Jeep Wagoneer Engine Problems
Owners have filed 137 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the Jeep Wagoneer across 4 model years. The 2022 model year has the most (54). The words owners use most often: “shut off” (26% of reports).
- 137engine complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 32%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Shut off: mentioned in 35 of 137 complaints (26%)
- Itself park: mentioned in 9 of 137 complaints (7%)
- Start stop: mentioned in 9 of 137 complaints (7%)
- Oil pressure: mentioned in 9 of 137 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 7 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 137 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 2 a fire.
Jeep Wagoneer engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Wagoneer | 2 | 29% | — |
| 2024 Wagoneer | 31 | 55% | 52,000 |
| 2023 Wagoneer | 50 | 44% | 18,250 |
| 2022 Wagoneer | 54 | 26% | 38,690 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the Jeep Wagoneer. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I am writing to formally submit a dangerous and sudden electrical system failure on my 2024 Jeep Wagoneer. I purchased this vehicle brand new from Lee Jeep in Wilson, NC and it currently has only 38,000 milesâjust 2,000 miles past the standard factory bumper-to-bumper warranty. This issue…
Highway shaking, car stalling when in idle, vehicle wouldn't shutoff, steering wheel locked, vehicle wouldn't start, electrical issues: screen shutdown, error messages,
I recently had an oil change at the dealership I purchased the Wagoneer from. Three days after the oil change was completed, I was sitting at a stop light when the vehicle completely shut down, and the power steering went out. I started the vehicle back up and a power steering service notice popped…
While driving my vehicle suddenly shuts off the engine and puts the vehicle into park. This has happened multiple times now and once on I-66 while merging onto I-495. This seems very dangerous.
To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to report a serious safety concern involving my Jeep Wagoneer. The vehicle has experienced intermittent stalling issues, creating a hazardous driving situation and leaving me stranded. The vehicle unexpectedly stalled, causing a loss of power and leaving me…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Jeep Wagoneers have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 137 owner complaints about engine for the Jeep Wagoneer. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Jeep Wagoneer engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
What do owners say about engine problems on the Jeep Wagoneer?
The most frequent phrase is “shut off”, in 35 of 137 complaints, followed by “itself park” (9).
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