What are the most common problems with the 2025 Jeep Wrangler?

The largest group in the complaints is the electrical system with 47 complaints, then the engine with 29. See the problems section for what owners describe.

Does the 2025 Jeep Wrangler have recalls?

Yes. The page shows 6 recalls for the 2025 model year. The Recalls section lists each one.

Is the 2025 Jeep Wrangler reliable?

There are 80 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. They are unverified and not adjusted for sales. Read the problems and verdict sections to weigh them.

What is the gas mileage of the 2025 Jeep Wrangler?

See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.

Which Jeep Wrangler year is best?

See the by-year comparison section on this page, which sets the model years side by side.

2025 Jeep Wrangler Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 80 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Jeep Wrangler^[1]. The electrical system is named most often, with 47 complaints^[2].

80owner complaints^[1]

6recalls^[3]

14–21MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here is how the complaints on file group up, starting with the biggest group.

Electrical System. 47 complaints^[2]. Owners describe the vehicle losing all power while driving, with the dash and lights going dark. Some tell of surging or creeping when braking or starting, and one tells of the Jeep moving on its own into a garage.
Engine. 29 complaints^[5]. In the stories we read, owners describe sudden shutdowns in traffic, a loss of power steering at the same time, and a check engine light that stays on. Others describe a rough, bucking surge when braking.
Fuel/Propulsion System. 24 complaints^[6]. Owners describe the Jeep going into a limp mode and losing power after a software update. Several say the dash told them to shift into park.
Unknown Or Other. 14 complaints^[7]. These reports do not name one clear part.
Power Train. 13 complaints^[8]. Owners describe a sudden loss of power, jerking while driving, and the vehicle refusing to shift or jumping into park in traffic.
Brakes. 4 complaints^[9].
Speed Control. 4 complaints^[10].
Steering. 3 complaints^[11].

These are unverified reports sent to NHTSA, and one complaint can name more than one part.

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2025 Wrangler is necessarily included.

Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Pump (26V363), June 2026. About 1,076,999 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[12]
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera (26V327), May 2026. About 16 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Engine (25V766), November 2025. About 117,904 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery (25V741), October 2025. About 320,068 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Hybrid Management › Power Control Unit/Module (Hpcu) › Software (25V710), October 2025. About 24,238 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash.^[16]
Tires › Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems (25V527), August 2025. About 22,906 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[17]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Wrangler 2dr 4WD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive^[4]	20 / 23 / 21	$3,200
Wrangler 2dr 4WD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive^[18]	17 / 23 / 19	$3,550
Wrangler 4dr 4WD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive^[19]	20 / 22 / 21	$3,200
Wrangler 4dr 4WD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive^[20]	16 / 22 / 19	$3,550
Wrangler 4dr 4xe, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Regular Gas and Electricity^[21]	20 / 20 / 20	n/a
Wrangler 4dr 4WD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive^[22]	18 / 23 / 20	$3,350
Wrangler 4dr 4WD, 6.4L 8-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Premium, 4-Wheel Drive^[23]	13 / 16 / 14	$5,850

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2025 Jeep Wrangler with 2.0L 4-cylinder^[24]	270 hp
2025 Jeep Wrangler with 6.4L 8-cylinder^[25]	470 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
WRANGLER 4xe / SAHARA 4xe 4DR SUV^[26]	182 in	74 in	74 in	119 in	5,000 lb
WRANGLER JL 2.0L RUBICON 2DR SUV^[27]	160 in	74 in	74 in	97 in	4,222 lb
WRANGLER JL 2.0L RUBICON 4DR SUV^[28]	182 in	74 in	74 in	119 in	4,478 lb
WRANGLER JL 2.0L SAHARA 4DR SUV^[29]	182 in	74 in	74 in	119 in	4,407 lb
WRANGLER JL 2.0L SPORT 2DR SUV^[30]	160 in	74 in	74 in	97 in	3,948 lb
WRANGLER JL 2.0L SPORT 4DR SUV^[31]	182 in	74 in	74 in	119 in	4,195 lb

How 2025 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Wrangler model year. The 2025 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
1995	202	1
1997	411	3
1998	265	2
1999	217	1
2000	256	1
2001	170	3
2002	108	2
2007	1,639	8
2008	1,828	7
2009	621	7
2010	686	10
2011	485	10
2012	835	9
2013	654	6
2014	657	4
2015	478	3
2016	462	5
2017	311	5
2018	1,827	14
2019	746	9
2020	616	13
2021	958	17
2022	409	16
2023	376	16
2024	962	14
2025	80	6
2026	12	3

NHTSA's counts for the Wrangler show 80 complaints and 6 recalls for 2025^[3]. Among the 28 model years listed, 2 have fewer complaints than 2025 and 25 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (0) and the most are for 2008 (1,828)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2025 Wrangler?

