Engine
3.6L 6-cyl
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Steering
1,115 complaint records1 fire report9 crash reports
"LOOSE STEERING ALL THE TIME. AND THEN AT HIGH SPEEDS ON THE HIGHWAY THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS AND THE STRAIGHT POSITION...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse steering parts in the directory →
Suspension
343 complaint records1 crash report
"UNABLE TO CONTROL STEERING AT HIGH WAY SPEED 65MPH JEEP SHOOK VIOLENTLY UNABLE TO CONTROL ! . VEHICLE ALMOST FLIPPED OVER..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse suspension parts in the directory →
Electrical system
267 complaint records6 fire reports2 crash reports
"My JEEP STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD, would not charge AND WOULD NOT CHANGE GEAR from park. I have less than 52,000 miles..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse electrical system parts in the directory →
Federal defect investigations
Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA21002 opened Sep 2021 | OPEN | Air Bags | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. |
| PE19012 opened Sep 2019 | closed Oct 2023 | Structure | Frame weld deficiencies On September 16, 2019, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) granted Defect Petition DP18-004 and opened Preliminary Evaluation PE19-012 to investigate allegations of deficient frame welds and their potential safety related effects on 2018-2019 Jeep... |
| PE19008 opened Jul 2019 | closed Dec 2019 | Seat Belts | Seat belt buckle bracket failure - led to recall 19V680000 On July 17, 2019, NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE) 19-008 after receiving three Vehicle Owner Questionnaire (VOQ) reports alleging the driver's side seat belt buckle separated from the seat frame, rendering the... |
| EA19001 opened Apr 2019 | closed Sep 2024 | Air Bags | Electrical overstress - led to recall 20V024 The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect. |
| DP18004 opened Nov 2018 | closed Sep 2019 | Structure | Frame Weld Deficiencies In a letter received on October 24, 2018, a citizen petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a safety defect investigation into frame weld deficiencies on model year (MY) 2018 'JL' Jeep Wrangler vehicles. |
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V676000 | Exterior Lighting | 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... | Normally free |
| 24V652000 | Electrical System | 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. | Normally free |
| 23V116000 | Power Train | 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. | Normally free |
| 21V028000 | Power Train | 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. | Normally free |
| 20V124000 | Power Train | 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. | Normally free |
| 19V680000 | Seat Belts | 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. | Normally free |
| 19V320000 | Equipment | Erwin Hymer Group USA LP dba American Fastbacks (EHGUSA-AF) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles sold with a roof top tent installed. | Normally free |
| 18V786000 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | 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. | Normally free |
| 18V675000 | Structure | 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. | Normally free |
| 18V524000 | Electrical System | 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... | Normally free |
| 18V343000 | Steering | 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. | Normally free |
| 18V332000 | Vehicle Speed Control | 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 and... | Normally free |
| 18V280000 | Power Train | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. | Normally free |
| 18V231000 | Structure | 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... | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024504 2024-09-05 | Lights And Instruments | 1,613 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the instrument panel cluster could stop working. As a result, warnings, tell-tales and gauges may not display. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 3.5" instrument cluster panel. |
| 2023089 2023-02-23 | Powertrain | 7,464 | Issue: Under certain conditions, the clutch pressure plate could overheat and break. If this happens, the pressure plate may also crack or break the transmission case. This could cause debris to fall from the vehicle. |
| 2021035 2021-01-28 | Powertrain | 4,349 | Issue: In certain circumstances, the clutch pressure plate could overheat and break. If this happens, the pressure plate may also crack or break the transmission case. This could cause debris to fall from the vehicle. |
| 2020083 2020-03-03 | Powertrain | 3,513 | Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, the clutch pressure plate could overheat and break. If this happens, there would be a loss of power to the wheels. |
| 2019302 2019-06-17 | Visual System | 106 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the liftgate glass may have an incorrect marking. Canadian regulations require a marking to identify the type of glass that is used. Safety Risk: This error is unlikely to affect safety. |
| 2018539 2018-09-28 | Steering | 1,415 | Certain vehicles may have been built with an improperly welded front track bar bracket. This could result in the bracket separating from the frame, which would reduce steering response and increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or... |
| 2018422 2018-08-09 | Powertrain | 1,528 | Certain vehicles may have been built with a defective powertrain controller. If the powertrain controller fails while driving the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. |
| 2018281 2018-05-25 | Steering | 15 | On certain vehicles, the steering intermediate shaft may not have been properly manufactured. If the shaft were to fail, the steering response could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. |
| 2018269 2018-05-17 | Engine | 635,880 | On certain vehicles, an electronic fault may create a situation where the cruise control cannot be deactivated. |
| 2018181 2018-04-12 | Structure | 8 | Certain vehicles may have been built with reduced corrosion protection on the left rear under body ladder rail. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99885 Aug 2024 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Unknown Or Other | WARRANTY BULLETIN D-23-04 2018 - 2024 (Current) Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2020 - 2024 (Current) Jeep Gladiator (JT) - Corrosion Warranty Claim Simplification (Rev. D) |
| 100875 Oct 2024 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Structure | Warranty Bulletin D-23--04 2018 - 2024 (Current) Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2020 - 2024 (Current) Jeep Gladiator (JT) - Corrosion Warranty Claim Simplification |
