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2021 Jeep Wrangler Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
1%of 957 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2021 Jeep Wrangler, 1% of the 957 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“On multiple occasions, i have gone to start my Jeep and not been able to turn it on. It will then lock in an on position where the engine will not run or shut off. Has had to be towed twice and Chrystler is not helping. I am not being told anything other than they do not know what is going on, but say it happens to a lot of these cars.”

NHTSA complaint #11511744, filed 2023-03

“On April 15th 2025 my Instrument Panal Clusters IPC which is main computer system of Jeeps 2018-2024. It has service lights for check engine, tire pressure, def system recalibrations/cleanings, tells me how fast I'm going, oil levels, all other fluid levels, when I need a oil change, how many miles is on jeep, gas gage, along with all other issues or maintenance on a vehicle including if something is wrong or overheating of vehicle. After doing some research I did see there was a Ipc recall on Jeeps/Gladiators 2018-2024. …”

NHTSA complaint #11701552, filed 2025-11

“⸻ Title: Loss of Power While Driving on Freeway – Dangerous Malfunction Similar to Recall 23V-116 Complaint Description: I am reporting a serious and dangerous malfunction with my 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon EcoDiesel. While driving on a high-speed freeway (70–80 MPH), all warning lights on the dashboard illuminated—including the check engine light—and the vehicle suddenly went into limp mode, resulting in a loss of power. This occurred in fast-moving traffic, putting me at immediate risk of a crash. This started happening again every time I got on the freeway for 10 minutes. …”

NHTSA complaint #11672011, filed 2025-07

“On October 17th. The vehicle exhibited serious electrical issues when I attempted to start it in my school parking lot. Upon pressing the start button, the car would not start, and all electrical items began malfunctioning. The lights inside and outside the vehicle were flashing, the windshield wipers activated on their own, the horn was beeping intermittently, and the car was emitting alarming noises. The situation escalated when the tow truck driver arrived. He was unable to start the vehicle. Instead, the engine produced a loud revving sound, as if it were about to blow up. …”

NHTSA complaint #11620762, filed 2024-10

“The backup lights are no where near bright enough to safely backup at night. There is no easy way to upgrade the bulbs. This is a well know issue in the Jeep community with Wranglers. There are aftermarket solutions but I shouldn't have to spend 100's of dollars to remedy a design defect.”

NHTSA complaint #11624950, filed 2024-11

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202441%
202310%
202261%
202161%
202091%
201920%
201890%
201752%
201631%
201541%
201461%
2013102%
2012213%
201182%
2010254%
200992%
2008202%
200781%
200551%
200421%
200322%
200211%
200111%
200021%
199942%
199852%
199751%
199584%
199411%
199311%
199111%
198912%

Other parts of the 2021 Jeep Wrangler

Electrical system
308 complaints
Steering
255 complaints
Engine
222 complaints
Suspension
181 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
149 complaints
Fuel system
142 complaints
Other or unknown
134 complaints
Vehicle speed control
48 complaints
Brakes
27 complaints
Wheels
23 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaints
Body and structure
18 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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