Jeep Wrangler: best and worst years
2 generations sold in Australia, rated from our guides
Most caution: JK (2007-2018), JL (2018-2026).
2007-2018JK
CautionCaution because of 15 known problems, 3 high-severity, led by Death wobble (solid front axle) and Early left-bank cylinder head failure (2012-2013).
Year-specific notes in the guide
- 2012-2013Early left-bank cylinder head failure (2012-2013)
2018-2026JL
CautionCaution because of 15 known problems, 2 high-severity, led by 'Death wobble' - front-end steering oscillation and Wet timing belt (belt-in-oil) wear.
Full JL guide →Verdicts are the ratings in each FlamingCars guide; reasons and year notes come from the problems those guides list. Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection.