Midsize SUVs · JK generation
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It scores 71 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $17,589 to own, including $3,304 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Jeep Wrangler.
Reliability
71/100
Above average
Repairs, 5 years
$3,304
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$11,333
18 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$13,115
$11,541 – $14,688, estimate
Recalls
3
on record
Owner complaints
479
filed with NHTSA
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Right Hand Drive Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to May 2, 2016. The clockspring assembly may become contaminated with dust and cause the air bag circuit to fail.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Of the years we rate, the 2017 scores best (78/100) and the 2024 worst (0/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 0/100 |
| 2023 | 12/100 |
| 2022 | 21/100 |
| 2021 | 5/100 |
| 2020 | 46/100 |
| 2019 | 45/100 |
| 2018 | 19/100 |
| 2017 | 78/100 |
| 2016 | 70/100 |
| 2015 | 71/100 |
No. It scores 71 out of 100, one of the more reliable midsize SUVs of 2015–2024.
It scores 71 out of 100 against other midsize SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 479 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $3,304 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $17,589 over 5 years: $2,952 in lost value, $3,304 in repairs and $11,333 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $13,115 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2017 scores best (78/100) and the 2024 worst (0/100).
3 recalls on record with NHTSA.