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Engine Reliability & Known Problems

Based on 70,163 NHTSA complaints. Updated May 2026.

12 Models
170 Engines Rated
23 Generations
70,163 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
96 recommended 35 caution 39 avoid

Compact SUV

5 models
Cherokee
1 generation · 14 engines
2014-2023
11 recommended 3 avoid
Compass
2 generations · 10 engines
2007-20172017-2025
5 recommended 3 caution 2 avoid
Laredo
5 generations · 3 engines
20002001200220032006
1 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid
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 2 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 7 caution 11 avoid
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