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Jeep Wrangler 4-door: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2025 (84/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2025 84

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202664/100
Too New

6 complaints · 0 recalls

202584/100
Buybest year

57 complaints · 0 recalls

202465/100
Caution

638 complaints · 0 recalls

202352/100
Caution

332 complaints · 14 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

202252/100
Caution

369 complaints · 15 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

202146/100
Caution

885 complaints · 15 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

202054/100
Caution

593 complaints · 12 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

201963/100
Caution

721 complaints · 9 recalls

201848/100
Caution

1,789 complaints · 14 recalls

201764/100
Caution

304 complaints · 5 recalls

201663/100
Caution

452 complaints · 5 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

201564/100
Caution

454 complaints · 3 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

201464/100
Caution

647 complaints · 4 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

201364/100
Caution

646 complaints · 7 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

201259/100
Caution

828 complaints · 10 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

201164/100
Caution

481 complaints · 11 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

Zeroing in on the 2025?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4-door’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 Jeep Wrangler 4-door head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Jeep Wrangler 4-door as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.