I was driving on a major 3-lane highway and lost all power to the Jeep. The gas pedal did not work, and the car started to decelerate. The display said "shit to park and press button to start" (or something to that effect). There was no left lane shoulder, so I had to navigate across 3 lanes of traffic while decelerating to try to get to the right lane shoulder, which I eventually did. The car sat on the shoulder for an hour. It would start. The start button did nothing. While waiting for the tow truck for about an hour, it finally started. I drove it home and brought to the shop today. This is completely unacceptable. The car cannot turn off (and tell me to put it into park at 55 mph, which is dangerous in and of itself, let alone having to navigate a busy highway with zero power to the car). There was no crash (as is asked below), but it was nothing short of a miracle that there was no accident.
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On November 13, 2025 at approximately 9:00 A.M. my wife was driving my 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe on the Massachusetts Turnpike. Prior to making the trip to my wife's cancer appointment, the vehicle was fully charged and had a full tank of gas. Traffic was extremely heavy and was stop and go, in the area of Newton Massachusetts. My wife notified me that a alert came across the dashboard that the vehicle needed to be plugged in. At the time the vehicle had over a half tank of gas and there was no ability to pull over and charge the vehicle. There were no rest stops in the area to even try to address this issue. Without warning the vehicle shut down in the middle of the Massachusetts Turnpike at the height of rush hour morning traffic. My wife, [XXX] daughter, and I were terrified as a 18 wheeler hit his horn and nearly rear-ended us just as the vehicle shut down. The vehicle would not respond to anything. Vehicles continued to blow their horn and we were nearly struck several times. My wife called 911 immediately requesting assistance. The Massachusetts State Police responded to aid, but it was 15 terrifying minutes of angry drivers blowing their horns and we were nearly struck on several occasions. We were stuck for over 30 minutes until the tow truck arrived. I have been a police officer for 19 years and this was more terrifying than any call I responded to in my career. I feared my family was going to be killed. The vehicle was towed to Mc Govern Jeep in Newton Mass. They reported that the battery needed to be replaced and the charging system. Jeep tried to blame this on two recalls, which they do not have a remedy for. McGovern Jeep and my dealership advised me that this was not caused by anything I did as the owner. I religiously serviced this vehicle through my dealership with oil changes and tire rotations. My vehicle had been inspected and was cared for meticulously. Jeep has refused to buy back the vehicle as I refuse to put my family back in that vehicle INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFO
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2 major safety recalls on the vehicle. Manufacturer advised not to drive the vehicle. No solution provided. No loaner vehicle offered. This is my only vehicle, not driving it is not an option, I need transportation to and from work. I have a family. I am terrified to drive the vehicle, let alone put my kids in it. I have reached out to the dealership, Stellantis and OEM in regards to rectifying the situation with either a loaner vehicle or release me from the lease due to the vehicle not being safe to drive.
My 2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe has two open safety recalls affecting the high-voltage battery and related electrical systems. The manufacturer’s instructions require that I: • park the vehicle outdoors only, • avoid parking near structures or other vehicles, and • not charge the high-voltage battery. These restrictions make normal use of the vehicle unsafe and impractical. I cannot reliably find isolated outdoor parking at home, work, or public locations. I also cannot use the electric/hybrid portion of the vehicle at all because charging is prohibited. This creates ongoing safety concerns related to potential fire risk and places limitations that prevent normal daily operation. The dealership has confirmed that both recalls are active and that no remedy is available. Stellantis/Jeep Customer Care has also confirmed that there is no repair timeline and instructed me to follow the safety restrictions. Because the vehicle cannot be repaired and the manufacturer offers no solution, I am left with a vehicle that cannot be safely charged, parked, or used in many routine situations. No dashboard warning lights appeared before I received the recall notices; the recall instructions themselves constitute the warning. The vehicle remains in my possession and is available for inspection. I am filing this complaint because the unresolved safety defects, the lack of an available remedy, and the restrictions placed on parking and charging create a significant and ongoing safety risk for myself and others. I am requesting the federal safety agency’s review due to the manufacturer’s inability to provide a safe, usable, and repairable vehicle.
