2024 Jeep Wrangler Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 16 Wrangler years
The 2024 Jeep Wrangler has 725 NHTSA complaints, 11 recalls, and a complaint index of 100, ranking it worst of 16 model years. Engine (61%) and Electrical System (57%) problems dominate, with unintended acceleration and fire complaints among the concerns.
- Complaints
- 725
- Recalls
- 11
- Crashes / fires
- 10 / 7
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19.5
- 17.5 city / 22 hwy
Top 2024 Jeep Wrangler problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine444 (61%)
- Electrical System413 (57%)
- Fuel System181 (25%)
- Transmission & Powertrain175 (24%)
- Other128 (18%)
- Steering68 (9%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires25 (3%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras24 (3%)
- Brakes20 (3%)
- Visibility & Wipers5 (1%)
What owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration where the vehicle surges forward despite braking, in some cases striking objects.
- Some drivers describe the brake pedal being depressed while the vehicle continues to accelerate forward or in reverse, resulting in crashes.
- Owners report engine compartment smoke or a burning smell accompanied by loss of engine power while driving on the highway.
- A steering box failure was alleged to have caused a loss of vehicle control.
- 4xe owners report vehicle fires while parked, including one case reported after the related recall repair had already been performed.
- Power steering fluid odor and burning smell were reported by an owner awaiting parts for an open recall repair.
2024 Jeep Wrangler recalls
11 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V363000Jun 4, 2026Steering1,076,999 vehiclesPark Outside
Steering:hydraulic power assist:pump
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler, Wrangler 4XE, and Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position.
Risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the wiring and electric hydraulic power steering pump, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 9, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 21D. The Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 11, 2026.
- NHTSA 26V327000May 21, 2026Collision Avoidance & Cameras16 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019 and 2023 Chrysler Pacifica, 2024 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Contamination in the central vision processing module or improper programming may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the central vision processing module software or replace the module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning July 16, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 46D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.
- NHTSA 25V741000Oct 30, 2025Electrical System320,068 vehiclesPark Outside
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe and 2022-2026 Grand Cherokee 4Xe vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
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 owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 17, 2025. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a later date. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 68C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 6, 2025. Vehicles that were previously recalled for the same issue under NHTSA Recalls 24V720 and 23V787 will need to have the new remedy performed.
2024 Jeep Wrangler fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17.5 MPG
- Highway
- 22 MPG
- Combined
- 19.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,325
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2024 compared with other Wrangler years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Jeep Wrangler reliable?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2024 Wrangler has the highest complaint index (100) of any Wrangler model year covered, with 725 complaints and 11 recalls, making it an Avoid year relative to other Wrangler model years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Jeep Wrangler?
- The top problem area is the Engine, involved in 61% of complaints, followed by the Electrical System at 57% and Fuel System at 25%, according to NHTSA complaint data.
- Does the 2024 Jeep Wrangler have recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 11 recalls for the 2024 Wrangler, covering the Electrical System, Steering, Collision Avoidance & Cameras, and Suspension, Wheels & Tires components.
- How does the 2024 Wrangler compare to other model years?
- The 2024 Wrangler ranks 1st worst out of 16 model years tracked, with a complaint index of 100, compared to other Avoid years like 2018 (93), 2021 (87), and 2023 (80).
- What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Jeep Wrangler?
- The 2024 Wrangler is EPA-rated at 19.5 mpg combined (17.5 city / 22 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,325.