2025 Jeep Wagoneer S: jerking or lurching

Filed Feb 24, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · OR

This is a brand new 2025 Wagoneer S Launch edition. On one occasion the vehicle lost all electric power while being driven. No electronic component worked on the vehicle including hazards. Had to leave the vehicle wear it died on the middle of the road. Was towed for repairs and remained int he shop for 28 days. I was told the delay in repair was due to a specialist from Stellantis being required. Vehicle again stalled about 2 weeks later while merging onto the freeway. This was during rush hour. The top speed the vehicle could reach was 8mph. While braking the vehicle would lurch forward. I had the vehicle towed again for service where it remained in the shop for 30 days. These are not safe vehicles to operate.

Filed Jan 20, 2026 · Acceleration, Brakes · CA

10/14/25: Started car and put it in reverse, slow to reverse. Then tried to pull forward, very sluggish with a delay, then when I pushed accelerator a little more, it took off and then it wouldn’t stop. I had to slam on breaks to stop. My head jerked forward and back and hit the headrest. My son was pushed forcefully into his seatbelt to stop the momentum. I turned on/ off car and then started to accelerate again thinking maybe something I did was wrong- but ‘felt that the car was off’. I tried to go forward again and the car wouldn’t really move, it was very slow to accelerate and then accelerated really fast and I got scared and the breaks were not responsive. The car was very slow to stop- I had to slam on the breaks again in the parking lot. At this point, I was very shaken up and so was my child asking if the car was safe. The shifting wheel was very hot. It wasn’t a sunny day and none of the other parts of the car was hot. At this point I was concerned about the electrical workings of the car and slowly drove back home which was just across Main street and across Channel. I then called Jeep and reported the problem. I also looked online to see if anyone had a similar experience and found a woman had a similar experience on 9/8/25. Road side assistance towed car to dealership. On 1/10/26 the same thing happened. Was backing out of driveway to do errands. Car slow to move when pushing accelerator pedal. Then accelerates very fast without much pressure on accelerator. Very slow to break had to slam on breaks to stop. In reverse, car started rolling forward first. Put back on charger and it seemed to reset everything and car worked normally. Afraid to I drive u less absolutely necessary due to inability to control car when it does this. Jeep contacted both times. Taken in for service first time- found nothing wrong and couldn’t reproduce. Out of town shortly after second time- car sat parked. Plan to take in 1/20/26.

Filed Sep 30, 2025 · Electrical · TX

Writing to formally express my deep dissatisfaction with the vehicle I purchased approximately six months ago. Unfortunately, the vehicle has been in the service department for nearly five of those six months due to persistent and serious mechanical and electronic issues that have yet to be resolved, despite multiple attempts by the dealership and manufacturer. The most alarming issue is that the vehicle frequently stalls and then abruptly lurches forward, simulating the feeling of being rear-ended. This issue presents a significant safety risk not only to myself but to other drivers and pedestrians. I strongly believe this vehicle is unsafe to drive in its current condition. In addition, the onboard camera system activates randomly while driving. While this may not pose an immediate danger, it is yet another sign of the vehicle’s erratic and unreliable behavior. The dealership has sent out multiple engineers to inspect and diagnose the problem, but none of these efforts have resulted in a permanent fix. The defects remain unresolved, and the vehicle continues to be unsafe and undependable. I have made it clear that I no longer wish to have this vehicle returned to me, as I believe it is inherently defective. What is especially troubling is that despite being aware of these recurring safety issues, Stellantis continues to sell this model to new customers — effectively placing more unsuspecting drivers at risk. Furthermore, because this is an electric vehicle (EV), I incurred additional costs beyond the vehicle itself, including installation of a home charging station and a full upgrade to my home’s electrical system. The manufacturer has not offered to cover these costs, nor have they offered to remove the charger or restore the damage done to my home during installation, should the vehicle be returned or replaced. I am seeking a fair resolution that fully compensates me for the vehicle, the additional infrastructure costs, and any necessary restoration to

Filed Aug 25, 2025 · Brakes, Electrical · TX

While traveling on the interstate at approximately 70 mph, I pressed the accelerator pedal to increase speed. Instead of accelerating, the vehicle suddenly jerked, and the wheels locked up as though the brakes engaged on their own. I continued pressing the accelerator, but the vehicle rapidly decelerated without responding to throttle input. The most concerning part was that the brake lights did not illuminate while the vehicle slowed down, which created an extreme safety hazard because drivers behind me had no warning that I was slowing. A large truck traveling directly behind me nearly collided with my vehicle because the sudden deceleration was not signaled by the brake lights. This incident placed both myself and surrounding drivers in immediate danger. The vehicle is currently at the dealership service department for inspection, and I have reported this issue. At this time, the problem has not yet been confirmed or reproduced by the dealer, but the failure was unexpected, severe, and occurred without warning. Prior to the failure, the only indication was that a red wrench symbol with a lightning bolt illuminated on the dashboard. The failure itself happened suddenly with no audible or mechanical warning. The malfunction appears related to the braking system, power train, and/or speed control systems. I am requesting that this incident be fully documented and investigated as a potential safety defect, as an uncommanded deceleration at highway speeds without brake light illumination presents a serious risk of high-speed rear-end collisions.

Filed Jun 11, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · DC

The car died/bricked up 2 days ago 7 days after owning the vehicle. They said it was a cell in the 12 volt battery. Just picked it up and drove it for 30 minutes it threw up a turtle error and jerked forward a few times Almost hit a pedestrian and a car in front of me. I parked it and getting it towed. It seems according to other owners these things are all bad.