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Forward collision avoidancePart report

2021 Jeep Wrangler Forward collision avoidance Problems

Complaints
16about this part
Share
2%of 957 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2021 Jeep Wrangler, 2% of the 957 complaints for this model year.

Example complaints

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

“The forward collision/emergency brake engages when it is not needed, necessary or appropriate, and even when the brake pedel is already being pressed. I have adjusted the sensitivity of the emergency braking and forward collision system and I still have this issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11743872, filed 2026-06

“Traveling about 55 mph and a car in front of me, exited to the right in a different lane. My jeep slammed on the brakes as I was in the lane beside the turning car. Scared me to death, there was nothing in front of me and thankfully, there was no car behind me. Very scary feeling and almost lost control”

NHTSA complaint #11464272, filed 2022-05

“6 - 29 - 23 when engine was started several warning lamps lit up including service electric stability control . as i drove the vehicle the power steering was out and vehicle was hard to control . had vehicle towed to dealership service dept. vehicle in warranty . no repairs done to vehicle and as of 8 - 7 - 23 vehicle is still in the shop. safety of me and others at risk if vehicle continues in this condition without repair.”

NHTSA complaint #11536942, filed 2023-08

“i was. driving on the FWY, when I pass the bridge, there is a small rupper bump. the car starts shaking vertically and starts to slow down in the middle of the Fwy. I try to speed up to pull over to the right, but no response, where I felt the gas peddle is not working at that moment. I was lucky there were not too many cars behind me on the Fwy. I went to the dealer and they say something about, dead throttle.”

NHTSA complaint #11485141, filed 2022-09

“Purchased this vehicle used from Chrysler Dodge Jeep in Mesa, Arizona. I was told the tires were newer and in great shape they looked to have a good amount of tread on them. However, I had an issue with one tire and the dealership patched it incorrectly making it a safety hazard Therefore they replaced one tire with the plug and when I went to a tire place for pressure issues and TPS sensor they pointed out the tires were over five years old which means these were the original tires that came with the Jeep in 2021. …”

NHTSA complaint #11662136, filed 2025-05

Forward collision avoidance: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202618%
202534%
2024233%
202321%
202261%
2021162%
202030%
201961%
201890%
201752%
2016123%
2015123%
201420%
201320%
201230%
201131%
201010%
200810%
200710%

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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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