2025 Jeep Wrangler electrical problems

Filed Oct 31, 2026 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

**Vehicle:** 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Plug-In Hybrid **Complaint Categories:** Service Brakes / Electrical System / Power Train # the federal safety agency Safety Complaint: Sudden Loss of Propulsion and Failure to Respond to Braking at Highway Speed While driving my 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe on a highway at approximately 55 mph, I experienced a sudden, simultaneous malfunction involving the vehicle's electrical systems, propulsion and braking. The first indication was an abrupt flash of the dashboard display. The event happened extremely quickly, but it appeared as though the vehicle's ignition had momentarily been turned off and then back on. Immediately afterward, multiple warning indicators appeared, including the turtle/reduced-power warning, ABS/skidding indicator and red brake warning. **At the same time, the vehicle began losing propulsion and failed to respond to normal braking input. I was unable to stop the vehicle using normal braking. Instead, the vehicle continued coasting until it eventually came to a stop, nearly going over an embankment.** This was an extremely dangerous situation involving the simultaneous loss of propulsion and effective braking control while traveling at highway speed. After the vehicle stopped, I attempted to restart it, but it would not restart. ## Dealership Diagnosis I reported the incident to an authorized Jeep dealership. The service department subsequently advised me that the ABS module was defective and required replacement. The dealership provided the following written explanation: "All of the codes in the system of your Wrangler are related to loss of communication with the ABS module (a lot of the modules communicate to each other) When there is a loss of communication with the ABS module it will shut the vehicle down, because it does not want you to drive it." The dealership attributed the loss of propulsion to the loss of communication with the ABS module. However, it has not provided technical documentation explaining why an AB

Filed Oct 21, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · 300 miles · CO

The contact owns a 2025 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving, the center display screen intermittently froze and became inoperative. The HVAC system was inoperative in cold weather, there were intermittent abnormal sounds, the Hybrid Mode intermittently deactivated, and intermittently stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated and the message "Service Charging System" and several other unknown messages were displayed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The failure mileage was approximately 300.

Filed Oct 9, 2026 · Electrical, Fuel system · CO

I am reporting a recurring loss/reduction of expected electric propulsion in my 2025 Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe after FCA Safety Recall 68C / the federal safety agency 25V‑741 was completed. Before 68C, I routinely drove my normal route, including sustained uphill/high-load portions, in Electric mode for the full trip to/from & expending the full battery capacity. After the recall software update, electric propulsion frequently is sluggish with no acceleration. additional accelerator input does not immediately produce the expected increase in propulsion, and the vehicle then transitions to Hybrid operation with abrupt/jerky gasoline-engine engagement. After this occurs, it does not return to Electric mode until I stop, then intermittent electric. This is not simply reduced EV range. It is a loss/reduction of available electric propulsion followed by delayed gasoline-engine torque substitution, creating unpredictable acceleration during hills, merging, passing, and other situations where immediate propulsion may be safety-critical. My post-68C symptoms are materially similar to other the federal safety agency complaints involving Wrangler 4xe vehicles, including 11747685, 11765613, 11767648, 11768376, and 11768812. Those reports describe staged electric-power reduction, approximately 43–45 kW available output in one case, 10–15 seconds of deteriorating propulsion despite accelerator demand, Electric Mode Temporarily Unavailable, delayed ICE engagement, abrupt high-RPM engine operation, and similar behavior despite substantial battery state of charge. I am not asserting my vehicle has been independently measured at 43–45 kW or that a fixed 10-second timer exists. I am reporting a substantially similar post-68C operating pattern. I request the federal safety agency investigate whether the 68C BPCM/HCP/AHCP/powertrain calibration can reduce allowable HV-battery discharge and delay gasoline-engine torque substitution, and whether this condition is related to Wrangler 4xe loss-of-motive-power issues evaluated under ODI RQ24012.

Filed Oct 6, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · CA

My complaint with Jeep/Stellantis goes far beyond dissatisfaction with a buyback amount. My family leased a new 2025 Jeep Wrangler expecting a safe vehicle, and instead we have been placed in a worse position after dealing with serious recall and safety concerns. FCA has agreed to repurchase our vehicle, yet the process requires us to continue maintaining and driving a vehicle we no longer feel safe using while waiting weeks for the repurchase to be completed. A potential vehicle-fire condition is not a cosmetic defect or minor inconvenience—it is a legitimate safety concern involving the driver, passengers, surrounding vehicles, homes, and property. My three primary concerns are: **(1) Safety:** Jeep has vehicles in customers' possession subject to serious safety recalls involving potential fire hazards, yet customers may still be left waiting for repairs or resolution. **(2) Remedy:** Even after FCA agreed to repurchase our Wrangler, the proposed financial resolution leaves us in a worse financial position and without sufficient funds to reasonably transition into a replacement vehicle. We were offered substantial compensation to keep the vehicle, but keeping a vehicle we are concerned could present a fire risk is not a reasonable solution for our family. **(3) Process:** Once a manufacturer acknowledges a serious safety issue and agrees to repurchase a vehicle, there should be an expedited process to remove that vehicle from the customer and provide a fair resolution—not weeks of additional payments, paperwork, uncertainty, and continued possession of the affected vehicle. What concerns me most is that this is bigger than our individual case. Safety recalls involving potential vehicle fires can have serious consequences, and manufacturers should treat them accordingly. Customers should not have to choose between continuing to drive a vehicle they do not feel safe in or accepting a resolution that puts them in a worse financial position. Jeep/Stellantis needs to

Filed Sep 8, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · SC · fire

The contact called for an acquaintance who owned a 2025 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, a neighbor saw black smoke coming from the vehicle. The neighbor called the authorities first and then called the contact, who was not at the residence during the failure. The vehicle caught on fire, and the neighbor alerted the occupants inside the residence about the fire. The Fire Department arrived on the scene and extinguished the fire. The fire burned several trees in the yard and damaged the concrete in the driveway. A fire report was filed. The remnant of the vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and deemed a total loss.

