2024 JEEP WRANGLER 4XE Complaints

The drive indicator suddenly started flashing, the red wrench light came on, the check engine light came on. I pulled over a little on the road and put the jeep in park. I was unable to move the vehicle. It would not come out of gear. I had to turn the jeep off. Then restarted it and was able to get it into gear however the check engine light remained on.

Vehicle while driving using adaptive cruise control will sometimes fail to recognize stopped vehicles directly in front of the vehicle, within standard detection range. Continue to accelerate rapidly towards a stopped vehicle and fail to slow, stop, or activate emergency braking requiring driver intervention. Commonly occurs when following a vehicle slowing due to traffic, the vehicle in front that is being accurately tracked will change lanes- there will be another vehicle in front that may be stopped. The Jeep accelerates failing to see the stopped vehicle. This condition occurs once every couple of days.

I have had this vehicle in for repairs four times since it was leased in 2024 for electrical failure. I contacted Jeep Stellantis and they have not responded. They have been reported to the BBB. This vehicle has proven unsafe.

Follow-Up to Complaint #11696210 This is a formal update to my original safety complaint regarding my 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe (VIN: [XXX] ), which suddenly decelerated from 50 mph to 10 mph on October 11, 2025 — a terrifying incident that occurred immediately after an over-the-air (OTA) Uconnect software update. Since submitting the original complaint, Jeep/Uconnect confirmed that my vehicle was affected by the faulty OTA update, but they have refused to provide any documentation of what occurred. They admitted the update was involved but claimed they had “no access” to the engineering or software details. They referred me back to the dealership, which had originally denied any recall existed and still has not provided a clear explanation of what was done. I have made repeated attempts to escalate my case through Jeep, Uconnect, and Stellantis, but: -My case was closed prematurely despite the seriousness of the issue -No one will provide documentation of what software version was installed, rolled back, or repaired -No one will confirm whether the recall fix was fully implemented -All email escalation contacts have since been removed I’ve been left without answers and with growing concerns about my safety in this vehicle The recall issued days after my incident matches exactly what happened to me, yet I’ve been treated as though this was an unrelated or minor issue. It was not. I was extremely lucky I wasn’t in heavy traffic when the malfunction occurred. I am urging NHTSA to further investigate Jeep/Stellantis's handling of this recall, including their lack of transparency, poor documentation practices, and refusal to provide consumers with the information they need to feel safe in their vehicles. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

I am submitting this formal escalation request regarding my 2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe (VIN XXX). My vehicle has an extensive and well-documented history of mechanical failure, unresolved safety concerns, and open recalls without available remedies. I am requesting immediate senior-level review and written confirmation of the vehicle’s current stop-sale / stop-drive status and repair pathway. Timeline of Key Events February 9, 2024 — Full Engine Replacement: At approximately four months old, the engine failed completely and required a full replacement at Mullahey CDJR. Vehicle was inoperative for 28–29 days. Stellantis Case #XXX(“Gigi”) was opened. I reported significant inconvenience, lack of a comparable rental, and concern about future reliability. October 2024 — Second Breakdown / Powertrain Issues: Vehicle experienced additional engine and powertrain failures resulting in renewed service delays. Stellantis Case #XXX(2024) was opened. Case managed by Dustin Keyes (ext. XXX). Issues included loss of power, extensive repair wait times, and no clarity on whether the vehicle was placed under a formal stop-sale / stop-drive hold during the repairs. October 2025 — Active Federal Safety Recall: The vehicle is now listed under NHTSA Recall 25V-710 (Stellantis A7C) — “Recall Incomplete – Remedy Not Yet Available.” Defect involves loss of motive power while driving due to internal communication failures between the HCP and TBM modules. There is no current remedy, creating an ongoing safety risk. Conflicting Case Status Oct 27 2025 7:30 a.m. PT: Customer Care agent Gerry confirmed Case #XXX is open and assigned to Patricia Miller. Oct 28 2025 10:42 a.m. PT: An email from [email protected] stated that “there is no active case open for you or manager handling your file.” As of today, no one from Stellantis management or the assigned case handler has contacted me.

The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that several unknown failure codes were displayed. The vehicle was restarted. The contact stated that the failure had occurred several times. The failure had occurred after unknown software updates were performed. In addition, the contact stated that the software updates were performed every 10,000 miles. In addition, the contact stated that the second time the failure occurred, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power but was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to O’Reilly’s, and a diagnostic test was performed. The contact was informed that the diagnostic code was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,010.

The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. In addition, the contact stated that an error message to “Shift to Park to Start Vehicle” was displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to move forward while the gear shifter was shifted to drive(D). The failure had occurred while exiting the apartment complex. The contact's minor child was inside the vehicle during the failure. The contact stated that an unknown software update had been performed the weekend before the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,353.

The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power with the message "Place Vehicle in Park to Restart the Engine" displayed. The contact initially pulled over and successfully restarted the vehicle; however, the failure reoccurred an additional three times after the initial failure. Prior to the failure, the contact stated that the U-Connect OTA software update was performed on the vehicle. The contact was uncertain if the update was related to the failure. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle remained with the dealer, undiagnosed and unrepaired. The manufacturer was notified several times about the failure, but the contact was not offered any assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000. The VIN was not available.

JEEP 2024 Wrangler 4XE HYBRID EXPLODED VIN# [XXX] On [XXX], just before [XXX], our 2024 hybrid vehicle began emitting smoke while parked in our attached garage. Thankfully, our smoke alarm alerted us - my wife discovered it was coming from the garage and immediately called 911. Police arrived within minutes and were able to push the car out of the garage. Shortly after that, the vehicle caught fire. First responders later told us that if my wife had not acted quickly, the fire could have easily spread to our home—potentially resulting in a total loss, or worse, endangering our lives if it had happened while we were asleep. It took four hours of continuous firefighting to manage the flames. The Hazmat team explained that this was due to “thermal runaway”, a dangerous chain reaction in lithium-ion batteries where heat builds uncontrollably, leading to fire or even explosions. These types of fires can’t be extinguished conventionally—they must burn out once the chemical reaction is complete. Some Important Context: This vehicle is the same year, make, and model as those recently recalled for hybrid battery fire risks. However, our VIN was not included in the recall—something we now believe may have been an oversight, as the circumstances appear nearly identical. Back in June, the car had another serious issue: it shut down completely despite a full gas tank and a 50% EV charge. It had to be towed to the dealership, and was returned to us a day or 2 later, marked as “repaired.” After the fire - I reviewed the service paperwork, we found that the specific error code pointed to unstable hybrid battery voltage—a potential sign of a failing battery pack. According to documentation on that error code POB24, complete replacement of the hybrid battery is considered the only safe fix. That repair was never performed—and worse, we were never informed of the severity of the issue. This negligence should be addressed as it almost killed us. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552

Battery under back seat exploded causing the vehicle fire that destroyed inside of the jeep on 8/31/25 in front of my garage while charging. Vista Fire inspector made an report. Defective battery inside the vehicle.