Engine complaints by model year
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
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. …
Related recalls (1)
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which Jeep Wrangler 4xe years have engine problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2024 (134) model years. Engine complaints make up 62% of all complaints for the 2024.
Is there a recall for Jeep Wrangler 4xe engine problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 25V-766 (engine, Nov 6, 2025). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Jeep Wrangler 4xe engine problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 15,000 miles; 96% happened 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.