2021 Jeep Wrangler power train problems
139 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2021 Jeep Wrangler — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When using electric mode, repeatedly and consistently, when I try to accelerate (for example to get onto a highway) despite having the acceleration fully depressed, the car does not accelerate. After some time, the gas powered engine will rev, the RPM will shoot up and then the car will start to…”
filed Aug 19, 2026
“Acceleration lag: either bucking or temporary loss of motive power when attempting to pull into traffic has almost caused us to be hit several times. We had the problem almost immediately after purchase, but the lag was short and the Jeep would leap forward and back tires would squeal which caused…”
filed Aug 17, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Software for the powertrain control module may cause an engine stall, which can result in…Campaign 24V572000 · Aug 1, 2024
- Clutch pressure plate may overheat and fractureCampaign 23V116000 · Feb 23, 2023
- Clutch pressure plate may overheat and fractureCampaign 21V028000 · Jan 28, 2021
Power Train problems in other Wrangler years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Wrangler | 11 | 17% |
| 2024 Wrangler | 169 | 24% |
| 2023 Wrangler | 49 | 14% |
| 2022 Wrangler | 63 | 16% |
| 2020 Wrangler | 47 | 8% |
| 2019 Wrangler | 78 | 11% |
| 2018 Wrangler | 174 | 10% |
| 2017 Wrangler | 50 | 16% |
| 2016 Wrangler | 74 | 16% |
| 2015 Wrangler | 51 | 11% |
| 2014 Wrangler | 88 | 13% |
| 2013 Wrangler | 230 | 35% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Jeep Wrangler
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.