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MotorTrend says Jeep revives its big-bore brute with the 2026 Wrangler Moab 392, reuniting the iconic SUV with a 470-hp 6.4-liter Hemi V8, calling it a Wrangler that pushes the boundaries of performance and efficiency while staying true to the core image of a go-anywhere, four-wheel-drive SUV. Carscoops calls the 2026 Jeep Wrangler unapologetically old-school against a sea of quiet, cushioned, tech-heavy crossovers, titling its review of the 392 'A Muscle Car That Can Rock Crawl,' and separately says everyone else built a better SUV, but Jeep built a better 2026 Wrangler Rubicon. Car and Driver says the Moab 392 is essentially a rebadged version of last year's Rubicon 392, but it sports unique decals and a removable top painted to match the Wrangler's body color.

The Hemi V8 returns

MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says Jeep revives its big-bore brute with the 2026 Wrangler Moab 392, reuniting the iconic SUV with a 470-hp 6.4-liter Hemi V8, calling it a Wrangler that pushes the boundaries of performance and efficiency while staying true to the core image of a go-anywhere, four-wheel-drive SUV.

A muscle car that can rock crawl

Carscoops (opens in a new tab) calls the 2026 Jeep Wrangler unapologetically old-school against a sea of quiet, cushioned, tech-heavy crossovers, titling its review of the 392 'A Muscle Car That Can Rock Crawl,' and says everyone else built a better SUV, but Jeep built a better 2026 Wrangler Rubicon.

The Moab 392, essentially a rebadge

Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says the Moab 392 is essentially a rebadged version of last year's Rubicon 392, but it sports unique decals and a removable top painted to match the Wrangler's body color.

Questions buyers ask

How much horsepower does the Jeep Wrangler Moab 392 have?

MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says 470 hp from its 6.4-liter Hemi V8.

Is the Wrangler Moab 392 new for 2026?

Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says it's essentially a rebadged Rubicon 392 with unique decals and a color-matched removable top.

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Current model year

2026 Jeep Wrangler

MY2026 is a real, sourced model-year update, not a carryover: revised door hinges make doors easier to remove, and the range gains the new Moab 392 anniversary edition (starting at $79,995, four-door only) atop the existing Sport/Willys/Sahara/Rubicon/Rubicon X gas trims and Sport S/Sahara/Rubicon 4xe plug-in-hybrid trims. Base 3.6L Pentastar V6 makes 285 hp; the 2.0L turbo four makes 270 hp; Moab 392's 6.4L SRT HEMI V8 makes 470 hp.

Read specifications, trims, answers and sources

Model-year archive

5 indexed Jeep Wrangler model years.

20272026202520242017
Number of trims per model year for the Jeep Wrangler (most: 3).
Model yearTrimsOpen record
2027 Jeep Wrangler2027 record →
2026 Jeep Wrangler2026 record →
2025 Jeep Wrangler32025 record →
2024 Jeep Wrangler2024 record →
2017 Jeep Wrangler2017 record →

Background and safety record

What public sources say about the Jeep Wrangler.

The Jeep Wrangler is a series of compact and mid-size off-road SUVs manufactured by Jeep since 1986, and currently in its fourth generation. The Wrangler JL, the most recent generation, was unveiled in late 2017 and is produced at Jeep's Toledo Complex. The Wrangler is a direct progression from the World War II Jeep, through the CJ (Civilian Jeeps) produced by Willys, Kaiser-Jeep, and American Motors Corporation (AMC) from the mid-1940s through the 1980s.

Models
The Wrangler debuted in 1986 as a new model after the discontinuance of the Jeep CJ series. It was revised in 1996, and completely redesigned in 2006. In addition to the model's name Wrangler, each model received a designation corresponding to its generation: YJ, TJ, JK, and the current JL model.
Sales
Jeep Jamboree: Off Road Adventure – a video game based on the then-current Jeep Wrangler YJ model

Source: Jeep Wrangler (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.