The vehicle is subject to Safety Recall 68C involving the high-voltage battery. The manufacturer instructs owners to stop charging the vehicle and to park it outdoors, away from structures or other vehicles, due to a potential internal battery defect that may cause thermal runaway, fire, or sudden loss of propulsion. The manufacturer has stated that parts are not available and provided no timeline for repair. It is not possible to comply with the requirement to park the vehicle away from structures because the residential community where the vehicle is located prohibits street parking and does not allow parking off the driveway. As a result, there is no safe or legal way to store the vehicle that satisfies the recall instructions. This creates an ongoing fire risk to nearby structures and poses a significant safety concern for the owner, neighboring homes, and the community. The recall has effectively made the vehicle unusable, unchargeable, and unsafe to store, with no remedy currently available. I am requesting that the federal safety agency review this issue, as the vehicle cannot be operated or parked in accordance with the recall guidance and no remedy exists at this time.
Recall Numbers: 25V‑741 (Battery Fire Risk), 25V‑766 (Engine Casting Contamination) Summary of Issue: I am filing this complaint because my vehicle is subject to two urgent safety recalls, including risk of fire when parked and catastrophic engine failure. Despite contact with Jeep and my dealership, remedies have not been provided in a timely manner. The recalls remain incomplete, and been advised only to park away from structures and refrain from charging — which is not a practical or safe long-term solution. Safety Risk: The vehicle poses a fire hazard even when stationary. Engine contamination may lead to sudden propulsion loss, creating crash risk. These defects endanger both occupants and bystanders. Manufacturer Response: FCA US has acknowledged the recalls but has not provided remedies. Repairs not until 2026 Impact on Daily Life: I am a caregiver for elderly parents [XXX] , [XXX] old) and rely on safe, reliable transportation. The inability to use this vehicle safely has disrupted caregiving responsibilities and created significant hardship. NO longer driving Jeep , due to safety concerns for parents and family Requested Action: I ask the federal safety agency to investigate Jeep’s failure to provide timely remedies for these recalls and to ensure FCA US complies with federal safety obligations. I also request that the federal safety agency track and escalate this issue given the urgent fire risk and potential for catastrophic engine failure Jeep currently at dealership (Nov 17, 2025)for Recalls 68C/78C , plus Jeep dying while driving and jolting and taking off and exerting forward down the road. Previous repairs last year 2024 for Engine light remaining on which dealership replaced Charging Module , then Engine Element , Jeep heated up garage for high temperature while charging and extremely hot to touch , these previous issues could all be related to these 2 recalls , so very concerned about my safety . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
This vehicle has 3 catastrophic and dangerous recalls. I have attempted jeep several times to try to get it escalated, but they have ignored us. The vehicle lost power suddenly in busy traffic 2 times, causing my wife to almost be involved in an accident. We have no confidence in driving this vehicle. Hoping you can help
My Jeep Wrangler 4xe is affected by two open the federal safety agency safety recalls: 25V‑766 (engine casting sand contamination) and 25V‑741 (HV battery separator damage). Both recalls involve serious safety risks including fire, sudden loss of propulsion, and catastrophic engine failure. In the official Jeep Owner Portal, both recalls show “remedy not available” and “parts not available.” Jeep also instructs owners not to recharge the vehicle and to park away from buildings, indicating an active fire hazard. The vehicle cannot be repaired because no remedy exists. The dealer confirmed that repairs cannot be performed. I also experienced abnormal vibrations while driving, which Jeep documented under a separate case number. This issue remains unresolved as well. These defects place occupants and others at risk because the vehicle may lose power without warning or catch fire. Stellantis/FCA has not provided any repair option or timeline. I am requesting the federal safety agency oversight due to the ongoing safety hazard and the lack of an available remedy.
My Jeep 4xe is currently under 2 urgent fire recalls. 68C for the battery and 78C for the potential sand in the engine during production. There is currently no remedy available for either recall and the manufacturer is refusing to replace the parts or remedy the problem. Jeep is saying to take it to the dealership and the dealership is saying there is no test they can run and is pointing back at Jeep because Jeep hasn't given them a fix. I do have videos of the engine running extremely loud and clicking and instances where the cooling fan won't shut off for hours. I have not been parking in my garage and not charging the vehicle to reduce the risk as much as possible. I have had two instances where the propulsion suddenly stopped while driving, which is one of the warnings of the 78C recall. This is a safety risk for myself and my two young children who are in the car daily due to necessity, and Jeep is not offering any solutions to the problem at hand and my safety concerns.
