2021 Jeep Wrangler service brakes problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2021 Jeep Wrangler — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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.”
filed Jun 13, 2026
“I have had a brake problem since September 2025. The symptom is a hard brake pedal that does not stop the vehicle at low speeds. There is a similar problem with other Wrangler models that do have a recall issued. It was related to a software update around the same time my problem started. I have…”
filed May 2, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Wrangler years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Wrangler | 2 | 3% |
| 2024 Wrangler | 20 | 3% |
| 2023 Wrangler | 7 | 2% |
| 2022 Wrangler | 13 | 3% |
| 2020 Wrangler | 11 | 2% |
| 2019 Wrangler | 24 | 3% |
| 2018 Wrangler | 47 | 3% |
| 2017 Wrangler | 75 | 24% |
| 2016 Wrangler | 115 | 25% |
| 2015 Wrangler | 109 | 24% |
| 2014 Wrangler | 59 | 9% |
| 2013 Wrangler | 58 | 9% |
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.