2024 Jeep Wrangler engine problems
403 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2024 Jeep Wrangler — 58% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This is a 2024 Jeep RubiconX with 10.5k miles. I was running 60mph on a state highway on electric mode. I Didn’t see the battery was nearing 50%… sure enough Jeep lost power at 50% charge even though I was trying to floor it to keep it moving. The ICE kicked in a few seconds later. There was a car…”
filed Sep 17, 2026
“Was difficult to start and check engine was immediately on after I got it started. Was running sluggish and went into turtle mode while driving it to the dealership.”
filed Sep 15, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
MIL-On and/or Engine Oil Leak
S2609000011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 11, 2026Turbocharger Kit Please note that many turbo components are serviceable separately and full turbo replacement may not be required. If the turbo is being inspected for: Noise/Rattle: Inspect heat shield fasteners for…
9100363 Rev 3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 26, 2026
Engine problems in other Wrangler years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Wrangler | 25 | 40% |
| 2023 Wrangler | 101 | 29% |
| 2022 Wrangler | 88 | 23% |
| 2021 Wrangler | 215 | 23% |
| 2020 Wrangler | 54 | 9% |
| 2019 Wrangler | 44 | 6% |
| 2018 Wrangler | 98 | 5% |
| 2017 Wrangler | 62 | 20% |
| 2016 Wrangler | 88 | 19% |
| 2015 Wrangler | 128 | 27% |
| 2014 Wrangler | 322 | 49% |
| 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.