Jeep Wrangler Certified Pre-Owned Warranty

Jeep Wrangler CPO warranty coverage

Let’s start by recapping everything you get with a certified pre-owned Wrangler.

There is no Wrangler-specific CPO warranty. Jeep dealers selling factory-backed CPO vehicles as part of the carmaker’s brand-wide program offer the same CPO terms regardless of model. All CPO Jeeps come with one of three warranty plans:

• CPOV: 3 months/3,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper coverage under the Extended Care Premium Limited Warranty, measured from the date you purchase the vehicle or the date its original factory warranty expires (whichever comes first); 7 years/100,000 miles of powertrain coverage, measured from the date the vehicle was first sold to its original owner.
• CPO Gold: 12 months/12,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper coverage
• CPO Go: 3 months/3,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper coverage

Jeep also states that CPO warranty holders can also access “Lifetime Certified Warranty Upgrades.” However, the carmaker does not disclose many details about this option. Availability and terms may vary by dealer, so it’s best to check with your local Jeep dealership.

For context, all Jeep vehicles come with the following factory warranty:

• 3 years/36,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper coverage
• 5 years/60,000 miles of powertrain coverage

So in effect, if you buy a CPO Wrangler, you’ll get at least 3 months/3,000 miles of additional bumper-to-bumper coverage regardless of warranty tier. With the CPOV plan, you also receive an additional 2 years/40,000 miles of powertrain coverage on top of however much factory warranty is left on the car.

» MORE: Learn what components are typically covered

CPO Wrangler benefits

CPO Jeeps also come with the following:

• A 125-point quality inspection by a trained Jeep technician
• 24/7 roadside assistance, including flat tire service, gas delivery, battery jumps, lockout service and towing (up to $100 per occurrence)
• Free three-month trial subscription to SiriusXM

However, they lack any other benefits traditionally associated with CPO programs, such as rental car assistance or trip expense reimbursement.

As a complete package, we wouldn’t call Jeep’s CPO program very robust. The warranty is comparatively short, the benefits are weak, and 125 points of inspection is actually one of the shortest we’ve seen (the average tends to hover around 160).

That said, even a smaller-scale CPO package could be worth paying for if the price is right.

» MORE: Best CPO warranties

How much does a certified pre-owned Jeep Wrangler cost?

We found 10,356 noncertified pre-owned Wranglers nationwide with an average asking price of $39,068 and 1,190 CPO Wranglers with an average price of $39,875. That marks a difference of just $807 or 2% over the cost of pre-owned.

To find this out, ConsumerAffairs visited Edmunds.com to compare the cost of buying a CPO Wrangler versus a regular pre-owned version with similar age and miles. We also filtered out costly special editions that might skew our results, as well as any vehicle with major issues or accidents reported.

That’s a comparatively minor upcharge, but Jeep’s CPO package is pretty skimpy to begin with. So is it really worth paying $807 extra for a CPO Wrangler versus a regular pre-owned one?

» MORE: Extended car warranty cost factors

Is a CPO Jeep Wrangler worth it?

In a broad sense, it’s more likely to be worth paying extra for CPO if:

• The vehicle you’re considering has a below-average reputation for reliability.
• The cost of buying CPO versus pre-owned isn’t much higher than average (6%).
• The CPO warranty and benefits justify paying the extra cost.

An added cost of $807 isn’t bad for what Jeep’s CPO warranties cover — but let’s see if Jeep Wranglers even need extra warranty protection in the first place.

“The Wrangler is one of the more reliable Jeeps on account of its raw simplicity,” a local Jeep dealer told us. “Wranglers have fewer parts than Grand Cherokees, for example, and simple design means fewer issues.”

But “fewer” doesn’t mean “none.” Let’s see how Jeep Wranglers stack up in terms of reliability.

» MORE: When does an extended warranty make sense?

