2023 Jeep Wrangler: won't start

Filed Oct 31, 2026 · Electrical, Fuel system · NY · crash

I am reporting repeated safety-related failures involving my 2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Sahara 4x4, VIN 1C4JJXP62PW524360. The vehicle has experienced recurring failures involving the high-voltage battery, hybrid charging/propulsion system, electric coolant heater, and battery thermal-management system. On 7/17/2025, at about 60,291 miles, the vehicle displayed a check-engine light and “Service Charging System” warning. While stopping, the vehicle shut off and would not restart without assistance. A/C stopped working and EV operation was unavailable. The dealer performed FCA 95B high-voltage-battery recall/software work. The problem returned. From 8/8/2025 to 9/12/2025, at 61,447 miles, the dealer diagnosed DTC P0B24, “Hybrid/EV Battery ‘A’ Voltage Unstable,” and documented an internal high-voltage-battery failure causing intermittent no-start conditions. The complete HV battery was replaced. The vehicle was out of service about 35 days. On 10/8/2025, electric mode again became unavailable/intermittent. The dealer diagnosed P0E15-00 and replaced the electric coolant heater. From 10/13/2025 to 10/17/2025, the check-engine light returned after charging; the dealer repaired a coolant-bypass/air-lock condition in the hybrid cooling system. From 6/30/2026 to 8/7/2026, at 80,222 miles, the vehicle returned for “Service Hybrid System” and EV-charging concerns. FCA 68C PHEV HV Battery Fires recall work was performed, and the electric coolant heater was again diagnosed as failed and replaced. The vehicle was out of service about 38 days. On 9/9/2026, Driver’s Village advised that the high-voltage battery requires complete replacement again. This would be the vehicle’s second complete HV-battery replacement. These major hybrid-related repair episodes total at least about 77 documented days out of service. My primary safety concerns are shutdown/no-start, repeated charging/hybrid-system warnings, failure of the original HV battery, continued failures after recall remedies,

Filed Feb 6, 2026 · Electrical · MD

On 1/19/2026 I had my 2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe serviced at a Jeep dealership to have recall 68C corrected. I received a call from the dealership later that day stating a new battery was not needed, only a software update was needed. They completed the software update. On 1/31/2026 when I started my Jeep in the morning, the check engine light was on. After stopping at a red light, my Jeep felt like it was losing power. To get it to move, I had to push the pedal down to the floor, the Jeep jerked some and did drive but felt like it was going to shut down. I pulled in the parking spot. Turned the car off and tried to turn it back on. It would not start. The red battery light appeared, a symbol of a charger (accel.), and an error message stating, "service charging system". None the hybrid options were available and electronic mode showed not available. I had to have the Jeep towed to the dealership that recently completed the recall. The Jeep did start when the tow truck driver arrived, but I was worried that it would stall and leave me stranded on the beltway. On 2/2/2026 I received a call from the dealership stating the issue was with the battery and that it needed to be replace but it will take "some time" to receive. On 2/5/2026 I received a call from the dealership stating the battery should be received around 2/26/2026. I was reviewing online comments from other Jeep owners impacted by recall 68C and the issue that I experienced appears to be a common theme. Some reported it taking 4-6 weeks due to the battery not being available.

Filed Nov 3, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · GA · fire

On October 25th, 2025 my husband and I were driving home on the freeway. All of a sudden, without any warning notice or check engine light, my hybrid 2023 Jeep caught on fire as we were in it driving down the freeway. The fire started under the hood and under us. Flames were coming up the sides of the Jeep as we drove and were getting bigger then coming in the vents and under the hood. My husband pulled the Jeep over to the shoulder and we quickly got out and away from the Jeep and called 911 for help. Cars were still driving down the freeway as the Jeep was engulfed in flames. Our safety was put at high risk since we were driving on the freeway at highway speeds and the Jeep caught on fire without any warning and my husband and I were sitting inside the Jeep traveling while it was actively on fire and getting worse. We were located right by the fire as we were driving. It was under us, in front of us and growing around us. Others were put at risk because there was a large fire on the side of the freeway as other vehicles were driving by. A semi truck almost hit the median in the freeway when it probably noticed what was going on. Further, vehicles were driving in the right hand lane right beside the active fire. My Jeep was sparking, throwing flames and some things exploded. Jeep hybrids have had problems and my Jeep has had many recalls and problems. Stellantis was involved with the last few dealership service visits. The Jeep was not charging so a new charging system was put in it at the dealership. The Jeep had a red turtle come on as I was driving and it drastically slowed my speed down suddenly. I pulled over and then my Jeep turned off and would not start again for hours. The dealership, with Stellantis involved, put in a new rechargeable battery. These were some of the things done recently prior to my Jeep catching on fire en route in addition to many recalls/updates. There were no warning signs at all prior to his Jeep fire.

