2024 Jeep Wrangler Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

379Engine complaints

59.2%Of all 640 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE379 · 59.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM373 · 58.3%

POWER TRAIN158 · 24.7%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM146 · 22.8%

Unspecified / other112 · 17.5%

Share of the 640 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2024 Jeep Wrangler overview page.

What owners report

“Software update causes vehicle to completely loose power after two minutes or so of driving. Very serious problem and dangerous. Requires stopping vehicle immediately and…”NHTSA complaint 11692693 — filed 10/11/2025

“After an over-the-air update of the Uconnect system on 10/10/25 the vehicle repeatedly lost propulsion. In each instance I abruptly had absolutely no acceleration, the…”NHTSA complaint 11692687 — filed 10/11/2025

“The vehicle did an over-the-air update to the vehicles software, u connect. The vehicle has since suffered two losses of propulsion while driving, with check…”NHTSA complaint 11692685 — filed 10/11/2025

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2024 Jeep Wrangler have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2024 Jeep Wrangler: 379 of 640 complaints on file (59.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2024 Jeep Wrangler have in total?

640 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.