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Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Phev: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2023 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2011 (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

2011 84 · 2013 80 · 2017 78 · 2014 77

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.

202352/100
Caution

332 complaints · 14 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

202271/100
Buy

371 complaints · 0 recalls

202164/100
Unproven

4 complaints · 0 recalls

202071/100
Buy

593 complaints · 0 recalls

201975/100
Buy

721 complaints · 0 recalls

201848/100
Caution

1,789 complaints · 14 recalls

201778/100
Buy

304 complaints · 0 recalls

201663/100
Caution

453 complaints · 5 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

201576/100
Buy

455 complaints · 0 recalls

201477/100
Buy

647 complaints · 0 recalls

201380/100
Buy

647 complaints · 0 recalls

201277/100
Buy

828 complaints · 0 recalls

201184/100
Buybest year

481 complaints · 0 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2011?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Phev’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 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Phev head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Phev 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.