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Jeep

Engine Reliability & Known Problems

Based on 71,081 NHTSA complaints. Updated August 2026.

12 Models
180 Engines Rated
22 Generations
71,081 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
101 recommended 39 caution 40 avoid

Compact SUV

5 models
Cherokee
3 generations · 25 engines
200020012014-2023
17 recommended 1 caution 7 avoid
Compass
2 generations · 10 engines
2007-20172017-2025
5 recommended 3 caution 2 avoid
Laredo
2 generations · 2 engines
20002002
2 caution
Liberty
2 generations · 12 engines
2002-20072008-2012
7 recommended 2 caution 3 avoid
Patriot
1 generation · 6 engines
2007-2017
2 recommended 2 caution 2 avoid

Midsize SUV

2 models
Commander
1 generation · 10 engines
2006-2010
5 recommended 2 caution 3 avoid
Grand Cherokee
4 generations · 59 engines
2000-20042005-20102011-20212022-2025
37 recommended 12 caution 10 avoid

Full-Size SUV

2 models
Grand Wagoneer
1 generation · 3 engines
2022-2025
2 recommended 1 caution
Wagoneer
1 generation · 3 engines
2022-2025
2 caution 1 avoid

Pickup

1 model
Gladiator
1 generation · 3 engines
2020-2025
1 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid

Subcompact SUV

1 model
Renegade
1 generation · 5 engines
2015-2025
1 recommended 3 caution 1 avoid

Off-Road SUV

1 model
Wrangler
3 generations · 42 engines
2000-20062007-20182018-2025
24 recommended 8 caution 10 avoid
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