Most common 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe problems
Share of the 216 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Jeep Wrangler 4xe complaints by model year
2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe recalls (4)
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe:
Loss of Motive Power
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has identified 68 Vehicle Owner Questionnaire (VOQ) reports for model years (MY) 2021 through 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe vehicles alleging a loss of motive power. Recall 22V-865 was issued by the manufacturer to address an engine shutdown condition in certain MY 2021-2023 Wrangler 4xe vehicles.
What 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe owners say
Electrical system all 143 →
The contact owned a 2024 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway and charging, the battery caught on fire. The vehicle was unoccupied. The contact stated that the entire vehicle was on fire. The contact stated that the fire department and Hazmat arrived. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was a total loss. The contact stated that the failure was due to a thermal reaction in the battery. The contact stated that the fire report was not available. The vehicle was loaded into a secure container and towed to the local tow yard. The contact stated that the fire department and Hazmat team recommended the vehicle be stored in a container for safety precautions. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that there will be an investigation. The failure mileage was approximately 31,000.
The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4x4E. The contact stated that his wife noticed a fire at the charger while the vehicle was plugged in and charging. The owners were able to extinguish the fire. There were no reported injuries. The vehicle had not been charged. The fire department was called to the scene. While his wife was driving the vehicle, it overheated. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 8,500.
Engine & cooling all 134 →
The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4x4E. The contact stated that his wife noticed a fire at the charger while the vehicle was plugged in and charging. The owners were able to extinguish the fire. There were no reported injuries. The vehicle had not been charged. The fire department was called to the scene. While his wife was driving the vehicle, it overheated. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 8,500.
The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light was illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road, and the vehicle was restarted. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while reversing into a parking lot. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to restart, but jolted backward and forward upon restarting. Additionally, the contact was unable to unlock the vehicle while using the key fob on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an unknown software update was performed; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. …
Transmission & drivetrain all 21 →
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 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe a good car?
Based on 216 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2024 Wrangler 4xe rates avoid: 106.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the Wrangler 4xe at the same age. It is one of the Wrangler 4xe years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe?
The electrical system — 143 complaints, 66% of all complaints for this model year, most often about 12v/24v/48v battery. Next are the engine & cooling (134) and transmission & drivetrain (21).
How many recalls does the 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe have?
There are 4 recalls for the 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe, the most recent from June 4, 2026 (pump). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Jeep Wrangler 4xe?
Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2024. See the full Jeep Wrangler 4xe years comparison.
At what mileage do 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 15,000 miles; 97% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.