2021 Jeep Wrangler drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 146 complaints for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler, 9% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 146 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 18,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 5
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 18,000 miles, and 94% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 5 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Only 500 miles on vehicle, went off-roading for the first time and within a short time after climbing a steep hill, smoke came from under vehicle and clutch went to floor and stayed. Turned jeep off, pumped clutch which seemed fine but smoke continued for a minute. Went under vehicle after smoke stopped and saw burnt fibers coming out from transmission case. Restarted vehicle and no movement. Towed jeep out to home. Jeep roadside took it to dealership.
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at 55 - 60 mph, the RPM gauge went high but the temperature gauge was normal. A burning odor was detected, metal grinding noises were heard, and the vehicle inadvertently lurched forward. The contact pulled over and saw that there was smoke coming from under the hood. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and remained at the dealer, not diagnosed nor repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler
- Electrical system 309 complaints
- Steering 255 complaints
- Engine 224 complaints
- Suspension 181 complaints
- Fuel system 141 complaints
- Cruise control 46 complaints
- Brakes 28 complaints
- Wheels 23 complaints