Known faults for Jeep.

Most common faults

Sorted by how many of this make's models each entry applies to.

1. Jeep 4xe battery4 models

   High-voltage batteryRenegade · Compass (II) · Grand Cherokee (WL) · Wrangler (JL)

2. EGR, turbo and timing belt on the 2.8 CRD (VM Motori)4 models

   EngineCherokee (KJ) · Cherokee (KK) · Wrangler (TJ) · Wrangler (JK)

3. Leaking oil filter housing and cooler on the 3.6 Pentastar3 models

   EngineGrand Cherokee (WK2) · Wrangler (JK) · Gladiator (JT)

4. MultiAir actuator starved of oil pressure2 models

   Valvetrain (MultiAir actuator)Renegade · Compass (II)

5. 1.3 EYJ high-pressure fuel pump contamination2 models

   Fuel systemRenegade · Compass (II)

6. EGR cooler and bearings on the VM 3.0 V6 diesel (EcoDiesel)2 models

   EngineGrand Cherokee (WK2) · Gladiator (JT)

7. Won't start in frost because of frozen water in the silencer (500X, Renegade and Compass)2 models

   Exhaust and emissionsRenegade · Compass (II)

8. Malformed or missing brake part (2010 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep)2 models

   Suspension and steeringCherokee (KK) · Grand Cherokee (WK) / Commander

Models by era

Grouped by the launch year of each generation. Photos show the generation listed; if there is no verified photo, no other car is shown instead.

Recalls

Check what each recall covers: market, production period and VIN. Ask the manufacturer whether a repair is outstanding.

• Incorrect ORC unit configurationAirbags and seat belts
• Insufficient torque at PHEV 12 V connectionsElectrical and electronic systems
• Incorrect passenger airbag fasteningAirbags and seat belts
• ORC deployment in certain rolloversAirbags and seat belts
• Unintended airbag or pretensioner activationAirbags and seat belts
• Wiper motor failureElectrical and electronic systems