general problems of the 2024 Jeep Wrangler - part 1

Wife took Jeep to dealership for recalls. Dropped it off, got a rental car. A short while later, dealership called to say Jeep had an electrical fire while on the charger at the dealership. Fire dept called and Jeep was sent to salvage yard to "burn out. " total loss of vehicle. 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe high altitude. Leased the vehicle new on 9/23/24. Just over 35k miles. Using a level 2 charger at home and no issues prior to this. Jeep customer care promised an investigation within 3-4 business days. Today is the 6th business day and still no contact from them. Multiple attempts to call them for update and no one will return our call. Ally financial says they can't do anything until investigation is complete. Personal insurance will cover, but should not have to, as this is a known issue and was at the Jeep dealership on their charger.

For about three days now, off and on, more on than off, the screen will pixelate, which is extremely distracting and dangerous. A few times it’s completely shut off to where I’ve had to pull over and power cycle the vehicle to get it to turn back on.

Our Wrangler was taken in to get the 68c recall done and once we finally got the vehicle back the electric driving mode had significantly less power to the point where the vehicle showed it was limited to 43-45kw of power output to the electric motors which resulted in a top speed of about 67-70mph until it completely failed and said "electric mode temporarily unavailable" on the dash. It then stumbles and restarts after a brief pause thag causes the vehicle to slow down to 55-58mph and then the vehicle can accelerate again only on gasoline power. This problem is easily repeatable and seems to be directly tied to a major software update limiting power output of this vehicle compare to the original power numbers of when we purchased this vehicle.

I want to preface by saying I love my Jeep and I baby it. It only has 13k miles on it (mostly highway) and I have never taken it offroad. However, I paid a ton of money for a vehicle that, not only has lost more than half it's value in 2 years, but is also not reliable or safe. A 70k value vehicle that is only worth less than 30k now. I have several ongoing issues and they have happened multiple times. The 68c and 78c recalls caused so many issues with performance, safety and reliability of my Jeep. Jeep misrepresented the number of affected vehicles. I purchased my Jeep based on the claimed reliability, good fuel economy (for a Jeep) and the low end torque and peppy ride it used to have. Following the 68c and 78c recalls, it no longer responds the way it should (and used to) when pressing the gas pedal. Power is greatly reduced and it inhibits my ability to safely merge into traffic and accelerate on the highway. My Jeep abruptly died in the middle of a highway in June while I was accelerating to switch lanes. The Jeep came to a halting stop from 65mph-0mph in a matter of 2-3 seconds and a car behind me almost rear ended me. Jeep advises not to park near the house or charge it. I can't park in the garage so my Jeep also takes a weather beating year round. When I press the brake with force, the Jeep skids and skips forward before stopping. I have had many close calls where I almost rear ended someone at a stop light because the Jeep lurches forward on its own. When braking, it often makes the tires squeal as it's lurching forward in an attempt to stop itself. I bought this vehicle to drive from PA to FL 2x a year. Something I can safely transport my family. I do not trust it anymore so I had to purchase a second vehicle. The Jeep also squeaks at low speeds and the dealer doesn't know what it is. It already leaks water when it rains. 21d recall is upcoming - another fire risk. Vehicle is scheduled to go to dealer on 9/21. Please help - I want what I paid for!.

I have a failed 68c federal recall safety remedy recall. The Jeep suffered a catastrophic high-voltage battery and powertrain failure while operating at highway speeds. The vehicle is unsafe to drive, charge, or park near structures due to fire risk. In December of 2025 at the Jeep's authorized dealership the battery passed corporate software diagnostics, and stellantis assured me the vehicle was safe to operate. The recall remedy completely failed. On September 18, 2026 while driving at highway speeds in active traffic, the vehicle suffered a total loss of powertrain power and shut down completely, creating an imminent safety hazard for myself and others. The vehicle has been sitting at the dealership since then. There are also other active recalls on the vehicle that put myself and others in danger. Parking in a garage or near a structure are not permitted. It is also not safet to charge.

After a cold start (sitting for a few hours or overnight) if I were to give the vehicle some gas, 15% pressure on the petal, the car bucks violently shifting from 1st to 2nd to the extent of 'chirping' the tires. This happens about 50% of all starts, the severity varies from slight (like a small bump in the road) to violent (chirping the tires \ breaking suddenly) it's been reported several times to the dealer but they cannot replicate the issue.

Was difficult to start and check engine was immediately on after I got it started. Was running sluggish and went into turtle mode while driving it to the dealership.

This is a 2024 Jeep rubiconx with 10. 5k miles. I was running 60mph on a state highway on electric mode. I didn’t see the battery was nearing 50%… sure enough Jeep lost power at 50% charge even though I was trying to floor it to keep it moving. The ice kicked in a few seconds later. There was a car right behind me and understandably started honking his horn thereafter. Not even sure if my tail lights turned on when it lost power- I’m assuming not because my foot wasn’t on the brakes. Next morning the Jeep is dead. Dealership confirmed hv battery replacement. I’m just not sure how these are still allowed on the road. Specially with what 3 or 4 recalls on the same batteries with which Jeep’s resolution is simply a software update to detect any bad battery? even with the 4th recall on the same issue, there are still reports of vehicles catching up on fire while parked. Not sure how you can keep letting them get away with this. Now Jeep has been throttling battery and electric performance without letting the owners know of the changes- this last recall (68c) they installed the 50% threshold mentioned above where the battery will just stop providing power and make the engine take over after some delay. This experience is not unique to me- it has been reported by several others in the largest Jeep 4xe forum. Endangering peoples lives by killing battery power abruptly in the middle of the road to save stellantis/Jeep money from actually putting a fix on the issue is just another Ford pinto moment. After our batteries die, they get replaced by…. . The same exact faulty battery so that we can go through the same experiences over again. Jeep hasn’t addressed the root cause of the issue- bad battery design, and here we still are with hundreds of thousands of Jeeps on the road that may abruptly die in the middle of the road or catch fire on the lot. We can do better than this.

The vehicle has a lack of power in electric mode and stalls when the engine turns on to run on gas power. This is causing merging issues or ramping up to speed to enter the highway. When trying to quickly turn or avoid being hit by an oncoming traffic when you floor the accelerator, it lags and doesn’t engage power to quickly move out of the way. You have to be in gas mode for a quick response. This happens all the time.

I am reporting a serious safety concern involving my 2024 Jeep Wrangler rubicon x 4xe following recall 68c (NHTSA 25v-741). After the recall software update, my vehicle experienced a significant reduction in electric-mode power and acceleration. Electric mode has become practically unusable and potentially dangerous, especially during highway driving. Before the update, electric mode provided adequate and predictable acceleration. Following the update, the vehicle struggles to deliver sufficient power when merging onto highways, entering fast-moving traffic, passing other vehicles, or accelerating uphill. This creates serious safety risks because drivers need reliable acceleration to safely navigate traffic and avoid collisions. The reduced power makes it difficult to match highway speeds or respond quickly to changing road conditions. I am extremely concerned that a recall intended to address a high-voltage battery safety issue may have introduced another safety hazard by significantly restricting electric propulsion performance. This is not simply a customer dissatisfaction issue. It directly affects vehicle safety and my confidence in operating the vehicle in electric mode. I request that NHTSA investigate whether recall 68c introduced software restrictions affecting electric-motor power and acceleration, determine whether other Jeep Wrangler 4xe owners face similar risks, and require stellantis to provide an effective remedy. A safety recall should not create additional hazards or compromise the vehicle's ability to accelerate safely and predictably.

I left my home for work on xxx. I noticed a lack of propulsion upon stepping on the gas & air conditioning blowing warm air. At a stoplight ([xxx] and [xxx] in [xxx]), I attempted to restart the vehicle in hopes that a reset may fix any issues. What I found was that my vehicle would not restart and I could not remove it from park in a busy intersection. After 30 minutes of trying, I was able to get it to turn on and move to the burger king parking lot. A tow truck arrived and took me to the [xxx] valley chysler Dodge Jeep ram dealer. They told me it would take until Tuesday xxx to look at it. They could not offer me a loaner nor a rental vehicle. They called on xxx and said it was a battery defect and may take weeks to repair. To date, my vehicle with 27,000 miles have been in for four separate recalls, citing lack of propulsion, risk of battery fire. Zero accidents. I no longer feel safe driving the vehicle after recalls: "the 2. 0 engine may be contaminated with sand from the casting process . . . Leading to catastrophic engine failure. " "firmware software. . . May cause loss of drive power which can cause a vehicle crash. " "the high voltage battery may become damaged during normal vehicle operation . . . Advising owners to park away from structures or other vehicles" "electric hydraulic power steering pump may have electrical issue . . . May lead to a fire. " the manufacturer and dealer are offering minimal insight or restitution for my experience or safety. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

2024 Jeep 4xe Wrangler rubicon, 3 recalls, 1st ev battery, potential fire hazard, 2nd sand in the engine, potential fire hazard, 3rd wiring harness for steering unit, potential fire hazard, all of them can cause a fire with it being parked and not even plugged in for charging. Fca sent out the recall notices, and later said they had remedies, the problem is the remedies aren't remedies at all. I was at my dealership 2 days ago talking to my service writer, and he told me that another customer with the same vehicle passed the so called remedy for sand in the engine, a few days later his engine light came on, and now the dealership is replacing his engine, with that being said doesn't that mean that even with a passed so called remedy, it could still be a fire hazard. I have had all the recalls done at my dealership, but I don't feel that they are being honest about any of these remedies actually working, and that everytime I get in the vehicle or park it I'm afraid that it could still catch fire. I have a vehicle that has been taken off the market by the manufacturer, and has told the dealerships not to sell them, I have tried to get some reimbursement, but have had no luck, am hiring an attorney to try to get something done.

On August 26, 2026, my 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe, with approximately 32,000 miles, experienced a sudden loss of power while my family and I were driving. The vehicle lost power in an intersection, creating a serious safety hazard with surrounding traffic. We were stranded until help arrived, and the vehicle had to be towed because it would not restart. Before the loss of power, the a/c stopped blowing cold air. The check-engine light came on, dashboard components and warning indicators began flashing, the battery warning light appeared, and a “service charging system” warning was displayed. This was not simply an inconvenience. The sudden loss of power left us unable to move the vehicle in an intersection and created a significant risk of being struck by another vehicle, potentially causing serious injury or death. I am a military veteran, and this incident caused a severe stress and trauma response because I believed my family's safety and my life were in danger. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate whether this incident is related to a safety defect involving the charging system, electrical system, hybrid propulsion system, battery system, power electronics, software, or another component capable of causing sudden loss of motive power. I understand NHTSA has previously investigated loss of motive power involving Jeep Wrangler 4xe vehicles. I am reporting this incident so it can be included in NHTSA's safety data and evaluated for a possible broader safety defect. I can provide the VIN, towing records, photographs/videos of the warnings, diagnostic trouble codes, dealership findings, and repair records. I respectfully request that NHTSA document and investigate this safety complaint and determine whether further action or a safety recall is warranted.

My 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid had the 68c recall performed at a Jeep dealer. My vehicle was working flawlessly prior to this recall. After the recall was performed, the vehicle hybrid battery system now loses power when accelerating. For example, driving 45 mph in electric mode on a level road for a minute causes the speed to reduce regardless of acceleration, with the exception of flooring the accelerator pedal which causes a surge of power from the gas engine, causing the vehicle to lurch forward. This creates an unsafe condition on the roadway as the vehicle cannot be reliably controlled. Often times now, the gas engine will surge when a vehicle is in front of me causing me to have to brake suddenly to avoid a collision. This problem persists with every drive under variable conditions. There are no warning lamps or messages besides, "electric mode temporarily unavailable," before it surges. The dealer has not re-inspected the vehicle since the service advisor told me after the recall, the vehicle will continuously assess the battery. He further stated if even the slightest problem is detected, the vehicle will shut down completely and I would need to get the vehicle towed. I find this recall solution to be totally unacceptable and unsafe for myself, my family, and other vehicles on the roadway. This situation needs to be investigated and Jeep should make this right for its customers.

