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NHTSA complaints, Jan 1 to Aug 24, 2026 Updated Aug 24

Jeep complaints are up 10% this year

2,918 complaints across 16 Jeep models filed with NHTSA in 2026 so far, against 2,653 in the same window last year. The Jeep Wrangler files the most, with 886.

2026 YTD
2,918
across 16 models
Same window 2025
2,653
Jan 1 to Aug 24
Year over year
+10%
market overall +2%
Most complained
Jeep Wrangler
886 of 2,918, 30%

Every Jeep model, ranked by 2026 complaints

Model20262025ChangeTop area
Jeep Wrangler 886 583 +52% Electrical system
Jeep Grand Cherokee 611 584 +5% Electrical system
Jeep Cherokee 578 741 -22% Power train
Jeep Compass 195 157 +24% Electrical system
Jeep Grand Cherokee L 140 97 +44% Electrical system
Jeep Gladiator 136 149 -9% Electrical system
Jeep Wagoneer 100 61 +64% Electrical system
Jeep Renegade 72 126 -43% Electrical system
Jeep Wrangler 4XE 61 14 n/a Engine
Jeep Grand Wagoneer 41 19 n/a Electrical system
Jeep Wagoneer S 39 12 n/a Electrical system
Jeep Patriot 32 45 -29% Engine
Jeep Liberty 16 26 -38% Suspension
Jeep Commander 5 6 n/a Service brakes
Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE 3 33 -91% Electrical system
Jeep Wagoneer L 3 0 n/a Steering

Models with a link have a full page with trend, model-year breakdown and FAQ. The rest had too few complaints for a page but still appear in the checker search.

How to read this

Raw totals track how many of each Jeep are on the road as much as they track quality, so the best-sellers sit at the top by volume alone. The change column is the better signal: sales are roughly stable year to year, so a sharp rise means the per-vehicle complaint rate genuinely moved. Top area is NHTSA's own component category most often cited, which is where to focus a pre-purchase inspection. Look up any car in the Car Complaint Checker, or read the 2026 study for the market-wide picture.

Frequently asked questions

Which Jeep model has the most complaints in 2026?

The Jeep Wrangler, with 886 NHTSA complaints filed between Jan 1 and Aug 24, 2026. Its most-cited problem area is electrical system. Raw counts track how many are on the road, so the best-selling model usually tops this list.

Are Jeep complaints rising?

Across all Jeep models, complaints went from 2,653 to 2,918 year over year (+10%), against a market that rose about 2%. The fastest riser is the Jeep Wagoneer at +64%.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database, complaints received 2026-01-01..2026-08-24, compared with 2025-01-01..2025-08-24 (same window). Counted once per complaint ID, vehicles only. Aggregated data is available under CC BY 4.0 with a link to GarageCalc.