2021 Jeep Wrangler engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 224 complaints for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 224 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 26,000 miles 27 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 11
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 11 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 11 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 27 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 26,000 miles, and 89% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 11 fires.
What owners wrote
Our 2021 jeep started smoking in the engine and within 10 minutes burst into flames. The entire front end was damaged beyond repair / burned and fire stations had to put out the fire. My daughter, dogs and I were able to make it out of the car but very scary.
The contact leased a 2021 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving the engine, hot message was displayed. The contact looked underneath the hood but failed to determine the cause of the failure. The contact continued to drive but the vehicle lost power and she noticed smoke coming from the vehicle. The contact pulled over. While continuing to drive, the check engine warning light illuminated.
Other problems reported for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler
- Electrical system 309 complaints
- Steering 255 complaints
- Suspension 181 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 146 complaints
- Fuel system 141 complaints
- Cruise control 46 complaints
- Brakes 28 complaints
- Wheels 23 complaints