KnownCarProblems2024 Jeep Wrangler Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 745 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Jeep Wrangler, most often about the electrical (56% of complaints, typically around 15,000 miles). It is 6th of 27 Wrangler model years by number of complaints and has 11 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory2 recalls for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2024 Jeep Wrangler problems
Electrical
420 complaints · 56%Half of these problems showed up before 15,000 miles. Parts named most often: propulsion system, instrument panel.
The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v710000 (electrical system). The contact stated that on two occasions, while stopped at a light and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted. The contact stated that on a third occasion…
Odometer fraud. The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v652000 (electrical system) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair. The contact stated that when the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair, the odometer reading…
Engine
416 complaints · 56%Half of these problems showed up before 20,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle entered limp mode with the image of a turtle displayed on the instrument panel. Soon after the failure, the instrument panel went blank. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power with a loud fan…
The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that after several attempts, the vehicle started, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer…
Fuel system
190 complaints · 26%Transmission
178 complaints · 24%The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the manual transmission failed to operate as designed, and the vehicle intermittently hesitated while shifting gear. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure or…
The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle entered limp mode with the image of a turtle displayed on the instrument panel. Soon after the failure, the instrument panel went blank. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power with a loud fan…
Other or unspecified
128 complaints · 17%Speed control
73 complaints · 10%Steering
71 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: hydraulic power assist system, hydraulic power assist.
The contact owned a 2024 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, black smoke was coming from the exhaust, and the husband smelled an abnormal burning odor entering the cabin of the vehicle. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the road, and a fire started coming from under the…
Driver assistance
24 complaints · 3%Parts named most often: warnings, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, blind spot detection.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2024 Jeep Wrangler recalls
Steering: pump
Risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the wiring and electric hydraulic power steering pump, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed july 9, 2026. Owners may contact fca US llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca US llc's number for this recall is 21d. The vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on june 11, 2026.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US, llc) is recalling certain 2021-2025 jeep wrangler, wrangler 4xe, and jeep gladiator vehicles. The electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "off" position.
Backup camera: camera
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the central vision processing module software or replace the module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning july 16, 2026. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 46d. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on may 28, 2026.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US, llc) is recalling certain 2019 and 2023 chrysler pacifica, 2024 ram 1500, ram 2500, and 2024-2025 jeep wrangler vehicles. Contamination in the central vision processing module or improper programming may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, "rear visibility."
Electrical: traction battery
Risk: A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will update the high voltage battery software, and replace the high voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed beginning december 17, 2025. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a later date. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 68c. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US, llc) is recalling certain 2020-2025 jeep wrangler 4xe and 2022-2026 grand cherokee 4xe vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
Wheels and tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Risk: A TPMS warning light that fails to notify the driver of a problem increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the remote start antenna cable as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 2, 2025. Owners may contact fca US, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca US, llc's number for this recall is 56c.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US, llc) is recalling certain 2024-2025 jeep wrangler vehicles. The remote start antenna cable may be pinched, which can cause the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light not to illuminate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 138, "tire pressure monitoring systems."
Lights: exterior lighting
Risk: Trailer lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the dash wiring harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 19, 2024. Owners may contact fca customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca's number for this recall is b9b.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US, llc) is recalling certain 2024 jeep wrangler vehicles. The incorrect dash wiring harness was installed, which can result in inoperative trailer lighting. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Backup camera: camera
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a center brake light that fails to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers replaced the harness for the center brake light and rearview camera and/or the spare tire carrier/harness assembly, as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired by january 15, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed september 26, 2024. Owners may contact fca US, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca US, llc's number for this recall is 77b.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US, llc) is recalling certain 2018-2024 jeep wrangler vehicles. The wiring harness for the rearview camera and the center brake light may short circuit, which can disable the rearview camera image and center brake light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard numbers 111, "rear visibility" and 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Electrical: instrument cluster/panel
Risk: An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between october 3, 2024, and january 23, 2025. Owners may contact fca customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca's number for this recall is 30b.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US, llc) is recalling certain 2020-2024 jeep gladiator and 2018-2024 jeep wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 101, "controls and displays."
Lights: tail lights
Risk: Obstructed tail lights can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the tail lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed august 29, 2024. Owners may contact fca customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca's number for this recall is 90b.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US, llc) is recalling certain 2024 jeep wrangler vehicles.â the vehicles are equipped with incorrect tail lights that may be obstructed by the spare tire. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Lights: tail lights
Risk: Trailer taillights and turn signal lights that do not illuminate as intended can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the power distribution center, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 2, 2024. Owners may contact fca US, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca US, llc's number for this recall is 57b.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US, llc) is recalling certain 2024 jeep wrangler vehicles. The power distribution center may prevent the trailer turn signal lights and taillights from operating as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Air bags: driver clockspring/spiral cassette
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module, as necessary free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed april 11, 2024 through june 20, 2024. Owners may contact fca US, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca US, llc's numbers for this recall are 14b, 33b, 34b, 35b, 36b.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US, llc) (stellantis) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ram 1500, jeep wrangler, jeep wagoneer, jeep grand wagoneer, chrysler pacifica, ram 3500, ram 3500 cab chassis, ram 2500, ram 4500 cab chassis, ram 5500 cab chassis, 2023 jeep gladiator, jeep grand cherokee, jeep grand cherokee l, ram 3500 cab chassis with a gvwr less than 10,000 lbs., and chrysler voyager vehicles. The steering column control module may not be welded properly, which can prevent the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Visibility and wipers: defroster/defogger/hvac system
Risk: An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the hcp software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 29, 2024. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 04b.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US, llc) is recalling certain 2021-2024 jeep wrangler and 2022-2024 jeep grand cherokee vehicles. A hybrid control processor (hcp) software error may cause the defrosting and defogging system to be inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 103, "windshield defrosting and defogging systems."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Loss of motive power
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) has identified 68 vehicle owner questionnaire (voq) reports for model years (my) 2021 through 2024 jeep wrangler 4xe vehicles alleging a loss of motive power. Recall 22v-865 was issued by the manufacturer to address an engine shutdown condition in certain my 2021-2023 wrangler 4xe vehicles. The complaints noted here contain both post recall remedy failures and failures in vehicles not included within the scope of 22v-865. An analysis comparing complaints received before the issuance of recall 22v-865 and complaints outside the scope of the recall has been conducted. The results show the current complaint rate is higher in the out of scope vehicles th
Questions about the 2024 Jeep Wrangler
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Jeep Wrangler?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (420 complaints, typically around 15,000 miles); engine (416 complaints, typically around 20,000 miles); fuel system (190 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2024 Jeep Wrangler have?
- 11 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 4, 2026 (steering). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2024 a bad year for the Jeep Wrangler?
- It is 6th of 27 Wrangler model years by number of complaints, with 745 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.