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NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rhd

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
880Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED RHD

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.

VERDICT

The 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rhd earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 61 out of 100, an below average result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers 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.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

OverallNot rated
FrontalNot rated
SideNot rated
Rollover
Rollover risk 26.7%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16033

Index breakdown

Crash protection42/70
Avoidance tech4.5/10
Defect record14/20
Forward collision warning: OptionalLane departure warning: NoStability control: Standard

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rhd at NHTSA as of 2026-07-03. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

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

Other Wrangler Unlimited Rhd years

Rivals in SUV (2021)

Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 16033), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rhd 2021. Class rank 116 of 118 in SUV 2021. Methodology · Disclosure