2023 Jeep Wrangler: sudden loss of power

Filed Oct 26, 2026 · Electrical · MD

Upon starting vehicle, the instrumentation cluster has lost all power. There was a recall for this issue prior and jeep is stating that my vehicle was not part of the recall.

Filed Oct 15, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · UT

Aug 6 2026 turtle limp mode came on. Lost power. Sept 5,6 turtle mode came on. Slowed to a crawl with several cars behind me. Oct 3 turtle limp mode came on. Lost power thru intersection. Thankfully no oncoming traffic. Oct 4 turtle limp mode came on. Had to pull over and restart vehicle in traffic

Filed Oct 11, 2026 · Engine, Fuel system · FL

while driving my 2023 Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe at approximately 40 mph in electric mode with approximately 26% battery charge remaining, the vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly lost propulsion. The green indicator on the instrument cluster that normally shows electric operation changed to yellow. Immediately afterward, the Jeep abruptly lost power and began rapidly decelerating. I was NOT applying the brakes. The dashboard displayed "Service Charging System" along with a red warning symbol resembling a charging cord. I was able to get the vehicle off the roadway and into a parking lot. The Jeep then came to a stop. The vehicle remained powered on and the dashboard remained illuminated, but pressing the accelerator produced no response. The Jeep would not move. I turned the vehicle completely off and waited several minutes. When I restarted it, the Jeep started and operated normally again. The Jeep spent approximately three months at an authorized Jeep dealership for multiple electrical/charging system problems and diagnostic trouble codes. During that time, the 12-volt battery was replaced and the Integrated Charging Dual Module (ICDM) was replaced. The Jeep operated normally for approximately three months following those repairs before this incident occurred. This was an extremely serious safety event. The vehicle unexpectedly lost propulsion while actively traveling on a public roadway. If this had occurred at highway speeds, while merging, crossing traffic, or in heavy traffic, I may not have been able to safely get the vehicle off the roadway. I am particularly concerned because the malfunction disappeared after shutting the vehicle off and restarting it, making the failure intermittent and unpredictable. I am requesting that the federal safety agency investigate this sudden loss-of-propulsion incident and determine whether it is related to other reported loss-of-motive-power problems involving Jeep Wrangler 4xe vehicles. The photograph included is not my Jeep but shows what happened

Filed Sep 20, 2026 · Electrical, Fuel system · NC

Driving in full electric mode after about 6 miles, while trying to accelerate to cross in front of traffic you have a major power loss. You will start to decelerate then the engine will kick in and start at full power load 6-7 thousand rpm The vehicle will lung and a large smell of over fueling comes in the vents. This happens with very drive, some are more dangerous.

Filed Sep 19, 2026 · Fuel system · PA

Sometimes pulling out my wrangler hesitates to accelerate. I've had couple of scary situations megeing onto the highway and pulling out at a intersection. Sometimes going up hill it seems to lose power. The Jeep used to never have a problem in any of these situations. Something has seemed to change. Help!

Filed Sep 18, 2026 · Fuel system · TX

ongoing issue, noticed when turning into turns the jeep will lose some power making it hard to accelerate with traffic, continuous power loss or motor doesnt respond like it should, reduced power when trying to stay with traffic or accessing the highway, motor will randomly start when in battery mode, if in battery mode jeep will not accelerate over 60mph while on highway, motor will come on for no reason while driving 35-40mph, issue is unsafe when doesnt respond like it should. this all started after the 68c recall, loading the engine immediately with no warm up could cause internal damage to engine

Filed Sep 18, 2026 · Fuel system · MN

After the 68C recall was completed, which was a new electric battery, I have had an ongoing issue of losing power when merging back onto a road on city streets as well as onto the hwy. Its very scary to have this loss of power and very dangerous. I also have an issue of short engine runs while in hybrid or electric mode and they seem to be for no reason at all. I can be going the same speed or just barely increase the speed. It may go in and out several times during the drive for no reason at all. I have been told this is not good for the engine. long tern. Now, today I had to get an oil change to get myself out of FORM. I was not due for an oil change. But, I went into form AFTER getting fresh gas and it stayed there for a week. Not sure if it was ever going to go back to being able to use electric or hybrid mode. Also this summer I would go into FORM several times, I purchased this vehicle brand new and I never had this issue the previous 3 summers. It would go out of FORM if I would add gas. But, this time it did not. So, i had to pay for an oil change before actually needing one. I just want my 4xE back to the way it was before the 68C recall. It seems like there may have been a new programing change or something, not sure, but this is NOT the same vehicle I purchased. Losing power is also very dangerous. I am hoping JEEP can make a fix. I loved this vehicle prior to 68C and honestly had no issues until now. Again, this is an ongoing issue. Thank You, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Sep 18, 2026 · Fuel system · WI

Since the 68C recall I experience power loss that makes it very difficult to safely operate vehicle in electric only mode. Power loss occurs while attempting to merge into highway traffic sometimes. It also abruptly shifts into gas mode while not in peak demand mode.

