Look — Jeep's body and structural story is well-documented in the NHTSA file, and it ain't pretty. 1,352 complaints across 78 year-model entries from 2005 to 2023. Not a small number. 2006 Jeep Commander leads the list, but the same issue shows up across multiple years on the same platform. 31 fire reports on the federal record — not common in this category but documented and worth weight. Repair exposure averages $1,500, which is meaningful money outside warranty. Across the 765 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 64,358 miles. For trucks especially, get under it with a flashlight. Frame rust on rust-belt vehicles tells you everything you need to know about how it was kept.
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78 model-year entries · 2005–2023
Jeep body problems
1,352 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Jeep vehicles for body issues. 2 active recall campaigns. See body across all makes →
Complaints
1,352
Recalls
2
Year-models
78
Avg fix
$1,500
34crashes
31fires
49injuries
Worst-affected Jeep model-years for body Top 25 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
2006 Jeep Commander
172 complaints · ~$1,500 severe
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
103 complaints · ~$1,500 severe
2008 Jeep Liberty
63 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
2005 Jeep Liberty
57 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
2008 Jeep Patriot
55 complaints · ~$1,500 severe
2007 Jeep Liberty
44 complaints · ~$1,500 severe
2006 Jeep Liberty
44 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
2009 Jeep Patriot
43 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
2011 Jeep Patriot
33 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
2015 Jeep Cherokee
32 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,500 severe
2008 Jeep Compass
31 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
2007 Jeep Compass
30 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
28 complaints · ~$1,500 severe
2012 Jeep Wrangler
24 complaints · ~$1,500 severe
2007 Jeep Wrangler
22 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
2011 Jeep Wrangler
21 complaints · ~$1,500 severe
2016 Jeep Cherokee
18 complaints · ~$1,500 severe
2007 Jeep Commander
18 complaints · ~$1,500 severe
2016 Jeep Wrangler
17 complaints · ~$1,500 severe
2009 Jeep Liberty
17 complaints · ~$1,500 severe
2008 Jeep Wrangler
17 complaints · ~$1,500 severe
2007 Jeep Patriot
17 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
2015 Jeep Wrangler
16 complaints · ~$1,500 severe
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
16 complaints · ~$1,500 severe
2019 Jeep Wrangler
15 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,500 moderate
Active recalls — Jeep body 9 on file
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Wrangler vehicles
An unexpected reduction in steering ability, can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the track bar bracket welds, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 17, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UA5.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Jeep Wagoneer and Jeep Grand Wagoneer vehicles
Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the quarter window glass assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 19, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 88C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2025.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler vehicles
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, remove the frame stud and apply paint, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 6, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 28A.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 4, 2013, to February 18, 2015 and equipped with a Power Liftgate option
A short circuit in the liftgate control module may result in a fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power liftgate control module and connectors for corrosion, substitute a bolt for the threaded grommet installed to seal an attachment point used in non-power liftgate vehicles and cover the power liftgate control module in a foam water shield, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R27. This recall is superseded by NHTSA recall 23V-338.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles
If the floor pan strength is reduced and/or the rear seat mount becomes loose, the rear seat may detach in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, coat the interior and exterior of the driver's side rear underbody ladder rail with three-part rust protection. The recall began September 11, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U27.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S vehicles
A detached hinge cover can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealer will inspect, repair, or replace the hinge cover as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 26D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Jeep Wagoneer and Jeep Grand Wagoneer vehicles
Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the door trim, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 77C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 18, 2025.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S vehicles
An incorrect cross beam may not adequately protect occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the cross beam, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 71C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 11, 2025.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles
A compromised deployment of the SABIC can reduce occupant protection in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and reseat or replace the trim pieces as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 76A.
Common questions
How many Jeep body complaints are on file with NHTSA?
1,352 complaints across 78 model-year entries from 2005 to 2023. 2 active recall campaigns cover body issues across the Jeep lineup.
Which Jeep model has the most body complaints?
The 2006 Jeep Commander leads with 172 complaints in this category. Next: 2006 Grand Cherokee (103) and 2008 Liberty (63).
What does it cost to fix Jeep body problems?
Independent shops average $1,500 for body repairs across the Jeep lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Jeep body recalls?
Yes — 9 active recall campaigns cover body on Jeep vehicles. Recall fixes are free regardless of mileage or warranty status. The list below shows current campaigns with their NHTSA numbers.
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Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Tony Marino, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with Jeep.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.