2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

131Engine complaints

61.8%Of all 212 complaints

#2Most-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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM136 · 64.2%

ENGINE131 · 61.8%

POWER TRAIN20 · 9.4%

Unspecified / other19 · 9%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM19 · 9%

Share of the 212 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE overview page.

What owners report

“I had just left my home and got up to about 20-25 MPH when my Jeep Wrangler Willyâs 4XE suddenly and abruptly came to a…”NHTSA complaint 11639224 — filed 01/28/2025

“Driving down the interstate at 65MPH, vehicle totally failed, all lights came on dash, automatic braking engaged and stopped the vehicle. Towed to dealer. Dealer…”NHTSA complaint 11637011 — filed 01/20/2025

“Was driving on highway, shifted to neutral by accident and message appeared âservice charging systemâ and engine shutoff. Incredibly dangerous.”NHTSA complaint 11631541 — filed 12/19/2024

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE: 131 of 212 complaints on file (61.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE have in total?

212 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 2 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 0 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 07/14/2026.