I bought the Jeep Wrangler 4xe used in December 2025 and since then it has lost power, I received a hybrid battery service light and got stranded 3 times. My car was in the garage for the last 3. 5 months and they could not find the issue. I received my car today 8/22 and on the same it went into limp mode and got stranded again with the same issue. I have no trust on the vehicle at all, its value has decreased tremendously and I do not know when I will eventually be able to drive it safely.

On xxx I delivered my vehicle to the Jeep dealership in [xxx] to secure the remedy for recall number 68c 2020-2025 jl & 2022-2026 wl phev hv battery fires. The dealership service manager, at the time of pick up, stated the vehicle passed the test and no further action was required. I do not know what action was taken but something adverse has happened. Since receiving the vehicle back, when driving in electric mode and without warning, it now randomly loses power. Applying more pressure to the accelerator does not restore power immediately. After a couple of seconds delay, the gasoline engine kicks in to provide power, but that two second delay is enough to trigger a collision when pulling out into traffic, or a rear-end event when power is unexpectedly lost on straight-aways. In nearly three years of ownership, this problematic behavior never occurred even once until the 68c recall remedy was applied. Stallantis / fca may have reduced or eliminated the battery fire risk, but the "remedy" has now created an even more dangerous condition. Please insure that the manufacturer takes immediate and appropriate action to fix this serious issue. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

After completing the 68c recall, one week later, my Wrangler got the red turtle message and the check engine light came on. I lost power and the fan went on full power and sounded like a jet engine. Lost power on the highway. It has been at the dealer for 4. 5 weeks and still has not been looked at to diagnose. No loaner. No rental. Nothing. It is unsafe to drive so it has to be left at the dealer.

Following the completion of the 68c recall update on 4/17/26 my 2024 Jeep 4xe experiences a severe loss of acceleration and throttle lag at highway speeds (over 50 mph) when in electric mode. When attempting to pass vehicles (and sometimes when in the oncoming traffic lane), or when just trying to maintain speed in traffic, the drivetrain abruptly throttles power; causing the vehicle to bog down and hesitate. There is no ability to accelerate and care slows. The gas pedal is essentially useless. The gas engine then performs a panic start, causing the vehicle to lurch forward at highway speeds. It has created and dangerous driving condition when passing, merging or just trying to keep pace the traffic around me. There is no way to know exactly when it will happen, so the unpredictability makes it even more dangerous. I understand this is an issue with many Jeep 4xe since the 68c recall update. It has happened to me 4 times now, the most recent was today. This is unacceptable.

Intermittent delayed/loss of acceleration when accelerator is depressed, along with abnormal switching between electric and gasoline propulsion. Symptoms began after recall 68c was performed. I was on all electric at the time going 40 mph when compressing the accelerated did not work and the car seemed to slow for a few seconds before it engaged. I have roughly 15,500 miles on the Jeep and got the 68c done last fall.

After 68c recall completed, there is a noticeable reduced power and sudden engine (ice) starts when it shouldn't be needed. It takes seconds for the vehicle to pickup speed when needed such as when merging lanes which causes a high risk for an accident due to this delay in response. This vehicle is not running as intended, it seems the threshold has been reduced on purpose which is not why I purchased this vehicle to begin with. I need this vehicle to operate as it once used to. Since there has not been a code produced dealer is not able to help. This is not a one off I know other consumers are running into the same situation something needs to be done to resolve the root cause of the problem and not mask it while changing the vehicles original specifications in terms of performance.