Jeep Wrangler at a glance

Production
1986–present
Class
Compact SUV (2-door), Mid-size SUV (4-door)
Layout
Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Chassis
Body-on-frame
Predecessor
Jeep CJ
Related models
AIL Storm

Recent recalls (7 campaigns across the latest model years)

  • August 2026, Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In… Consequence: A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
  • July 2026, Wheels. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The walls for the steel wheels may be too thin, allowing them to crack or detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control. Consequence: Loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
  • June 2026, Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler, Wrangler 4XE, and Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off"… Consequence: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

Year by year

The Jeep Wrangler across 13 model years.

Model yearCombined MPG/MPGeEPA annual fuel costEPA recordsNHTSA recallsNHTSA complaints
2027 Jeep Wrangler14–21$3,100–$5,7006
2026 Jeep Wrangler14–21$2,950–$5,55073
2025 Jeep Wrangler14–21$2,950–$5,55074
2024 Jeep Wrangler14–21$2,950–$5,5501011
2023 Jeep Wrangler14–25$2,700–$5,5501214342
2022 Jeep Wrangler14–25$2,700–$5,5501215382
2021 Jeep Wrangler14–25$2,700–$5,5501215908
2020 Jeep Wrangler19–25$2,700–$3,6001012606
2019 Jeep Wrangler19–24$2,600–$3,30069734
2018 Jeep Wrangler18–24$3,100–$3,50010141,814
2017 Jeep Wrangler18$3,45045309
2016 Jeep Wrangler18$3,45045459
2015 Jeep Wrangler18$3,45043468

Year-to-year changes

What changed in the Jeep Wrangler, one model year at a time.

EPA certification record, change from the previous model year
StepEPA recordsCombined MPG/MPGe, midpointElectric range, milesAddedNo longer listed
2026 to 20277 to 6Labels: Wrangler 4dr 4xe; Engines: 2L 4-cyl SIDI; PHEV; Fuels: Regular Gas and Electricity
2024 to 202510 to 7Labels: Wrangler Rubicon 2dr 4WD, Wrangler Rubicon 4dr 4WD
2023 to 202412 to 1019.5 to 17.5Labels: Wrangler Rubicon 2dr 4WD, Wrangler Rubicon 4dr 4WD; Engines: 2L 4-cyl SIDI; PHEVLabels: Wrangler 4dr EcoDiesel 4WD, Wrangler Rubic 4dr EcoDiesel 4WD; Engines: 2L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl Mild Hybrid, 3L 6-cyl; Fuels: Diesel
2022 to 2023Engines: 2L 4-cylEngines: 2L 4-cyl SIDI; PHEV
2020 to 202110 to 1222.0 to 19.5first listed: 22Labels: Wrangler 2dr 4WD, Wrangler 4dr 4WD, Wrangler 4dr 4xe, Wrangler 4dr EcoDiesel 4WD, and 1 more; Engines: 2L 4-cyl SIDI; PHEV, 6.4L 8-cyl; Fuels: Premium, Regular Gas and ElectricityLabels: Wrangler 4WD, Wrangler Unlimited 4WD; Engines: 2L 4-cyl SIDI; Mild Hybrid
2019 to 20206 to 1021.5 to 22.0Engines: 2L 4-cyl SIDI, 3.6L 6-cyl Mild Hybrid, 3L 6-cyl; Fuels: Diesel
2018 to 201910 to 621.0 to 21.5Labels: New Wrangler 4WD, New Wrangler Unlimited 4WD; Transmissions: Automatic 5-spd; Fuels: Premium
2017 to 20184 to 1018.0 to 21.0Labels: New Wrangler 4WD, New Wrangler Unlimited 4WD; Engines: 2L 4-cyl SIDI; Mild Hybrid; Transmissions: Automatic 8-spd; Fuels: Premium

Buying used

What the Jeep Wrangler recalls and complaints are about.

