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And i was just asking about the 2.0 vs 3.6.

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I couldn't be happier with my 2.0. I wouldn't worry about the recall - only affected what, 3 months of production? And it's no longer an issue? I wouldn't stress - enjoy all the extra pep, torque and MPG's!
 

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Unless you bought one manufactured between January 24th, 2020 and March 18th, 2020 it wouldn't apply to yours. There can be recalls on anything anywhere, nothing to base an engine buying decision on unless there were multiple recalls trying to fix the same issue and still some questions whether they did or not. This would not fall into that category.
 

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Seems silly to worry about choosing the 2.0 over a recall that impacted a small subset of their motors. You know there have been Pentastar 3.6 motor recalls in the past right?

Drive both and make the choice based on what you enjoy more. I was set on a 3.6 and found a good deal on a 2.0T that I couldn't pass up. All of my previous complaints are gone as I've gotten used to any of the quirks of the motor and find the turbo to be a fun little motor to drive.
Pros: Better gas mileage, pretty cool to get 19+MPG city and 22+MPG highway on a Rubicon with 33's and that's driving normally.
Punch it and go, turbo makes hitting the accelerator a little more fun

Cons: Sounds (doesn't sound as good and makes more strange noises, almost like a turbo diesel)
slight turbo lag

I do wonder if there will be future reliability issues but that's what the warranty is for and there's more reliable vehicles and motors out there than the 3.6 V6. Test drive both like I did and see what's the deal breaker for you.
 

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My wife has a 4 Dr wrangler with the 2.0, no issues with it at all. She loves it.
 

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The 2.0 is a great engine.
Went on a road trip over the weekend and averaged just under 26 mpg for over 800 miles - about 100 of that in the dirt.
Pic is from halfway through the trip...
Jeep Wrangler JL And i was just asking about the 2.0 vs 3.6. 20210904_130452

The mpg went even higher on the return home - mostly downhill from Flagstaff - actually saw 27.5 at one point...
Jeep Wrangler JL And i was just asking about the 2.0 vs 3.6. GH021280_1630794641874
 

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"The plastic fuel supply line connector that attaches to the high-pressure fuel pump may crack prematurely"

Prematurely? Like there's a mature time for it to crack and spray fuel everywhere? Mine is outside that build window so not worried for now.
For most manufacturers, any time immediately after warranty periods is end is just fine for failure of parts:CWL:
 

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I have a 3.6 and get 20mpg around town and 24 highway consistently with 33s. Combined I get 21-22mpg depending on how much highway driving I mix in.
 

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3.6 all the way. Have driven both. The 2.0 is zippier a bit, but the engine itself doesn't have the best sound and the powerband delivery takes some getting used to. I like the smooth linear power deliver the 3.6 provides. To each their own.
 

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If you are worried, then get the V6. Makes more sense as it's been around for a long time and boatloads of Minivans have it along with Pickups and whatever else they shove it into. I'd think by now they have to be making it right. I have a 2.0 but I work on cars and have driven plenty of V6 Jeeps. In the end, I am not picky. Both do the job.
 

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If you ever plan on driving at altitude like in Colorado and other mountain states the 2.0 turbo is the far better choice. A NA 3.6 will fall further on its face with every 1000 feet of altitude.
 

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If you ever plan on driving at altitude like in Colorado and other mountain states the 2.0 turbo is the far better choice. A NA 3.6 will fall further on its face with every 1000 feet of altitude.
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I drive my 3.6 over 12,000 feet quite often, there is no noticeable loss of power. Have I dyno'd it there, no, but I haven't hit a situation where it struggled or failed to do what it always does.
 

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I drive my 3.6 over 12,000 feet quite often, there is no noticeable loss of power. Have I dyno'd it there, no, but I haven't hit a situation where it struggled or failed to do what it always does.


Sorry I think I was misunderstood. I didn’t mean to suggest the 3.6 won’t be capable at altitude. Every motor suffers but in my experience a NA suffers a lot more than a turbo. So I can live with the sound of the 4 banger knowing I won’t lose as much HP at elevation. that’s the one thing that led me to the turbo.
 

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Sorry I think I was misunderstood. I didn’t mean to suggest the 3.6 won’t be capable at altitude. Every motor suffers but in my experience a NA suffers a lot more than a turbo. So I can live with the sound of the 4 banger knowing I won’t lose as much HP at elevation. that’s the one thing that led me to the turbo.
I can live with that, I do know that a turbo will handle altitudes better than a NA engine, I just haven't felt the difference in my travels. I don't have anything bad to say about the 2.0 myself, I chose the 3.6 simply because it has been around for awhile and proven to be a good motor, that was back in '19 though. Don't take offense at my post, that's just me.
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