I purchased my Jeep Wrangler 4xe on sept. 27, 2025 thinking all battery issues were addressed by the manufacturer. Then a month later the 68c hybrid battery recall is issued. My hybrid battery passed the 68c recall on Dec. 22 at the dealership. Ensuing 78c and 21d recalls meant I couldn't park in my garage and charge my vehicle for weeks at a time. My electric motor would not start on Aug. 11. Check engine light on, electric mode unavailable and ac not working. Then the vehicle forced itself into park while reversing to be towed to the dealer and died in the street. These vehicles are dangerous because there is no warning when they stop working. They just stop - sometimes in traffic or the middle of the street. With 68c, we were led to believe that only some batteries would have issues and that the installed software would monitor battery health. What we began to see was the batteries were structurally deficient and all batteries would fail at some point. The software was designed to shut the vehicle down if it detected a fault. Post 68c recall, many owners experienced a decrease in the performance of their Jeeps as the internal computer sought to balance battery load. This meant we weren't getting the mpg advertised and promised. We also received a warranty extension of unlimited miles and unlimited years. But, the fine print says the battery will be replaced only if the value of the vehicle is more than the cost to replace the battery. My Jeep has lost $14,000 in value in less than a year while I put less than 10,000 miles on it. The dealer has had my vehicle for a month and confirmed the hybrid battery is the problem. They have ordered a new one, but the new ones have the same defect. Owners are also seeing additional electrical faults after a hybrid battery replacement.

My Jeep has had a recall since December 2025. I initially went to burgaw, nc dealership where I leased my Jeep, with no luck. I made appointment they did not have the part. I was told they would call when it is available. I checked in every month , no part. I called the recall line in the summer 2026 and they made me an appointment at national Dodge in jacksonville, ncthe first week of August. When I arrived for my scheduled appointment I was told they could not accommodate my appointment because it takes 5 hours. Holdridge greene made another appointment for me for the following week on [xxx]. He also said he would be able to put me in a car so I wouldn't miss another entire day of work. I showed up and was told they could not help me that day because there were no cars, but they would call and reschedule as soon as possible. It is now [xxx] and no contact has been made. I would love to have my Jeep fixed as it has been affected by these recalls and issues have occurred. Any help is greatly appreciated! information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

I was on the freeway and the vehicle loss power and not allowing me to speed the vehicle up. I was stuck in the middle of traffic and I was concern for my children safety.

I purchased my vehicle in March 2026 from the. Dealership with a known active recall from November 2025 with fire risk, now there is an additional fire hazard recall and my vehicle is currently undriveable due to these recalls.

Engine temperature went up while driving. The warning light came on and I immediately pulled to the side of the road. After 6 minutes on the side of the road the engine started to smoke and then caught fire.

Since the completion of the 68c recall, my Jeep has a concerning issue: when driving in “electric” mode for about 15-20 minutes, the available power starts to decline. Despite pressing on the accelerator it continues to decline for about 10-15 seconds. Then the screen displays “electric mode temporarily unavailable”, the ice starts and engages (with no warmup) and the Jeep switches to “hybrid” mode. This all happens despite there being a 40%+ charge remaining on the battery and ambient temperature being less than 70 degrees f. I believe the 10-15 seconds of reduced power poses a significant safety risk in a situation such as passing a vehicle or pulling out in traffic.

In June 2026 the 2024 Jeep Wrangler sahara 4xe power shut down along with service engine light in two seperate instances while my son was driving at highway speed. I made the dealership aware and had the vehichle checked out. They said nothing wrong with vehichle. On July 25 2026 I was driving vehichle on highway and cruise control came on by itself along with service engine light. I had no power to accelerate. I had to pull over and shut car down before proceeding. I brought the vehichle to paul bailey dealership and they grounded the car on 8/7/2026 when stellantis agreed to pay for a rental car.

