1,171 of the 5,757 complaints about the Jeep Wrangler (20.3%) concern Engine, making it the model's second-largest problem area. That share is 0.9× the Engine share across all tracked vehicles.
1,171Complaints · Engine
20.3%Share of complaints
0.92×vs. all vehicles
645Last 12 months
5.0%Share involving a crash or fire
1Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Engine complaints peak with the 2024 model (531, 59% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (25). 645 Engine complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 124 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
Owners most often describe: “engine”, “update”, “power”, “park” and “battery”. 61 of these reports (5.0%) describe a crash or fire, with 8 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
1 recall campaign relates to this area, most recently campaign 22V865000 (2022-11-23, model years 2021, 2022 and 2023).
VEHICLE & INCIDENT: 2019 Jeep Wrangler JL 2.0L Turbo. While climbing an extended grade on Hwy 87, vehicle experienced a sudden sluggish throttle anomaly and rapid coolant temperature spike from ~215F to 255F under load.
Engine · 2026-08-09 · ODI 11755697 · Fire
Engine temperature went up while driving. The warning light came on and I immediately pulled to the side of the road. After 6 minutes on the side of the road the engine started to smoke and then caught fire.
Engine · 2026-08-05 · ODI 11755102 · Fire
Vehicle went into “limp mode” as I was entering an intersection. Pressed accelerator to the floor and vehicle would only sputter and crawl slowly. Vehicle towed to dealership.
Engine · 2026-09-02 · ODI 11761713
Vehicle engine light comes on and says loss of power restart engine. Dealer found no codes and no repairs were made. This is the second occurrence.
Engine · 2026-08-29 · ODI 11760555
The contact leased a 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact's husband observed an oil leak.
Engine · 2026-08-27 · ODI 11759986
I took my 2022 Jeep Wrangler to my local Jeep dealership for a 21D Fire risk campaign recall inspection and powertrain software update.
Engine · 2026-08-24 · ODI 11759015
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe vehicles equipped with 2.0L Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle engines. A loss of communication may cause an engine shutdown.
Remedy: There is more than one involved component and calibration software. Updating the calibration software in the Transmission Control Module, Hybrid Control Processor and Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor that changes fail safe from shut down to limp home. Dealers will update the transmission control module software, Hybrid Control Processor and Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall ZB7.
Why modern engines burn oil, and what owner complaints revealThe design choices that make many recent engines consume oil, the warning signs owners describe, what counts as normal, and which tracked models draw the most engine complaints right now.
Frequently asked questions
How common are Engine problems on the Jeep Wrangler?
1,171 of the 5,757 complaints about the Jeep Wrangler (20.3%) concern Engine, making it the model's second-largest problem area. That share is 0.9× the Engine share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Jeep Wrangler model years have the most Engine complaints?
By model year, Engine complaints peak with the 2024 model (531, 59% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (25).
Is there a recall for Jeep Wrangler Engine problems?
1 recall campaign relates to this area, most recently campaign 22V865000 (2022-11-23, model years 2021, 2022 and 2023).