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Reliability Database
Jeep

Wrangler

Compact SUV
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (4.8)
3 Generations
13 Engines Rated
25,183 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
13 recommended

Generation Timeline

2000-2006 TJ
7 engines
2,246 complaints 🔥 74 ☠ 5
3.5L 6-cyl ✅ Recommended (4.8)
→
2007-2018 JK
5 engines
13,482 complaints 🔥 460 ☠ 6
5.9L 8-cyl ✅ Recommended (4.8)
→
2018-2025 JL
1 engine
9,455 complaints 🔥 170
7.3L 8-cyl ✅ Recommended (4.3)
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