Reliability and problems of Jeep cars
We have documented 9 engines and 1 gearbox across 10 generations of 6 models from Jeep. The ones that give the most problems, according to our risk index, are the 1.2 PureTech, the OM642 and the 1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II. The lowest-risk one is the 1.0 T3 and 1.3 T4 FireFly Turbo (low risk).
6.5 out of 10Average rating of its 6 models with solid evidence: ranked 4 of 32 makes. See the make ranking
38 recalls and campaigns documented in 9 models. See the Jeep recalls
The Jeep engines that give the most trouble
From highest to lowest risk according to our index, which weights the severity and frequency of their documented faults. The same engine is often fitted to cars from several makes. How we calculate it
- 11.2 PureTechJeep AvengerMost serious fault:Critical severity96Very high risk
- 2OM642Jeep Grand Cherokee WKMost serious fault:Critical severity72High risk
- 31.6 and 2.0 MultiJet IIJeep Compass MP and RenegadeMost serious fault:Critical severity52High risk
- 41.4 T-JetJeep Compass MP and RenegadeMost serious fault:High severity48Moderate risk
- 52.2 JTDm Multijet IIJeep Wrangler JLMost serious fault:High severity36Moderate risk
- 6Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…)Jeep AvengerMost serious fault:Critical severity36Moderate risk
- 7ZF 8HP gearboxJeep Grand Cherokee WK2Most serious fault:High severity36Moderate risk
- 80.9 TwinAir and 1.0/1.3 FireFlyJeep RenegadeMost serious fault:High severity32Moderate risk
- 9VM Motori 2.8 and 3.0 CRDJeep Cherokee KJ, Cherokee KK, Grand Cherokee WK2 and Wrangler JKMost serious fault:High severity32Moderate risk
- 101.0 T3 and 1.3 T4 FireFly TurboJeep Compass MP and RenegadeMost serious fault:Medium severity18Low risk
Jeep models by generation
With the engines we have documented on each one. Open yours to see its faults, the verdict for each version and what to check before buying.
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