Filed Sep 17, 2026 · Electrical, Fuel system · MN

My vehicles check engine light came on in the morning when starting the vehicle. It was a solid check engine light not flashing. I proceede to drive the vehicle and while pressing the accelerator the vehicle does not move. the engine done not connect immediatly, this is a hybrid vehicle so it attempts to use both the electrical and gas motors. The engin begins to rev very high and then after somewhere between 5-10 secounds of no power the vechicle jumps forward with the gas engine connecting. I attempt to put the vehicle into gas only mode, but this also does not work as this setting is turned off along with the electrical only mode. Other interior electronics are not working either. When attempting to drive to my local auto parts store to find out the codes for the check engine the vehicle shut off the gas engine preventing the vehicle from accelerating. Then seemingly randomly the engine will kick on and lurch the vehicle forward and then stop and turn off the gas engine again. The safty of myself and other are at risk because of the uncontrolable acceleration or loss of power randomly while driving. The problem has now been reproducable for multiple days. I have reported it to my dealership Bloomington Chrystler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram. And was told they do not have any appointments available and I should wait and should be safe to continue driving. Upon getting the codes from the auto parts store obd2 scanner I received 4 counts of the P0BEE code and 1 count of the P1ABC code. I informed my dealership of this and they told me that I should continue to drive it until my appointment and that they can assess it then. In the mean time I have lost power in the middle of intersections while attempting to drive through. I have lurched forward into crosswalks with pedestrians attempting to cross the street at stop signs and have lost power on streets when slowing down causing the vehicle to be unable to restart until coming to a complete stop and restarting.

Filed Sep 13, 2026 · Transmission · TN

After the 68c recall the power of the electric drive is limited. Frequent power loss occurs on highway driving during acceleration (merging onto highway or passing other cars). Despite the battery being charged up to 50% there is only 25% power available. The car is a plug in hybrid vehicle. The internal combustion engine starts in these cases with several seconds delay. During that time the car does not accelerate sufficiently to safely merge onto a highway or pass other cars. The power loss happens without warning during critical drive situations like merging onto a highway or passing other cars. The driver expects a continuous level of power by the car, not a sudden power loss. This is reported by countless other drivers on all social media platforms as a consequence of the 68C recall that affects 350 000 Jeep Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe. Jeep does not respond to customer complaints or requests for clarification.

Filed Aug 23, 2026 · Electrical, Transmission · CA

I own a 2023 Jeep Wrangler 4-Door Sahara 4xe (VIN [XXX], plug-in hybrid). Since new, this vehicle has had repeated electrical and high-voltage (HV) hybrid battery system failures. About eight months after purchase, at approximately 6,590 miles, the vehicle lost power and would not restart in a parking lot ("Service Charging System" warning) and had to be towed to the dealer (Repair Order #[XXX], 10/18/2023–10/20/2023); a 12V battery failure was diagnosed. On February 9–10, 2026, the dealer performed Recall Campaign 68C (JL/WL PHEV HV Battery) on this vehicle — a software/module update to the BPCM, HCP, AHCP, PCM, TCM, and IDCM, plus an HV battery diagnostic analysis (Repair Order #[XXX]). On [XXX], at approximately 22,692 miles, the check engine light illuminated and the dealer diagnosed a hybrid (HV) battery failure. The manufacturer (Stellantis/FCA US LLC) subsequently opened a warranty case (#[XXX]) and a lemon-law repurchase case (#[XXX]), confirming the vehicle could not be repaired and offering repurchase or $15,000 cash compensation. As of this filing, the vehicle remains at the dealership, out of service, well past the dealer's own promised repair completion date. Across its ownership, this vehicle has been out of service for HV-battery- and electrical-system-related repairs for a documented cumulative total of approximately 50 days. I am filing this report because a vehicle losing propulsion/electrical power unexpectedly, and a manufacturer needing to run an HV battery software recall campaign on this same vehicle only six months before a full HV battery failure, both raise safety concerns beyond an ordinary warranty repair, and I want this pattern on record in case other owners of this model are experiencing the same failures. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Aug 6, 2026 · Engine, Fuel system · AR

My 2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe High Altitude received FCA Recall 68C. Since the recall was completed, the vehicle has experienced repeated and unpredictable reductions in available propulsion during normal driving. The problem is most noticeable when accelerating to merge onto highways, enter traffic, or pass slower vehicles. During these situations, I depress the accelerator expecting normal acceleration, but the vehicle frequently provides significantly reduced power. There is a noticeable delay before the gasoline engine produces sufficient propulsion, leaving the vehicle unable to accelerate as expected for several seconds. Based on my experience, the condition is significantly worse during hot weather. As outside temperatures increase, the hesitation and reduction in available propulsion appear to occur more frequently and are more pronounced. This has caused me to lose confidence in the vehicle's ability to accelerate when needed. This condition creates a serious safety hazard because surrounding traffic continues at highway speeds while my vehicle is unable to accelerate as commanded. In [XXX], this hazard is particularly acute because many interstate and highway entrance ramps are relatively short, requiring drivers to accelerate quickly to merge safely into traffic traveling at highway speeds. When the vehicle unexpectedly limits propulsion or delays engaging the gasoline engine, there may not be sufficient distance to reach the speed necessary to merge safely, increasing the risk of a collision. The same issue also affects attempts to pass slower vehicles on two-lane highways, where timely acceleration is essential for safe operation. The vehicle does not display diagnostic trouble codes or warning messages when this occurs. Because no diagnostic codes are stored, I have not taken the vehicle to the dealer, as other owners have reported that dealerships are unable to identify or repair the condition in the absence of fault codes. The lack of diagnostic codes INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF IN