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We buy Jeep Wranglers from every year, 1995–2020, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Jeep Wrangler by year
The Wrangler is a SUV sold from 1995–2020 with engines including 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl and 3.6L 6-cyl. NHTSA lists 126 recalls and 12,834 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Wrangler | 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | 14–17 | 1 | 202 |
| 1997 Wrangler | 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | 15–18 | 3 | 401 |
| 1998 Wrangler | 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | 14–17 | 2 | 265 |
| 1999 Wrangler | 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | 15–17 | 1 | 213 |
| 2000 Wrangler | 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | 15–17 | 1 | 251 |
| 2001 Wrangler | 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | 15–17 | 3 | 170 |
| 2002 Wrangler | 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | 14–17 | 2 | 108 |
| 2003 Wrangler | 2.4L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | 16–17 | 0 | 98 |
| 2004 Wrangler | 2.4L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | 16–17 | 1 | 192 |
| 2005 Wrangler | 2.4L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | 14–17 | 1 | 650 |
| 2006 Wrangler | 2.4L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | 14–17 | 3 | 730 |
| 2007 Wrangler | 3.8L 6-cyl | 16–18 | 8 | 558 |
| 2008 Wrangler | 3.8L 6-cyl | 16–18 | 7 | 873 |
| 2009 Wrangler | 3.8L 6-cyl | 16–17 | 6 | 372 |
| 2010 Wrangler | 3.8L 6-cyl | 17 | 10 | 686 |
| 2011 Wrangler | 3.8L 6-cyl | 17 | 10 | 485 |
| 2012 Wrangler | 3.6L 6-cyl | 18 | 9 | 835 |
| 2013 Wrangler | 3.6L 6-cyl | 18 | 6 | 654 |
| 2014 Wrangler | 3.6L 6-cyl | 18 | 4 | 657 |
| 2015 Wrangler | 3.6L 6-cyl | 18 | 3 | 476 |
| 2016 Wrangler | 3.6L 6-cyl | 18 | 5 | 462 |
| 2017 Wrangler | 3.6L 6-cyl | 18 | 5 | 311 |
| 2018 Wrangler | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 18–24 | 14 | 1,827 |
| 2019 Wrangler | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 19–24 | 9 | 745 |
| 2020 Wrangler | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 19–25 | 12 | 613 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Jeep Wrangler problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Wrangler, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Jeep Wrangler: questions
How much is a junk Jeep Wrangler worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Wranglers with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Jeep Wranglers that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (1995–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Jeep Wrangler year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2018 Wrangler (1,827). Across all years, the most-reported components were steering, electrical system and air bags.
Which Jeep Wrangler year has the most recalls?
The 2018 Wrangler has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 14. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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