Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 09/08/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Power Train (53.8% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Power Train complaints here are 6.3× the median for that category across the 2397 model-years tracked on this site.
2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 84 · 53.8% | Recalled | Recall 21V310000 · Recall 26V290000 |
| Engine | 25 · 16% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 21 · 13.5% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes | 13 · 8.3% | No official action | — |
| Air Bags | 8 · 5.1% | Recalled | Recall 24V516000 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 · 3.2% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 156 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 21V310000 · 2021 · reported 05/04/2021
A transmission fluid leak increases the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 20V657000 · 2020 · reported 10/27/2020
A front lower control arm fracture while driving may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash without prior warning. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 24V516000 · 2024 · reported 07/08/2024
An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 26V290000 · 2026 · reported 05/07/2026
A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“PTU Failure. Known issue. 2017-2019 recalled but the part is still and issue and can lock up transmission. Recall needs to be extended to cover…”NHTSA complaint 11705902 — filed 12/18/2025 · POWER TRAIN
“I have had a service 4wd light on for months. The Power Transfer Case part has been on backorder from jeep for over 4 months…”NHTSA complaint 11701952 — filed 11/28/2025 · POWER TRAIN
“2021 78784 MILES WONT DRIVE 4 WHEEL LIGHT ON DEALER STATES NEES NEW PTU SAYS THERES MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THE PTU BUT WILL NOT COVER…”NHTSA complaint 11698499 — filed 11/10/2025 · POWER TRAIN
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power train issues are the most-reported category, cited in 84 of 156 NHTSA complaints (53.8%), followed by engine (25), unspecified/other issues (23), electrical system (21). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
156 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Of those, 10 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 8 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 21V310000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
