2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE Engine Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 18, 2026 · 133 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 133 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE, 62% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 14,659 miles. The words owners use most often: “electrical engine” (35% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Electrical engine: mentioned in 47 of 133 complaints (35%)
  • Notifications numbers: mentioned in 37 of 133 complaints (28%)
  • Software update: mentioned in 11 of 133 complaints (8%)
  • Able restart: mentioned in 10 of 133 complaints (8%)

At what mileage do engine problems happen?

Based on 52 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles14 · 27%
10k–25k miles26 · 50%
25k–50k miles11 · 21%
50k–75k miles0 · 0%
75k–100k miles1 · 2%
100k–150k miles0 · 0%
150k+ miles0 · 0%

How serious are the reports?

Of 133 complaints, 1 a fire.

Jeep Wrangler 4XE engine complaints by model year

Peak: 2024, with 133 complaints
2021: 2202122024: 13320241332025: 120251

n = 136 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearEngine complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2025 Wrangler 4XE111%8,200
2024 Wrangler 4XE13362%14,659
2021 Wrangler 4XE250%30,000

When owners reported it

Peak: 2025, with 49 complaints
2023: 2202322024: 392024392025: 492025492026: 43202643

n = 133 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (1)

EngineNov 6, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V766000 · 117,904 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE and 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4XE Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. Debris inside the engine may cause engine failure, which can result in a loss of drive power and/or an engine compartment fire.

Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash, and a vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will install a software update and replace the block or engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 7, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 13, 2025.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact received notifications for NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V710000 (Electrical System), 25V741000 (Electrical System), 25V766000 (Engine), and 26V363000 (Steering). The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle inadvertently…

Received Sep 18, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11765292

The contact leased a 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact's husband observed an oil leak. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer for the oil leak; however, the replacement parts were backordered. The vehicle was later repaired…

Received Aug 27, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11759986

The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, however the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the check engine and cruise control fault warning lights illuminated. The contact…

Received Jun 3, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11741823

Frequently asked questions

Do all 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XEs have engine problems?

No. NHTSA has 133 owner complaints about engine for the 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE (62% of the 216 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE engine?

Yes: 1 safety recall list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.

At what mileage do engine problems start?

The median reported mileage is 14,659 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

What do owners say about engine problems on the 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE?

The most frequent phrase is “electrical engine”, in 47 of 133 complaints, followed by “notifications numbers” (37).

Other 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE problems

See all 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE problems or engine problems across all Wrangler 4XE years.