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Jeep Wrangler check engine light comes on

793 of the 15,953 owner complaints about the Jeep Wrangler describe check engine light, most of them for the 2024 model year.

owner complaints
793
worst model year
2024
typical repair cost reported
$1,300
typical mileage
51,894
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below

By model year

Often reported together

Loss of power 142Stalling 99Misfire 63ABS 54Won't shift 50Warning lights 43Won't start 36Power steering loss 34

Trouble codes mentioned

P1E1D 8P0302 5P0E15 4P0306 4C121C 4P0344 3P0305 3P2638 2P219A 2P06DD 2

What owners say

Filed Nov 4, 2026 · WA

1/9/26 my 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe received the 68c recall check. The dealership said they flashed it, and that it was perfectly fine. Up to that point I had not had a single issue since I purchased it in July '24. Headed home, 5-6 miles up the highway my vehicle started to slow; dropped from 63 to mid 50's and then surged. It was ok for a few seconds then it did it again. I was approaching a hill and had 12% battery. I immediately pulled off the highway, called the dealership and said I was turning around and bringing it back. I turned off electric mode, turned on my hazards and drove slowly back to the dealer. They asked if there was a light on, there wasn't. They hooked it up to run a diagnostic and got no codes so nothing was wrong, probably just the engine shifting from electric to hybrid, perfectly normal. Since then it has happened several more times, all when either it is very windy or going up a hill/incline. I keep getting told nothing wrong. When I bring up the 68c recall, they said they hadn't heard of an issues. So I've just dealt with it. Oct 29 in for recall 21d. Had them look into the deceleration issue; on Oct 28 happened again, but this time my check engine light was on. Oct 31 told everything good, CE light likely gas cap and they did 2 software updates that should take care of the power issue. I was good to go. Today, Nov 4, I went to leave and got a key fob not detected error. I grabbed my spare, which has never been used, and tried again. It showed, hold fob to start/stop and press. I did that and the dash lit up like the 4th of July. Dash lights flashing, gauges were clicking, radio screen was blinking on and off, the engine did not engage. Tried again and just went black. Zero power. Towed to dealership and told likely the 12v battery is depleted, but it's just coincidental that it happened right after another recall. A single Google search showed it's a well known safety issue. Filed complaint with Jeep Wave. Case #98538803

Filed Nov 3, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · CA

The Jeep was purchase used from a Jeep dealer in April 2026. At 42,821 miles it was still under the manufactures warranty. We have had multiple occurrences where the check engine light comes on, followed by other warning lights, and moments later the Jeep will stall in traffic. When it stalls, it is unable to be restarted or shifted to neutral to be pushed out of traffic. This has cause multiple seriously dangerous situations and collision close calls. Sometimes a jumpstart will allow the vehicle to be restarted. other times it must be towed. Note: The battery and electrical systems checks indicate no failures even though the battery/low voltage warning lights come on during the incidents. I have taken the vehicle to four different repair facilities including authorized Jeep dealer service centers. The first three times parts were replaced. The fourth time it was towed to Santa Monica Jeep. They verified the same error codes as reported previously then cleared the error codes. One they cleared the error codes, they were unable to get the check engine light to come back on during their short test drives. And none of the components were testing as bad. So I requested a Stellantis field technician inspect the vehicle. They were also unable to diagnose the problem even though it keeps recurring. Because they were unable to diagnose the problem, they refused to take any further action, even though the service manager told me that the vehicle is unsafe to drive. I informed my insurance company of the situation and they told me that they may not cover any claims unless the dealer provides a "Certified Mechanics Statement" or "proof of repairs showing that the vehicle is in good physical condition and safe to operate." The dealer refuses to provide this. So now I have a Jeep that is unsafe to drive, may no longer e covered by my insurance, and neither a Jeep dealer nor Stellantis themselves are willing to resolve a dangerous stalling problem.

Filed Nov 2, 2026 · Brakes · 70,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, the ABS and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with ABS module failure. The dealer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that parts were on back order. The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Filed Nov 2, 2026 · Electrical · OH

The vehicle has lost power multiple times and have been at the dealership now twice due to it first time the check engine light went off before the dealership could find an issue and they couldn’t find anything second time after losing power on the expressway. They check engine light came on for a few days and went off by time my appointment at the dealership. The determined the PIM had issues and are replacing it.

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 Oct 27, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · CT

My jeep has been in the shop MULTIPLE times for a check engine light. Approximately 7-8 times. I've always been told, it's just giving 2-3 different codes and it's nothing to worry about. About a month ago, I was driving my Jeep and it just stopped running. I was sitting in the middle of a very busy intersection. I could not put it in natural to push it to the side of the road, I couldn't get it started, it was just doing nothing. For approximately 45 mins It sat in the middle of an intersection with people yelling at me, beeping at me, etc... When my wife arrived to help me get my stuff out of the vehicle, I tried it one more time and it started up. I then drove it immediately to the dealership. Every light on the dashboard was lit up and the engine was revving like a lawn mower. Got it to the dealership AGAIN was told the whole EV battery needed to be replaced. It's a 2024 Wrangler 4XE with around 15,000 miles on it. I think it's been in the shop longer than I've actually driven it the past couple of year. I will never buy another Jeep product.

Filed Oct 25, 2026 · Engine · NV

2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe models. Sudden loss of power while driving up hill in the electric mode. It would not go over 59 miles per hour and then it switched over to hybrid all on its own. This happened a few times and I could not go fast enough on the freeway. The next week the check engine light was on along with, engine warning light: service battery charging system and it would not start. I have a 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Sahara. All recalls are up to date. My jeep suddenly lost acceleration while I was driving. It happened more than once, including a frightening situation when my vehicle rapidly slowed from approximately 65-59-45. My Jeep was subsequently towed to the dealership.

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 16, 2026 · Acceleration, Electrical · CT

On two separate occasions, the vehicle shut off while driving. Error messages indicated "electrical failure" and to "service charging system". In the second instance the check engine light came on. Both times I was able to get safely to the shoulder. The car was restarted by powering the vehicle off and then on again. October 2025- in Massachusetts on I290 heading back to CT from Maine February 2026- in CT on [XXX] The vehicle has been in and out of repair for several months at a time without repair or replacing parts. Software flashes clear the codes but have not fixed the ongoing issues. The manufacturer is aware and multiple cases have been opened with them without resolution. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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.

Related recalls

EngineReported November 23, 2022 · 62,909 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe vehicles equipped with 2.0L Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle engines. A loss of communication may cause an engine shutdown.
Risk
An engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
There is more than one involved component and calibration software. Updating the calibration software in the Transmission Control Module, Hybrid Control Processor and Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor that changes fail safe from shut down to limp home. Dealers will update the transmission control module software, Hybrid Control Processor and Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall ZB7.

Recall number 22V865000 · Recall details

EngineReported October 13, 2022 · 60,413 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500, and 2021-2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail, causing an engine stall.
Risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the HPFP and inspect and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z96.

Recall number 22V767000 · Recall details

Questions about the Jeep Wrangler check engine light

Why does the check engine light come on in the Jeep Wrangler?

Owners who report it most often also describe sudden loss of power, engine stalls while driving and misfire or rough idle, and the codes they mention most are P1E1D, P0302 and P0E15.

Which Jeep Wrangler years have check engine light problems?

The model years with the most reports are 2024 (175 complaints), 2021 (82 complaints) and 2018 (62 complaints).

How much does it cost to fix check engine light on the Jeep Wrangler?

Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $1,300 (median of 49 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.

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