How common are engine problems on the 2024 Jeep Wrangler?

NHTSA lists 444 Engine complaints for the 2024 Wrangler, which is 61% of the 725 total complaints filed for the model year.

Is there a recall for the 2024 Jeep Wrangler engine?

This dataset lists no related recalls tied to the Engine complaint category for the 2024 Wrangler, though some owner complaints reference an EV battery recall on 4xe models.

At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Engine complaints on the 2024 Wrangler is 18,796 miles.

Have engine issues caused crashes or fires?

NHTSA data for the 2024 Wrangler's Engine category shows 4 crashes, 3 fires, and 2 injuries reported.

How does 2024 compare to other Wrangler years for engine complaints?

The 61% engine complaint share for 2024 is higher than every other model year listed, including 2014's 53% and 2021's 26%.

2024 Jeep Wrangler Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 444 Engine complaints for the 2024 Jeep Wrangler, 61% of its 725 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 18,796. No related recall is listed in this dataset for the Engine category.

Engine complaints: 444; 61% of 725
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 18,796 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden unintended acceleration, including at low speed in parking lots and while stopped at toll booths with the brake depressed.
Several 4xe owners describe the engine losing power on the highway, jumping forward, stalling, and in some cases smoking or catching fire, tied to reported EV battery recall work.
Multiple complaints describe engine oil leaking from the engine compartment, in one case pointed to the engine cooler by the dealer.
Some owners report sudden loss of highway power, dropping from around 55 mph to about 40 mph without warning.
A few complaints describe loud noise and vibration at low rpm that stops once engine speed rises above 1000 rpm.

When 2024 Jeep Wrangler engine complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 10, 2024, latest Sep 21, 2026.

444 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Oct 2025 (210).

Engine recalls for the 2024 Jeep Wrangler

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Wrangler model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201068 (10%)
201160 (12%)
2012199 (24%)
2013162 (25%)
2014346 (53%)
2015158 (33%)
2016126 (27%)
201775 (24%)
2018123 (7%)
201965 (9%)
202070 (11%)
2021243 (26%)
2022106 (27%)
2023117 (32%)
2024444 (61%)
202529 (44%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems on the 2024 Jeep Wrangler?: NHTSA lists 444 Engine complaints for the 2024 Wrangler, which is 61% of the 725 total complaints filed for the model year.
Is there a recall for the 2024 Jeep Wrangler engine?: This dataset lists no related recalls tied to the Engine complaint category for the 2024 Wrangler, though some owner complaints reference an EV battery recall on 4xe models.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Engine complaints on the 2024 Wrangler is 18,796 miles.
Have engine issues caused crashes or fires?: NHTSA data for the 2024 Wrangler's Engine category shows 4 crashes, 3 fires, and 2 injuries reported.
How does 2024 compare to other Wrangler years for engine complaints?: The 61% engine complaint share for 2024 is higher than every other model year listed, including 2014's 53% and 2021's 26%.