Chrysler & Jeep 2.4L Engine
There are three different 2.4 litre engines in Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles, they are not interchangeable, and the 8th character of the VIN will not tell them apart. In our own stock VIN B appears on 54 of the 2007–2012 engines and on 86 of the 2013-and-newer ones — same character, different engine. If you order a Chrysler or Jeep 2.4 on the VIN digit and the model year, there is a real chance of getting the wrong one.
We hold 177 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep 2.4L engines from $1,180, plus 107 matching transmissions from $937. Send the VIN and we will tell you which of the three you have.
Jeep engines Text your VINThe three 2.4 litre engines
| Engine | Roughly | Vehicles | In our stock |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L EDZ (the older one) | 1995–2006 | Sebring, Stratus, PT Cruiser, Caravan, Liberty, Wrangler | Listed, mostly 2002–2006 |
| 2.4L World Engine (GEMA) | 2007–2017 | Caliber, Compass and Patriot on the old platform, Avenger, Journey, Sebring, 200 | 89 units, 2007–2012, from $1,180 |
| 2.4L Tigershark MultiAir II | 2013–2021 | Dart, Cherokee, Renegade, 200 from 2015, Compass on the new platform, ProMaster City | 88 units, 2013–2020, from $1,278 |
The Tigershark is built on the World Engine's architecture, but Chrysler redeveloped the large majority of it and added the MultiAir II hydraulic intake-valve system on top. They share a displacement and very little else.
The 2017 Compass: one model year, two cars, two engines
In 2017 Chrysler sold the old Compass and the new Compass at the same time. Both are badged 2017 Jeep Compass. Both carry 2.4L and VIN B. They take different engines.
Our listings separate them by the only thing you can see from outside the car:
- Classic style, vertical rear door handle — the old platform, World Engine. Ours run $2,069 and $2,552 depending on whether it has the oil cooler.
- New style, horizontal rear door handle — the new platform, Tigershark. Ours run $1,482 to $2,070 by engine ID.
Go and look at your rear door handle before you order a 2017 Compass engine. It is the fastest check on this whole page.
The oil cooler split on Compass and Patriot
On the 2013–2017 Compass and Patriot there is a second split that catches people, and it is not visible in the VIN either. The engine was built with and without an oil cooler, and they are separate part numbers. Ten of our listings are specifically the no-oil-cooler build and ten are the oil-cooler build (option code NHA). The price gap is real: $1,283 against $1,669 on a 2013, and $2,063 against $2,552 by 2017.
If your car has the cooler and you fit an engine without the provision, the lines have nowhere to go. Check the block before ordering, or send us a photograph of it.
What actually goes wrong
Tigershark: oil consumption
This is the one the Tigershark is known for. The engine uses oil far faster than an owner expects — worse on short-trip driving — and the usual explanation given is that the piston rings do not seat properly against the bore. Run low enough and the engine can stall, which is what turned it from an annoyance into a safety complaint.
Check this before you buy anything. Class action litigation was filed against FCA over oil consumption on these engines and has been reported as settled with extended warranty coverage for affected vehicles. Take your VIN to a Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep dealer and ask whether your car is covered before you spend on a used engine. We would rather tell you this and lose the sale.
Tigershark: the MultiAir unit
MultiAir II replaces the intake camshaft lobes with oil-pressure actuators. It is efficient and it is unforgiving of dirty oil: the passages and solenoids in the unit clog, and the repair is expensive because of what has to come off to reach it. Two practical consequences — keep the oil changes short, and when you are buying, ask whether the MultiAir unit on that engine was serviced or replaced.
World Engine: what to look at instead
The older engine has no MultiAir to clog. Its weak points are the ones you would expect at the age these cars are now — timing chain and tensioner noise on high-mileage examples, and the usual gasket and sensor wear. It is also the cheaper of the two to buy: median $1,575 against $1,773 for the Tigershark.
Ordering the right one
Four things settle a Chrysler or Jeep 2.4 order, and only one of them is the VIN:
| What | Where to find it | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Full 17-character VIN | Windscreen, door jamb, registration | Narrows the vehicle. On its own it does not separate World Engine from Tigershark — VIN B is both. |
| Engine ID code | Stamped on the engine | This is what actually separates them. Ours read ED3, ED6, ED8, EDD, EDE and EDG. |
| Emissions certification | Underhood emissions label | ED6 is the Federal build and ED8 the PZEV build, and they are different parts. EDG is the California build on the older cars. |
| Transmission | Your paperwork | On the Journey, Avenger and 200 the 4-speed and 6-speed cars take different engine part numbers. |
One more, for completeness: the 2015–2016 Renegade carries VIN T rather than VIN B. It is the exception that proves the rule — the character is not a reliable shortcut on this family.