The 2025 Wrangler has 80 complaints on file^[1]. Most of them sit in a few groups, led by the electrical system at 47^[2], the engine at 29^[5] and the fuel/propulsion system at 24^[6]. Owners describe sudden power loss as the scary part, and some of those stories followed a software update. The page also lists 6 recalls^[3], so check the Recalls section. Counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a guide and not a score, and ask any seller about open recalls.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Jeep Wrangler?: The largest group in the complaints is the electrical system with 47 complaints^[2], then the engine with 29^[5]. See the problems section for what owners describe.
Does the 2025 Jeep Wrangler have recalls?: Yes. The page shows 6 recalls for the 2025 model year^[3]. The Recalls section lists each one.
Is the 2025 Jeep Wrangler reliable?: There are 80 owner complaints on file with NHTSA^[1]. They are unverified and not adjusted for sales. Read the problems and verdict sections to weigh them.
What is the gas mileage of the 2025 Jeep Wrangler?: See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
Which Jeep Wrangler year is best?: See the by-year comparison section on this page, which sets the model years side by side.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Jeep Wrangler

2015 478 complaints, 3 recalls
2016 462 complaints, 5 recalls
2017 311 complaints, 5 recalls
2025 this page
2026 12 complaints, 3 recalls

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Facts and sources

NHTSA has 80 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Jeep Wrangler (5 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 1 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
47 complaints name the electrical system component group (2 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Jeep Wrangler model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Wrangler 2dr 4WD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 23 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
29 complaints name the engine component group (1 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
24 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
14 complaints name the unknown or other component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
13 complaints name the power train component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
4 complaints name the brakes component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
4 complaints name the speed control component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
3 complaints name the steering component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 26V363, filed June 4, 2026: Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Pump. NHTSA recall database
Recall 26V327, filed May 21, 2026: Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera. NHTSA recall database
Recall 25V766, filed November 6, 2025: Engine. NHTSA recall database
Recall 25V741, filed October 30, 2025: Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery. NHTSA recall database
Recall 25V710, filed October 17, 2025: Electrical System › Propulsion System › Hybrid Management › Power Control Unit / Module (Hpcu) › Software. NHTSA recall database
Recall 25V527, filed August 14, 2025: Tires › Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Wrangler 2dr 4WD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 23 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Wrangler 4dr 4WD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 22 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Wrangler 4dr 4WD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 22 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Wrangler 4dr 4xe, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Regular Gas and Electricity: 20 MPGe combined, 370 miles of range. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Wrangler 4dr 4WD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 23 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Wrangler 4dr 4WD, 6.4L 8-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Premium, 4-Wheel Drive: 13 city / 16 highway / 14 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $5,850. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2025 Jeep Wrangler with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 270 hp. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2025 Jeep Wrangler with 6.4L 8-cylinder: rated 470 hp. www.epa.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, WRANGLER 4xe / SAHARA 4xe 4DR SUV: length 182 in, width 74 in, height 74 in, wheelbase 119 in, curb weight 5,000 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, WRANGLER JL 2.0L RUBICON 2DR SUV: length 160 in, width 74 in, height 74 in, wheelbase 97 in, curb weight 4,222 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, WRANGLER JL 2.0L RUBICON 4DR SUV: length 182 in, width 74 in, height 74 in, wheelbase 119 in, curb weight 4,478 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, WRANGLER JL 2.0L SAHARA 4DR SUV: length 182 in, width 74 in, height 74 in, wheelbase 119 in, curb weight 4,407 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, WRANGLER JL 2.0L SPORT 2DR SUV: length 160 in, width 74 in, height 74 in, wheelbase 97 in, curb weight 3,948 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, WRANGLER JL 2.0L SPORT 4DR SUV: length 182 in, width 74 in, height 74 in, wheelbase 119 in, curb weight 4,195 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2025 Jeep Wrangler: problems, recalls and fuel economy