I am submitting this complaint regarding multiple open safety recalls on my Jeep, including two fire-risk recalls that currently have no available repair. Jeep/Stellantis has informed me that they cannot confirm whether my vehicle is safe to drive, and they instructed me to park the vehicle away from buildings, trees, and other vehicles due to the potential fire hazard. I am unable to comply with these instructions because I live in an apartment complex where all parking spaces are close to other vehicles and surrounded by trees. At work, I must park inside a parking garage with no alternate options. I have small children, and if the vehicle were to catch fire, they cannot exit the vehicle independently, which significantly increases the danger. I have contacted the dealership, who confirmed they cannot authorize a rental or loaner for this recall. They instructed me to escalate directly to Jeep Corporate. I have attempted to contact the Jeep recall department by phone and received a “closed” message during normal business hours. I have also sent written documentation to Jeep Corporate and my leasing company (Ally Financial) outlining the safety concerns, my inability to safely comply with the parking instructions, and my request for a rental or loaner. Ally has opened a case to document the issue. At this time, Jeep has not provided a fix or a safe transportation alternative, and I have no safe way to operate or park the vehicle. I am filing this complaint to document the safety risk and request assistance in obtaining a safe transportation solution until Jeep provides a remedy for the fire-related recalls.
Vehicle: 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Safety Recall IDs: 78C and 68C Issue: No available remedy for serious safety defects. Summary: My 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe has two active safety recalls. Recall 78C involves engine casting contamination leading to fire risk and sudden loss of propulsion. Recall 68C involves a hybrid electrical defect that can cause propulsion shutdown. There are no repairs available. I am concerned about sudden loss of power while driving, especially at highway speeds or when transporting my young children. Stellantis has not responded to my requests for assistance. The vehicle does not feel safe to drive.
The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. The contact stated that the instrument cluster flickered off and on. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact had received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V766000 (Engine). The failure mileage was approximately 25,500.
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On September 28, 2025 I recorded a video of the engine and engine fan whirring erratically because this would happen every time I turned the car on for several weeks and I wanted to document the noise. Then, on October 11,2025 The hybrid system failed twice in one day. The car was in Drive and shifted to Park without driver intervention and the car stopped. First I was in my driveway backing out. The second time I was driving on the highway. this occurred going 72mph in the left lane. There was a cement barricade to my left and 3 other lanes to my right. I had my car set at cruise control when all of a sudden I felt a jolt and the screen said the car was in Park. The car began slowing down. I turned the hazards on and slammed on the brakes and luckily there was no one immediately behind me to cause an accident. I slowly moved over 3 lanes to the right side where there was so cement barricade and stopped the car. It took several tries to turn the car back on and I did not feel safe even once I did. I got the car turned on, got off the next exit, and was luckily less than 1 mile from a Jeep dealership where I brought the car in. They ran the computer system and validated the incident based on an error message in the code. It took 3 days to fix the car , but even when I picked up the car that was "fixed" it makes the same loud whirring sound every time I turn the car on. Today I discovered there is a broader recall that includes my VIN number and customers will be notified in December. I am extremely concerned with the time it has taken for Jeep to inform me as I do not feel safe in my vehicle. I tried to go to a dealership to explain the concern and request a negotiation to get out of my lease but they would not discuss the matter.
My vehicle has two fire-risk recalls with no remedy. It may catch fire while parked or driving. I cannot safely store or use it, and the manufacturer cannot repair it. I need the federal safety agency assistance to force action
My 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe has multiple open safety recalls with no remedy available. These recalls include fire risk when parked, battery fire risk, loss of propulsion at highway speed, and engine failure due to contamination. The manufacturer warns owners to park away from buildings and avoid charging, which means the vehicle is unsafe to drive or store. We contacted Stellantis and were told no fix exists. This is a serious safety hazard to my family and others. I have already opened a case with Stellantis (Case number #94748033) and was told there is currently no repair available.
Unable to charge the PHEV due to a fire hazard, thus substantially impairing its use and value.
While driving my vehicle on October the day after the over the air software update was pushed out I got in my vehicle and started to drive and about a half mile from my house the vehicle shut off and said to put in park. I did that and then restarted the vehicle. immediately after I did that and started to drive the check engine light came on. I had noticed earlier that people were discussing this on a Facebook group so I looked again and saw several people were having the same issue. Some said to try and soft reset the Uconnect device by have the vehicle in ACC mode and holding the power and tune button down until it resets. I did this and and after it reset i was able to drive the vehicle but the check engine light stayed on. I continued driving to the store and when I was almost home it shut off again. I then did the reset and made it back home. Once i got home I disconnected the battery and let it set for about an hour unplugged. When I plugged it back in I did another reset. The check engine light was off due to disconnecting the battery and I did not have any more issues with this.
