD ALLOW DEBRIS TO ACCUMULATE AT THE #3 CYLINDER LOCATION.

Air Bags 96V060000 · 08/04/1996

THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (AECM) SOFTWARE CONTAINS AN ERROR WHICH CAN DELAY THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IN CERTAIN CRASH SITUATIONS.

Electrical System:ignition:switch 02V075000 · 08/03/2002

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, WATER AND IMPURITIES CAN ENTER INTO THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT.

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch 18V098000 · 08/02/2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Caravan and Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The brake switches on these vehicles may malfunction, keeping the brake lights illuminated and/or allowing the vehicle to be...

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder 10V315000 · 07/07/2010

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 LEFT HAND DRIVE JEEP LIBERTY, DODGE NITRO AND RAM 1500 TRUCK; RIGHT AND LEFT HAND DRIVE JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY...

Equipment 04E041000 · 07/06/2004

BESTOP AFTERMARKET REAR SHELL ROOF RACKS,MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 27 AND MAY 20, 2004, DESIGNED FOR USE WITH THE BESTOP HARDTOP MADE FOR THE 1986-1995 AND 1997-2003 JEEP WRANGLER. THE COCKPIT COVER MAY NOT STAY...

Air Bags 13V176000 · 07/05/2013

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Jeep Wrangler right-hand drive vehicles manufactured February 1, 2007, through October 10, 2011. The affected vehicles have airbag clockspring...

Parking Brake:conventional 02V041000 · 07/02/2002

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE PARKING BRAKE CAN SELF-RELEASE WITHOUT WARNING.

Engine 25V766000 · 06/11/2025

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE and 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4XE Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. Debris inside the engine may cause engine failure, which can...

Power Train:automatic Transmission 05V460000 · 06/10/2005

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 42RLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE CUP PLUG THAT RETAINS THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT MAY BE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. IF THE SHAFT MOVES OUT OF...

Exterior Lighting:tail Lights 24V414000 · 06/06/2024

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The power distribution center may prevent the trailer turn signal lights and taillights from operating as intended. As such, these vehicles...

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 08V202000 · 06/05/2008

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 1,585 MY 2007-2008 JEEP WRANGLER, RIGHT HAND DRIVE ONLY, VEHICLES. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND REAR BRAKE TUBES.

Unknown Or Other 99V117000 · 06/05/1999

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE LEFT SIDE AND RIGHT SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRING GROUND ATTACHMENT SCREWS COULD LOOSEN OVER TIME.

Power Train:automatic Transmission 09V436000 · 05/11/2009

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2008 JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2006 THROUGH JULY 2008, EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH A...

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel 24V652000 · 05/09/2024

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail. As such, these vehicles...

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump 26V363000 · 04/06/2026

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...

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections 13V234000 · 04/06/2013

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Jeep Wrangler vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine and an automatic transmission and manufactured January 23, 2011, through February 23, 2013. ...

Electrical System 07V291000 · 03/07/2007

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM) WAS PROGRAMMED WITH SOFTWARE THAT MAY ALLOW THE ENGINE TO STALL UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10V236000 · 03/06/2010

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2010 JEEP WRANGLER LEFT AND RIGHT HAND DRIVE PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 15, 2006 THROUGH APRIL 22, 2010. THERE MAY BE CONTACT BETWEEN THE RIGHT AND...

Power Train:clutch Assembly 06V147000 · 03/05/2006

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER LINKAGE ROD MAY BREAK. THIS MAY NOT ALLOW DISENGAGEMENT OF THE CLUTCH WHEN THE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.

Power Train:clutch Assembly 20V124000 · 03/03/2020

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler and 2020 Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.

Equipment:other:labels 04V048000 · 03/02/2004

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, DUE TO A RECENT SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING ERROR, THE TIRE, WHEEL, AND INFLATION PRESSURE INFORMATION WAS INADVERTENTLY OMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL.

Air Bags:frontal 11V528000 · 02/11/2011

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2012 RIGHT HAND DRIVE (RHD) JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2007, THROUGH OCTOBER 10, 2011. SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH DRIVER'S AIRBAG...

Power Train:manual Transmission:control Module:software 24V572000 · 01/08/2024

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 23V-116. The software for the powertrain control module may cause an...

