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2025 Jeep Wrangler Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 36 electrical system complaints for the 2025 Jeep Wrangler, 55% of its 66 total complaints. There are 2 reported fires and a related recall (25V741000) for the 4Xe high-voltage battery, which requires parking outside until repaired.

Electrical System complaints
36
55% of 66
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
—
Related recalls
1

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle loses all power while driving, killing dashboard lights, blinkers, brake lights, and steering assist, sometimes rolling to a stop in traffic.
  • After an over-the-air software update, several owners report the vehicle entering limp mode or shutting off repeatedly, requiring the engine to be turned off and restarted to continue driving.
  • One owner reports the vehicle stalling and locking up with error code P1E1D shortly after a system update push from Jeep.
  • A 4Xe owner reports a hybrid system and charging system warning tied to a bent connector pin near the AC compressor, requiring a lengthy repair.
  • One owner reports that charging the vehicle after a recall repair caused a home GFCI outlet to fail, raising fire concerns.
  • One owner reports receiving a safety warning message while driving that rendered the vehicle unsafe to continue driving, occurring within two weeks of purchase.

When 2025 Jeep Wrangler electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 15, 2025, latest Sep 8, 2026.

2025 Jeep Wrangler electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month12Jul 2025Sep 2025Nov 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jun 2026Aug 2026
36 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2025 to Sep 2026; peak Oct 2025 (12).

Electrical System recalls for the 2025 Jeep Wrangler

  1. NHTSA 25V741000Oct 30, 2025Electrical System320,068 vehiclesPark Outside

    Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe and 2022-2026 Grand Cherokee 4Xe vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.

    Risk: A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will update the high voltage battery software, and replace the high voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 17, 2025. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a later date. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 68C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 6, 2025. Vehicles that were previously recalled for the same issue under NHTSA Recalls 24V720 and 23V787 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Electrical System complaints by Wrangler model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2010103 (15%)
  2. 201185 (18%)
  3. 2012153 (18%)
  4. 2013107 (16%)
  5. 201487 (13%)
  6. 201583 (18%)
  7. 201658 (13%)
  8. 201748 (16%)
  9. 2018273 (15%)
  10. 2019151 (20%)
  11. 2020182 (30%)
  12. 2021305 (33%)
  13. 2022171 (43%)
  14. 2023192 (53%)
  15. 2024413 (57%)
  16. 202536 (55%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems on the 2025 Jeep Wrangler?
NHTSA has logged 36 electrical system complaints for the 2025 Wrangler, which makes up 55% of all 66 complaints filed for the model year.
Is there a recall for the 2025 Jeep Wrangler's electrical system?
Yes. Recall 25V741000 covers 2020-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe and 2022-2026 Grand Cherokee 4Xe vehicles because the high-voltage battery may fail internally and cause a fire while parked or driving. Owners are told to park outside and away from structures and stop charging until the remedy is complete.
Have there been any fires linked to 2025 Wrangler electrical complaints?
NHTSA data shows 2 fires reported among the electrical system complaints for the 2025 Wrangler, with 0 crashes and 0 injuries recorded.
Do owners report the vehicle losing power while driving?
Yes, multiple sample complaints describe the vehicle shutting down completely while driving, losing power steering, and stalling in traffic, in some cases linked to a recent software update.
When did these electrical complaints start showing up?
The first electrical complaint on record was filed 2025-07-15 and the most recent was filed 2026-09-08, according to NHTSA data.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.