Jeep Wrangler key fob problems

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 Jul 26, 2026 · Brakes, Electrical · OH

On 7/25/2026, the vehicle set DTC P1128 (Closed Loop Fueling Not Achieved, Bank 1) with a steady check engine light and no drivability symptoms. I cleared the code with an OBD2 scanner. My wife had driven the vehicle to a local store and back earlier with no issues. Shortly afterward, with the vehicle loaded for a trip, she applied the brakes at the end of our driveway and the vehicle did not come to a complete stop. She described the pedal response as delayed. She proceeded onto our residential street at low speed and applied the brakes again. The brakes did not function properly. The pedal traveled to the floor with minimal braking effect and the vehicle came to a rolling stop rather than a controlled stop. She pulled to the side of the street and cycled the ignition off and on. She then drove approximately 10 to 20 feet and applied the brakes again with the same result: pedal to the floor, rolling stop only. Steering effort was normal throughout. We judged the vehicle unsafe to drive and cancelled the trip. It has not been driven since. Within 10 hours of the braking failure, the vehicle experienced a complete electrical failure. The key fob would not unlock the doors and I had to use the physical key. With the brake pedal depressed and the start button pressed, the instrument cluster illuminated for less than one second and then shut off, repeating. The vehicle would not start and remains disabled. No crash, no fire, no injury. The vehicle has open safety recall 21D (the federal safety agency 26V‑363) listed as incomplete. All other recalls were completed at dealer service in May 2026. Current mileage is ~62,000.

Filed May 18, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · VA

I bought this vehicle used in 2022 from CarMax. According to Jeep (Stellantis) Co. multiple recalls were fixed by the previous owner, but the patch available for 2018 Jeep Wranglers was not done. In 2024 my iphone and Mac laptop were hacked and shortly after I began having problems with my 2018 Jeep Wrangler. My alarm system started going off while I was in my home without touching or being near the FOB. When I used my FOB to unlock the doors, they would lock back before I could open the door. I was unable to use the push button start for a few minutes up to 15 minutes and in 2025 I was unable to use the push button at all on most days. I had to research a work around to be able to start my Jeep and even after that depending on the day, it takes several seconds to minutes to start it this way. On 2 different occasions as I was driving, I had no control over my steering for approx. 10 seconds. I held on to the wheel and slowed down. The control returned and I was able to drive home. I researched and found out that 2014-2018 had reports of hacking and the hacker taking control of the vehicle in multiple ways including steering, brakes, alarm system, and hacking FOB. My radio has been turned off and the stations changed. One of my FOBs was tampered with, including switching the lock and unlock button's capability, panic button was disabled, and now the FOB does not work at all. There is a loud grinding noise behind my glove box that can be heard at different times including when Jeep is turned off. Loud noises that sound like a rock hitting the window happen randomly to my front windshield, driver and passenger windows happens multiple times while I am driving and when vehicle is turned off. I took Jeep to a trusted mechanic and was told there was no way to tell and it would be better to just sell it. After I moved, I didn't experience these problems for a while, but am experiencing them again. I am concerned for my safety and anyone who may be a passenger in my Jeep.

Filed Jan 26, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · NE

There has been an electrical issue with this car since it was purchased in May 2021. The start stop system has always said service it and each time the dealership has said the temperature in the car has to be prime. It still doesn’t work. The key fobs continue to disconnect even with new batteries. The screen at times delays and needs an upgrade. The battery or both batteries even in the summer dies if the car isn’t driven for more than 3 days. We spend more time jumping the vehicle than driving it. It’s a 2021 and only has 35000 miles on it. Why pay for a vehicle that spends more time in the shop than in the driveway?

Filed Jan 5, 2026 · Electrical · 25,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that upon pressing the Push to Start button to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the battery was replaced; however, the failure recurred approximately 3 months later. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start; however, the interior lights, the exterior lights, the windshield wipers, and other electrical functions were engaged unintendedly. The gear shifter was locked in park(P). The contact was unable to turn off the vehicle or to lock the vehicle manually or with the key fob. The contact noticed an abnormal relay sound coming from underneath the hood. The contact stated that the failure persisted for 13 hours, from morning to evening, until both batteries were completely drained. The vehicle was towed to Peach Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (528 South Blvd, Brewton, AL 36426) to be diagnosed and repaired, but the diagnostic information was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but declined to cover the cost of the repair under the warranty. A case was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.

Filed Dec 2, 2025 · Electrical · TX

Radio keeps resetting it self, the screen freezes then shuts off. Now the door locks are not working correctly. Ever since I bought the jeep brand new the key fob does not always unlock the doors. Jeep dealership along with the engineers do not know how to fix the issue

Filed May 20, 2025 · Brakes, Electrical · NC

First it was my clutch blowing up including the transmission from underneath me while I drove down a hwy. Then it was a month later before I got it back. (I'm single, and it's my only vehicle). Once I got my jeep back the start/stop button stopped working. I had to lock/unlock with the key fob for it to start. Even with both fobs in the jeep. Now every code, 101 to be exact) is being thrown out of nowhere. Every light goes off, the wipers start going off, the sway bar and traction control disconnects while I'm driving along with the steering wheel locking up while I'm driving down the hwy. The brakes are pulling very badky to the left and /or right. The entire thing is absolutely a death trap. I can't believe this was passed by someone who has the customers best interest for safety. I'd like to know if any of this is recalled because it's been every jeep from 2018-2021 that have this issues. Also 5th gear now vibrats pretty bad.

Filed Nov 28, 2023 · Electrical, Steering · KY

Jeep dash warning lights will randomly all come on at once. This includes service shifter, service airbags, service braking system, ABS warning, cruise control disabled and many others. When it does this, which is daily, the power steering goes out completely at highway speeds and sometimes curves. This has caused me to nearly hit other drivers head on with my family in the vehicle with me. It has left me stranded many times by not recognizing the key fobs and locking the transmission in park at stop lights. I just bought the vehicle, with 64000 miles on it, in October as my primary transportation and I am afraid to drive it. This has caused me severe hardship and endangered mine and my family's life on several occasions. This problem is extremely common with my model year, as seen on several online forums and Jeep has refused to acknowledge the problem or recall the vehicles. It was purchased from a Jeep dealer, Tim Short of Middlesboro Ky. I can understand wear and tear on vehicles, but this has been an issue with 2018 Jeep Rubicons for years. If this problem goes uncorrected, many people WILL die as a result of this issue. Autos are the only thing I know of that, if defective, cannot be returned for a full refund. Something should be done, since I have an 800 dollar monthly payment and nothing to show for it. Thank you for any help you may provide.

Filed Apr 18, 2023 · Electrical · 1,649 miles · MT

The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle made an independent and unintended stop. The service charging system, the battery warning light, and the key not detected message was displayed. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts and the vehicle operated as designed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the dealer stated that no failure was found. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 1,649.

Filed Apr 10, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · TN

Vehicle purchased with 12 miles on it, drove it home and parked and locked it. Later in the evening when I went to get into the vehicle the key fob would not unlock the vehicle. Went to unlock it with the key and anti theft was engaged. Received multiple messages from Sirius Guardian stating our vehicle was stolen. Unable to shut the alarm off, unlock or lock the vehicle, or start the vehicle. No warning deployed on UConnect, just through Guardian but the vehicle is immovable and inoperable. Vehicle is currently at the dealership.