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Used Jeep Wrangler: Inspection checklist

Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 5,160 complaints across these 8 years; the 2018 drew the most.

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Problems that follow the Wrangler from year to year

Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.

Area20182019202020212022202320242025Total
Electrical14469121217103128323271,132
Transmission131523811645351466569
Steering1,10043422822859465622,153

Wrangler generations and updates

First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.

  1. Fourth generation

    2018–2023

  2. Third generation

    2007–2018

Mileages where Wrangler problems start

From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.

Typical mileageProblemYear
200–500 milesEarly misfire and rough running2021
241–512 milesEarly faults on new cars2024
285–5,000 milesHybrid power loss while driving2023
500–12,000 milesManual clutch failure2021
800–5,373 milesEarly hybrid shutdown while driving2022
1,500–19,000 milesManual clutch failure and fire2018
2,600–13,000 milesDeath wobble after bumps2018
3,500–30,000 milesFront-end death wobble2022
4,000–33,000 milesFront-end death wobble2023
5,800–18,600 milesRadiator and reservoir coolant leaks2018
10,000–22,000 milesIntermittent no-start2018
14,000–15,000 milesDoor hinge and weld corrosion2018
16,000–20,000 milesElectrical shutdown, lost power steering2019
16,500–17,000 milesPremature Nexen tire wear2024

Every Wrangler recall to confirm

43 recalls cover the Wrangleryears on this site. Open a campaign number for NHTSA's full notice. 23 campaigns span more than one model year. 2 told owners not to drive or to park outside until repaired.

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