My car has shut off three different times while driving, completely losing power in the middle of the road. It then turned back on by itself and suddenly accelerated on its own. The check engine light is on, and the SOS system keeps activating and won’t turn off. What’s worse is that after taking it to the dealership, they’re now trying to return the car to me even though there’s an open safety recall that hasn’t been fixed. This is a major safety concern that needs immediate attention.
Was driving about 35 miles per hour on a two lane canyon road when the vehicle suddenly just shut down and completely lost all electrical and power steering. I was trying desperately to steer the vehicle to the side of the road as I quickly approached a father and his two daughters riding bikes and just missed them as I was screaming out the window for them to hurry forward. Was incredibly distressing and have never been so scared. The vehicle did get to the side of the road to a stop.
2024 jeep 4xe constantly won’t engage in hybrid mode and will blow out thick white smoke from the exhaust (Not exhaust fumes) engine has become abnormally loud and idles very high. Oil percentage went from 90% to 0 just sitting idle in the driveway with in 10 mins resulting in 3 oil changes before 5,000 miles
While driving the vehicle, complete loss of power was experienced due to the recall. I had to pull over to the side of the road and was luckily in a safe space. However, had I been driving on main roads, I could have gotten into an accident. While this recall has been temporarily fixed at this moment, a permanent fix has not been done. Also, since my lease in March 2024, the vehicle has been in the shop several times due to the inability of the vehicle to be filled with gas. My vehicle will be almost completely out of gas, and I can still only put 12 gallons of gas in the car. My dealership had the car in their shop for over three weeks total (on 2-3 occasions), and no resolution was made. I’m still having issues filling up my car on the regular. And now, with the most recent recall, I will be filling my car up a lot more. This vehicle is a mess and they need to rectify the situation and issues immediately. With the winter months approaching and the possibility for snow, I am now at the disadvantage of having to park my car away from my house, not use the electric functionality and leaving it unprotected from the elements. This is unacceptable. I traded in my 2019 6 cyl gas powered Wrangler for the sole purpose of having the electric functionality, and now I’m stuck paying a MUCH higher car payment for a vehicle I am unable to drive in electric format. AND let’s not forget that it’s a safety hazard. I do not feel comfortable driving this vehicle and putting my family in it.
I have had multiple issues with this vehicle including • A failed sensor resulted in the loss of traction control, four-wheel drive, and ABS brakes, making the vehicle unsafe to operate. • A fuel sensor malfunction caused gasoline to backflow and spill during refueling. • On a separate occasion, the vehicle shut off completely while driving, leaving me without control of the vehicle. There are now 2 recalls on the vehicle. 1 for the vehicle randomly turning off and the other for potential to catch fire. Neither of which the dealership or Stellantis has issued a fix and are saying it’s “safe to drive”, however I failed my inspection a few months due to a torn windshield wiper because that is a safety risk.
Received over the air Uconnect software update immediately thereafter, vehicle began stalling and putting itself in park before Jeep issued recall A7C (the federal safety agency 25V‑710). Vehicle was towed to Glendale Jeep (Glendale, CA) on 10/11/25 and returned 10/24/25. Dealer mis-stated vehicle out by date on repair order. Upon receiving vehicle back and driving, still noticed a lack of power when accelerating. On 10/26/2025 vehicle infotainment system stopped working, and all infotainment-controlled safety related features stopped working (Collision avoidance, Back up camera etc.). I Reported incomplete repair back to dealer on 10/27/2025. Dealer states that they cannot accept vehicle back for repair as the fix they provided was only temporary. Jeep only provided them a temporary fix and Jeep has not released a complete comprehensive fix. Dealer never disclosed this repair was only temporary when the vehicle was picked up, despite having knowledge of this. Dealer now states that they cannot accept vehicle back or any affected vehicles at this time because they have too many affected Jeep on the lot awaiting the temporary repair. Contacted Jeep numerous times and filed claim. Jeep is delaying rental reimbursement payment under their wave program and not directly providing direct rental replacement vehicle either despite having been sent receipts and proof of repair work order. My vehicle and other Jeeps are not safe to drive with the temporary fix Jeep provided, as the safety features are not functioning. Additionally, The dealer should have not released the vehicle back with knowledge that these safety systems may be compromised. It puts my safety and the safety of other motorist on the road at risk. As of 10/28/25 ,Jeep and the dealer have not provided any instructions on what to do or how to proceed. Vehicle cannot be repaired at this point.
