2021 Jeep Wrangler specs & fitment
JL. The 2021 Jeep Wrangler has bolt pattern 5x127 (71.5 mm bore), towing up to 3,500 lb, oil 0W-20, 5W-30, 5W-40, tires P245/75R17, P255/70R18 and more.
Wheels & bolt pattern
- Bolt pattern
- 5x127 (5x5.0")
- Lug count
- 5
- Center bore
- 71.5 mm
Factory wheel sizes
- 17x8.0 (Rubicon 392)
- 17x7.5 (Rubicon 4xe)
Source: ANKUSI Wheel Fitment Dataset (CC BY 4.0). How to read a bolt pattern.
Engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Horsepower | Fuel | MPG city | MPG hwy | MPG combined | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 270 | Regular Gasoline | 21–22 | 24 | 22–23 | 4-Wheel Drive |
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel | 230 | Diesel | 21–22 | 26–29 | 23–25 | 4-Wheel Drive |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 285 | Regular Gasoline | 17–18 | 22–25 | 19–20 | 4-Wheel Drive |
| 6.4L 8-cyl | 470 | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 17 | 14 | 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | 270 | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 20 | 20 | 4-Wheel Drive |
| 3.6L 6-cyl hybrid | 285 | Regular Gasoline | 19–20 | 24 | 21 | 4-Wheel Drive |
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov; horsepower from EPA fuel-economy test-car data.
Towing capacity
Maximum trailer weight ranges up to 3,500 lb, depending on configuration. Wrangler towing capacity by year · what GCWR and tongue weight mean
| Configuration | Max trailer | Tongue | GCWR | Required | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 4WD, Two-Door | 2,000 lb | 200 lb | 8,016 lb | — | 2021 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual, p. 167 |
| 2.0L, 4WD, Four-Door | 3,500 lb | 350 lb | 8,117 lb | — | 2021 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual, p. 167 |
| 3.6L, 4WD, Two-Door | 2,000 lb | 200 lb | 8,016 lb | — | 2021 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual, p. 167 |
| 3.6L, 4WD, Four-Door | 3,500 lb | 350 lb | 8,117 lb | — | 2021 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual, p. 167 |
| 3.0L Diesel, 4WD, Four-Door | 3,500 lb | — | 8,427 lb | — | 2021 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual, p. 167 |
Tire sizes
| Size | Trim | Source |
|---|---|---|
| P245/75R17 | Sport | 2021 Jeep Wrangler Specifications (FCA/Stellantis media spec sheet), p. 10 |
| P255/70R18 | Sahara | 2021 Jeep Wrangler Specifications (FCA/Stellantis media spec sheet), p. 10 |
| LT285/70R17C | Rubicon | 2021 Jeep Wrangler Specifications (FCA/Stellantis media spec sheet), p. 10 |
Engine oil type & capacity
| Engine | Oil grade | Capacity with filter | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L Engine | 5W-30 | 5.0 qt (4.73 L) | 2021 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual, p. 359; 2021 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual, p. 360 |
| 3.6L Engine | 0W-20 | 5.0 qt (4.73 L) | 2021 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual, p. 359; 2021 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual, p. 360 |
| 3.0L Diesel Engine | 5W-40 | 9.0 qt (8.5 L) | 2021 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual, p. 359; 2021 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual, p. 361 |
Battery & wiper blades
- Battery (JL)
- Group 94R (H7), build-dependent (eTorque/ESS adds an AUX14 auxiliary battery) low confidence Third-party battery research (autopadre.com, autofiles.com, forums); AutoPadre: Wrangler battery size
- Battery (JL)
- Group 48 (H6), build-dependent low confidence Third-party battery research (autopadre.com, autofiles.com, forums); AutoPadre: Wrangler battery size
- Wiper blades
- Driver 16", passenger 16" third-party Rain-X Blade Size Finder: 2021 Jeep Wrangler
Verify group size on your battery label or owner's manual before purchasing.
Dimensions & weight
- Length
- 160.2–181.9 in (4070–4620 mm)
- Width
- 74.0 in
- Height
- 73.6 in
- Wheelbase
- 96.9–118.5 in
- Curb weight
- 3920–5223 lb
12 body/drive variants measured by Transport Canada (Canadian Vehicle Specifications).
Safety: recalls, complaints, crash ratings
- Recalls
- 15
- Owner complaints
- 951
| Tested variant | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Jeep Wrangler SUV 4WD | — | 4 | — | 3 |
| 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited SUV 4WD | — | 4 | — | 3 |
| 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 392 SUV 4WD | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited DIESEL SUV 4WD | — | — | — | 3 |
| 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited PHEV SUV 4WD | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited RHD SUV 4WD | — | — | — | 3 |
Recall campaigns (15)
- 26V363000 2026-06-04: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
- 25V741000 2025-10-30: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- 24V676000 2024-09-12: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
- 24V652000 2024-09-05: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- 24V572000 2024-08-01: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
- 24V111000 2024-02-15: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
- 23V787000 2023-11-22: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- 23V263000 2023-04-13: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- 23V191000 2023-03-23: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- 23V116000 2023-02-23: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
- 22V865000 2022-11-23: ENGINE
- 22V767000 2022-10-13: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- 22V766000 2022-10-13: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
- 22V638000 2022-08-25: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
- 21V028000 2021-01-28: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs.