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Jeep Wrangler 4xe check engine light comes on

40 of the 238 owner complaints about the Jeep Wrangler 4xe describe check engine light, most of them for the 2024 model year.

owner complaints
40
worst model year
2024
typical mileage
20,010
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below

By model year

  • 2025
    1
  • 2024
    34
  • 2023
    1
  • 2022
    2
  • 2021
    2

Often reported together

Stalling 8Loss of power 3Jerking 3Hesitation 2

Trouble codes mentioned

P2097 1P0300 1P0171 1P0032 1

What owners say

Filed Sep 3, 2026 · Electrical · 18,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V710000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power and the check engine warning light remained illuminated during the failure. Additionally, the message, "Please See Dealer for Vehicle Maintenance," was displayed. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 18,000.

Filed Jun 29, 2026 · Electrical · 32,167 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V741000 (Electrical System); however, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the message "Electric not Available" was displayed, with the RPM elevated to high. Additionally, there was an abnormal burning odor coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the heater coolant system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the dealer stated that the failure could not be duplicated and that the steering damper needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer again, diagnosed, and determined that the turbocharger needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 32,167.

Filed Jun 16, 2026 · Electrical · 11 miles · MD

The contact leased a 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact received notifications of the federal safety agency 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. The dealer determined that the failures were electrical failures. An unknown recall repair was performed, and a battery was replaced; however, the failures persisted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and denied a vehicle buyback. The failure mileage was approximately 11.

Filed Jun 3, 2026 · Engine · 47,978 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, however the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the check engine and cruise control fault warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle did not accelerate about 53 MPH. In addition, the contact stated that the failure occurred while the contact was driving on the highway. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the failure was not duplicated. In addition, the contact stated that the recall, the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V766000 (Engine) was completed on May 20, 2026. The failure occurred the following day. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 47,978.

Filed May 21, 2026 · Electrical · 8,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the check engine warning light had remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who unable to determine the cause of the check engine light and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The contact was informed that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V741000(ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The failure mileage was 8,000.

Filed Apr 21, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · 15,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormally loud sound while being charged. There was an abnormal electrical burning odor coming from the vehicle while driving. The contact received notifications of the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 25V741000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) and 25V766000 (ENGINE). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the high voltage battery software update was performed as an interim under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V741000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact no longer felt safe owning or driving the vehicle due to the recalls. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact requested a buyback. The contact was referred to the customer retention department; however, no extension number was provided to reach a customer retention representative. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.

Filed Mar 4, 2026 · Engine · 24,980 miles · RI

The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact stated that there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the vehicle while driving at slow speeds. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The engine warning light was blinking, and the driver restarted the vehicle, and the engine warning light remained illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V766000 (Engine). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with an engine timing code and crank misalignment codes that was related to Manufacturer Recall Number: 78C. There was sand in the oil. The dealer determined that the engine needed to be dissembled, and photos taken to possibly obtain an engine for replacement. The dealer informed the contact that a loaner vehicle was not available. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 24,980.

Filed Feb 25, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · 24,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that after disconnecting and removing the battery for approximately 15 minutes, the vehicle was able to restart; however, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 25V710000 (Electrical System) and 25V766000 (Engine); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000.

Filed Feb 2, 2026 · Electrical · 34,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. Additionally, the contact stated that there was an alarm related to the battery that was sounded. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V741000 (Electrical System); and the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where a software update was performed on several occasions; however, the failure worsened. The message "Check Electrical System" was displayed, and the check engine warning light and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the high-voltage battery needed to be replaced. The contact was advised that the vehicle needed to remain with the dealer for a month. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 34,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jan 20, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · 14,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V741000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that occasionally, the check engine warning light turned on and off unintentionally. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 14,000.

Related recalls

EngineReported November 6, 2025 · 117,904 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash, and a vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
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. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on beginning November 13, 2025.

Recall number 25V766000 · Recall details

Questions about the Jeep Wrangler 4xe check engine light

Why does the check engine light come on in the Jeep Wrangler 4xe?

Owners who report it most often also describe engine stalls while driving, sudden loss of power and jerking or lurching, and the codes they mention most are P2097, P0300 and P0171.

Which Jeep Wrangler 4xe years have check engine light problems?

The model years with the most reports are 2024 (34 complaints), 2021 (2 complaints) and 2022 (2 complaints).

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