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Jeep Wrangler Unlimited: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 9 model years of the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited on record, 2020 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about electrical system). 2018 has the most recall campaigns (14). 2019 has the most complaints mentioning a crash, a fire or an injury (4).

How to read this

Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year Recalls Complaints Crash, fire or injury Most reported Combined
2020 12 40 2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20 MPG
2019 9 40 4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20 MPG
2018 14 40 1 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18 MPG
2017 5 40 1 SERVICE BRAKES 18 MPG
2016 5 40 2 SERVICE BRAKES 18 MPG
2015 3 40 1 SERVICE BRAKES 18 MPG
2014 4 40 1 SERVICE BRAKES 18 MPG
2013 7 40 0 SERVICE BRAKES 18 MPG
2012 10 40 1 SERVICE BRAKES 18 MPG

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

Questions

Which Jeep Wrangler Unlimited year has the most complaints?
Of 9 model years of the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited on record, 2020 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about electrical system).
Which Jeep Wrangler Unlimited year has the most recalls?
2018 has the most recall campaigns (14).
How is this comparison made?
We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.