2021 Jeep Wrangler: Price, Value & Reliability
Updated
As of Nov 7, 2026, a used 2021 Jeep Wrangler lists for a median $26,521 (middle half $23,978–$29,938) at 59,953 mi, across 4,708 dealer listings. Reliability: avoid in our NHTSA complaint analysis. NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns covering the 2021.
Used 2021 Wrangler for sale
| Trim | Listings |
|---|---|
| Rubicon | 1,115 |
| Sahara | 649 |
| Sport S | 576 |
| Willys | 474 |
| Sahara 4XE | 333 |
| Sahara Altitude | 269 |
| Rubicon 4XE | 206 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Willys Sport | 158 |
| High Altitude | 153 |
| Rubicon 392 | 145 |
| Sport | 128 |
| 80TH | 104 |
| High Altitude 4XE | 66 |
| ISLANDER | 64 |
| State | Listings |
|---|---|
| Florida | 350 |
| Texas | 325 |
| California | 292 |
| Ohio | 273 |
| North Carolina | 225 |
| Illinois | 217 |
| Pennsylvania | 209 |
| Michigan | 174 |
| New York | 156 |
| Indiana | 150 |
2021 Wrangler reliability and recalls
Verdict: Avoid — compared with the Wrangler's other model years on severity-weighted NHTSA complaints. 2021 Wrangler problems by component →
| Component | Campaign | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Steering (park-it warning) | 26V363000 | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Electrical system (park-it warning) | 25V741000 | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Backup camera / back-over prevention | 24V676000 | Sep 12, 2024 |
| Electrical system | 24V652000 | Sep 5, 2024 |
| Powertrain / transmission | 24V572000 | Aug 1, 2024 |
| Visibility | 24V111000 | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Electrical system (park-it warning) | 23V787000 | Nov 22, 2023 |
| Fuel system | 23V263000 | Apr 13, 2023 |
| Structure | 23V191000 | Mar 23, 2023 |
| Powertrain / transmission | 23V116000 | Feb 23, 2023 |
| Engine | 22V865000 | Nov 23, 2022 |
| Engine | 22V767000 | Oct 13, 2022 |
| Seat belts | 22V766000 | Oct 13, 2022 |
| Backup camera / back-over prevention | 22V638000 | Aug 25, 2022 |
| Powertrain / transmission | 21V028000 | Jan 28, 2021 |
Check whether a specific car's recalls were completed by running its VIN.
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2021 Jeep Wrangler FAQ
How much is a used 2021 Wrangler worth?
The median asking price is $26,521, with the middle half between $23,978 and $29,938, at a median 59,953 mi (4,708 listings).
Is the 2021 Wrangler reliable?
No — the 2021 is on our years-to-avoid list for the Wrangler, based on severity-weighted NHTSA complaints against the model's other years.
Does the 2021 Wrangler have recalls?
NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns that cover the 2021 Wrangler, most recently steering (Jun 4, 2026). Check a specific car by VIN to see whether they were completed.