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Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rhd Safety
NHTSA safety across every Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rhd model year we cover.
Across the 3 model years of the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rhd we cover (2021 to 2023), the strongest crash-test showing is the 2022 at 61 on the NHTSA Safety Index, and the lowest is the 2023 at 44. 14 recalls have been issued across those years.
The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited RHD is a right-hand-drive variant of the iconic four-door Wrangler, purpose-built primarily for rural mail carriers and utility fleet operators who need curbside access from the driver's seat. It occupies a niche corner of the midsize SUV segment, blending the Wrangler's legendary off-road DNA with a specialized configuration that trades everyday commuter polish for working-vehicle practicality.
The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited RHD exhibits a weak safety profile from 2021 through 2023. NHTSA crash-test coverage for this variant is notably incomplete, with frontal and side impact ratings consistently listed as Not Rated across all three model years. This indicates a lack of standard impact testing by federal regulators. The only available crash-test data is for rollover risk, where the Wrangler Unlimited RHD consistently earned 3 out of 5 stars. This result aligns with the vehicle's design characteristics, specifically its tall, narrow body and elevated center of gravity. The recall record is substantial, with 14 campaigns issued across the three model years. Of particular concern are three recalls that included park-outside or do-not-drive directives, indicating defects serious enough to prompt federal regulators to advise against normal vehicle operation. Owner complaints total 1,575 for the 2021-2023 period. These unverified allegations include 43 reported crashes, 41 alleged fires, and 26 reported injuries. The volume of fire complaints warrants specific attention. The Safety Index computed for this publication reflects these concerns. The highest score achieved by the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited RHD across the 2021-2023 model years is 61 out of 100 for the 2021 model, placing it in the Below Average to Weak performance band. This is a low ceiling for safety performance. Prospective buyers and fleet managers should carefully review all available safety data and verify that all open recalls have been addressed.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally acknowledge the Wrangler Unlimited RHD as a highly specific tool built for mail carriers and fleet use rather than general consumers. They tend to praise the Wrangler platform's off-road capability and rugged construction while noting that ride comfort, on-road refinement, and passive safety credentials lag behind conventional SUV competitors in the same price range.
- The best NHTSA Safety Index across covered model years is only 61 out of 100, rated Below Average to Weak, which places this vehicle near the bottom of safety rankings among SUVs we evaluate.
- Frontal and side crash-test ratings are Not Rated by NHTSA for these model years, meaning standard impact protection cannot be benchmarked against competitors, and the only available star rating is a 3 out of 5 for rollover resistance.
- Fourteen recalls across the 2021 to 2023 model years include three park-outside or do-not-drive campaigns, the most serious classification NHTSA issues, indicating regulators identified defects serious enough to restrict normal vehicle operation.
- Owner complaints include 41 alleged fire incidents across the covered years, an elevated figure that fleet operators and individual buyers should investigate by checking open recall status on NHTSA's website before taking delivery or continuing operation.
Most-recalled year on record: 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rhd with 14 recalls.