Ford Ranger vs Jeep Wrangler
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Ford Ranger | Jeep Wrangler |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 10,502 | 22,900 |
| Model years covered | 1978–2026 | 1986–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2000 | 2021 |
| Best model year | 2022 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 977 | 779 |
| Fires reported | 386 | 736 |
| Injuries reported | 598 | 477 |
| Deaths reported | 35 | 26 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Steering |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 19% | 8.8% |
Ford Ranger by year
What breaks
Airbags
1,899
18.1%
Brakes
988
9.4%
Tires
900
8.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
898
8.6%
Body & Structure
753
7.2%
Electrical System
672
6.4%
Engine & Cooling
652
6.2%
Suspension
651
6.2%
Jeep Wrangler by year
What breaks
Steering
3,528
15.4%
Electrical System
2,962
12.9%
Engine & Cooling
2,738
12.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
2,562
11.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
2,244
9.8%
Suspension
1,593
7.0%
Airbags
1,481
6.5%
Other & Unspecified
1,301
5.7%