2024 Jeep Wrangler engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 416 complaints for the 2024 Jeep Wrangler, 26% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 416 26% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Oct 21, 2025 •Vehicle became inoperable in the middle of a busy road following an over-the-air update. •Vehicle immediately came to a abrupt stop aggressively propelling both driver and [XXX] occupant. Tension, neck strain, and severe stress response. •This created a serious safety risk to occupants and surrounding traffic. Nearly causing multiple accidents @ 185th and Bronson road in Beaverton oregon. •Vehicle identified with three major safety recalls. All issues unresolved as of 2/12/2026.
The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that after several attempts, the vehicle started, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. The dealer informed the contact that an error code was reset and was a communication error.
Other problems reported for the 2024 Jeep Wrangler
- Electrical system 422 complaints
- Fuel system 191 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 178 complaints
- Cruise control 73 complaints
- Steering 71 complaints
- Forward collision avoidance 24 complaints
- Brakes 20 complaints