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 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 received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V766000 (Engine); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer and Chapman Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Scottsdale (3800 N 89th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251) were contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at highway speeds over a bumpy road surface, the vehicle experienced the death wobble. The contact stated that the failure occurred mostly while exceeding 70 MPH. The steering wheel and the vehicle shuddered abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the steering damper was replaced; however, the failure recurred. …
The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact received notifications for NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V710000 (Electrical System), 25V741000 (Electrical System), 25V766000 (Engine), and 26V363000 (Steering). The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road, and the vehicle restarted after a while; however, the failure recurred while driving approximately 20 to 30 minutes later. Additionally, the infotainment screen was intermittently inoperable. The contact associated the failures with the recalls. The manufacturer was contacted and scheduled an appointment for the recall repairs with the dealer for the first week of August; however, during the appointment, the dealer rescheduled for August 10th due to the duration of the repairs. …
The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power with no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was not diagnosed; however, the contact was informed that four module software updates were completed. The contact later received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V710000 (Electrical System), 25V741000 (Electrical System), and 25V766000 (Engine); however, the parts to complete the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the remedy for the vehicle was only a temporary solution, and confirmed that the official remedy parts were not yet available. The dealer referred the contact to the manufacturer for further assistance. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. …
Related recalls
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.
Engine complaints in other Wrangler 4xe years
Frequently asked questions
How common are engine problems on the 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe?
NHTSA has 134 complaints about the engine & cooling of the 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe, 62% of the model year's 216 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe engine problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 25V-766 (engine, Nov 6, 2025). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe engine problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 14,000 miles, and 77% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 2 fires and 0 injuries to engine & cooling 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.