--- title: "Jeep Wrangler Cabin & Engine Air Filters" description: "How the Jeep Wrangler air filters specification changed from 2012 to 2025, compared generation by generation. Cabin air filter and engine air filter part numbers for the 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." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/filters" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # Jeep Wrangler Cabin Air Filter and Engine Air Filter The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes. ## Has the Jeep Wrangler air filters specification changed by year? | Model years | Cabin filter | Interval | Engine air filter | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [2018-2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2018-2025/filters) | Mopar 68301863AA (later revised to 68535621AA) | Every 12,000-15,000 mi | Mopar 68283258AA | | [2012-2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012-2017/filters) | N/A | Every 12,000-15,000 mi | Mopar 68191945AA | ## Full specifications by generation The air filters on a Jeep Wrangler is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers. - [2018-2025 Jeep Wrangler Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2018-2025/filters) - [2012-2017 Jeep Wrangler Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012-2017/filters) ## Jeep Wrangler air filters: common questions ### What cabin air filter does a 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 Jeep Wrangler? Behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 10-minute DIY. ### How often should the cabin air filter be replaced on a 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 Jeep Wrangler take? Mopar 68283258AA, replaced every 30,000 mi. ## Sources - [NHTSA Part 573 Safety Recall Report 20V-124, clutch pressure plate](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2020/RCLRPT-20V124-8022.PDF) - [NHTSA Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-787, 4xe HV battery fire risk](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2023/RCLRPT-23V787-2073.PDF) - [The Drive, NHTSA opens investigation into 2018-2019 JL frame welds/steering](https://www.thedrive.com/news/29962/nhtsa-opens-investigation-on-2018-2019-jeep-wrangler-over-faulty-frame-welds) - [Go-Parts, 2019-2024 Jeep Wrangler steering damper guide, TSB 23-079-23](https://www.go-parts.com/garage/ps-2019-2024-jeep-wrangler-steering-damper) - [xtremediesel.com, 2020-2023 Wrangler 3.0 EcoDiesel oil spec (MS-12991, 5W-40, 9.0 qt)](https://www.xtremediesel.com/jeep-2020-wrangler-ecodiesel/fluids-filters/engine-oil) - [Victorville Motors / Fontana CDJR, Wrangler oil type & capacity by engine and year](https://www.victorvillemotors.com/service-department/service-tips/jeep-wrangler-oil-type/) - [Green Car Reports, 2021 Wrangler 4xe EPA electric range (22 mi) and MPGe (49)](https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1131650_2021-jeep-wrangler-4xe-plug-in-hybrid-rated-for-22-electric-miles) - [MotorTrend, 2021 Rubicon 392 EPA fuel economy (13/17/14 mpg)](https://www.motortrend.com/news/2021-jeep-wrangler-rubicon-392-fuel-economy-mpg) - [DrivingLine / MotorTrend, Xtreme Recon package factory 35-in tire spec (LT315/70R17)](https://www.drivingline.com/articles/37-s-and-no-lift-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-rubicon-392-xtreme-recon/) - [4 Wheel Parts, JL factory tire sizes by trim (Sport 245/75R17, Rubicon 285/70R17)](https://www.4wheelparts.com/articles/what-tires-fit-on-the-jeep-wrangler-jl) - [jlwranglerforums.com, JL cabin air filter part number and location](https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/cabin-air-filter-part-servicing.5432/) - [Edmunds, 2018 Jeep Wrangler specs (fuel tank, curb weight, EPA mpg)](https://www.edmunds.com/jeep/wrangler/2018/features-specs/) ## Find your exact Wrangler - [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2025) - [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2024) - [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2023) - [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2022) - [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2021) - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2015) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2014) - [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2013) - [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012) More Jeep Wrangler guides: - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/wipers) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.