On [XXX] I was driving down hill at a good speed, when all of a sudden my car completely turned off and almost threw me through the windshield. I found out that this was a result of an OTA update that I was not informed of. After this occurred and I finally got my vehicle to start, all the electric started glitching and the rear view camera only operates sometimes. This car is very dangerous I will not get back in it ever again. My vehicle is at Coastline Chrysler in San Juan Capistrano, California where it will remain as I do not intend on ever getting back in it again. I am requesting to get out of the last 11 months of my lease and a full refund for 25 lease payments as well as my $4500 cash deposit upon leasing. I am in a rental and I cannot afford it so I need immediate action INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
A software update was pushed put to the Jeep via over the air update on or around 10/10/2025. After installation, Jeep unexpectantly shut down while driving. I was doing approx 35 miles per hour 1/2 mile from my house in the first drive after the update happened. All power to the jeep was lost and I was forced to drive off the road as i no longer had any abiblity to accelerate. After pulling off the road I was able to press the brake and start the vehicle. It started but only went another short distance before losing power again. This happened muiltiple times before I was able to make it back to the house. THe check engine light also appeared.The loss of power was 100% attributable to the software update as per many Jeep forums. This update was rolled out OTA on a Friday and with the dealerships closed over the weekend I had to find other transporation as my vehicle was bricked. Received the car back from the dealer on 10/22 after a system control software update.
I received a Uconnect update message on 10 -11–25 after doing that update my check engine light came on and my vehicle stalled out losing power multiple times on a highway with heavy traffic. I was asked to drive the vehicle to the Jeep dealership Heritage Jeep in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania they told me they would have to keep my jeep. They did not know how long they would have it and they were working with Chrysler. As a nurse and a single 60-year-old woman I had no other transportation. I asked if I could bring my Jeep in the following week to see if an update would be available when I left the dealership, the engine light was off and the vehicle was running fine. On Friday 10 –17–25. I received another message that an update was sent from UConnect on 10-14-25 my engine light came back on and I lost several electronic features related to temperature reading, remote start, and some safety related services. I took my Jeep back up to Heritage Jeep. It is there now. I had to take a shuttle home and I have no way to get to work they are not sure how long they’re going to have it. They are not sure if I will be able to get a rental car covered by Chrysler. I went to enterprise and they had no Chrysler available to rent due to this issueThere is no timeframe for fixing this situation and it has already cost me over $500 due to a missed weekend getaway 10-17-25. that I had to cancel on 10-17-25. I missed a day of work today and as a registered nurse today will cost me close to $350. I am afraid to drive my vehicle now after having it stall in traffic and almost being sideswiped when it stalled at a red light the Jeep dealership Informed me they are not getting much information from Chrysler. I am paying $725 a month to lease this Jeep and now I’m afraid to drive it and according to the dealership, they don’t know when an update will be coming in to fix the Uconnect problem this is absolutely unacceptable and I need assistance with this problem.
Due to a recent over the air update which impacted the hybrid system, the car would lose all power and require to stop the car completely and restart the vehicle. This is a known issue that has been acknowledged by Jeep/FCA. After it occurred the first time, a check engine light came on and stayed in. The stalling event occurred approximately 5 times in a short trip with several of our small children in the vehicle. Luckily, we were driving on local roads with the ability to pull over without putting ourselves in danger, but cannot fathom how Jeep would put thousands of drivers at risk, especially if they were driving at high speeds or maneuvering.
On 10/4/25 while driving my 24 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe, the vehicle suddenly stopped accelerating while in driving approx. 30 MPH in a roadway. Several warning lights came on the dash, including a green turtle symbol, the battery light and the plug light. The instrument cluster then went dark and came back on stating the vehicle was in "Turtle Mode" and speed would be limited. The vehicle then would not go over 5 MPH. and would not switch to gas only (E-Save) mode. I narrowly avoided a collision and was able to pull over out of traffic. I shut the vehicle down for approx. 10 mins. It then restarted and drove the rest of the way home without issue. I made several attempts to call Fitzgerald Countryside Jeep to get it serviced, and tried to make an appointment on their website but never received confirmation. On 10/10/25, the vehicle would not start after being plugged in overnight with a full tank of gas and stated "Service Charging System" After waiting 10 mins, the vehicle started normally. On 10/13/25 while backing out of a parking space, the vehicle shut off without warning and would not turn back on. I was able to push the vehicle out of traffic back into the spot. The vehicle would not turn on. The vehicle had to be towed to Dayton Andrews Jeep where I was advised the batteries were replaced. The propensity for the vehicle to suddenly stop accelerating without warning is dangerous and creates a high likelihood of a crash.
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