Which year to buy
Best bet2017Fewest serious problems: 0.3× usual
Newest we'd buy2025The latest year rated a good buy
AvoidNoneNo year stands out as bad
Be careful2018–2019, 2024More problems; check the recalls were done
Too new to judge: 2026. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
2027 Wrangler trims
| Sport | Sport S | |
|---|---|---|
| Apple CarPlay | Standard | — |
| Android Auto | Standard | — |
| Heated front seats | — | Optional |
| Heated steering wheel | — | Optional |
| Remote start | — | Optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | — | Standard |
| Blind-spot warning | — | Optional |
Features from Jeep's 2027 equipment guide ("Optional": a package or option adds it); base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Jeep reports it. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 270 hp 3.6L 6-cyl, 285 hp 6.4L 8-cyl manual available | 4WD | 14–21 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 10 | Fuel/propulsion system (3) | — |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 270–375 hp 3.6L 6-cyl, 285 hp 6.4L 8-cyl, 470 hp manual available | 4WD | 14–21 mpg | Not rated | 4 | 77 | Electrical system (45) | Yes |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 270–375 hp 3.6L 6-cyl, 285 hp 6.4L 8-cyl, 470 hp manual available | 4WD | 14–21 mpg | Not rated | 11 | 946 | Electrical system (557) | Yes |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 270–375 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel, 260 hp 3.6L 6-cyl, 285 hp 3.6L 6-cyl mild hybrid, 285 hp 6.4L 8-cyl, 470 hp manual available | 4WD | 14–25 mpg | Not rated | 14 | 365 | Electrical system (192) | Yes |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 270–375 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel, 260 hp 3.6L 6-cyl, 285 hp 3.6L 6-cyl mild hybrid, 285 hp 6.4L 8-cyl, 470 hp manual available | 4WD | 14–25 mpg | Not rated | 15 | 397 | Electrical system (167) | Yes |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 270–375 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel, 260 hp 3.6L 6-cyl, 285 hp 3.6L 6-cyl mild hybrid, 285 hp 6.4L 8-cyl manual available | 4WD | 14–25 mpg | Not rated | 15 | 943 | Electrical system (306) | Yes |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 270 hp 2.0L 4-cyl turbo mild hybrid, 270 hp 3.6L 6-cyl, 285 hp manual available | 4WD | 20–23 mpg | Not rated | 12 | 610 | Steering (238) | Yes |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 270 hp 3.6L 6-cyl, 285 hp manual available | 4WD | 20–24 mpg | Not rated | 9 | 742 | Steering (446) | Yes |
| 2018 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 285 hp manual available | 4WD | 18 mpg | Not rated | 14 | 1823 | Steering (1116) | Yes |
| 2017 | 3.6L 6-cyl manual available | 4WD | 18 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 309 | Service brakes (75) | No |
| 2016 | 3.6L 6-cyl manual available | 4WD | 18 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 460 | Service brakes (119) | No |
| 2015 | 3.6L 6-cyl manual available | 4WD | 18 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 474 | Engine (128) | No |
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl manual available | 4WD | 18 mpg | Not rated | 4 | 654 | Engine (322) | No |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl manual available | 4WD | 18 mpg | Not rated | 7 | 654 | Power train (230) | No |
| 2012 | 3.6L 6-cyl manual available | 4WD | 18 mpg | Not rated | 10 | 833 | Power train (282) | No |
| 2011 | 3.8L 6-cyl manual available | 4WD | 17 mpg | Not rated | 11 | 485 | Air bags (145) | No |
| 2010 | 3.8L 6-cyl manual available | 4WD, RWD | 17 mpg | Not rated | 11 | 686 | Fuel/propulsion system (159) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Apple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Blind-spot monitoringHeated front seatsHeated steering wheelRemote start
Apple lists CarPlay for: Wrangler 2018–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | JEEP WRANGLER 2-DOOR SUV N/A 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Not Available | 3 | 10 |
| 2026 | JEEP WRANGLER 4-DOOR 392 SUV N/A 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | Not Available | 2 | 5 |
| 2026 | JEEP WRANGLER 4-DOOR SUV N/A 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Not Available | 3 | 10 |
| 2026 | JEEP WRANGLER 4-DOOR RHD SUV N/A 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Not Available | 2 | 5 |
| 2025 | Jeep Wrangler 2-Door SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Not Available | 4 | 68 |
| 2025 | Jeep Wrangler 4-Door SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Not Available | 4 | 68 |
| 2025 | Jeep Wrangler 4-door 392 SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | Not Available | 4 | 68 |
| 2025 | Jeep Wrangler 4-Door 4xe SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | Not Available | 3 | 9 |
| 2025 | Jeep Wrangler 4-Door RHD SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Not Available | 0 | 12 |
| 2024 | Jeep Wrangler 2-Door SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Not Available | 11 | 730 |
| 2024 | Jeep Wrangler 4-Door SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Not Available | 11 | 730 |
| 2024 | Jeep Wrangler 4-Door 392 SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | Not Available | 11 | 730 |
| 2024 | Jeep Wrangler 4-Door 4xe SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | Not Available | 4 | 216 |
| 2024 | Jeep Wrangler 4-Door RHD SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Not Available | 0 | 79 |
| 2023 | Jeep Wrangler SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Not Available | 14 | 365 |
