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Jeep Wrangler JK

Headline trim: Pentastar 3.6 V6 — 285 bhp, 0-62 in 7.6s.

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Verdict
B
BHP
285 bhp
0–60
7.6 s
Top speed
112 mph
MPG
17 mpg (US)
Used
$18,000-$41,000

Strengths

  • Four-door Unlimited variant
  • Rubicon Hard Rock genuinely capable
  • 3.8 / 3.6 V6 reliable

Weaknesses

  • Pentastar valve-train wear
  • Cabin still rough
  • Death wobble

Notable tech

  • Body-on-frame ladder chassis
  • Two-door (JK) and four-door Unlimited (JKU)
  • 3.8 V6 (early) then 3.6 Pentastar V6
  • 6MT or 5AT
  • Rubicon trim with locking diffs
  • Two-speed transfer case

Common issues

  • Pentastar valve-train
  • TIPM electrical
  • Death wobble
  • Auto torque-converter

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across JK's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

Pick two engines to compare
3.8 V6
BHP199
Torque319 Nm
0–608.7 s
Top112 mph
MPG (US)15 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 4AT
3.6 V6 Pentastar
BHP285
Torque352 Nm
0–607.6 s
Top112 mph
MPG (US)17 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 5AT
2.8 CRD diesel
BHP200
Torque460 Nm
0–608.7 s
Top109 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 5AT