NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2026 Jeep Wrangler 4-Door Rhd Safety Ratings
The 2026 Jeep Wrangler 4-Door Rhd scores 67 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Below Average), 0 recalls, and 6 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2026 Jeep Wrangler 4-Door RHD registered a NHTSA Safety Index of 67 out of 100, positioning it in the Below Average category. This rating reflects a vehicle with a notable absence of recalls; its defect score is unblemished. However, the overall safety profile remains cautious due to limited NHTSA crash-test data and a modest array of avoidance technologies.
The 2026 Jeep Wrangler 4-Door RHD received a NHTSA Safety Index of 67/100 and a 3-out-of-5-star NHTSA rollover rating, with overall, frontal, and side crash ratings listed as not rated by NHTSA.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 143 SUVs from 2026 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2026 Jeep Wrangler 4-Door Rhd ranks 142 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 67 / 100 (Below Average) |
|---|---|
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 3 stars |
| Rollover risk | 26.7% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 6 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 142 of 143 SUVs tested for 2026 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2026 Jeep Wrangler 4-Door Rhd?
The 2026 Jeep Wrangler 4-Door RHD distinguishes itself with a perfect 20/20 in the defect record sub-score. This achievement reflects zero active recall campaigns, making it the strongest aspect of the vehicle's safety profile for this model year. This contributes to an overall NHTSA Safety Index of 67/100, a three-point increase over the 2025 model's 64/100, though both remain in the Below Average band. Crash protection for the 2026 Wrangler 4-Door RHD earned 42 out of a possible 70 points. This score is limited by the absence of NHTSA overall, frontal, and side star ratings. The only crash-test data available are a 3-out-of-5-star rollover rating and a 27-percent rollover risk, figures typical for tall, body-on-frame SUVs. Avoidance technology scores 4.5 out of 10. Electronic stability control is the only standard active-safety feature. Forward collision warning is an optional add-on, and lane departure warning is not available. Six unverified early-cycle complaints have been reported, citing steering, electrical, and propulsion concerns. The positive index movement year-over-year is due to its clean recall record, not improved crash-test performance.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2026 Jeep Wrangler 4-Door Rhd perform in crash tests?
The 2026 Jeep Wrangler 4-Door RHD presents an incomplete safety profile, as critical crash-test data for overall, frontal, and side impact protection remain unrated by NHTSA. The singular star rating available is for rollover performance, where the vehicle earned 3 out of 5 stars. This rating is further defined by a 27-percent rollover risk, though it did pass the dynamic tip-test with a "No Tip" result.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20937
Index breakdown
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2026 Jeep Wrangler 4-Door Rhd have any recalls?
The 2026 Jeep Wrangler 4-Door RHD has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No park-outside or do-not-drive safety action has been issued for this model year. Shoppers should verify this status by VIN on the NHTSA recall database, as campaigns can be added after a model year launches.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2026 Jeep Wrangler 4-Door Rhd?
Six unverified consumer allegations have been reported to NHTSA for this model year. The top components named are Steering and Electrical System, each cited twice, followed by unspecified issues, Fuel/Propulsion System, Seats, and Air Bags. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are alleged in these reports.
6 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2026 Jeep Wrangler 4-Door Rhd?
The 2026 vehicle is subject to ongoing safety monitoring. Before purchase, and periodically thereafter, owners should use the VIN to check for open recalls on NHTSA's database. It is imperative to confirm with a dealership that any listed remedy has been completed.
- The 2026 model year carries zero NHTSA recall campaigns, earning a perfect 20/20 defect-record sub-score and representing a concrete improvement over the prior year's index of 64/100.
- NHTSA has not assigned overall, frontal, or side star ratings to this specific model year configuration, meaning three of the four standard crash-test dimensions are absent from the safety record.
- The 3-out-of-5-star rollover rating and 27-percent rollover risk are the only crash-test figures available, and the dynamic tip test returned a No Tip result.
- Forward collision warning is optional rather than standard, and lane departure warning is not available on this configuration, limiting the avoidance-tech sub-score to 4.5 out of 10.
RANKINGSWhere the 2026 Jeep Wrangler 4-Door Rhd places
The 2026 Jeep Wrangler 4-Door Rhd qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2026 Jeep Wrangler 4-Door Rhd safety questions
Was the 2026 Jeep Wrangler 4-Door Rhd crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2026 Jeep Wrangler 4-Door Rhd, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 67 out of 100, placing it in the Below Average band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2026 Jeep Wrangler 4-Door Rhd crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2026 Jeep Wrangler 4-Door Rhd earned 3 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 26.7%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2026 Jeep Wrangler 4-Door Rhd have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2026 Jeep Wrangler 4-Door Rhd as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2026 Jeep Wrangler 4-Door Rhd?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 6 owner complaints are on file for the 2026 Jeep Wrangler 4-Door Rhd. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 20937), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Jeep Wrangler 4-Door Rhd 2026.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 142 of 143 in the SUV class for 2026.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.