2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Problems & Complaints

Average5.0× as many complaints as a typical year of the Wrangler 4xe at the same age

Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the Wrangler 4xe at the same age. The most reported problem area is the electrical system (9 complaints, typically around 8,000 miles). 3 recalls cover this model year, including one with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning.

9complaints
3recalls
2crashes
0fires
1injuries
0deaths

Most common 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe problems

  • Electrical system~8,000 miles
    9100%
  • Brakes
    222%
  • Other / not specified
    111%
  • Engine & cooling~8,000 miles
    111%
  • Transmission & drivetrain
    111%

Share of the 9 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Jeep Wrangler 4xe complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Jeep Wrangler 4xe. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

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2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe recalls (3)

Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump

NHTSA recall 26V-363 · Jun 4, 2026 · 1,076,999 vehiclesPark outside

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

NHTSA recall 25V-766 · Nov 6, 2025 · 117,904 vehicles

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

NHTSA recall 25V-710 · Oct 17, 2025 · 24,238 vehicles

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.

What 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe owners say

Electrical system

The contact owns a 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V710000 (Electrical System) and 25V741000 (Electrical System); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that while driving 10-15 MPH and attempting to drive onto the main road, the vehicle lost drive power. The contact was able to restart the vehicle within 2 minutes and after several attempts. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that upon attempting to start the vehicle in the parking garage on another occasion, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the alternate battery had failed, and the contact was informed that there was no rental vehicle available. …

8,000 miles · Nov 2025

The contact owns a 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle felt like it went into neutral. All the instrument lights illuminated. The brakes were depressed but failed to respond. The driver lost control of the vehicle and clipped an unknown vehicle. and crashed into a concrete barrier. The driver sustained knee, back, and stomach injuries, and medical attention was provided at the emergency room. The airbags deployed. A police report was filed. There was no reported fire. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The failure mileage was unknown.

May 2026 · crash · 1 injury

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe a good car?

Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2025 Wrangler 4xe rates average: 5.0× as many complaints as a typical year of the Wrangler 4xe at the same age. 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 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe?

The electrical system — 9 complaints, 100% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the brakes (2) and engine & cooling (1).

How many recalls does the 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe have?

There are 3 recalls for the 2025 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 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 8,000 miles; 100% 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.