2022 Jeep Wrangler: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Oct 13, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · NJ

The check engine light was on and it said to service the battery charging components. When driving in hybrid mode it doesn’t switch to use the battery. When I was trying to pull off after stopping, the jeep hesitated and would not move and then all of a sudden jerked and took off almost making me crash and people crash into me.

Filed Oct 11, 2026 · Electrical, Fuel system · WA

I purchased my 2022 jeep rubicon 4xe used on march 31, 2026. In april, I had a recall notice for recall 68c. I took it to my jeep dealer and had the recall done. Immedately, I noticed that my acceleration in electric mode & hybrid mode is drastically reduced to the point of being unsafe. Attempting to merge or pull out into traffic, the vehicle no longer accelerates like it did before the recall 68c was done. It fells like I am driving wiht my emergency break engaged, as the vehicle will not accelerate normally. The dealer advised that everything is normal, however it is very different. I would not have bought the vehicle if it had a hesitation when accelarating. Looking online for suggestions, I discovered that thousands of jeep wrangler 4xe owners who had the 68c recall done, have experienced this issue. I am surprised that no one has been killed or seriosly injured due to the hesitation, caused by the recal. I would rather deal with the possible risk of fire than hesitation caused by the recall "fix", in this case the cure is far worse and more danerious than the disease/issue jeep was trying to fix with 68c.

Filed Oct 4, 2026 · Electrical, Fuel system · FL

I own a 2022 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4xe. My vehicle underwent Recall 68C and related high-voltage battery evaluation/software work. The high-voltage battery was later replaced by Jeep under warranty. Immediately after that battery replacement, I noticed a significant change in the vehicle’s propulsion behavior that I had not experienced before. Prior to the replacement, when Electric mode was selected and sufficient battery charge was available, the vehicle normally remained on electric propulsion. Since the warranty battery replacement, the gasoline engine can engage unexpectedly even though Electric mode is selected and usable battery charge remains. I have also experienced hesitation during acceleration, including a delay or change in propulsion response before the gasoline engine engages. This has occurred repeatedly since the battery replacement and was not characteristic of the vehicle beforehand. I am concerned that the battery replacement, Recall 68C-related software, or associated battery/propulsion-control calibration may have altered the vehicle’s electric-mode operation. I consider this a safety concern because predictable acceleration is important when entering traffic, crossing intersections, making turns, or merging. Unexpected hesitation or a sudden transition from electric to gasoline propulsion can cause the vehicle to respond differently or more slowly than the driver anticipates. I am requesting that the federal safety agency investigate whether Recall 68C, subsequent high-voltage battery replacements performed under warranty, or associated software/calibration changes have introduced hesitation or unpredictable propulsion behavior in Jeep Wrangler 4xe vehicles.

Filed Oct 2, 2026 · Fuel system · CA

I would like to report a safety concern with my 2022 Jeep Wrangler 4xe that began after Recall 68C was performed in January 2026. Prior to this recall, my Jeep did not exhibit the behavior I am now experiencing. Since the recall was completed, the vehicle has repeatedly showed unpredictable transitions between the electric motor and gasoline engine, delayed acceleration, loss of expected power, and unusually high engine RPM immediately upon the gasoline engine starting. When driving in electric mode the gasoline engine will sometimes start unexpectedly without what appears to be any normal engine warm-up period. When this happens, the Jeep does not accelerate normally. There is a noticeable lag and loss of expected acceleration. Because I am concerned about both engine damage and the safety implications of the delayed acceleration, I have essentially stopped using Electric mode. Unfortunately, I have discovered that the problem can also occur while driving in Hybrid mode. When the battery charge is below approximately 50%, the gasoline engine may start unexpectedly. When this occurs, the vehicle can repeatedly switch between gasoline and electric propulsion several times within approximately one minute. The result is a jumpy, inconsistent driving experience along with hesitation and delayed acceleration. I have experienced situations where I press the accelerator, there is a noticeable delay before the vehicle accelerates. In an emergency situation such as attempting to avoid another vehicle or accelerate out of a dangerous situation that delay could contribute to a collision.The vehicle also does not perform the way it did before Recall 68C was completed. It has less responsive power, the gasoline engine operates more frequently, and the engine can be started immediately, without warmup. This is particularly frustrating because I owned and drove this vehicle before the recall and know how the 4xe powertrain previously behaved. I attached photos in electric mode.

