Jeep Wrangler 4XE Best and Worst Years (2020–2025)
The 2024 and 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4XE model years are the ones to avoid, with complaint index scores of 100 and 80. The 2024 model alone drew 216 of the 236 total complaints logged across all years, led by electrical system and engine issues, plus 5 reported fires.
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.
- Model years
- 6
- 2020–2025
- NHTSA complaints
- 236
- Recall campaigns
- 5
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 5
- Top problem area
- Electrical System
Wrangler 4XE Complaint Index by year
Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.
Jeep Wrangler 4XE problems and recalls by year
Wrangler 4XE years to avoid: what went wrong
2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE Index 100 · 216 complaints · 4 recalls
The 2024 Wrangler 4XE has the highest complaint index (100) of any year and accounts for 216 of the model's 236 total complaints. Electrical system problems make up 67% of its complaints (144 reports) with a median failure mileage of 14,653, and engine issues make up 63% (137 reports) at a median of 14,317 miles. Owners reported charging-related fires, including one battery fire that led to a total loss, and unintended acceleration events tied to brake complaints. Four recall campaigns apply to this year, covering steering wiring that can overheat, engine debris risk, and an over-the-air software error causing loss of drive power. NHTSA also lists 2 crashes and 5 fires for this year.
2024 electrical system problems →2024 engine problems →2024 transmission & powertrain problems →
2025 Jeep Wrangler 4XE Index 80 · 9 complaints · 3 recalls
The 2025 Wrangler 4XE carries a complaint index of 80, the second-highest of any year, despite far fewer total complaints (9) than 2024. All of its complaints fall under the electrical system category, with a median failure mileage of 7,310. Owners reported brake-related loss of control incidents, including one that led to a crash into a garage, and delays getting parts for an electrical recall repair. Three recall campaigns apply, covering steering wiring fire risk, engine debris, and drive power loss from software errors. NHTSA also lists 2 crashes and 1 injury for this year.
Most common Jeep Wrangler 4XE problems (all years)
Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.
- Electrical System164 (69%)
- Engine140 (59%)
- Transmission & Powertrain23 (10%)
- Fuel System20 (8%)
- Other20 (8%)
- Steering14 (6%)
- Brakes8 (3%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (2%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (1%)
- Lane Departure2 (1%)
Frequently asked questions
- What year Jeep Wrangler 4XE should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2024 and 2025 model years stand out, with complaint index scores of 100 and 80. The 2024 model has the most total complaints at 216 out of 236 across all years.
- Is the 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2024 Wrangler 4XE has the highest complaint index (100) among all model years, with electrical system issues reported in 67% of its complaints and 5 reported fires.
- Does the Jeep Wrangler 4XE have electrical problems?
- Yes. Electrical system issues are the top problem area across all model years, appearing in 69% of the 236 total complaints, with 2024 and 2025 showing the highest shares.
- Are there recalls on the Jeep Wrangler 4XE?
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the Wrangler 4XE, including one for steering pump wiring that can overheat and cause a fire, and one for a software error that can cause loss of drive power.
- Which Jeep Wrangler 4XE model year is best?
- The dataset does not list any year as a best year; 2021, 2022, and 2023 have much lower complaint index scores (40, 20, and 60) than 2024 and 2025.