Jeep engine problems
Owners have filed 15,718 complaints with NHTSA about the engine on Jeep vehicles — 100% of everything reported about the brand, across 36 models. The model that accounts for most of them is the Jeep Grand Cherokee, worst in 2014.
These are raw counts. A model that sold in millions appears near the top for that reason alone — the grade never compares one model with another.
15,718
Complaints
100%
Share of all Jeep complaints
254
Crashes
672
Fires
Which Jeep models have the most engine problems
Worst Jeep model years for engine problems
| Vehicle | Complaints | Share of that year | Median miles | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Jeep Cherokee | 524 | 13% | 40,000 | B |
| 2018 Jeep Compass | 478 | 29% | 20,000 | D |
| 2019 Jeep Cherokee | 469 | 19% | 16,750 | C |
| 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 454 | 13% | 60,200 | C |
| 2006 Jeep Commander | 453 | 19% | 56,000 | C |
| 2024 Jeep Wrangler | 400 | 27% | 20,000 | D |
| 2015 Jeep Cherokee | 375 | 14% | 30,000 | C |
| 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 358 | 15% | 67,000 | C |
| 2014 Jeep Wrangler | 331 | 39% | 52,000 | F |
| 2016 Jeep Cherokee | 322 | 16% | 42,000 | B |
| 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 303 | 13% | 70,759 | C |
| 2017 Jeep Renegade | 273 | 29% | 31,842 | D |
| 2017 Jeep Cherokee | 264 | 14% | 39,250 | B |
| 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 246 | 17% | 70,000 | C |
| 2016 Jeep Patriot | 242 | 32% | 59,000 | D |
| 2007 Jeep Commander | 241 | 24% | 75,000 | C |
| 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 221 | 13% | 65,704 | C |
| 2021 Jeep Wrangler | 220 | 14% | 27,100 | C |
| 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 219 | 12% | 97,057 | B |
| 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 212 | 8% | 80,000 | C |
Other Jeep problems
- Jeep electrical problems 19,179
- Jeep transmission problems 15,984
- Jeep fuel system problems 10,034
- Jeep brake problems 9,661
- Jeep other reported problems 7,525
- Jeep steering problems 7,452
- Jeep airbag problems 6,961
- Jeep suspension problems 6,170
- Jeep body problems 4,737
- Jeep window and wiper problems 4,236
Engine problems on other brands
- Ford engine problems 57,203
- Chevrolet engine problems 27,525
- Dodge engine problems 19,735
- KIA engine problems 17,336
- Hyundai engine problems 16,487
- Honda engine problems 14,833
- Nissan engine problems 13,776
- Toyota engine problems 12,233
- Chrysler engine problems 9,829
- GMC engine problems 8,341
- Volkswagen engine problems 7,130
- BMW engine problems 7,051