2024 Jeep Wrangler Problems
What owners have reported about the 2024 Jeep Wrangler, which problems come up most, at what mileage, and which recalls to check.
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
Is the 2024 Jeep Wrangler a good year?
It's one of the worst years for the Wrangler. Owners have filed 741 complaints with NHTSA, the 6th most of 18 Wrangler model years. The most reported problems involve the electrical system, engine and fuel system.
741 complaints 11 recalls, 2 park outside 6th worst of 18 Wrangler years
Top 2024 Jeep Wrangler problems
Electrical problems
417 complaints (56%) name the electrical system, most often the speedometer / odometer and software.
Engine problems
415 complaints (56%) name the engine.
Fuel system problems
188 complaints (25%) name the fuel system.
Transmission problems
177 complaints (24%) name the transmission.
Which parts fail most
Share of complaints that name each system. One complaint can name several.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (16 of 741). The amber line is the middle value, about 14,000 miles.
When problems were reported
Complaints by the year the problem happened.
2024 Jeep Wrangler recalls
Pump
Park outsideThe 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. 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.
Recall 26V363000 · Jun 2026Camera
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." 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.
Recall 26V327000 · May 2026Traction battery
Park outsideThe high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving. 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.
Recall 25V741000 · Oct 2025Pinched antenna cable may hide low-tire warning
Crash riskA pinched remote start antenna cable can stop the tire pressure warning light from coming on when a tire is low. Without that warning, the driver may not notice underinflated tires, which raises the risk of a crash.
Fix: The dealer will inspect the remote start antenna cable and replace it if needed, at no cost to you.
Recall 25V527000 · Aug 2025Wiring
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." 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.
Recall 24V871000 · Nov 2024Brake lights, Camera
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." 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.
Recall 24V676000 · Sep 2024Instrument panel cluster can short and fail
Crash riskThe instrument cluster can develop an internal short circuit and stop working, so the speedometer and warning lights may not display. Without that information, the risk of a crash goes up.
Fix: Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster at no charge.
Recall 24V652000 · Sep 2024Tail lights
 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." 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.
Recall 24V585000 · Aug 2024Trailer lights may not work properly
Crash riskThe power distribution center can stop the trailer turn signals and taillights from working as designed, so the vehicle does not meet federal lighting standard FMVSS 108. Lights that do not show correctly make a crash more likely because other drivers may not see your signals or braking.
Fix: Your dealer will replace the power distribution center free of charge.
Recall 24V414000 · Jun 2024Driver clockspring / spiral cassette, Column
, 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." 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. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 14B, 33B, 34B, 35B, 36B.
Recall 24V199000 · Mar 2024Software error can disable windshield defrosting
Crash riskA software error in the hybrid control processor can stop the windshield defrost and defog system from working. Without it, the driver may lose visibility through the windshield, which raises the risk of a crash.
Fix: The dealer will update the hybrid control processor software at no cost to you.
Recall 24V111000 · Feb 2024Get an email when your 2024 Jeep Wrangler gets a new recall
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Wrangler years to avoid
Total NHTSA complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so their totals will keep climbing. See the full comparison.
2024 Jeep Wrangler problems by system
Common questions
Is the 2024 Jeep Wrangler a reliable year?
It's one of the worst years for the Wrangler. Owners have filed 741 complaints with NHTSA, the 6th most of 18 Wrangler model years. The most reported problems involve the electrical system, engine and fuel system.
What are the most common 2024 Jeep Wrangler problems?
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system, engine, fuel system and transmission. 417 complaints (56%) name the electrical system, most often the speedometer / odometer and software.
At what mileage do 2024 Jeep Wrangler electrical system problems start?
Reported mileage ranged widely, but most complaints fell between about 12,000–18,000 miles, with a middle value near 15,000 miles.
How many recalls does the 2024 Jeep Wrangler have?
11. Pump (26V363000); Camera (26V327000); Traction battery (25V741000). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Should I buy a used 2024 Jeep Wrangler?
Ask for service records covering the electrical system, confirm the recall work was done, and compare with the 2025, 2017 and 2023 models, which have the fewest complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports. Counts include each complaint once per model year.