2021 Jeep Wrangler Steering Problems
NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How steering ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 886 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2021 Jeep Wrangler overview page.
What owners report
“Excessive steering wheel play resulting in poor control and wandering while driving. Requires constant corrections to keep vehicle in the lane. Very dangerous at interstate…”NHTSA complaint 11440694 — filed 11/16/2021
“Steering wonders at 55mph or higher. You have to continually correct to keep straight on Highway. I have reported it to Jeep the manufacturer and…”NHTSA complaint 11438944 — filed 11/01/2021
“When driving vehicle Iâm having to over correct steering I canât look away for .5 seconds to look in mirrors because car wanders side to…”NHTSA complaint 11438309 — filed 10/27/2021
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Steering complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2021 Jeep Wrangler have steering problems?
Steering is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2021 Jeep Wrangler: 242 of 886 complaints on file (27.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2021 Jeep Wrangler have in total?
886 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 19 involved a crash, 24 involved a fire, 12 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's steering category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