Filed Aug 9, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · ND

Purchased vehicle in question on 9/11/25 as a lease through the local Jeep dealership near my residence. Sometime around 4/26 to 5/26 my vehicle started to display odd operational patterns which were brought to my local dealerships attention. The first event where I was able to record any type of documentation was around 5/25/26. While driving, the vehicle would suddenly go into "limp mode" and rapidly decrease speed. Several check engine lights would appear to include: Service Electronic Throttle Control, Service Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control and the standard CEL. When this does happen, the vehicle will decrease speed suddenly without warning and becomes difficult to operate until it is pulled over and parked. Vehicle has been to my local dealership several times (4) and out of service for over 70 days with the latest stay 30+ days. According to documentation from the dealership, the listed error/issue has been recreated on their end at least one time but no data was captured with that fail. My local Jeep dealership Service Manager (CF) replied to an email of mine (7/16/26 at 1703) with the following statement: Verified customer concern of check engine light on connect to wytec and found p2173 stored in powertrain control module. Also found c121c stored in ABS module. Believe ABS code is related to PCM code, cleared codes test drove multiple times. Finally able to get customer concern to duplicate but no data was captured on this failure. We are continuing to drive the vehicle while monitoring data to catch freeze frame data while concern occurs but have not been able to do so far at this time. The condition, when it occurs presents a serious safety concern for the driver and other drivers as it will cause a sever throttle limitation and can cause the vehicle to slow down rapidly. As of 8/9/26, no fix confirmed for my vehicle and the dealership and manufacture are pushing to return my vehicle with confirmed fix. Jeep case number 97378351

Filed Aug 5, 2026 · Brakes, Electrical · FL

As I was driving a service electronic stability control came up on my dash and I lost control of the vehicle. The brakes did not work and it was hard to steer. I almost hit a vehicle and the Jeep kept rolling until it stopped. Then I received an alert that the brakes did system, anti lock brake system, and Electronic Stability System failure. This is very scary my vehicle is a lease and they say they are fixing it but I’m very scared I will lose control of my Jeep while I’m driving.

Filed Jul 9, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · GA

The 12-volt auxiliary battery and related electrical system in my 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4XE plug-in hybrid (leased new 8/25/2025) repeatedly fail. The battery completely discharges after the vehicle sits plugged into a standard home charger, undisturbed, for several consecutive days, leaving the vehicle completely inoperable. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request and is currently at a dealership. Failures to date (5): 11/05/2025: found dead after charging; required jump start. No warning lamps or messages precede the discharge events; the vehicle is simply dead when approached. 01/26/2026: dead after charging; would not jump start; towed. Dealer replaced the 12V battery and performed recall 68C software. 04/27/2026: check engine light illuminated while driving and the vehicle became stuck in electric mode; it would not switch to hybrid, gas, or E-save despite attempts, and a restart did not resolve it; towed. Dealer could not reproduce the fault. 05/17/2026: dead after charging; towed. 12V battery replaced a second time (same part number) and media hub replaced; vehicle was dead again at dealer pickup. 06/13/2026: dead after charging (plugged in undisturbed 6/9 to 6/13); towed. Tow operator noted the rear tires dragged during loading. Dealer/manufacturer confirmation: dealers have observed and documented the dead-battery condition multiple times, including a vehicle dead at pickup, but no dealer has reproduced the underlying failure or confirmed a root cause across five repair visits and approximately 56 cumulative days out of service as of 7/6/2026. The manufacturer's customer care team is engaged; it suspects a parasitic electrical draw, and the dealer is awaiting specialized test equipment. No police or insurance inspection. Safety risk: inability to leave electric mode while driving with the check engine light active; repeated complete electrical failures stranding occupants; an undiagnosed electrical draw in a plug-in hybrid that charges overnigh

Filed Jul 1, 2026 · Electrical, Fuel system · CO

While driving my 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe in normal conditions, the vehicle unexpectedly loses electric drive power. Power is reduced in stages — to approximately 50%, then 25% — then electric mode is disabled and the dash displays "Electric Mode Temporarily Unavailable," after which the vehicle forces into hybrid operation after a delay. During the delay, the vehicle does not deliver the power requested by the accelerator. This has occurred at 41%, 73%, and 81% battery state of charge during normal driving, with no wide-open-throttle demand — conditions under which the manufacturer's specification states electric power should continue. This is a loss of drive power. The manufacturer's own recall A7C (the federal safety agency campaign 25V710000) identifies a software error that may result in loss of drive power in these vehicles, and states that a loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. My vehicle exhibits this condition but is not included in that recall population, which raises a question of whether the recall scope covers all affected vehicles. Safety risk: unexpected loss of drive power during normal driving — including when merging, crossing intersections, or pulling into traffic — creates a delay in which the vehicle does not respond to the accelerator as expected. Reproduced by the dealer: dealership service personnel personally experienced the loss of electric propulsion during a test drive, and the condition was also reproduced on a second 4xe vehicle at the dealership. In all cases, no diagnostic trouble codes were present, no repair was performed, and the vehicle was returned as "operating as designed." A neutral arbitrator in the manufacturer's warranty arbitration found that a nonconformity exists with a propulsion issue on the vehicle. The condition has not been properly diagnosed because I am unable to obtain the diagnostic measurement I have requested. The manufacturer's case manager has stated that warranty coverage for diagnostic testing cannot be confirmed

Filed Jun 20, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · NY

When driving on the highway the jeep would not accelerate. At about 60mph no matter how far I pushed the petal down it would only maintain speed. It happened again going much slower on local streets.