2026 Jeep Wrangler
Plug-in hybrid Gas Compact SUV
The 2026 Jeep Wrangler is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and gas compact SUV with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Wrangler 2dr 4WD, is EPA-rated at 21 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B. Owners have filed 9 complaints, most often about fuel/propulsion system.
Specs & fuel economy (EPA)
| Configuration | Powertrain | Drive | Engine / motor | City | Hwy | Comb | Range | kWh/100mi | Charge (240V) | Annual fuel* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrangler 4dr 4xe | Plug-in hybrid | 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 100 kW AC Induction | 20 | 20 | 20 (28 MPGe blended) | 22 mi electric | 68 | 2.4 h | $3,100 |
| Wrangler 2dr 4WD | Gas | 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 20 | 23 | 21 | — | — | — | $2,950 |
| Wrangler 4dr 4WD | Gas | 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 20 | 22 | 21 | — | — | — | $2,950 |
| Wrangler 4dr 4WD | Gas | 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 18 | 23 | 20 | — | — | — | $3,100 |
| Wrangler 2dr 4WD | Gas | 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 17 | 23 | 19 | — | — | — | $3,300 |
| Wrangler 4dr 4WD | Gas | 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 16 | 22 | 19 | — | — | — | $3,300 |
| Wrangler 4dr 4WD | Gas | 4WD | 6.4L 8-cyl | 13 | 16 | 14 | — | — | — | $5,550 |
*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year and EPA reference fuel/electricity prices. Source: fueleconomy.gov vehicle records.
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Recalls (3)
Back Over Prevention
minorProblem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.
Wheels
highProblem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The walls for the steel wheels may be too thin, allowing them to crack or detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
Risk: Loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the steel wheels and valve stems, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 05D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 23, 2026.
Child Seat
highProblem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The child seat tether welds on the second-row, right-side seat frame may be insufficient, which can reduce the seat's ability to properly restrain a child during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Risk: A child that is not properly restrained during a crash can have an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the second-row, right-side seat frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 27D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 16, 2026.
Owner complaints
9 complaints filed
1 involved a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported by owners.
Filed by year — 2025: 1 · 2026: 8
Most-cited components
- Fuel/Propulsion System — 3
- Electrical System — 2
- Steering — 2
- Unknown Or Other — 2
- Vehicle Speed Control — 1
Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.
Crash ratings
| Configuration | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV 4WD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★☆☆ | 27% |
| SUV 4WD | not rated | ★★★★☆ | not rated | ★★★☆☆ | 27% |
| SUV 4WD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★☆☆ | 27% |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
Compare the 2026 Wrangler with
Other Wrangler model years
2027 Wrangler
0 recalls · 0 complaints
F2025 Wrangler
6 recalls · 70 complaints
F2024 Wrangler
14 recalls · 900 complaints
F2023 Wrangler
16 recalls · 346 complaints
F2022 Wrangler
16 recalls · 386 complaints
F2021 Wrangler
17 recalls · 915 complaints
F2020 Wrangler
13 recalls · 607 complaints
F2019 Wrangler
9 recalls · 736 complaints
F2018 Wrangler
14 recalls · 1,815 complaints
F2017 Wrangler
5 recalls · 309 complaints
F2016 Wrangler
5 recalls · 459 complaints
Sources & method
Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.
EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records (ids 50264, 49852, 49854, 49855, 49853, 49856, 50127). Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.