2021 Jeep Wrangler steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 255 complaints for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler, 16% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 255 16% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 18,000 miles 26 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 14 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 8 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 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 26 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 18,000 miles, and 96% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
The contact owned a 2021 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the vehicle was designed with a right-hand steering wheel and was used as a mail carrier vehicle. The contact stated that after parking and dropping off mail, the contact returned to the vehicle and noticed that the vehicle was overheating, and the battery warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact noticed an abnormal popping sound and smoke coming from under the hood. The contact turned off and exited the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the steering wheel and the vehicle started shaking abnormally. The contact pulled over on the side of the roadway to check for a tire blowout. The contact found no failure with the vehicle or the tires. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the mechanic stated that the vehicle had experienced the death wobble, but the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted.
Other problems reported for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler
- Electrical system 309 complaints
- Engine 224 complaints
- Suspension 181 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 146 complaints
- Fuel system 141 complaints
- Cruise control 46 complaints
- Brakes 28 complaints
- Wheels 23 complaints