Vehicle has recurring failure of the uconnect infotainment system and underlying telematics box module (tbm). Diagnostic code b1560-13 (cellular antenna 1: circuit open or short to battery) has been documented on two separate dealer visits. On the most recent occurrence, the head unit displayed an android recovery boot loop screen preventing normal system operation. The vehicle is subject to open safety recall a7c / NHTSA 25v-710, which the manufacturer has classified as a loss-of-drive-power defect caused by incomplete communication between the tbm and hybrid control processor (hcp). Safety risk: per the manufacturer's own recall description, the hcp may reset while driving, causing loss of motive power without warning. This creates a crash risk for the driver, passengers, and surrounding vehicles. The uconnect failures appear to be a symptom of the same tbm communication defect. First reported to dealer may 2025 at approximately 8,687 miles (ro docs917129). Dealer performed tbm2 reset per star bulletin s228a000005 and cleared codes. Same defect returned. Reported again June 2026 at approximately 24,969 miles (ro docs935140). Dealer documented the exact same code b1560-13, referenced the same star bulletin, and stated in writing: "the remedy for this condition is not currently available. " dealer reseated a connector as an interim measure. Failure has since recurred with the android recovery boot loop. Warning symptoms prior to failure: intermittent "uconnect box see dealer" service messages on the dashboard display, followed by system reboots. Component is available for inspection. Vehicle has been inspected by an authorized Jeep/Chrysler dealer on two occasions. No independent inspection has been performed. No police or insurance involvement — no crash has occurred yet.

I was driving my 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe on a public road when the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of propulsion. Before driving, the check engine light was illuminated, and the air conditioner was blowing hot air instead of cold. Shortly after pulling onto the roadway and while approaching a stoplight, the vehicle lost power while it was still in motion and became inoperable, requiring it to be towed to the dealership. The dashboard displayed “service hybrid electric vehicle system. ” the vehicle has fewer than 20,000 miles. I believe this is a serious safety concern because the loss of propulsion occurred while driving, leaving me stranded in traffic. I no longer feel confident in the safety and reliability of this vehicle.

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request?multiple components across four separate manufacturer safety recalls: (1) the high-voltage battery (recall 68c), currently being replaced by the dealer; (2) the hybrid control processor / drive system (recall a7c); (3) the electric hydraulic power steering pump (recall 21d); and (4) the 2. 0l engine (recall 78c, status disputed — see below). The vehicle is currently at the authorized dealer and is available for inspection there. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk?recalls 68c and 21d are both manufacturer-designated fire risks; 21d specifically carries an "urgent: fire risk when parked" designation in NHTSA's own database. Recall a7c describes a loss of drive power without warning while driving, which the manufacturer states may cause a vehicle crash. I experienced a stalling event with the drive indicator blinking on 10/17/2025 (10,553 miles); unknown whether this was directly caused by the a7c defect, but the symptoms match the recall's description. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center?the 68c battery failure has been confirmed by the dealer, who is currently performing a full battery replacement. Unknown whether the 10/17/2025 stalling event was ever formally diagnosed as connected to recall a7c; the dealer's repair order for that visit does not reference a7c or a root cause. Unknown whether recall 78c's applicability to my vehicle has been confirmed or denied by the dealer — see discrepancy described below. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others?the vehicle has been inspected and serviced multiple times by the manufacturer's authorized dealer. Unknown whether any fca/stellantis field engineer or investigator has separately inspected it. No police involvement; no c.

While driving in electric mode this morning, my Jeep experienced a loss of motive power in traffic. When the power loss occurred, I pressed the accelerator, and nothing happened. Moments later, I got a warning telling me electric mode unavailable. Then, a couple moments later again, the gasoline engine started and the vehicle surged ahead nearly causing a collision. Since the 68c recall was performed the vehicle randomly and unexpectedly experiences this phenomenon. The vehicle was previously left at the dealer to repair this defect. No repair was made. The dealer stated that it drives normal but also stated that power loss is now forced by software after the 68c recall software update and it is now normal to lose electrical motive power in order to keep the battery from getting hot. The danger is that this happens unexpectedly in the past, and happened unexpectedly again, causing traffic around me to take action. It is important to note that this phenomenon occurred today and generally occurs usually below 45-50% hybrid battery charge.

