Chrysler Tigershark Engine Problems: Lemon Law Claims Explained
The 2.4L Tigershark is a MultiAir2 four-cylinder engine from FCA US, the Stellantis company behind Chrysler, Jeep and Ram. In model year 2020 and newer, it went into certain Jeep Cherokee, Compass and Renegade SUVs and the Ram ProMaster City van.
Jeep owners have told NHTSA about excessive oil consumption and engines that shut off while driving. The Tigershark class settlement covered older models only, so it does not limit 2020 and newer owners’ rights under the California lemon law.
FCA Tigershark Engine FAQ
Burning oil and stalling are the two Tigershark complaints this page covers. Start by checking whether your vehicle has this engine.
Which Vehicles Have the Tigershark Engine?
In model year 2020 and newer, the 2.4L Tigershark engine came in these vehicles:
- Jeep Cherokee (2020–2023)
- Jeep Compass (2020–2022)
- Jeep Renegade (2020–2021)
- Ram ProMaster City (2020–2022)
The Cherokee and Renegade were also sold with other engines, and NHTSA’s online VIN decoder shows which engine yours has.
If your vehicle keeps having engine problems the dealer can’t fix, it may qualify under the California lemon law.
What’s Wrong With FCA’s Tigershark Engine?
Owners of 2020 and newer Jeeps with the 2.4L Tigershark have told NHTSA their engines use oil between oil changes. One Compass owner said the engine was a quart low at 830 miles, and a Renegade owner reported burning about a quart every 1,000 miles.
A Cherokee owner said the low oil pressure warning came on at 1,400 miles and the dealer said to add a quart every 1,500 miles. Another Compass owner said the dealer ran three oil consumption tests that passed, failed and then passed again.
Other owners report engines that shut off while driving. One Renegade owner said it happened six times in 24 hours, once at 60 mph on the freeway.
NHTSA also investigated engine shutdowns after a false high coolant temperature message on Compass models up to the 2020 model year. It closed the investigation in December 2023 without a recall, citing a low failure rate, and said that closing it did not mean no safety defect existed.
How Has Fiat Chrysler Responded to Tigershark Engine Problems?
FCA’s oil consumption service programs for the Tigershark did not include 2020 or newer models. FCA told its dealers that engines from its newer production were not affected by the oil consumption conditions those programs covered.
As of October 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recall for oil consumption or engine stalling on 2020 and newer Cherokee, Compass, Renegade or Ram ProMaster City models. Owners are still filing reports, including stalling complaints filed in 2026.
One Compass owner said the dealer called a quart of oil a month normal. If you hear that, ask for a repair order that records your complaint, the mileage and how much oil was added.
How Do I Know if My Fiat Chrysler Is a Lemon?
Your Jeep or Ram vehicle may be a lemon if it shows any of the following symptoms:
- Excessive oil consumption
- Inadequate lubrication of internal parts
- Premature wear and tear
- Engine overheating
- Faulty oil indicator
- Excessive NOx emissions
- Engine stalling
- Engine failure
Problems with your 2.4 L Tigershark engine can substantially impair the use, value or safety of your vehicle. Consult your owner’s manual for the recommended oil maintenance schedule.
If you find that your vehicle consumes oil at a much faster rate, document the vehicle mileage at which you had to replenish your vehicle’s oil levels. Take your vehicle to a licensed dealership or authorized repair shop and save any documents you acquire from the visit.
If Fiat Chrysler or its authorized repair facility in California cannot make your vehicle match its warranty after a reasonable number of tries, your vehicle may be a lemon. The number of repair attempts considered “reasonable” can differ on a case-by-case basis. Talk with a California lemon law attorney about your vehicle and your rights.
Do Newer Tigershark Owners Need to Opt Out of the Class Action?
No. The Tigershark class settlement covered only older models, its opt-out deadline has passed, and the case is closed. A 2020 or newer Jeep or Ram with the 2.4L Tigershark was not part of that class.
If you go forward with a lemon law claim, we represent you at no cost while you seek cash compensation, a replacement or a buyback. Contact a California lemon law attorney about your vehicle.
Lemon Law Help works only in California. We help California residents who bought or leased a defective model year 2020 or newer vehicle from a licensed California dealer. We cannot help people outside California, unless they are active-duty military.