NHTSA recall campaigns by model year
Model yearCampaignsSystems recalledWarnings
20263child seat (vehicle tether anchor); wheels; back over prevention (sensing system)None
20254tires (pressure monitoring and regulating systems); electrical system (propulsion system); back over prevention (sensing system); 1 more2 stop-driving or park-outside
202411visibility (defroster/defogger/hvac system); air bags (frontal); exterior lighting (tail lights); 6 more2 stop-driving or park-outside
202314electrical system (propulsion system); engine; power train (clutch assembly); 8 more3 stop-driving or park-outside
202215exterior lighting; electrical system (propulsion system); fuel system, gasoline (delivery); 9 more3 stop-driving or park-outside
202115power train (clutch assembly); back over prevention (display function); seat belts (pretensioner); 10 more3 stop-driving or park-outside
202012suspension (front); power train (clutch assembly); back over prevention (sensing system); 5 more1 stop-driving or park-outside, 1 fixable over the air
20199structure (frame and members); steering; power train (clutch assembly); 3 more1 fixable over the air
201814structure (frame and members); power train (automatic transmission); electrical system (wiring); 7 moreNone
20175air bags (frontal); fuel system, gasoline (storage); exterior lighting (brake lights); 2 moreNone
20165air bags (frontal); seat belts (front)1 stop-driving or park-outside
20153air bags (frontal); seat belts (front)1 stop-driving or park-outside

Recalls that told owners to stop driving or park outside

  • 2015, campaign 19V-018 (Jan 2019): air bags (frontal). In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in…
  • 2016, campaign 19V-018 (Jan 2019): air bags (frontal). In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in…
  • 2020, campaign 25V-741 (Oct 2025): electrical system (propulsion system). A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
  • 2021, campaign 23V-787 (Nov 2023): electrical system (propulsion system). A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
  • 2021, campaign 25V-741 (Oct 2025): electrical system (propulsion system). A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
  • 2021, campaign 26V-363 (Jun 2026): steering (hydraulic power assist). A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

10 more campaigns carry the same warning; each is on its model year's page.

What owners complain about most, all model years together
SystemComplaintsShare of all complaintsWorst model year
steering2,25937%2018 (1,115)
electrical system1,42824%2021 (302)
engine87814%2021 (215)
suspension80013%2018 (342)
unknown or other72712%2018 (210)
power train72512%2018 (174)

Trim by trim

Every 2027 Jeep Wrangler trim side by side.

2027 Jeep Wrangler trims: Kelley Blue Book specifications and base price
TrimDriveEngineHorsepowerTorque (lb-ft)Curb weight (lb)Max towing (lb)Combined mpgBase price
Sport (SUV)4WD3.6-liter V6 (VVT)285260–2,000––
Sport (SUV)4WD3.6-liter V6 (VVT)2852604,2853,500––
Sport S (SUV)4WD3.6-liter V6 (VVT)285260–2,000––
Sport S (SUV)4WD3.6-liter V6 (VVT)2852604,2853,500––
Willys (SUV)4WD3.6-liter V6 (VVT)285260–2,000––
Willys (SUV)4WD3.6-liter V6 (VVT)2852604,2853,500––
Rubicon (SUV)4WD3.6-liter V6 (VVT)285260–2,000––
Sport RHD4WD2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo)2702954,3693,500–$52,385
Rubicon (SUV)4WD3.6-liter V6 (VVT)2852604,5753,500––
Sahara4WD2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo)2702954,3693,500–$53,405
Rubicon X (SUV)4WD3.6-liter V6 (VVT)285260–2,000––
Rubicon X (SUV)4WD3.6-liter V6 (VVT)2852604,5753,500––
Willys 3924WD6.4-liter V8 (HEMI, MDS)4704705,2683,500–$71,990
Moab 3924WD6.4-liter V8 (HEMI, MDS)4704705,2683,500–$81,990

Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2027 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.

Specifications by year

Power, weight and towing for every Jeep Wrangler model year.

