Component Record

Jeep Wrangler 2021 Power Train Problems

149 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 2021 Jeep Wrangler - 16% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage149 complaints

149 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

21V028000Reported January 28, 2021 - 42,887 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on January 28, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 42,887 vehicles across all affected models.

23V116000Reported February 23, 2023 - 69,201 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on February 23, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 69,201 vehicles across all affected models.

24V572000Reported August 1, 2024 - 94 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on August 1, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 94 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System305 Steering255 Engine226 Suspension181 Fuel and Propulsion System142 Unknown Or Other133

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.