2024 Jeep Wrangler engine problems
390 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2024 Jeep Wrangler — 59% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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.”
filed Aug 5, 2026
“While driving on the highway, the vehicle suddenly lost power and would not accelerate beyond approximately 60 mph. This created a safety risk because I could not maintain normal highway traffic speed. I brought the vehicle to an authorized dealership, where a recall repair was performed. However…”
filed Jul 30, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
CORE – HEATER
113271 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 7, 2026CORE – HEATER
113270 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 7, 2026THROTTLE BODY – NONE
112639 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 30, 2026
Engine problems in other Wrangler years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Wrangler | 23 | 39% |
| 2023 Wrangler | 95 | 28% |
| 2022 Wrangler | 85 | 23% |
| 2021 Wrangler | 213 | 24% |
| 2020 Wrangler | 50 | 8% |
| 2019 Wrangler | 42 | 6% |
| 2018 Wrangler | 98 | 5% |
| 2017 Wrangler | 61 | 20% |
| 2016 Wrangler | 88 | 19% |
| 2015 Wrangler | 125 | 27% |
| 2014 Wrangler | 322 | 50% |
| 2013 Wrangler | 140 | 22% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2024 Jeep Wrangler
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.