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P0302 on JEEP WRANGLER

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
9
Most Affected
2012, 2016, 2005

What P0302 Means on Your JEEP WRANGLER

Real JEEP WRANGLER Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"On march 13, 2010, my 2005 jeep wrangler displayed a check engine light. the code was p0302. when cleared, the code did not return and the jeep ran normally until approximately march 26, when it went into a "limp mode" (rev limiter moved to 2500 rpm) after being revved to 4500 rpm."

— 2005 JEEP WRANGLER owner • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING • Filed 04/05/2010

"Check engine light came on, with a p0302 #2 cylinder misfire reading. after replacing consumable parts (spark plugs, engine coil) reset engine light, the code p0302 returned after 15-20 miles driving. this issue is a well know problem with the 3."

— 2012 JEEP WRANGLER owner • ENGINE • Filed 10/08/2019

"Check engine light illuminated, resulting in p0302 #2 cylinder misfire. after replacing consumable parts (spark plug, engine coil) reset engine light. code returned after 20 miles driving. dealer technicians indicate issue is #2 cylinder head needs replacement."

— 2012 JEEP WRANGLER owner • ENGINE • Filed 09/13/2019

"Really have 3 issues with this vehicle. the first is that the engine began to tick noticeably at around 5000 miles, sound definitely coming from #2 cylinder. was initially told not to worry, noise was normal, oddly it did not tick previously."

— 2012 JEEP WRANGLER owner • STRUCTURE,ENGINE • Filed 08/06/2012

"P0302 misfire cylinder 2. p0300, p0304 & p0306 jeep/dodge is very aware of this cylinder issue and has a service bulletin for several models. (journey, wrangler, 200/avenger, challenger, charger, grand caravan, durango and grand cherokee). and they will not recall this part."

— 2013 JEEP WRANGLER owner • ENGINE • Filed 11/12/2018

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0302 on JEEP WRANGLER

77.8%
11.1%
11.1%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2005
1
2012
3
2013
1
2016
2
2017
1
2018
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

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  3. 3
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P0302 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026