What we hold, and what it costs
By model across the 2013-and-newer stock: Compass 22 · Cherokee 15 · Chrysler 200 12 · Journey 10 · Patriot 10 · Renegade 7 · Avenger 6 · Dart 6.
- 2013 and newer — 88 engines, from $1,278, median $1,773, median mileage 43,317
- 2007–2012 — 89 engines, from $1,180, median $1,575, median mileage 54,214
- Matching transmissions — 107 units, 2013–2021, from $937, median $1,810
Mileage on the newer group is genuinely low, which matters more on this engine than on most: an engine that has done 40,000 miles has had far less chance to wear its rings or silt up a MultiAir unit than one at 120,000.
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Before you fit it
- Check the recall and warranty position first with your VIN at a dealer. A covered car should not be buying an engine.
- Confirm the engine ID, not just the VIN character, against the unit you are being sold.
- Look at the rear door handle if it is a 2017 Compass.
- Check for the oil cooler provision on a Compass or Patriot.
- Diagnose why the first engine went. If it ran low on oil, find out why it was running low before you repeat it.
- Change the oil early and often on a Tigershark. The MultiAir unit is the part that pays for a stretched interval.
What ships with the engine
Every unit is compression and leak-down tested before it is listed and the test sheet ships in the box. Fitment is matched to your VIN before the order goes out. The written warranty is 3 months on 1991–2000 units and 6 months on 2001 and newer, extendable to 3 years — parts only, labour is not included unless you buy a separate labour agreement. Returns run to 7 days with free return shipping, and freight is free to any address in the lower 48. Full terms: engine warranty policy · shipping policy · returns.
Frequently asked questions
How do I tell a 2.4L World Engine from a 2.4L Tigershark?
Not from the VIN. In our stock VIN B is the 8th character on 54 of the 2007–2012 World Engine units and on 86 of the 2013-and-newer Tigershark units. What separates them is the engine ID stamped on the engine — ED3, ED6, ED8, EDD, EDE or EDG — together with the vehicle and the model year. Send both and it is settled in one pass.
Why does a 2017 Jeep Compass have two different engines?
Because Chrysler sold two different Compasses in 2017. The old platform ran alongside the new one for that year, both badged 2017 Compass and both carrying 2.4L and VIN B. The quickest way to tell them apart from outside is the rear door handle: vertical on the old car, horizontal on the new one.
What is the oil consumption problem on the 2.4 Tigershark?
The engine uses oil far faster than owners expect, worse on short-trip driving, and the explanation usually given is that the piston rings do not seat properly against the bore. If the level runs low enough the engine can stall. Class action litigation was filed against FCA over it and has been reported as settled with extended warranty coverage, so check your VIN with a dealer before buying anything.
What is the MultiAir unit and why does it fail?
MultiAir II replaces the intake camshaft lobes with hydraulic actuators driven by engine oil pressure. Dirty oil clogs its passages and solenoids, and the repair is expensive because of how much has to come off to reach it. Short oil change intervals are the cheapest protection, and when buying used it is worth asking whether the unit was serviced or replaced.
Does my Compass or Patriot need the engine with the oil cooler?
Check the block before ordering. On the 2013–2017 Compass and Patriot the 2.4 was built both with and without an oil cooler and they are separate part numbers — the oil-cooler build carries option code NHA. The price gap in our stock runs from $1,283 against $1,669 on a 2013 up to $2,063 against $2,552 on a 2017.
How much is a used Chrysler or Jeep 2.4L engine?
The 2013-and-newer engines run from 1,278 dollars with a median of 1,773 across 88 units, and the 2007–2012 engines from 1,180 with a median of 1,575 across 89. Median mileage is 43,317 on the newer group and 54,214 on the older one. Matching transmissions run from 937 dollars.
Which is the better engine to buy used?
The older World Engine is simpler and cheaper and has no MultiAir unit to clog, but it is also an older engine in an older car. The Tigershark is the one you have to buy carefully — low mileage matters more on it, and the oil consumption history makes the warranty check worth doing first. Neither will fit the other car, so in practice the vehicle decides and the question is really which specific unit to pick.
Send your VIN and the engine ID from the engine. We will tell you which of the three you have, what we hold, and what it costs delivered.
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