🔋Battery Location
Jeep Wrangler Battery Location
Find exactly where the battery is in your Jeep Wrangler. Includes JK, JL, and older models.
Quick Answer
The Jeep Wrangler JL (2018+) battery is under the passenger seat. The JK (2007-2017) battery is under the hood on the passenger side.
JL (2018-2024)
2018-2024LocationUnder passenger seat
Battery SizeGroup 48 (H6)
CCA730 CCA
TypeAGM required
DifficultyModerate — 25 min
Notes
- →Must remove passenger seat to access battery
- →Seat bolts are 18mm
- →AGM battery is mandatory
JK (2007-2017)
2007-2017LocationUnder hood, passenger side
Battery SizeGroup 48 (H6)
CCA660 CCA
TypeStandard or AGM
DifficultyEasy — 15 min
TJ (1997-2006)
1997-2006LocationUnder hood, passenger side
Battery SizeGroup 65
CCA650 CCA
DifficultyEasy — 15 min
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why did Jeep put the battery under the seat?
- Jeep moved the JL Wrangler battery under the passenger seat to improve the approach angle for off-roading and protect it from water during fording. It also frees up engine bay space.