2018–2025 JL (3rd generation)
2018–2025 Jeep Wrangler Cabin Air Filter and Engine Air Filter
Cabin air filter and engine air filter part numbers for the 2018–2025 Jeep Wrangler, with aftermarket equivalents and replacement intervals. Cabin filter Mopar 68301863AA (later revised to 68535621AA). Behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 10-minute DIY.
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The 2018–2025 Jeep Wrangler cabin air filter is Mopar 68301863AA (later revised to 68535621AA) (behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 10-minute diy).
Cabin air filter
High confidence| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| OEM part | Mopar 68301863AA (later revised to 68535621AA) |
| Aftermarket | Mahle LA644, AirTechnik CF11777 (activated carbon) |
| Location | Behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 10-minute DIY |
| Replace every | Every 12,000–15,000 mi |
Engine air filter, 3.6L V6 (Pentastar, +eTorque mild hybrid on some trims/years)
Check your manual| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| OEM part | Mopar 68283258AA |
| Location | Airbox on top-driver side of engine bay; spring clips only |
| Replace every | Every 30,000 mi |
Engine air filter, 2.0L Turbo I4 ("Hurricane 4")
Check your manual| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| OEM part | Mopar 68283258AA |
| Location | Airbox on top-driver side of engine bay; spring clips only |
| Replace every | Every 30,000 mi |
Engine air filter, 3.0L EcoDiesel V6
Check your manual| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Location | Airbox in engine bay; diesel-specific element, not interchangeable with gas engines |
| Replace every | Every 30,000 mi |
Engine air filter, 4xe Plug-In Hybrid (2.0L Turbo I4 + electric motor)
Check your manual| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Location | Airbox in engine bay; shared with the non-hybrid 2.0L turbo |
| Replace every | Every 30,000 mi |
Engine air filter, 6.4L V8 ("392", Rubicon 392)
Check your manual| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Location | Dual-element airbox, larger than the V6/I4 engines' box |
| Replace every | Every 30,000 mi |
Which Jeep Wrangler model years does this cover?
These air filters specifications apply to every Jeep Wrangler built from 2018 through 2025 — the JL (3rd generation), off-road suv, solid front/rear axle (2-door; 4-door unlimited). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2018–2025 Jeep Wrangler
- 2018JL launch; note that some dealers/titles carried over 'Wrangler JK' badging into 2018 for leftover previous-generation stock, a 2018-titled Wrangler may mechanically be a JK. Confirm by VIN/generation, not just model year.
- 2019eTorque mild hybrid introduced as an option on the 2.0L turbo
- 20203.0L EcoDiesel V6 added; eTorque became optional on the 3.6L V6
- 20214xe plug-in hybrid and Rubicon 392 (6.4L V8) both launch
- 2022New High Tide and Beach special editions added; minor equipment shuffling across trims; 4xe becomes the only Wrangler variant offered in Europe
- 2023Air conditioning becomes standard on all trims; Uconnect 4 replaces Uconnect 3 with a 7-in touchscreen standard (up from 5-in); Rubicon 20th Anniversary special edition
- 2024eTorque dropped from the lineup entirely
- 20253.6L V6 automatic reportedly phased toward manual-only on some trims as Jeep leans further into the 2.0L turbo and 4xe; verify current-year trim/engine availability before ordering parts
2018–2025 Jeep Wrangler air filters: common questions
What cabin air filter does a 2018–2025 Jeep Wrangler take?
- Mopar 68301863AA (later revised to 68535621AA), or equivalents such as Mahle LA644, AirTechnik CF11777 (activated carbon).
Where is the cabin air filter on a 2018–2025 Jeep Wrangler?
- Behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 10-minute DIY.
How often should the cabin air filter be replaced on a 2018–2025 Jeep Wrangler?
- Every 12,000–15,000 mi. Sooner if you drive in heavy traffic, on dirt roads, or through wildfire smoke, a clogged filter shows up first as weak airflow and a foggy windshield that will not clear.
What engine air filter does a 2018–2025 Jeep Wrangler take?
- Mopar 68283258AA, replaced every 30,000 mi.
Sources
- NHTSA Part 573 Safety Recall Report 20V-124, clutch pressure plate
- NHTSA Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-787, 4xe HV battery fire risk
- The Drive, NHTSA opens investigation into 2018–2019 JL frame welds/steering
- Go-Parts, 2019–2024 Jeep Wrangler steering damper guide, TSB 23-079-23
- xtremediesel.com, 2020–2023 Wrangler 3.0 EcoDiesel oil spec (MS-12991, 5W-40, 9.0 qt)
- Victorville Motors / Fontana CDJR, Wrangler oil type & capacity by engine and year
- Green Car Reports, 2021 Wrangler 4xe EPA electric range (22 mi) and MPGe (49)
- MotorTrend, 2021 Rubicon 392 EPA fuel economy (13/17/14 mpg)
- DrivingLine / MotorTrend, Xtreme Recon package factory 35-in tire spec (LT315/70R17)
- 4 Wheel Parts, JL factory tire sizes by trim (Sport 245/75R17, Rubicon 285/70R17)
- jlwranglerforums.com, JL cabin air filter part number and location
- Edmunds, 2018 Jeep Wrangler specs (fuel tank, curb weight, EPA mpg)