Total Complaints
8 filings
JEEP WRANGLER 4XE · model year
2021 JEEP WRANGLER 4XE
8 NHTSA complaints, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2021JEEPWRANGLER 4XE carries 8 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2021 WRANGLER 4XE is electrical system with 3 filings, followed by engine (2) and electrical system:adas (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 1 investigation file overlapping the 2021 WRANGLER 4XE, and 1 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
8
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS | 1 |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 |
Recalls (1)
24V72000027/09/2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
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.
Recent Complaints
20260203ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS
See attached document for complaint.
20260203LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
See attached document for complaint.
20260203FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
See attached document for complaint.
20251211ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V741000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was previously taken to a local dealer, where unknown recall-related repairs were performed. The vehicle was repaired at the owner's expense; however, the failure progressed. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.
Mileage: 10,000
20251211ENGINE
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V741000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was previously taken to a local dealer, where unknown recall-related repairs were performed. The vehicle was repaired at the owner's expense; however, the failure progressed. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.
Mileage: 10,000
20251124ENGINE
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended, hesitated and jerked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that the engine was replaced in July 2025. In addition, the vehicle had been taken back to the dealer several times since the engine replacement. The contact was advised by an Attorney to report the failure to the NHTSA Hotline. The contact stated that the vehicle was not reliable and was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired and remained with the dealer. In addition, the contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V741000 (Electrical System); however, the parts to do the recall repair were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximate
Mileage: 50,000
20251124ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended, hesitated and jerked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that the engine was replaced in July 2025. In addition, the vehicle had been taken back to the dealer several times since the engine replacement. The contact was advised by an Attorney to report the failure to the NHTSA Hotline. The contact stated that the vehicle was not reliable and was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired and remained with the dealer. In addition, the contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V741000 (Electrical System); however, the parts to do the recall repair were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximate
Mileage: 50,000
20250730ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the windshield wipers and the heater unintendedly engaged. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact was unable to turn off the vehicle, which required the contact to wait until the battery was drained. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the battery pack assembly had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the high-voltage battery pack software needed to be updated and the battery pack assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000. The VIN was not available.
Mileage: 66,000
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NHTSA Investigations 1 Open
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2021 JEEP WRANGLER 4XE have?▼
The 2021 JEEP WRANGLER 4XE has 8 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2021 JEEP WRANGLER 4XE?▼
Yes, the 2021 JEEP WRANGLER 4XE has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 JEEP WRANGLER 4XE?▼
The most-complained component for the 2021 JEEP WRANGLER 4XE is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM with 3 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ENGINE and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS.
Is the 2021 JEEP WRANGLER 4XE safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.