2.0L 4cyl engine reliability issues?

[SpaceCase]

I personally like the 2.0, but then again I rarely use it

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[jjvincent]

I bought my Wrangler with the 2.0 and I LOATHE Chrysler... worst American (is it really still American?)

The reason why Chrysler products are so bad is that the company is based in Amsterdam. If you ever go there, they ride bicycles by the thousands around town. So, I suspect the chiefs at Chrysler HQ, ride a bike to work and thus would never know how to make a 2.0l Turbo 4. Plus they are probably all hanging out in the red light district anyway.

 

[jjvincent]

Don’t do it!!! Okay, the 2.0L is the least reliable engine in the history of Jeep. It constantly breaks down, it overheats all the time, it misfires frequently, it is a ticking time bomb. Go buy a ford escort.

I put quick disconnects on mine and have got it down to 132 minutes for a motor swap as mine grenades itself every month like clockwork.

 

[jeproctor]

Can't speak for longevity but after having one for 2 months and 6,000 miles I like it! I had planned on getting a V6, after searching dealers within 500 miles for a JLR it became pretty clear it was a 2.0 or custom order. For a little more than the cost of the V6 upgrade I put a extended warranty on the Jeep and now have a lot of years and miles before I have to worry about it. The turbo kicks in early and this motor hits peak torque at 3,000 rpm's. Peppy little motor. As was mentioned earlier, best fuel economy if you keep it around 60-65, start getting north of 70mph and it drops pretty quick.

 

[RubICON1]

0-60 under 6 secs and goes further off-road than95% of other vehicles.
love mine and I was pretty apprehensive regarding a turbo.
no complaints.
2022 JLR

 

[jeepoch]

My observation (personally just mine I'm sure), is that if you purchased a JL with the 2.0L Turbo, it's the greatest thing since sliced bread. If you purchased any other engine (especially the 392), the 2.0L is one step higher than a Prius, but just marginally.

Only you can collectively weigh it's pros and cons for your own driving desires.

My recommendation is that if you like that particular specific Wrangler, you too will brag about whatever engine it comes with - independent of any of it's faults (real or perceived).

For most, the turbo boost is fun. This by far outweighs the inherent and ubiquitous turbo lag.

My viewpoint is how much is the turbo really used for the true purpose of the Wrangler; off-road. I know that I'm always trying to measure how fast I can get up to 60mph on some high-altitude mountain trail. What is Black Bear Pass if nothing but a drag strip?

Jay

 

[NewbJLUOwner]

duck man, duck!!!!!!!!!!!

(have it, love it)

(if have 3.6, don't want it, hate it.)
(if have 392, laughing out loud to follow)
(if have diesel, MPG BRO)

Good Luck.

Btw not bro, MPG DUDE ??

 

[gato]

A lot already said. It's a great engine, except for the sound it makes when started cold for the first 90 seconds or so.

One thing not often said, is that it is the *only* engine in the Wrangler that does not have a cross-over exhaust pipe hanging low (to be smashed off-road) or interfering with the front drive-shaft when you articulate/droop with longer shocks.

I have over 11K on and off road and no issues. It feels much faster and effortless to accelerate than the 3.6.

 

[LuvHydro]

Has anyone had any reliability issues with the 2.0 turbo 4 cyl?
I'm looking to buy a JLU and find several for sale with that engine.
Thanks

Dang, when I saw all the memes I thought you must have called your Jeep a car. ?

And while it was entertaining reading the thread, I'll tell you I've enjoyed both my 2.0s and would buy another in a heart beat, BUT I have no long time experience with them yet.

Like was already mentioned, it even sounds like a diesel the first couple minutes. ??

 

[Odyssey USA]

When most say lag…considering the engine reaches peak torque by only 3k rpm…they likely mean the lag time between depressing the accelerator and the time the pcm/throttle bottle actually open the blade. That’s not lag. After that blade opens, it’s practically nonexistent. It’s not a big turbocharger to get considerable lag.

 

[Hogdreamer]

I bought the Jeep because they had a 4 cylinder. If they didn't have the 4cylinder, I'd be in a 4Runner right now.

But you can ONLY get a 6 cylinder engine in a 4Runner! ?

4Runner doesn't stand for 4 (cylinder) Runner.

 

[longfiredragon]

I have the 2.0L and I had the opportunity to test drive 2 V6s and 2, 2.0L turbos. For me the 2.0 beats the V6 hands down in every way. With gas prices I have been driving in grandma mode for two months. I average 25 to 40 miles per gallon. Love it. Power is great, anyone who talks about turbo lag hasn't probably driven this engine, it is for the most part non existent. One person said it wasn't good for long highway rides "What" I have been to TN and right now am in SC. At 75 mph it does great, average 21.5 to 23 mpg. No vibration, nice and smooth, no highway issues at all, could dive it all way across the US.

Went to the Gulches ORP today, the 2.0 did fantastic, zero power or torque issue and great gas mileage.

I am sure you will enjoy whatever you get, but I am very happy I chose the 2.0 turbo especially with gas prices today, excellent choice.

 

[Deleted member 59498]

Its a 4 cylinder. Half the cylinders of the 392.

Just saying.

 

[Heimkehr]

After being encouraged to do so by a fellow owner, I test drove three V6s: two automatics, and one row-your-own.

Even when paired with the otherwise superlative 850RE 8-speed, the Pentastar simply didn't impress. It required too much right foot just to get the vehicle down the road at legal speeds. Subjectively, I also found the ergos of the manual shift lever, and the gear ratios themselves, oddly...odd.

Taking perhaps the biggest leap of faith possible, I decided to configure my JLU order with the 2.0T engine. I hadn't test-driven nor even seen that engine in person until the day I took delivery of my new Jeep. And what an engine! It continues to impress me every time I drive the Wrangler, and not simply because of a single metric like fuel mileage, either.

Underpowered? Not if one's expectations aren't silly. As for the exhaust note, it's a four cylinder engine. Those who are expecting something throaty probably deserve their disappointment. Put your right foot in it and you'll forget all about the sewing machine whirr at idle.

 

[Billkowski]

I would love to see a true apples to apples 0 to 60 race between these two engines. I've seen a number of attempts but it's always differently set up vehicles. When I bought mine they had two 2 doors and I drove both multiple times. While I couldn't really rag them out, I got a decent feel for both. 2.0 was louder, small car sounding, with momentary surges but it did it did not seem faster just jerky. The 3.6 was linear and smooth and sounded better in its efforts. My experience/opinion and you can see, they vary wildly. This doesn't speak to reliability, but since it was introduced a few years ago I haven't seen anything that would speak negatively to its overall reliability.

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