Saturday, August 8, 2026
RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

Jeep Wrangler vs Toyota Highlander Hybrid

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

Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Total complaints
739
Avg per model year
48
Recall campaigns (all years)
26
Most complained year
2006 (370)
Top problems: Service Brakes, Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Complaints by model year

YearJeep WranglerToyota Highlander Hybrid
20233369
20223756
202190015
20205989
20197266
20181,7945
20173083
20164546
20154614
20136485
20128319
20114835
201068522
200936840
2008873197
2007555110
2006730370
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.