Look — Jeep's wheel-bearing and hub story is well-documented in the NHTSA file, and it ain't pretty. 163 complaints across 31 year-model entries from 2006 to 2021. Not a small number. Complaints are spread across the lineup with no single year carrying the load. That tells you it's a platform pattern, not a fluke. 6 crash reports on file. Not a high count, but the failure mode has put owners in the position to file. Repair cost runs around $400 on average — relatively low for an aggregated category. Drive it across the conditions it will actually see — heat, cold, highway, stop-and-go. Pattern complaints surface under load, not in the dealer parking lot.
ProblemsByVin JEEP / WHEELS
31 model-year entries · 2006–2021
Jeep wheels problems
163 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Jeep vehicles for wheels issues. See wheels across all makes →
Complaints
163
Recalls
0
Year-models
31
Avg fix
$400
6crashes
4injuries
Worst-affected Jeep model-years for wheels 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
2015 Jeep Cherokee
15 complaints · ~$400 moderate
2019 Jeep Cherokee
9 complaints · ~$400 moderate
2016 Jeep Cherokee
8 complaints · ~$400 moderate
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
8 complaints · ~$400 severe
2015 Jeep Renegade
7 complaints · ~$400 moderate
2014 Jeep Wrangler
7 complaints · ~$400 moderate
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
7 complaints · ~$400 severe
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
7 complaints · ~$400 moderate
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee
7 complaints · ~$400 severe
2014 Jeep Patriot
6 complaints · ~$400 severe
2017 Jeep Renegade
5 complaints · ~$400 moderate
2016 Jeep Renegade
5 complaints · ~$400 moderate
2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee
5 complaints · ~$400 moderate
2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee
5 complaints · ~$400 moderate
2007 Jeep Wrangler
5 complaints · ~$400 moderate
2017 Jeep Cherokee
4 complaints · ~$400 moderate
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee
4 complaints · ~$400 moderate
2016 Jeep Wrangler
4 complaints · ~$400 severe
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee
4 complaints · ~$400 moderate
2013 Jeep Wrangler
4 complaints · ~$400 moderate
2012 Jeep Liberty
4 complaints · ~$400 moderate
2010 Jeep Patriot
4 complaints · ~$400 moderate
2009 Jeep Liberty
4 complaints · ~$400 moderate
2006 Jeep Liberty
4 complaints · ~$400 moderate
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
3 complaints · ~$400 moderate
Common questions
How many Jeep wheels complaints are on file with NHTSA?
163 complaints across 31 model-year entries from 2006 to 2021. No active recall campaigns currently cover this category for Jeep.
Which Jeep model has the most wheels complaints?
The 2015 Jeep Cherokee leads with 15 complaints in this category. Next: 2019 Cherokee (9) and 2016 Cherokee (8).
What does it cost to fix Jeep wheels problems?
Independent shops average $400 for wheels 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 wheels recalls?
No active NHTSA recalls currently cover wheels issues on Jeep vehicles. The complaints are owner-reported and have not risen to a manufacturer recall.
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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.