| 100876 Oct 2024 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Structure | FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-23-03 Rev. F 2018 - 2024 (Current) Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2020 - 2024 (Current) Jeep Gladiator (JT) - Corrosion Warranty Claim Simplification |
| 101137 Oct 2024 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Engine | Warranty Bulletin D-23-04 Rev. F 2018 - 2024 Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2020 - 2024 Jeep Gladiator (JT) - Corrosion Warranty Claim Simplification |
| 101613 Nov 2024 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Steering | FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-23-10 Rev. A (XF1) Steering Damper – Select 2018 - 2020 Jeep Wrangler (JL), 2020 Jeep Gladiator (JT) and 2018 Jeep Wrangler (JK) |
| 102300 Dec 2024 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Unknown Or Other | Warranty Bulletin D-23-04 Rev. G 2018 - 2024 Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2020 - 2024 Jeep Gladiator (JT) - Corrosion Warranty Claim Simplification |
| 102315 Dec 2024 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Unknown Or Other | Warranty Bulletin ID-23-03 Rev. H 2018 - 2024 Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2020 - 2024 (Current) Jeep Gladiator (JT) - Corrosion Warranty Claim Simplification |
| 108655 Nov 2025 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Unknown Or Other | D-25-15 Rev. A Aluminum Filiform Corrosion Warranty Policy and Vehicle Digital Imaging (VDI) Pre-Approval Process - ALL Vehicles |
| 108657 Nov 2025 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Unknown Or Other | ID-25-11 Rev. A Aluminum Filiform Corrosion Warranty Policy and Vehicle Digital Imaging (VDI) Pre-Approval Process - ALL Vehicles |
| 16C Combo REV1 Feb 2026 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Electrical System | EMISSION RECALL – NORTH AMERICA Check Engine/Malfunction Indicator Lamp Reference: 16C |
| 110429 Feb 2026 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Structure | Warranty Newsletter – Volume 12, Issue 2 |
| 110431 Feb 2026 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Structure | FCA Caribbean Warranty Newsletter – Volume 12, Issue 2 |
| 110462 Feb 2026 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Structure | D-25-15 Rev. B Aluminum Filiform Corrosion Warranty Policy and Vehicle Digital Imaging (VDI) Pre-Approval Process - ALL Vehicles |
| 110469 Feb 2026 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Structure | ID-25-11 Rev. B Aluminum Filiform Corrosion Warranty Policy and Vehicle Digital Imaging (VDI) Pre-Approval Process - ALL Vehicles |
| 16C Combo REV2 Mar 2026 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Electrical System | Emissions Recall 16C - Check Engine/Malfunction Indicator Lamp - Dealer Notification (Revision 2) |
| 113813 Jul 2026 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Electrical System | D-26-17 (XZ1) Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - Select 2018 - 2020 Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2020 Jeep Gladiator (JT) |
| 113809 Jul 2026 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Electrical System | ID-26-37 (XZ1) Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - Select 2018 - 2020 Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2020 Jeep Gladiator (JT) |
| 16C Combo Rev3 Aug 2026 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Electrical System | EMISSION RECALL – NORTH AMERICA Check Engine/Malfunction Indicator Lamp 16C The instrument panel cluster on about 32,587 of the above vehicles may have an inoperable check engine/malfunction indicator lamp (CEL/MIL). |
| 114044 Aug 2026 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Structure | D-25-15 Rev. C Aluminum Filiform Corrosion Warranty Policy and Vehicle Digital Imaging (VDI) Pre-Approval Process - ALL Vehicles |
| 114045 Aug 2026 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Structure | ID-25-11 Rev. C Aluminum Filiform Corrosion Warranty Policy and Vehicle Digital Imaging (VDI) Pre-Approval Process - ALL Vehicles |
| 08-298-26 REV. A Aug 2026 | Electrical System | Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Blank XZ1 Warranty Extension Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● **A blank electronic vehicle information center (EVIC) in the IPC. | |
| 08-298-26 Jul 2026 | Electrical System | Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Blank XZ1 Warranty Extension Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● A blank IPC display. No information is displayed for the speedometer, fuel level, temperature gauge, odometer, outside temperature and PRNDL. | |
| 113270 Jul 2026 | Engine | CORE – HEATER | |
| 113271 Jul 2026 | Engine | CORE – HEATER | |
| 112863 Jun 2026 | Electrical System | MOTOR - BLOWER WITH WHEEL | |
| 112862 Jun 2026 | Electrical System | MOTOR - BLOWER WITH WHEEL | |
| 112842 Jun 2026 | Engine | BOLT - HEX FLANGE HEAD | |
| 9100835 Jun 2026 | Electrical System | Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040. | |
| S2623000040 Jun 2026 | Electrical System | Passive Entry Exterior Door Handle Inoperative When Touched To Lock And Or Unlock. | |
| 08-208-26 REV. A May 2026 | Electrical System | Radio Message "Power Surge On USB Detected" Customers may comment on the following: ● The radio displays the message: “Power surge on USB hub detected” Fig. 1. NOTE: After the message appears, no USB devices function in the hub (no charging, no data). |
Showing 30 of 545 distinct bulletins on file for this vehicle.
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Drive one straight highway stretch and one slow parking lot.Wander or a shimmy over bumps at speed, and heavy or dropped assist at low speed, are the two faces of this vehicle's steering cluster. A clunk on turn-in points at the linkage.
- Find the roughest road nearby.Clunks over bumps, a droning hum that changes when the car leans, or a corner that sits low are this vehicle's suspension complaints. Wheel bearings and control arm bushings lead the parts list.
- Sit in it with the engine off and test everything that has a switch.Windows, locks, lights, the cluster, the radio. Electrical faults are this vehicle's story and the hardest to see on a drive: an intermittent no-start waits for the second week of ownership. Ask for the battery's age and whether any control module has been replaced.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 14 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask the dealer whether the warranty extension on file still applies to this VIN.The manufacturer issued 20 warranty extensions for this vehicle (see the service bulletins section). Extended coverage often runs by years or miles from the original sale, and a repair the seller paid for may have been free.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
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