Jeep engine problems
Owners have filed 15,652 complaints with NHTSA about the engine on Jeep vehicles — 13% of everything reported about the brand, across 35 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.
15,652
Complaints
13%
Share of all Jeep complaints
252
Crashes
667
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 | 523 | 13% | 40,000 | B |
| 2018 Jeep Compass | 476 | 29% | 20,000 | D |
| 2019 Jeep Cherokee | 465 | 19% | 16,750 | C |
| 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 454 | 13% | 60,200 | C |
| 2006 Jeep Commander | 453 | 19% | 56,000 | C |
| 2024 Jeep Wrangler | 397 | 28% | 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 | 321 | 16% | 42,000 | B |
| 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 303 | 13% | 70,759 | C |
| 2017 Jeep Renegade | 272 | 29% | 31,842 | D |
| 2017 Jeep Cherokee | 263 | 14% | 39,000 | B |
| 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 246 | 17% | 70,000 | C |
| 2016 Jeep Patriot | 242 | 32% | 59,000 | D |
| 2007 Jeep Commander | 241 | 25% | 75,000 | C |
| 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 221 | 13% | 65,704 | C |
| 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 219 | 12% | 97,057 | B |
| 2021 Jeep Wrangler | 218 | 14% | 26,200 | C |
| 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 212 | 8% | 80,000 | C |
Other Jeep problems
- Jeep electrical problems 19,086
- Jeep transmission problems 15,912
- Jeep fuel system problems 10,017
- Jeep brake problems 9,632
- Jeep other reported problems 7,486
- Jeep steering problems 7,429
- Jeep airbag problems 6,948
- Jeep suspension problems 6,154
- Jeep body problems 4,730
- Jeep window and wiper problems 4,229
Engine problems on other brands
- Ford engine problems 56,993
- Chevrolet engine problems 27,300
- Dodge engine problems 19,727
- KIA engine problems 17,238
- Hyundai engine problems 16,374
- Honda engine problems 14,669
- Nissan engine problems 13,732
- Toyota engine problems 12,179
- Chrysler engine problems 9,816
- GMC engine problems 8,067
- Volkswagen engine problems 7,099
- BMW engine problems 7,014