Filed Sep 18, 2026 · Fuel system · IL

My 4xe has experienced several recalls since it was purchased in 2022. The most recent recall, 68C was the latest attempt to mitigate the issue of thermal runaway with the High Voltage Battery, which could ultimately lead to a fire. While 68C may have been a partial success with the latter, I believe the software update has created other issues that have introduced potentially dangerous operating scenarios and will likely lead to premature failure of the 2.0L Turbo Gas Engine. The 68C recall software was applied to my 4xe on 12/26/2025 and since that date, the vehicle noticeably performs and behaves differently from the date of purchase on 5/31/2022. When in Electric Mode, the vehicle will inconsistently hesitate and is lacking in power, especially when exiting a full stop. When applying the accelerator to gain more power, the system will override the Electric Mode and will initiate the gas engine to compensate. This instantly loads the engine up to 4k+ RPMs and causes the vehicle to unexpectedly surge forward. The engine will also override the Electric Mode while the vehicle is in motion, again instantly loading the engine and creating a surge of power and additional unexpected forward motion. In addition, I am no longer able to traverse highways without assistance of the gas engine, due to the hinderance of electrical power available. While I do realize that this is a Hybrid/Electric vehicle and has certain safeguards and protocols, this vehicle no longer performs as it was initially delivered to me. Performance aside, I believe that the 68C recall software has created a driving situation that is inconsistent, potentially dangerous, and will be placing future financial burdens on anyone who owns a 4xe.

Filed Sep 17, 2026 · Fuel system · OR

I believe this has to do with a Recall software update 68C that Jeep put out to resolve issues with the high voltage battery. This is a plug in hybrid Jeep Wrangler 4xe and since the software update the vehicle does not perform the way it did before and is a definite safety issue. When running in electric mode the vehicle sometimes does not respond as it should, like a hesitation, then the gas engine will suddenly start and accelerate much faster than was intended. You will be pressing on the pedal more and more then suddenly, zoom ! This is very dangerous when merging or pulling into traffic. The dealership will just tell you there are no fault codes and the vehicle is operating normally. There are no warning lamps or messages The only way to safely operate the vehicle now is gas engine mode (E-Save). There are certain conditions that bring this on but it can be random .

Filed Jun 24, 2026 · Electrical, Fuel system · FL

RE: SAFETY COMPLAINT FOLLOWING RECALL 68C (the federal safety agency Recall Number 24V‑111 / Mopar 68C) I am the owner of a 2022 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe. Prior to having safety recall 68C performed, the hybrid system functioned flawlessly. Immediately upon receiving the vehicle back from the dealership after the 68C software flash, a severe drivability and safety hazard emerged. When driving in standard Hybrid/Electric mode, the vehicle experiences a sudden loss of power, hesitation, and a physical 'bogging down' sensation. Following this lag, the vehicle violently surges into gasoline mode, causing a sudden and unpredictable acceleration lurch after the vehicle hesitates to accelerate. This behavior occurs randomly at both low neighborhood speeds and highway speeds, making it impossible to smoothly modulate throttle input. This creates an immediate safety hazard when attempting to pull out into cross-traffic, merge onto highways, or maintain a safe, predictable following distance. The vehicle hesitates when throttle is demanded, creating a risk of being rear-ended, followed by an uncommanded surge. The dealership states the vehicle is 'operating as designed' according to a regional Jeep field engineer, implying this dangerous lag-and-surge behavior was intentionally introduced into the vehicle's management software by the manufacturer to mitigate, the recall notice noted above, battery thermal risks at the expense of occupant driving safety. The manufacturer’s recall remedy has traded a fire risk for an active moving traffic hazard." Several forums and AI searches show this is a common problem the manufacturer has created to avoid a costly recall by addressing the real issue with the battery’s fire risk. Instead they have intentionally reduce the battery’s performance causing a safety issue with the vehicle’s acceleration and operation.

Filed Oct 31, 2025 · Electrical · 34,265 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and occupied, and attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The contact stated that while attempting to depress the brake pedal at a stop light, the vehicle hesitated and stalled. Several warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to the residence. The next morning, the vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the battery needed to be replaced. The battery was replaced. The contact stated that the battery was charged to 80 percent. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 34,265.

Filed Apr 30, 2025 · Transmission · 600 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle hesitated and failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer who diagnosed that a transmission cable needed to be replaced. The transmission cable was replaced; however, the failure became progressively worse. The vehicle was taken several times to the dealer however, no cause for the failure was found. The contact stated that several unknown parts were replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 600.

Filed Sep 18, 2024 · Acceleration, Transmission · 7,000 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while operating the vehicle and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating and failed to immediately respond as needed. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but had occurred while making a turn within a busy intersection and while merging into freeway traffic. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure or determine the cause of the failure. In addition, the contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the transmission shifter would not shift from park(P) and the vehicle could not be driven. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who replaced the 12-volt battery, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not yet contacted regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 7,000.