Issues with 2.0L Turbo

[clindsey]

Please let me know any issues that you have experienced with the 2.0L Turbo or have read about that may be chronic with it. I am considering a new Wrangler and don’t know if I truly want this powertrain.

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[Aonarch]

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[Dusty Dude]

Test drive a 2.0 and a 3.6 to see which one you like better. Also, what is your planned use? On or off road?

 

[clindsey]

I have a 3.6 in my 2014. I test drove a 2.0 today and it definitely has some pep. Mainly commuting.

 

[Only-In-A-Jeep]

63k trouble free miles on my 2.0 so far. Love the gas mileage.

 

[JL 2D]

 

[Wbino]

 

[Heimkehr]

Nothing untoward has been found during the Jeep's annual physicals.

 

[X35]

 

[ScotM]

No matter which one you pick, they both have their issues. I love my noisy clunky 2.0. I watch for coolant leaks, and listen for tensioner problems. I hate the fact that the fan doesn’t engage until 225F. I installed a metal coolant tank and the rpm extreme fan controller to alleviate some of my personal fears about the 2.0

 

[cansberry]

You'll find plenty of issues with the 3.6 but very little with the 2.0. Many of the old heads here find it as sacrelige that a turbocharged inline 4 can be better than a naturally aspirated V6, but it seems to bear out given how little there is on them having issues.

 

[johneracer]

2.0 is a better engine. This doesn't mean its an excellent engine but between 3.6 and 2.0, its better. I just went 37S on lifted rubicon and that little turbo gasser with italian heart does just fine. I do not tow mind you, but I can cruise 80mph all day long.

 

[Murphy Slaw]

I chose it after researching this and many other Forums because most owners would/do buy it again.

It’s a pretty popular little power plant.

 

[Megawatt]

38k miles on 2022. Zero issues, sounds like a sewing machine but peppy when I want da POWER!
Drive both then decide. Both are great engines.

 

[west tex]

Please let me know any issues that you have experienced with the 2.0L Turbo or have read about that may be chronic with it. I am considering a new Wrangler and don’t know if I truly want this powertrain.

Four and a half years with the 2.0T - no issues at all. Noisy at start up, but otherwise it's been great. And it performs very well at 8000' elevation.

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