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More recall homework
2025 Jeep Wrangler
has more recalls listed.
More complaint activity
2025 Jeep Wrangler
has more complaint records.
Open investigation signals
Similar activity
Open investigation counts are similar.
Lower estimated fuel cost
Similar estimates
fuel-cost estimates are similar.
Short answer: Wrangler needs more recall homework, Wrangler has more complaint activity and Wrangler has more severity reports. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.
Public-record comparison
Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.
Record
2026 Jeep Wrangler
2025 Jeep Wrangler
Difference
Total recalls
1
3
Wrangler has 2 more recalls
Total complaints
3
49
Wrangler has 46 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports
0 / 0 / 0 / 0
2 / 1 / 0 / 0
Wrangler has 3 more severity reports
Defect investigations
0
0
Similar
Open investigations
0
0
Similar
Manufacturer communications
109
259
Wrangler has 150 more communications
Recall completion reports
0
5
Wrangler has 5 more reports
Warranty programs
4
14
Wrangler has 10 more warranty programs
Service campaigns
0
0
Similar
Software notices
0
0
Similar
Canadian recall records
0
0
Similar
Latest recall
Apr 9, 2026
May 21, 2026
Wrangler has newer activity
Latest complaint
Apr 3, 2026
May 18, 2026
Wrangler has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
Electrical System Service Brakes Engine
Steering Air Bags Unknown Or Other
Vehicle Speed Control
Electrical System
Electrical System Engine Fuel Propulsion System
Unknown Or Other
Different
Fuel type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Same
Efficiency
19 combined MPG
19 combined MPG
Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year
$3,150
$3,150
Similar
Safety-rating records
4
5
Different availability
Practical next steps
What to ask each seller
2026 Jeep Wrangler
✓Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
✓Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
✓Has the vehicle had electrical system service brakes engine and steering air bags unknown or other repairs?
✓Can an independent mechanic inspect it?
2025 Jeep Wrangler
✓Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
✓Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
✓Has the vehicle had electrical system and electrical system engine fuel propulsion system repairs?
✓Can an independent mechanic inspect it?
What to inspect first
2026 Jeep Wrangler
Electrical System Service Brakes Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights
Steering Air Bags Unknown Or Other: pulling, assist warnings, alignment, steering noise
Vehicle Speed Control: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior