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RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

Jeep Wrangler vs Lexus GX460

Owner complaints, worst years and recall history side by side, from official NHTSA data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Jeep Wrangler

Total complaints
15,685
Avg per model year
402
Recall campaigns (all years)
75
Most complained year
2018 (1,794)
Top problems: Steering, Electrical System, Power Train

Lexus GX460

Total complaints
57
Avg per model year
13
Recall campaigns (all years)
10
Most complained year
2010 (31)
Top problems: Air Bags, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Vehicle Speed Control

Complaints by model year

YearJeep WranglerLexus GX460
20181,7947
20173089
20164546
20154618
20146507
20128318
201148326
201068531
Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports per model year. A model that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — compare the shape across years, not just the raw totals, and read the year pages for what actually fails.