Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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.
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. …
The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle started to lose drive power. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle felt like it was stalling. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while driving on the highway or while attempting to merge onto the highway. The contact stated that there were no warning lights illuminated, but the speedometer displayed that the vehicle was decelerating, and the battery charge meter displayed that the battery had no charge. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle had started to slow independently while driving below 40 MPH. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer several times, and it was diagnosed and determined that several software updates needed to be performed. …
The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V741000 (Electrical System) and 25V766000 (Engine); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH in stop-and-go traffic, a message on the instrument panel stated that the vehicle needed to be charged. The vehicle started to decelerate and came to a complete stop while in traffic. The contact turned on the hazards lights and contacted the Police. The Police Officers arrived and assisted in blocking traffic. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the battery and charging system had failed and needed to be replaced. …
The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V710000 (Electrical Systems), 25V741000 (Electrical System) and 25V766000 (Engine); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the message "Update Now" was displayed. The contact stated that upon agreeing to the update, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted, but the vehicle continued to stall. The check engine warning light then illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the residence, where the vehicle was charged. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle the following day, the indicator "Ready" for the headlight failed to illuminate as it normally would. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …
The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle independently accelerated. The charging system failure warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while the contact was at a stoplight. The contact stated that the failure had occurred several times. In addition, the contact stated that the failure occurred while the contact was traveling 300 miles away from home. The contact stated that while traveling, the vehicle was taken to several dealers along the route; however, the dealers declined to inspect the vehicle. The contact returned home and later contacted a local dealer, and an appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with battery failure. The contact was informed that the battery needed to be replaced. …
The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle lost power while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle independently switched over to Hybrid Mode and then resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, and repairs were made to the battery. The contact then stated that while driving at a slow speed, there was an unknown message for the charging capability displayed on the instrument panel. The contact was instructed to pull over and complete a software update. Soon after the update, the contact stated that the charging feature was no longer available, and the contact was only able to use gasoline to operate the vehicle. …
The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20-30 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly lost electrical power, and the vehicle came to a stop. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was then restarted and driven without further failures. However, the contact had since stopped driving the vehicle in electric mode out of safety concerns. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V741000 (Electrical System), and the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the recall repair was partially completed because one of the parts was not yet available. The dealer drained the battery and advised the contact to only drive in gasoline mode. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer after an appointment was scheduled; however, the dealer informed the contact that the part was not yet available. …
The contact leased a 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V710000 (Electrical System) and 26V363000 (Steering); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the message that the vehicle could not be charged because of a possible fire risk was displayed. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and was in Low Power Mode while driving on several occasions. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. During one failure the vehicle entered Low Power Mode and stalled in the middle of the road. Upon shifting into park(P) and shifting back into drive(D), the vehicle failed to respond. The check engine warning light was persistently illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to the dealer on several occasions due to the failures. …
Related recalls
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 investigations
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.
Electrical complaints in other Wrangler 4xe years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe?
NHTSA has 143 complaints about the electrical system of the 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe, 66% of the model year's 216 complaints. The component named most often is 12v/24v/48v battery (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe electrical problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 25V-710 (software, Oct 17, 2025); NHTSA recall 24V-720 (traction battery, Sep 27, 2024). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 15,000 miles, and 75% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 5 fires and 0 injuries to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.