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Jeep Wrangler 4XEModel year report

2021 Jeep Wrangler 4XE Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
58,000miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4XE (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The part named most often is electrical system, with 5 complaints (100% of the total), followed by engine (2) and forward collision avoidance (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 58,000 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 151 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the traction battery and 63 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 14 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the windshield wipers and the heater unintendedly engaged. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact was unable to turn off the vehicle, which required the contact to wait until the battery was drained. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the battery pack assembly had failed and needed to be replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #11677351, filed 2025-07, 66,000 miles

Engine: “The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V741000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was previously taken to a local dealer, where unknown recall-related repairs were performed. The vehicle was repaired at the owner's expense; however, the failure progressed. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. …”

NHTSA complaint #11704403, filed 2025-12, 10,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

25% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 50,000 and 66,000 miles.

0%0–1025%10–250%25–5050%50–7525%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 58,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

202532026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4XE → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 151 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 151 bulletins →

Other model years of the Jeep Wrangler 4XE

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202597,3103———Too new
202421615,0004——Too new to compareToo new
2021558,0003———Not enough data

All Jeep Wrangler 4XE model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4XE have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4XE as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4XE is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 5 complaints (100% of the total), followed by engine with 2.

Has the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4XE been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4XE reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 58,000 miles and the middle half falls between 50,000 and 66,000 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.