Midsize SUVs · JK generation
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It scores 78 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $17,603 to own, including $2,802 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Jeep Wrangler.
Reliability
78/100
Above average
Repairs, 5 years
$2,802
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$11,333
18 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$15,409
$13,560 – $17,258, estimate
Recalls
5
on record
Owner complaints
312
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 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Caravan and Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The brake switches on these vehicles may malfunction, keeping the brake lights illuminated and/or allowing the vehicle to be shifted out of the PARK position without the brake pedal being pushed.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured November 1, 2016, to November 3, 2016. The affected vehicles may have a fuel tank that has a cracked or broken control valve, possibly resulting in a fuel leak in a rollover event, debris in the fuel tank and/or the potential of over fueling the vehicle.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured June 16, 2015, to August 14, 2016. In certain crash conditions, the front impact sensor wiring may be pulled until it detaches before a signal can be received by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC).
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 78 out of 100, one of the more reliable midsize SUVs of 2015–2024.
It scores 78 out of 100 against other midsize SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 312 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,802 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $17,603 over 5 years: $3,468 in lost value, $2,802 in repairs and $11,333 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $15,409 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2017 scores best (78/100) and the 2024 worst (0/100).
5 recalls on record with NHTSA.