Used car safety, rank #92 of 181
Jeep Wrangler 4-door 4WD Safety Rating (2018-20)
Real IIHS driver death rates for the 2018-20 Jeep Wrangler 4-door 4WD, a midsize SUV, compared with its class and with the current model.
The 2018-20 Jeep Wrangler 4-door 4WD has an IIHS driver death rate of 39 per million registered vehicle years against a midsize SUVs average of 24.9, which is 57% above the class average. That places it #92 of 181 used vehicles with a safety score of 51.2/100.
What the Jeep Wrangler 4-door death rate means
At 39 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years, the Jeep Wrangler 4-door 4WD is 57% worse than the midsize SUVs average of 24.9. The 95% confidence interval is 25 to 54, entirely above the class average, so the gap is unlikely to be chance.
The other-driver death rate of 56 measures the opposite risk: how many drivers of other vehicles died in crashes with a Jeep Wrangler 4-door. It is higher than the Jeep Wrangler 4-door's own driver death rate, the usual pattern for this class. Remember that death rates describe vehicles and their drivers together: IIHS adjusts for driver age and gender, but not for where or how carefully people drive. Our score weights this model's own rate at 70% and its class at 30%; see how we rank used cars.
Compared with similar used SUVs
The safest midsize SUVs in the IIHS study, by our score, with the Jeep Wrangler 4-door 4WD highlighted. It ranks 9 of the 9 shown; the class leader is the Nissan Pathfinder 2WD at a death rate of 0.
| Vehicle | Years | Death rate | Score | Reliability | Used price |
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| Nissan Pathfinder 2WD | 2018-20 | 0 (0 to 22) | 93.2 | 3.5/5 | $16,000 to $26,000 |
| Nissan Murano 2WD | 2018-20 | 4 (0 to 12) | 90.8 | 3.5/5 | $16,000 to $25,000 |
| Chevrolet Traverse 4WD | 2018-20 | 6 (0 to 13) | 88.1 | 3.0/5 | $18,000 to $30,000 |
| Subaru Ascent | 2019-20 | 6 (0 to 16) | 88.1 | n/a | $22,000 to $32,000 |
| Ford Edge 4WD | 2019-20 | 6 (0 to 15) | 88.1 | 3.5/5 | $17,000 to $28,000 |
| Honda Pilot 2WD | 2019-20 | 7 (0 to 20) | 84.2 | 3.5/5 | $20,000 to $32,000 |
| GMC Acadia 2WD | 2017-20 | 10 (2 to 19) | 81.9 | 3.0/5 | n/a |
| GMC Acadia 4WD | 2017-20 | 11 (3 to 20) | 81.1 | 3.0/5 | n/a |
| Jeep Wrangler 4-door 4WD (this page) | 2018-20 | 39 (25 to 54) | 51.2 | n/a | n/a |
Class average for midsize SUVs: 24.9 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years.
The new Jeep Wrangler 4-door
Death rates lag the market by several years. For the current Jeep Wrangler 4-door we score IIHS crash tests instead; here is how the latest model years rate on our new-car scale.
| Model year | Model | IIHS award | New-car score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Jeep Wrangler | No award | 77.3 |
New-car scores use a different scale (crash tests, not death rates) and are not directly comparable with the 51.2 used-car score above.
Safety recalls for the Jeep Wrangler 4-door 4WD
A recall is a defect the manufacturer must repair free of charge, however old the car and whoever owns it now. On a used car this matters more than on a new one: the work is only done if a previous owner took it in.
Park outside
1 campaign tells owners to park away from buildings and other vehicles, usually a fire risk. Check the VIN before driving it. On a car this age the repair may still be outstanding.
12 recall campaigns on the 2020 model year, covering electrical system, back over prevention, structure, power train, fuel system, gasoline, suspension.
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Electrical system: propulsion system, traction battery Park outside
Risk: A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will update the high voltage battery software, and replace the high voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge. Some
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Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a center brake light that fails to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers replaced the harness for the center brake light and rearview camera and/or the spare tire carrier/harness assembly, as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired by January 15, 2024.
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Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk: An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge.
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Structure: frame and members
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, remove the frame stud and apply paint, free of charge.
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Power train: clutch assembly
Risk: Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the clutch assembly and update the software, free of charge.
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Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP and inspect and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge.
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Back over prevention: display function
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the radio software, free of charge.
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Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel supply line as needed, free of charge.
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Power train: clutch assembly
Risk: Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will add software to reduce engine torque capability when clutch assembly temperatures rise to a level that may damage the inner pressure plate, free of charge." FCA has ordered a stop sale for the affected vehicles as of February 25, 2021.
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Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
Risk: The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020.
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Power train: clutch assembly
Risk: The overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reroute a wire harness and inspect the clutch system, and replace components as needed. The recall began April 30, 2020.
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Suspension: front, control arm, lower arm
Risk: The improper weld may allow the lower control arm to separate from the axle which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front axles, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 27, 2020.
Recall campaigns from the NHTSA recalls database, retrieved 2026-09-04. A campaign covers a range of build dates, not every car of the model year, and IIHS reports this nameplate across several years while these results are for 2020. Confirm against the VIN. Recalls do not affect the death rate on this page.
Jeep Wrangler 4-door 4WD: Common Questions
Is the Jeep Wrangler 4-door 4WD a safe car?
Not on this measure: its drivers died at a higher rate than its class average. IIHS recorded a driver death rate of 39 per million registered vehicle years for the 2018-20 Jeep Wrangler 4-door 4WD, 57% above the class average (24.9 for midsize SUVs). That earns a used-car safety score of 51.2 out of 100 and rank #92 of 181 used vehicles.
What is the Jeep Wrangler 4-door 4WD driver death rate?
39 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years, with a 95% confidence interval of 25 to 54. Drivers of other vehicles that collided with a Jeep Wrangler 4-door died at a rate of 56 per million. Source: IIHS driver death rates by make and model, covering 2018-20 models.
How does the Jeep Wrangler 4-door 4WD compare with other midsize SUVs?
The midsize SUVs class averages 24.9 driver deaths per million; the Jeep Wrangler 4-door 4WD sits at 39. Among the 9 midsize SUVs compared above it ranks 9 by safety score; the top of that group is the Nissan Pathfinder 2WD with a death rate of 0.