2021 Jeep Wrangler Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 181about this part
- Share
- 19%of 957 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 181 complaints about the suspension of the 2021 Jeep Wrangler, 19% of the 957 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchased this 2021 Jeep Wrangler unlimited on september 9, 2020. It is a totally stock vehicle with no modifications of any sort. It has not been driven off road at all, and only on city streets, highways, and interstates, no accidents. While driving on a nearby interstate in january of 2021, at about 77 MPH, a minor seam in the road sent my vehicle into what is commonly known as 'death wobble' mode. Had about 4,000 miles on the odometer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11398971, filed 2021-03, 4,000 miles“While driving our jeep there are many times on the highway that it starts to shake and wobble very bad. To the point where we have to slow down sometimes under 50mph before it stops doing it. It is very dangerous and the dealer keeps telling us when they test drive it it doesn't do it so there's nothing they can do. Stay away from these”
NHTSA complaint #11572550, filed 2024-02“The 2021 jeep wrangler wheels wobble at moderate speeds. the dealer informed me that jeeps up til 2020 had this problem and it was covered under a extended warranty. I just had to spend over $300 to get the steering damper replaced and I cannot get anyone at jeep to talk to me about this problem, even though it IS a known problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11606172, filed 2024-08“My Jeep Wrangler has the famous Death Wobble and they cant seem to pinpoint what is causing it. Steering dampener fixed it for 3 days and it came back. It literally feels like I am about to be ejected out of my vehicle when I drive on any highway. FCA is throwing band aids at a known issue instead of bringing permanent fixed to the market.”
NHTSA complaint #11522664, filed 2023-05“I was driving on a highway at between 60 & 65 mph, the wheels crossed an expansion joint in the highway and the steering started vibrating and violently and shaking from side to side. It felt like both wheels were bouncing long after I crossed the joint in the road. I almost lost control of the vehicle. I had to slow down and upon doing so the shaking abated.”
NHTSA complaint #11500855, filed 2023-01Related service bulletins
- 11028885Feb 12, 2026DO NOT REPLACE MULTIPLE SHOCKS UNLESS ALL ARE VERIFIED TO BE DEFECTIVE. Reference Master Tech article released in January 2026 for updated diagnostic and testing procedures…
- 11028252Jan 26, 2026DO NOT REPLACE MULTIPLE SHOCKS UNLESS ALL ARE VERIFIED TO BE DEFECTIVE. Reference Master Tech article released in December 2025 for updated diagnostic and testing procedures…
- 11026558Dec 5, 2025Shimmy Felt In Front End
- 11023168Sep 12, 2025Shock And Strut Diagnosis And Replacement Guidelines Leaking, noisy, or weak shocks or struts.
- 11018676May 21, 2025"Shock And Strut Diagnosis And Replacement Guidelines Leaking, noisy, or weak shocks or struts. "
- 11006622Aug 23, 2024Click Noise From Front End While Driving And Or Turning.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13 | 2% |
| 2023 | 38 | 10% |
| 2022 | 59 | 14% |
| 2021 | 181 | 19% |
| 2020 | 51 | 8% |
| 2019 | 133 | 18% |
| 2018 | 343 | 19% |
| 2017 | 8 | 3% |
| 2016 | 8 | 2% |
| 2015 | 17 | 4% |
| 2014 | 15 | 2% |
| 2013 | 20 | 3% |
| 2012 | 20 | 2% |
| 2011 | 39 | 8% |
| 2010 | 42 | 6% |
| 2009 | 63 | 17% |
| 2008 | 108 | 12% |
| 2007 | 100 | 18% |
| 2006 | 72 | 10% |
| 2005 | 51 | 8% |
| 2004 | 59 | 31% |
| 2003 | 18 | 18% |
| 2002 | 19 | 18% |
| 2001 | 21 | 12% |
| 2000 | 25 | 10% |
| 1999 | 5 | 2% |
| 1998 | 26 | 10% |
| 1997 | 27 | 7% |
| 1995 | 7 | 3% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 3 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2021 Jeep Wrangler
308 complaintsSteering
255 complaintsEngine
222 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
149 complaintsFuel system
142 complaintsOther or unknown
134 complaintsVehicle speed control
48 complaintsBrakes
27 complaintsWheels
23 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsForward collision avoidance
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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