| 2022 | Jeep Wrangler SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 15 | 397 |
| 2021 | Jeep Wrangler SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 15 | 943 |
| 2020 | Jeep Wrangler SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 12 | 610 |
| 2019 | Jeep Wrangler 2 DR 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 9 | 742 |
| 2018 | Jeep Wrangler 2 DR 4WD Later Release | Not Rated | No | No | 14 | 1823 |
| 2018 | Jeep Wrangler JK 2 DR 4WD Early release | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | Jeep Wrangler 2 DR 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 309 |
| 2016 | Jeep Wrangler 4DR 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 460 |
| 2016 | Jeep Wrangler 2DR 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 460 |
| 2015 | Jeep Wrangler SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 474 |
| 2014 | Jeep Wrangler SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 654 |
| 2013 | Jeep Wrangler SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 7 | 654 |
| 2012 | Jeep Wrangler SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 10 | 833 |
| 2011 | Jeep Wrangler SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 11 | 485 |
| 2010 | Jeep Wrangler 2-DR. | Not Rated | No | No | 11 | 686 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wrangler 2dr 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
19–21 |
| 2026 | Wrangler 4dr 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L |
14–21 |
| 2026 | Wrangler 4dr 4xe | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2025 | Wrangler 2dr 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
19–21 |
| 2025 | Wrangler 4dr 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L |
14–21 |
| 2025 | Wrangler 4dr 4xe | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2024 | Wrangler 2dr 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
19–21 |
| 2024 | Wrangler 4dr 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L |
14–21 |
| 2024 | Wrangler 4dr 4xe | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2024 | Wrangler Rubicon 2dr 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 18 |
| 2024 | Wrangler Rubicon 4dr 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 17 |
| 2023 | Wrangler 2dr 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, SIDI Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, Mild Hybrid Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20–23 |
| 2023 | Wrangler 4dr 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, SIDI Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, Mild Hybrid Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L |
14–22 |
| 2023 | Wrangler 4dr 4xe | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2023 | Wrangler 4dr EcoDiesel 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo | 25 |
| 2023 | Wrangler Rubic 4dr EcoDiesel 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo | 23 |
| 2022 | Wrangler 2dr 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, SIDI Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, Mild Hybrid Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20–23 |
| 2022 | Wrangler 4dr 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, SIDI Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, Mild Hybrid Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L |
14–22 |
| 2022 | Wrangler 4dr 4xe | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2022 | Wrangler 4dr EcoDiesel 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo | 25 |
| 2022 | Wrangler Rubic 4dr EcoDiesel 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo | 23 |
| 2021 | Wrangler 2dr 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, SIDI Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, Mild Hybrid Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20–23 |
| 2021 | Wrangler 4dr 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, SIDI Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, Mild Hybrid Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L |
14–22 |
| 2021 | Wrangler 4dr 4xe | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2021 | Wrangler 4dr EcoDiesel 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo | 25 |
| 2021 | Wrangler Rubic 4dr EcoDiesel 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo | 23 |
| 2020 | Wrangler 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, SIDI Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, SIDI; Mild Hybrid Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20–23 |
| 2019 | Wrangler 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20–24 |
| 2018 | Wrangler 4WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
18 |
| 2017 | Wrangler 4WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
18 |
| 2016 | Wrangler 4WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
18 |
| 2015 | Wrangler 4WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
18 |
| 2014 | Wrangler 4WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
18 |
| 2013 | Wrangler 4WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
18 |
| 2012 | Wrangler 4WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
18 |
| 2011 | Wrangler 4WD | Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 3.8 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.8 L |
17 |
| 2010 | Wrangler 2WD | Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 17 |
| 2010 | Wrangler 4WD | Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 3.8 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.8 L |
17 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.