Filed Jul 21, 2025 · Electrical · OK

At approximately 36,600 miles, my 2023 Jeep Wrangler Sahara began experiencing a critical and recurring electrical malfunction. Upon attempting to start the vehicle: •All dashboard electronics power on, but the engine does not crank or start. •The brake pedal remains fully depressed and will not release. •The vehicle cannot be shut off by the ignition; the only way to power it down is by disconnecting the battery and fuse and waiting ~15 minutes. This issue renders the vehicle completely inoperable and has occurred multiple times. It began just 600 miles after the factory warranty expired (36,000 miles), and two dealership repair attempts have failed to resolve the issue. I’ve reviewed public the federal safety agency complaints and discovered that similar issues are being reported in 2023 Wranglers, including full power loss and no-start conditions. This issue is consistent with symptoms reported in the federal safety agency’s July 2024 investigation into 2023–2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe models for electrical system failures. I believe this is part of a systemic electrical defect and poses a serious safety risk due to its sudden onset and inability to shut the vehicle down normally.

Filed Jun 24, 2025 · Electrical · NC

Driving roughly 20 MPH coming off of a highway off ramp, the vehicle lerched and went into "turtle mode". Pulled to side of ramp and engine stalled. Would not crank over when attempting to start. Brand new 12V battery that morning due to vehicle not starting in driveway.

Filed Feb 19, 2025 · Electrical, Fuel system · CA

There is a problem with my electrical system. I have brought it in to jeep several times, and they have brushed it off. In July 2024 I was driving and the car shut off in the middle of traffic. I was able to come to a stop in a turning lane, but it was a dangerous, scary situation. When I took it to the dealership, they said they could not replicate it and sent me on my way. In March 2024 I was stranded at night at a dog park when my car wouldn't start. There was a message stating that the electrical system needed to be serviced. I had it towed to the dealership and they said it was just the engine battery and an issue with a sensor that was put in upside down. In October 2024 I received a notice not to charge my battery or park it in or near buildings. There was no fix. Then, they had software update that was supposed to fix internal problems with the batteries. I asked for a new battery without the issues, and they said no. The scariest, and biggest problem I'm having, though, is that intermittently I lose power when trying to accelerate into traffic. This has led to many scary incidents of other drivers nearly hitting me and being very upset. The most recent incident was on Wednesday, February 12. I was driving on highway 12 in the morning on my way to work and a car pulled in front of me. To avoid a collision, I swerved to the left lane and tried to accelerate to get out of the way of the car behind me and my car would not accelerate. I had to take my foot off the gas, then push again to get it to go. It was terrifying and dangerous. The car behind me nearly hit me, and they honked and were very upset. This situation happens probably once or twice a month. I had my car in the shop to address these issues and I had a rental car and Jeep said they would work with the dealer to repair. They never did. Never called me back, and now they are refusing my rental reimbursement. I don't have anymore money to pay for another so I'm stuck

Filed Feb 4, 2025 · Electrical · PR

The Jeep won't start

Filed Jan 7, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · CA

This is the second time this jeep stalls out on us. This most recent time we were traveling on the freeway going about 70mph when all the sudden the jeep’s motor shuts off and is unresponsive. We are literally coasting in the middle of nowhere hoping the vehicle has enough momentum to get out of the way. Something was blinking on the dash but i couldnt pay attention to that as I was trying to pull over safely. Jeep did not start back up until 2 hours of of waiting on freeway. There are a ton of recalls for this vehicle and as it sits right now the plug in for EV port is not working at all. It makes a ton a strange noises. And to top it off this is a rental car that shouldnt be on the streets earning revenue. This jeep needs to be appropriately recalled before someone gets injured.

Filed Jul 14, 2023 · Steering · 6,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle would not start immediately. The contact stated that after several attempts the vehicle started. While driving out a parking lot, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 6,000.

Filed May 16, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · MI

Was driving down the highway, warning lights on the dashboard illuminated. Lost power, engine and electrical power. Message to place Jeep in park came on. Pulled car to shoulder. It would not start for two hours. Tow truck arrived. Jeep would start. Taken to Jeep dealership and nothing was found wrong with it. Same thing happened one week later. I checked ant there is no recall for my specific car