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This page covers 14 recalls and 597 owner complaints for the 2024 Jeep Wrangler.
Engine and electrical complaints dominate owner reports for the 2024 Jeep Wrangler. On the engine side, owners frequently describe warning lights appearing without prior notice, check engine lights, battery warnings, and multiple dashboard alerts activating together, often accompanied by rough or jerky acceleration and loss of electric motor assist on 4xe hybrid models. Several owners report the vehicle entering an unintended charging or hybrid mode mid-drive, with regenerative braking becoming unavailable at the same time. The electrical system generates its own cluster of reports, with the infotainment screen freezing on startup, the backup camera locking on a still image, and controls becoming unresponsive. A handful of owners also describe a burning smell traced to the rear defroster tab overheating and scorching the rear glass. Powertrain complaints largely echo the hybrid propulsion concerns, with owners noting jerky power delivery and unexpected mode changes while driving.
597
Total Complaints
9
Crash-Related
3
Fire-Related
4
With Injuries
By System
The 2024 Jeep Wrangler has 14 recalls, the most serious being two separate fire risks: the high-voltage battery on plug-in hybrid models can fail internally and catch fire while parked or driving, and the power steering pump wiring can overheat and ignite even with the ignition off.
On plug-in hybrid models, a software update to the telematics system can cause the hybrid control processor to reset while driving, cutting power to the wheels without warning. A separate software error on those same models can also disable the windshield defroster and defogger, reducing forward visibility in cold or humid conditions.
A faulty clockspring can prevent the driver's airbag from deploying in a crash. The rearview camera has two distinct issues: a short circuit in the wiring harness shared with the center brake light can knock out both at once, and a processing module fault can cause the camera image to fail to appear when backing up. The instrument panel cluster can short internally, taking the speedometer and warning lights offline.
Several lighting issues affect vehicles with the trailer tow option. Incorrect wiring harnesses or power distribution components can leave trailer brake lights and turn signals dark, making the trailer harder for following drivers to see. On certain vehicles, the spare tire can obstruct the tail lights themselves. There is also a pinched antenna cable that can prevent the tire pressure warning light from alerting the driver to low pressure.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
The electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire, even when parked with the ignition off.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace affected wiring and parts as needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera image may not display due to contamination or incorrect programming in the central vision processing module, affecting rear visibility.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the central vision processing module software or replace the module as needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The high voltage battery may fail internally, potentially causing a vehicle fire whether the vehicle is parked or being driven.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the high voltage battery software and replace the battery if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software update to the telematics box module may cause the hybrid control processor to reset while driving, resulting in loss of power to the wheels on plug-in hybrid models.
What the fix does
FCA Canada is releasing an over-the-air software update to address the issue. Owners will receive written notification.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The remote start antenna cable may become pinched, preventing the tire pressure monitoring system warning light from turning on when tire pressure is low.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the remote start antenna cable at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The dashboard wiring harness installed in your vehicle is incorrect, which can prevent trailer lights from working properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your dashboard wiring harness and replace it if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The dashboard wiring harness installed during production may be incorrect, preventing trailer lights from functioning on vehicles with the trailer tow option.
What the fix does
A dealer will inspect the dash wiring harness and replace it if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wiring harness for the rearview camera and center brake light can short circuit, disabling the rearview camera image and center brake light.
What the fix does
Dealers replaced the wiring harness for the center brake light and rearview camera and/or spare tire carrier assembly as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The instrument panel cluster may develop an internal short circuit and stop working, causing the display to fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The tail lights may be blocked by the spare tire, preventing them from working properly and not meeting safety lighting requirements.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the tail lights at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wrong power distribution center may have been installed during production on some vehicles. This can cause trailer lights to malfunction.
What the fix does
The power distribution center will be replaced at a dealership at no charge to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The power distribution center may fail to send power to the trailer turn signal lights and taillights, preventing them from working properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the power distribution center at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The steering column control module may not be welded correctly, which can prevent the driver's airbag from deploying during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module at no charge if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error in the hybrid control processor may prevent the windshield defrosting and defogging system from working.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the hybrid control processor software at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
