JEEP WRANGLER 4XE · model year

2025 JEEP WRANGLER 4XE

10 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash reports, and 2 active recalls for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2025JEEPWRANGLER 4XE carries 10 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 3 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2025 WRANGLER 4XE is electrical system with 7 filings, followed by service brakes (1) and unknown or other (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 2 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.

NHTSA currently has 1 investigation file overlapping the 2025 WRANGLER 4XE, and 1 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

10
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Total Complaints

10 filings

Crashes Reported

3 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7
SERVICE BRAKES1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
ENGINE1

Recalls (2)

25V71000017/10/2025

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT:POWER CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (HPCU):SOFTWARE

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4XE Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. A software error in an over-the-air (OTA) update may result in a loss of drive power.

25V76600006/11/2025

ENGINE

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE and 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4XE Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. Debris inside the engine may cause engine failure, which can result in a loss of drive power and/or an engine compartment fire.

Recent Complaints

20251219ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2025 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the infotainment display turned on and turned off unexpectedly. In addition, the contact stated that after driving the vehicle for approximately five minutes, the infotainment center display functioned normally. The failure was intermittent. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,420.

Mileage: 6,420

20251215ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact stated that after his wife unplugged the high-voltage battery charger, his wife discovered that the charging outlet was black. The contact then shut off the circuit breaker. The contact stated that the failure caused a short circuit in the circuit breaker, which required the socket and wiring to be replaced. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V741000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact had not received notification of the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

20251211ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V710000 (Electrical System) and 25V741000 (Electrical System); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that while driving 10-15 MPH and attempting to drive onto the main road, the vehicle lost drive power. The contact was able to restart the vehicle within 2 minutes and after several attempts. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that upon attempting to start the vehicle in the parking garage on another occasion, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the alternate battery had failed, and the contact was informed that there was no rental vehicle available. The dealer replaced the battery and informed the contact that the vehicle was repaired; however, the contact advised the dealer to keep the vehicle because he was considering other r

Mileage: 8,200

20251211ENGINE

The contact owns a 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V710000 (Electrical System) and 25V741000 (Electrical System); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that while driving 10-15 MPH and attempting to drive onto the main road, the vehicle lost drive power. The contact was able to restart the vehicle within 2 minutes and after several attempts. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that upon attempting to start the vehicle in the parking garage on another occasion, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the alternate battery had failed, and the contact was informed that there was no rental vehicle available. The dealer replaced the battery and informed the contact that the vehicle was repaired; however, the contact advised the dealer to keep the vehicle because he was considering other r

Mileage: 8,200

20251211ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V741000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the recall notification advised to park outside and away from structures and not to charge the vehicle until the remedy was completed; however, the contact resided in an apartment complex that required vehicles to be parked in an indoor garage. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

20251118ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V741000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

20251107ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact leases a 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V741000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

20250221CrashSERVICE BRAKES

Vehicle propelled my wife through garage door and into garage. Automatically started moving on its own from a complete stop and would not respond to brakes. While slamming on brakes, vehicle propelled forward at full throttle while in EV mode. We are thankful no one was killed or injured. Caused significant damage to our home.

20250221CrashUNKNOWN OR OTHER

Vehicle propelled my wife through garage door and into garage. Automatically started moving on its own from a complete stop and would not respond to brakes. While slamming on brakes, vehicle propelled forward at full throttle while in EV mode. We are thankful no one was killed or injured. Caused significant damage to our home.

20250221CrashELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Vehicle propelled my wife through garage door and into garage. Automatically started moving on its own from a complete stop and would not respond to brakes. While slamming on brakes, vehicle propelled forward at full throttle while in EV mode. We are thankful no one was killed or injured. Caused significant damage to our home.

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NHTSA Investigations 1 Open

Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2025 JEEP WRANGLER 4XE have?
The 2025 JEEP WRANGLER 4XE has 10 NHTSA complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2025 JEEP WRANGLER 4XE?
Yes, the 2025 JEEP WRANGLER 4XE has 2 recall(s). The most common affected component is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT:POWER CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (HPCU):SOFTWARE. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 JEEP WRANGLER 4XE?
The most-complained component for the 2025 JEEP WRANGLER 4XE is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM with 7 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SERVICE BRAKES and UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Is the 2025 JEEP WRANGLER 4XE safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Vehicle Safety Guides

Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.