Power Train:automatic Transmission 18V280000 · 01/05/2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been...

Power Train:axle Assembly 11V145000 · 01/03/2011

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 12, 2010, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 10, 2010. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A DEGRADATION OF FASTENER TORQUE FOR VARIOUS FRONT...

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 06E011000 · 01/02/2006

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET AIRTEX ELECTRIC FUEL PUMPS INSTALLED FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN 1997-2004 JEEP WRANGLER; 1997-2001 JEEP CHEROKEE; 1997-2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE; AND 2000-2003 DODGE DAKOTA...

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Questions people actually ask

What Jeep Wrangler years should you avoid?

We don't tell you to skip a year; we flag by a fixed rule (see 'Years flagged' in the JK section), and two Wrangler years trip it: 2007 and 2008. 2007 has 6.34 NHTSA complaints per catalog listing (1,059 across 167 listings) against a JK median of 2.21, and 14 of 108 enriched ads (13.0%) mention a problem against a 4.3% median with the 'rust' flaw excluded. 2008 has 4.60 (1,255 across 273) and 12 of 190 ads (6.3%) against the same 4.3%. One year came close and was dropped: the 1997 TJ has 6.15 complaints per listing against a TJ median of 2.94 (2.1 times) and passes the all-flaws ad test, but with rust excluded only 4 of 48 ads (8.3%) mention a problem, below the 9.9% median, so it is not flagged. 2005 (1.65 times its median) and 2006 (1.81 times) fall short of the 2.0 times cutoff. The 2012 and 2013 years that forums warn about do not trip our rule: 2012 sits at 1.0 times the JK median and 2013 at 0.87 times.

What is Jeep Wrangler death wobble and what does it cost to fix?

It is a violent steering shake at highway speed, usually starting around 45-65 mph after a bump (Trail Manual). The cause is worn parts, not one defect: track bar, ball joints, tie rods, drag link, wheel bearings. JK Guide puts a fix at typically $500-$1,500, with ball joints at $300-$600 per side and tie rod ends at $150-$300 per side. au7o's range is $150-$900 on its 2024 page and $100-$2,000 across all years. Wear windows run from 60K to 120K miles depending on the part (CoverageX, JK Guide), sooner on lifted or trail-used Jeeps.

What is the Wrangler TIPM problem?

The TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module) is the fuse and relay hub. JK Guide says it failed mainly on 2007-2008 JKs, with some failures through 2013, and puts replacement at $400-$800; au7o says $200-$1,200. Circuit Board Medics names fuel pump problems as the most common symptom, and TIPM Rebuilders describes the fuel pump relay causing no-start and stalling on 2008 JKs. NHTSA recall 07V291000 covers TIPM software that may let the engine stall on certain 2007 vehicles.

How much does a 3.6L Pentastar oil filter housing or oil cooler leak repair cost?

The quotes spread widely: Avturo gives $400-$900; YourMechanic estimates $1,112 for a 2015 Wrangler 3.6L, with shop and dealer prices of $1,351-$2,019 (its all-vehicle average is $184); JK Guide gives $150-$300 for O-rings and gasket on a 2012. Owners report buying the part for about $220-$250. Apex Tech Nation calls this the number one problem on the 3.6L Pentastar. Reported onset runs from about 40K miles (one owner) to 100K-120K miles 'on average' (a forum post), so treat the mileage as unsettled.

Do Jeep Wranglers rust?

Frame and underbody rust is the most-cited age problem on the YJ and TJ. Quadratec says YJs are notorious for rust and Everyday Jeep names the rear crossmember under the tailgate. Go-Parts describes TJ frames rusting from the inside out, concentrated under the central skid plate and near the rear control arm mounts. Autojunket lists frame rust on TJs and JKs from salt-belt and coastal states. We found no source that priced a rust repair, so we show none; inspect on a lift.

Is a 2018 Wrangler a JK or a JL?

Both. Wikipedia dates JK production from August 2006 to April 2018, and the JL launched for the 2018 model year (CarBuzz), so model year 2018 includes late JKs and early JLs. Our generations put every 2018 in the JL, so the 2018 figures (1,827 NHTSA complaints across 533 listings, 3.43 per listing) cover both. That figure equals the JL median, so 2018 is not flagged. Check the VIN and the body style on a specific Jeep before you read a JK or JL guide for it.