My 2024 Wrangler 4xe has 27,000 miles on it. On Friday, 7/10/2026 around 7:00 in the morning the check engine light came on. I immediately called the dealer to set up an appointment and they could not get me in until 7/15/2026. At about 9:30am that day when I was pulling a small trailer the battery light also came as I was driving on the interstate. As soon as I exited and slowed down, the car lost all power. It would not start or move. I was stranded on the exit ramp in the turn lane, with a trailer, unable to get to the shoulder. There was quite a bit of traffic around me. I was able to have it towed to the dealer. I had to safely get out of the vehicle and direct traffic around the vehicle. Today, 7/15/2026, the dealer ran the diagnostics and determined that the hybrid battery has failed and needs to be replaced. The car currently has 27,000 miles on it and this is now the second hybrid battery replacement and the third time the Jeep has stranded me and has required a tow to the dealer. It is unreliable and unsafe as it becomes immobile and loses power on the roadway.

Smell of burning fluid is actually power steering fluid that recall is supposed to fix. . . . . . In the mean time I have no vehicle and dealer is not helping . . . . All they are saying is that they have no part to fix problem. . . . . There is a brand new known recall. . . . . How to handle????.

After recall 68c (NHTSA 25v-741), a software-only update applied after my high-voltage battery passed physical inspection, my 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe began severely limiting battery discharge power during normal driving. This was not present before the update. The vehicle limits high-voltage battery output during sustained load, such as climbing grades and highway merging, at states of charge as high as 75% or more, worsening as charge drops toward 50% and below. The limiting persists after the load is removed, continuing on flat ground and even while descending, showing it is held by control software rather than being a momentary response to demand. This is a safety concern because the power loss occurs without warning during the exact maneuvers that require power: accelerating up grades and merging into highway traffic. A sudden, sustained reduction in propulsion power while merging or climbing risks being unable to accelerate out of a hazard or keep pace with traffic. I captured obd-ii data from the battery control module during these events. The cooling system works correctly (coolant chilled about 25f below its starting temperature), yet available discharge power still dropped about 16% over 25 minutes, and one cell location stayed hot while the rest of the pack cooled. This indicates the software is derating the battery due to a single degraded cell (identified by the module as cell 73) that the recall's own pass/fail inspection did not detect. Running the a/c gave only brief, partial recovery before the limit re-engaged. The remedy appears to mask rather than correct a battery cell defect, creating an unpredictable propulsion-power-loss condition that did not exist before. I request NHTSA review whether the 68c remedy is adequate and whether affected vehicles need battery inspection or replacement rather than a software derate.

- the all electric drive system intermittently fails. The vehicle drive shuts down and stops suddenly when decelerating to a stop in full electric mode while in drive. The vehicle "drive" light on the gear shift then starts flashing when the drive system shuts down. Vehicle motors lock up and the vehicle comes to an abrupt stop. The vehicle then has to be shifted into park, and then back into drive, in order for it to re-engage. The incidents happened at all different levels of soc - from 98% charge to 1% charge. All happened at different times of day. Temperatures between 73-85 degrees. All in daylight with different sun/clouds. Yes it is available for inspection upon request. - safety is an obvious issue when the vehicle comes to a compete and sudden stop in traffic unexpectedly. - yes the problem has been reproduced and confirmed my an independent automotive engineer. I am an experienced professional automotive test driver/engineer for multiple oem's. - not as of this time. It is due for service on Thursday July 2nd for its 78c recall completion. At that time, I will have the dealership inspect it. - there were no warnings of any kind prior to each failure. I have only owned the vehicle for 14 days, and in that time, the issue has repeated 6 times. All when in full electric/battery mode, or, when in hybrid mode but the vehicle was operating solely on electric propulsion and the ice was not on or engaged.