Jeep Wrangler reliability

Jeep Wranglers are either not very reliable or about average, depending on whom you ask. J.D. Power’s 2026 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study ranked Jeep a dismal No. 25 out of 28 brands overall for reliability. According to the study, Jeep vehicles suffered an average of 267 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100) after three years of ownership, compared to the study average of 204 PP100.

RepairPal, on the other hand, gives the Jeep brand overall 3.5 out of five stars for reliability, with the Wrangler specifically achieving the same middling score. RepairPal reports that Wranglers end up in the shop less often than other cars, but that when they do break down, the repairs are more severe than average.

Average to sub-average reliability indicates that the extra warranty that comes with CPO status could be worth it.

What Wrangler drivers say

Here’s what Jeep Wrangler owners have to say about their experience driving these vehicles.

“I love this 2019 Jeep Wrangler. I bought it last year, slightly used with 2k miles on it. The prior owner fancied a manual transmission but realized it wasn’t for him. This car is sweet. I installed 4 door brand new Rubicon shocks and it lifted it 2” for better wheels and tires. It’s basically a Rubicon for $30k. It’s a beast. Being my 5th wrangler I’ve never had mechanical issues so I’m always surprised when I read about how unreliable these trucks are. I’ve never experienced it. Love the new.” — Paula, a reviewer from Maryland

“I’ve owned a 2017 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon since 2020. It has 52,000 miles on it and has suffered what thousands have experienced with these vehicles; a faulty plastic oil filter housing that leaks large amounts of engine oil onto manifold, transmission housing and ultimately the exhaust system, which in my opinion can cause a fire.

“I’ve built a number of cars and restored them, and I must say Jeep/Chrysler should consider a recall. I’ve read that the company considers it not a safety issue, which is debatable in my opinion. The cost to remedy this is somewhat expensive. I suggest anyone considering a Chrysler/Jeep product understand and consider this poorly designed and manufactured oil filter housing, and know it will likely fail at some point in my opinion.” — D, a reviewer from California

All things considered, it’s probably worth buying a CPO Wrangler. Jeep dealers aren’t charging that much extra for CPO these days (around $800), and when you consider that it comes with an inspection and either three months or a full year of additional bumper-to-bumper protection (plus two extra years of powertrain coverage under the CPOV plan), it’s not a bad deal.

Even still, once you find a CPO Wrangler that you like, you don’t have to accept the first price you see. Try applying step eight of our used car buying guide to negotiate a lower price via email without the need to haggle.

» READ MORE: Jeep maintenance: cost, plans and service schedule

CPO vs. extended warranties for Wranglers

In our full breakdown of Jeep's extended warranty, we found that the cost to purchase a separate extended warranty for a 2020 Jeep Wrangler averaged around $500 to $600 per year of additional bumper-to-bumper coverage. That was for the official Jeep extended warranty, sold by Mopar, the parts and customer service division of Stellantis. (The Stellantis family of brands includes FIAT, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram and Alfa Romeo.)

We also found an online vendor of these plans called Zeigler Auto Group, which consistently quoted us 40% less than our local dealers for the same exact coverage (the $500 to $600 estimate already includes the 40% lower rate).

The caveat to these warranties is the $200 deductible applied to each repair. By contrast, the CPO coverage charges no deductible. You can always lower your extended warranty deductible to $100 or even zero dollars, but the cost goes up by roughly 5% or 10%, respectively.

» MORE: Learn how certified pre-owned programs work

Jeep Wrangler extended warranty cost

Compared with the cost of buying CPO, purchasing a pre-owned Wrangler with a separate extended warranty will probably cost you more upfront (at least $1,625 for a three year bumper-to-bumper Mopar warranty and $200 for a pre-purchase inspection).

However, it may provide more value and peace of mind in the long run. After all, with CPO, your bumper-to-bumper coverage expires after just three or 12 months, compared with three years with an extended warranty.

» LEARN: Jeep Wrangler extended warranty: cost, coverage and plans

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