Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2026 Jeep Wrangler, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Fuel/propulsion system3
- Unknown or other3
- Electrical system3
- Service brakes2
- Steering2
- Seats1
- Forward collision avoidance1
- Engine1
- Tires1
- Visibility1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2026 Jeep Wrangler failed the safety check 0.03% of the time — 84% less often than the average 2026 passenger car (0.16%). Median odometer at inspection: 17 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
In the Netherlands
50 first registered in 2026 are on Dutch roads; 2% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €88,330.
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In New Zealand
35 2026 cars are on the New Zealand register.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 6 variants: combined 11.0–16.8 L/100 km (about 14–21 mpg US), CO₂ 258–393 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrangler JL 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 11.6 | 10.2 | 11.0 |
| Wrangler JL Unlimited 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 11.9 | 10.5 | 11.3 |
| Wrangler JL Unlimited 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 13.4 | 10.1 | 11.9 |
| Wrangler JL 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 13.9 | 10.2 | 12.2 |
| Wrangler JL Unlimited 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 14.3 | 10.5 | 12.6 |
| Wrangler JL Unlimited 4X4 392 · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 18.7 | 14.5 | 16.8 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
3 Transport Canada recalls for the 2026 Jeep Wrangler.
| 2026396 13 Aug 2026 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Canadian re… |
| 2026346 16 Jul 2026 | Wheels Issue: On certain vehicles, the steel wheel(s) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the wheel(s) could crack and separate, causing a loss of … |
| 2026178 9 Apr 2026 | Seats And Restraints Issue: On a small number of vehicles, the upper tether anchorage for installing a child car seat may not have been properly welded to the right-hand (passenge… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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 Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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.
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 restrain a child during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words