Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 5.0× | 3 | Electrical | Average |
| 2024 | 216 | 106.5× | 4 | Electrical | Avoid |
| 2023 | 4 | 2.4× | 3 | Electrical | Few |
| 2022 | 3 | — | 2 | Electrical | Few |
| 2021 | 5 | — | 3 | Electrical | Few |
* Complaints compared with the median Wrangler 4xe year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Jeep Wrangler 4xe problems
Latest Jeep Wrangler 4xe recalls
Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler, Wrangler 4XE, and Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the wiring and electric hydraulic power steering pump, as necessary, free of charge.
Engine
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE and 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4XE Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. Debris inside the engine may cause engine failure, which can result in a loss of drive power and/or an engine compartment fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install a software update and replace the block or engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 7, 2026.
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Hybrid management › Power control unit/module (hpcu) › Software
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4XE Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. A software error in an over-the-air (OTA) update may result in a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will update the telematics box module software, free or charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 20, 2025.
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
Remedy: This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V741. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. After reaching 13,342 miles, the odometer will no longer display vehicle mileage. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster (IPC) software on vehicles with less than 13,342 miles, and replace the IPC on vehicles in which the mileage is not displayed, free of charge.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Jeep Wrangler 4xe should you avoid?
2024 — this year has the most complaints relative to other Wrangler 4xe years at the same age, led by electrical system problems in the 2024.
What are the most common Jeep Wrangler 4xe problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (164), engine & cooling (137) and transmission & drivetrain (23). Electrical complaints peak in the 2024 model year.
How many recalls has the Jeep Wrangler 4xe had?
5 recalls across 2021–2025. The model year with the most is 2024. See all Jeep Wrangler 4xe recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.