Kelley Blue Book trim data by model year
Model yearTrimsEnginesHorsepowerCurb weight (lb)Max towing (lb)Fuel tank (gal)
202793.6-liter V6 (VVT) / 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) / 6.4-liter V8 (HEMI, MDS)270–4704,285–5,2682,000–3,50017.5–21.5
2026112.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) / 3.6-liter V6 (VVT) / 6.4-liter V8 (HEMI, MDS)270–4704,285–5,2682,000–3,50017.5–21.5
2025153.6-liter V6 (VVT) / 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) / 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid, Turbo) +1270–4704,012–5,2683,500–5,00017.2–21.5
2024213.6-liter V6 (VVT) / 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid, Turbo) / 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) +1270–4705,049–5,2652,000–5,00017.2–21.5
2023262.0-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid, Turbo) / 3.6-liter V6 (VVT, eTorque) / 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) +2260–4703,948–5,2222,000–3,50017.2–21.5
2022213.6-liter V6 (VVT, eTorque) / 3.6-liter V6 (VVT) / 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid, Turbo) +2270–4703,948–5,2222,000–3,50017.2–21.5
2021253.6-liter V6 (VVT, eTorque) / 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) / 3.6-liter V6 (VVT) +2270–4703,948–5,2222,000–3,50017.2–21.5
2020213.6-liter V6 (VVT) / 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (eTorque, Turbo)270–2854,196–4,4782,000–3,50017.5–21.5
2019103.6-liter V6 (VVT)2853,970–4,4392,000–3,50017.5–21.5
2018293.6-liter V6 / 3.6-liter V6 (VVT)2853,970–4,3152,000–3,50017.5–22.5
2017293.6-liter V62853,760–4,3152,000–3,50018.6–22.5
2016243.6-liter V62853,760–4,3152,000–3,50018.6–22.5
2015213.6-liter V62853,760–4,3152,000–3,50018.6–22.5

Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for each model year. A range covers every trim KBB lists that year; a dash means KBB lists no figure.

Owning it

Oil, fluid and wheel-nut figures for the Jeep Wrangler.

Maintenance figures from the owner's manual of each model year
Model yearEngine oilBrake fluidWheel-nut torqueA/C refrigerantKey-fob battery
2027–DOT 3–––
2026–DOT 3–––
2025–DOT 3–––
2024–DOT 3–––
2023–DOT 3–––
2022–DOT 3–––
2021–DOT 3–––
2020–DOT 3–R-134a–
2019–––R-134a–
2018–––R-134a–
20175W-20–100 lb-ftR-134a–
20165W-20–100 lb-ft––
20155W-20––R-134a–

Source: the manufacturer's owner's manual for each model year. A dash means that year's manual gave no single value for it, for instance one that lists two oil grades or two key types.

Model-year recall record

Jeep Wrangler: which model years carry more or fewer federal safety recalls.

Fewer recalls than this model’s own average

More recalls than this model’s own average

  • 2022 Jeep Wrangler : 15 recalls on file, most commonly affecting electrical system and fuel system.
  • 2021 Jeep Wrangler : 15 recalls on file, most commonly affecting powertrain and electrical system.
Model yearFederal recalls on fileComplaints on fileRecalls most commonly affected
20263not availablechild seat, wheels, backup camera
20254not availabletires, electrical system, backup camera, steering
202411not availableelectrical system, exterior lighting, backup camera, visibility/wipers
202314342electrical system, powertrain, engine, fuel system
202215382electrical system, fuel system, powertrain, exterior lighting
202115908powertrain, electrical system, backup camera, fuel system
202012606backup camera, powertrain, fuel system, electrical system
20199734powertrain, backup camera, structure, steering
2018141814powertrain, electrical system, structure, seat belts
20175309seat belts, electrical system, fuel system, airbags
20165459airbags, seat belts
20153468airbags, seat belts

Method: recall counts and their affected components come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API, queried by exact make, model and model year. Complaint counts come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Complaints API, same query pattern. Data pulled 2026-09-04.

Known gap: the NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Jeep Wrangler model years 2024, 2025, 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream, not returning a genuine zero. Those years are marked "not available" above instead of shown as clean; recall counts for those years are unaffected and come from the separate recalls API, which returned data for every year listed.

