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Reliability Database
Jeep

Wrangler

Off-Road SUV
Best Engine ⚠️ Caution (2.8)
3 Generations
42 Engines Rated
14,878 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
24 recommended 7 caution 11 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000-2006 TJ
11 engines
2,186 complaints 🔥 65 ☠ 5
2.5L 4-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.3)
→
2007-2018 JK
22 engines
9,107 complaints 🔥 285 ☠ 3
2.0L Turbo 4-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.9)
→
2018-2025 JL
9 engines
3,585 complaints 🔥 61
6.4L 8-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.8)
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