2018 Jeep Wrangler engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 103 complaints for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 103 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 16,000 miles 41 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 8
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 23 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 41 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 16,000 miles, and 76% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 8 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
I was driving on the interstate highway when I heard a loud pop and saw an arc flash and pulled to the side emergency lane. I then saw flames dripping from my jeep and the entire front end of the jeep went up in flames and caught fire.
When the in motion the motor has a strong noise like the piston where broken, I have take to services dealer and they said it normal, then second time the had to clean the piston that I paid for $390.00. The noise continued you feel like the motor is going to exploded. I will take it back for the fourth time. I worry for my safety. This is a new car that I bought I o mileage. I will like my money back if the no solution.
Other problems reported for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler
- Steering 1,117 complaints
- Suspension 344 complaints
- Electrical system 269 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 177 complaints
- Body & structure 100 complaints
- Brakes 70 complaints
- Wheels 61 complaints
- Stability control 46 complaints