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2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 392 Safety Record

The 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 392 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 880 owner complaints on file.

Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar

0Recalls
880Complaints
0Investigations
VERDICT

The 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 392 has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA, meaning it carries no federal star ratings and thus no Safety Index score. The agency's record reflects a Light recall and complaint burden band for this model year. There are currently zero open recall campaigns on file. NHTSA has received 880 unverified owner complaints. The lack of crash-test data precludes any safety determination based solely on federal test scores.

The 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 392 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls on file, and falls in a Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA data.

MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 392 safety at a glance (source: NHTSA)
NHTSA crash testNot crash-tested
Recall and complaint burdenLight
Recalls on file0
Owner complaints880 (unverified allegations)
Data verifiedOct 1, 2026

ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 392?

For the 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 392, no star-rated crash-test results are available. NHTSA has not tested this model year, and no sibling years provide a reference. This absence of crash-test data means that the vehicle's placement in the Light recall and complaint burden band reflects only its zero-recall standing. This categorization is not an endorsement of crash safety. The 880 unverified consumer complaints filed with NHTSA are a significant data point. Electrical System issues lead these complaints with 291 reports. Steering follows with 241 alleged problems, and the Engine system accounts for 209. Of particular note are the 19 complaints alleging crash involvement and 24 alleging fire, even as unverified reports.

NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 392 have any recalls?

The 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 392 has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No specific components are named in any recall, and no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories are associated with this model year based on current NHTSA records.

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 392 at NHTSA as of 2026-10-01. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 392?

Owner complaints submitted to NHTSA for this model year are unverified allegations totaling 880 reports. The top components alleged are the Electrical System, Steering, Engine, Suspension, and Power Train. These are consumer-reported concerns and have not been independently confirmed by NHTSA or MotorCaliber.

880 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

19reported crash
24reported fire
12reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 291Steering 241Engine 209Suspension 177Power Train 135Unknown Or Other 127

USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 392?

The 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 392 is subject to seven open recall campaigns, a notable figure for a single model year. Any used example of this vehicle should have its VIN checked against the NHTSA recall database at nhtsa.gov to confirm no open recall campaigns have been issued after the vehicle was originally sold. This step is independent of mileage or service history.

  • NHTSA has no crash-test score on record for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 392, meaning no Safety Index or star ratings exist for this specific model year.
  • Zero recall campaigns are on file for this model year, which is the primary driver of its Light burden band designation.
  • 880 unverified owner complaints have been submitted to NHTSA for this model year, with the Electrical System, Steering, and Engine representing the three most frequently alleged problem areas.
  • Among the 880 unverified complaint reports, 19 allege crash involvement and 24 allege fire, categories that shoppers may want to review directly in the NHTSA complaints database at nhtsa.gov.

FAQ2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 392 safety questions

Was the 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 392 crash-tested by NHTSA?

No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 880 owner complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 392 have?

According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 392 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 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 392?

According to NHTSA's complaint database, 880 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 392. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.

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HOW THIS PAGE WAS MADE
  • DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 392 2021.
  • SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
  • 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.