WRANGLER JK

The Jeep Wrangler JK explained

The Jeep Wrangler JK is a vehicle built from 2018 to 2018.

Data · NHTSA & EPA · 2018–2018 · 1 model years · Updated Sep 10, 2026 · Not yet rated
Quick answer

The Jeep Wrangler JK is a vehicle built from 2018 to 2018. Too new for a verdict, since complaints and recalls take years to accumulate — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).

2018–2018
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What the Wrangler JK is

The Jeep Wrangler JK is a vehicle that Jeep built from 2018 to 2018 — 1 model years. Its closest siblings in the Jeep range: Wrangler, Grand Cherokee, Cherokee.

Jeep Wrangler JK tire size, oil type & owner specs

The fitment Wrangler JK owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.

Wheels & tires
Wheel sizeby VIN
Tire sizeby VIN
Bolt patternby trim
Tire pressure32–36 PSI
Engine oil
Oil typeFull synthetic
Gradeon oil cap
Capacityby engine
Battery
Main battery12V · group by trim
Key-fob cellCR2032
Wiper blades
Front bladesby generation
Rear bladeif equipped
Fuses
Fuse boxeshood + dash
Diagramon box lid
Light bulbs
Headlightby trim
Tail / brakeby trim
Fogif equipped

Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.

What engines does the Jeep Wrangler JK have? Power & range

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The Wrangler JK by the numbers

What the federal and market records say about the Jeep Wrangler JK. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.

FIG.05·Jeep Wrangler JK by the numbers
TopicWrangler JKDetail
ReliabilityNot yet ratedBest and worst years
Insurance$1,352/yrEstimated full coverage
Used value240 listingsWhat it sells for now
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA, EPA, HLDI and market listings

Frequently asked questions

What kind of car is the Jeep Wrangler JK?

The Wrangler JK is a vehicle, built from 2018 to 2018.

What is the Jeep Wrangler JK warranty?

New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.

Is the Wrangler JK reliable?

The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.

How do I check a specific Wrangler JK?

This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.

More in Jeep

More Jeep models
ModelYearsRecallsBest MPGForCar score
Jeep Wrangler1986–202628525 mpg3.5/5
Jeep Grand Cherokee1993–202633225 mpg4.0/5
Jeep Cherokee1981–202622137 mpg4.0/5
Jeep Gladiator2020–20263424 mpg4.0/5
Jeep Compass2006–20264727 mpg4.0/5
Jeep Wagoneer1981–20256197 mpg4.0/5
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA + EPA
Data sourced from NHTSA (recalls, complaints, safety ratings) and EPA fueleconomy.gov (MPG). Best/worst-year analysis is ForCar's own aggregation of complaint volume. Last updated Sep 2026. — ForCar Editorial Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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