Check open recalls by VIN for one particular vehicle.

Q01Is there a best year to buy a Jeep Wrangler?

Recall count alone can't answer that: it says nothing about a specific vehicle's price, mileage, accident history or maintenance record. What federal data can say: 2026, 2015 carried fewer recalls than this model's own average, while 2022, 2021 carried more. See the model-year table on this page for the exact counts and what they cover.

Q02Which Jeep Wrangler model years should I watch for recalls?

The 2022 Jeep Wrangler has 15 federal recalls on file, most commonly affecting electrical system, fuel system, powertrain; The 2021 Jeep Wrangler has 15 federal recalls on file, most commonly affecting powertrain, electrical system, backup camera. Always confirm the open/completed status of every campaign for the specific VIN: a recall on this list may already be repaired on the vehicle in front of you.

Q03Which Jeep Wrangler model years have the cleanest federal recall record?

The 2026 Jeep Wrangler has 3 recalls on file; The 2015 Jeep Wrangler has 3 recalls on file: below this model's own average of 9.2. A shorter list on file as of this page's data pull is not a guarantee against a future recall.

Q04What are common recall-related problems on the Jeep Wrangler by model year?

2026: child seat, wheels, backup camera. 2025: tires, electrical system, backup camera, steering. 2024: electrical system, exterior lighting, backup camera, visibility/wipers. 2023: electrical system, powertrain, engine, fuel system. 2022: electrical system, fuel system, powertrain, exterior lighting. 2021: powertrain, electrical system, backup camera, fuel system.

Q05Why do some Jeep Wrangler model years show "not available" for complaints?

The NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Jeep Wrangler model years 2024, 2025, 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream instead of the count genuinely being zero. Recall counts for those years are unaffected; they come from a separate NHTSA endpoint that returned data for every year listed.

Diagnosing one of these symptoms? The recalled systems above map to this site’s own ownership desks: general, evidence-first guidance that applies regardless of whether the specific vehicle in front of you was ever part of a recall campaign: Buying, records and recalls, Climate and electrical, Engine and cooling, Transmission and drivetrain, Brakes, tires and steering.

2022 Jeep Wrangler owners specifically: see Climate and electrical and Engine and cooling and Transmission and drivetrain.

2021 Jeep Wrangler owners specifically: see Transmission and drivetrain and Climate and electrical and Engine and cooling.

Trim ladder

3 Jeep Wrangler trims, each with its own page.

Compared with

Models this Jeep Wrangler is most often compared with.

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Other Jeep models.

Frequent questions

Answers with their conditions intact.

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Q01How many trims does the 2026 Wrangler come in?

The 2026 Jeep Wrangler (off-road SUV) comes in 9 trims: Sport, Willys, Sahara, Rubicon, Rubicon X, Moab 392, Sport S 4xe, Sahara 4xe, Rubicon 4xe.

Source: Jeep
Q02What are the 2026 Wrangler trims?

The 2026 Jeep Wrangler trims are Sport, Willys, Sahara, Rubicon, Rubicon X, Moab 392, Sport S 4xe, Sahara 4xe, Rubicon 4xe, listed from the entry Sport up to the top Rubicon 4xe.

Source: Jeep
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2026 Wrangler use?

The 2026 Jeep Wrangler is built around 2.0L turbo four, 3.6L Pentastar V6, plug-in hybrid, or 6.4L SRT HEMI V8, rated at 270 / 285 / 470 horsepower across its off-road SUV body style.

Source: Jeep specifications
Q04How much horsepower does the 2026 Wrangler have?

The 2026 Jeep Wrangler is rated at 270 / 285 / 470 horsepower (2.0L turbo four, 3.6L Pentastar V6, plug-in hybrid, or 6.4L SRT HEMI V8).

Source: Jeep specifications
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2026 Wrangler?

The 2026 Jeep Wrangler is offered with Standard 4x4.

Source: Jeep specifications