2024 Jeep Wagoneer engine problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer — 56% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Within less than 24 hours of picking the vehicle up from the thermostat repair on XXX6, it began shutting off on its own and losing engine RPM, including while being driven on the freeway and while stopped at a red light. It shut off completely on its own two times in the first 24 hours back in my…”
filed Sep 12, 2026
“The engine cooling system failed while my husband and I were driving on the freeway at night: the thermostat stuck closed and cut off coolant flow to the engine, causing it to overheat and become unsafe to continue driving. This occurred at approximately 10:00 PM on XXX roughly two hours from home…”
filed Sep 12, 2026
“Vehicle shut down 4 times in traffic almost causing an accident each time loss of power and steering. This all occurred in 1 day.”
filed Aug 25, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Wagoneer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Wagoneer | 48 | 45% |
| 2022 Wagoneer | 52 | 26% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer
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.