188 problems related to power train have been reported for the 2024 Jeep Wrangler. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2024 Jeep Wrangler based on all problems reported for the 2024 Wrangler.
I was driving my car when it powered down and had an unrecoverable loss of propulsion. It's a miracle I didn't crash and kill myself or anyone else on the road. This aligns with NHTSA recall number 25v-766. Jeep dealer identified the issue is failed transfer case assembly, then had to replace transfer case motor, then updated the software for the electric battery, but that software update is an ineffective remedy for the recall. I'm afraid to drive car because it might spontaneously catch fire or power down while driving again, which is terrifying because you lose all steering control. My car has been at the Jeep dealer in lynnfield, massachusetts since January 7, 2026. The Jeep dealer said they couldn't buy my Jeep from me because they can't certify it's safety due to open recall. I can't park car in my parking garage or anywhere in boston per recall notice. Bought Jeep Wrangler rubicon x 4xe brand new 1/20/24 for $76,500 and have $25,000 of equity/payments in it, but it has a note of $52,500 outstanding and due to recall issues the car is only worth maybe $32,500 but should be worth at least $60,000. I want manufacturer to buy my car back from me because it's under warranty and they can't fix the battery in a way that makes it safe to drive or even park near anything.
After a bad ota update in October, in November before the stop charge recall was issued I noticed on Nov 21, when in "electric" mode, after 10 or so minutes of driving the vehicle loses the ability to accelerate past half application of the accelerator. This lack of power continues until the accelerator is fully pushed on the floor forcing the gas engine on and causing immediate and dangerous acceleration. After this incident on the 11/21, I didn't charge again until I had the 68c recall performed where the dealer told me they think it's fixed. On my way home from the dealer it happened again. From here I emailed the dealer over the holiday and sent them videos of the problem. I opened a case with Jeep and brought it in. I was then told they replicated my issue but that it's normal now since all the updates. They refused to go for a quick ride along and closed my Jeep case with no resolution or help. This problem that did not exist before the ota update. I don't know if it's related to the ota update or related to the a7c recall, wither way I don't feel safe driving this with any amount of charge in it, even though the dealer gave an ok to charge. The dealer wants nothing to do with addressing this because I think they can't fix it since there is no cel or codes in the computer. I don't know what to do from here. You will find attached the email chain and see youtube addresses. I can share these directly if needed or produce much better ones. This is completely repeatable and consistent.
I am reporting an unresolved safety recall on my 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe (recall 78c). This recall involves manufacturing debris left in the engine, which can cause sudden loss of power while driving and, in some cases, engine fires. There is currently no fix available for this recall. Despite the known safety risk, stellantis is instructing owners to continue driving the vehicle. I have told the manufacturer that I do not feel safe operating a vehicle under an active safety recall with no remedy, but I was told there is nothing they can do. This vehicle is leased, and while a separate battery recall (68c) was addressed with rental reimbursement, stellantis is refusing to provide any interim accommodation for recall 78c, even though it remains open and unresolved. Being told to continue driving a vehicle with a known risk of sudden power loss or fire, with no repair available, presents a serious safety concern for drivers and the public. I am concerned about the risk of an accident or fire occurring before a fix is available.
Since getting the recalls done on my vehicle, I have experienced loss of power, acceleration & automatic dry engine start while in “electric mode”. This seems to happen when vehicle reaches a certain temp. I live in [xxx] so it is always hot! example: I’ll be driving at highway speed or going up an incline and all of a sudden I will lose propulsion and eventually the engine will cold start even when I have plenty of battery % left! this is scary as this never happened before I had the recalls done! I have several concerns. First, there is a safety risk with loss of propulsion, also I have concern on future engine wear from cold starts at speed. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
The vehicle is experiencing several issues: when accelerating on the highway, propulsion suddenly cuts out. Another issue is that, at times, the engine starts at high rpms—even when the hybrid battery is charged—without any warm-up period; the engine rpms then begin to fluctuate on their own. This latter behavior could lead to engine wear or unexpected failure, as the engine fires up at high speeds and begins charging without allowing the oil to properly lubricate the engine components. These issues almost always occur between 40 and 45 mph while the hybrid battery is charged, and the problem began following the "recall 68c" service campaign.
I own a 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe sport s that has experienced a significant and potentially dangerous reduction in propulsion power following the completion of recall 68c (NHTSA campaign 25v741000) by an authorized Jeep dealership. These problems began after the recall software update and were not present beforehand. Since the recall repair, the vehicle has substantially reduced electric-motor acceleration. While operating in electric mode, pressing the accelerator can result in an increase of only approximately 1 mph every 1–2 seconds, even with substantial accelerator input. The internal combustion engine (ice) then engages prematurely at unusually high rpms to compensate for the lack of electric propulsion. This results in delayed and inconsistent acceleration. Additionally, the vehicle struggles to accelerate beyond approximately 55 mph while operating in electric mode. When attempting to accelerate further, the vehicle eventually displays "electric mode not available" and disables electric mode for the remainder of the drive. Before recall 68c, the vehicle operated at highway speeds in electric mode without these limitations. Despite these repeatable symptoms, the vehicle does not illuminate a check-engine light or produce observable diagnostic trouble codes. The electric propulsion and powertrain systems remain installed and available for inspection. The cause has not been independently confirmed. These conditions create a serious safety concern when merging onto highways, crossing intersections, or accelerating with surrounding traffic. The vehicle responds very slowly to accelerator input before abruptly engaging the gasoline engine at high rpms. This unpredictable behavior creates a potential collision hazard. I request that NHTSA investigate whether the recall 68c software update is contributing to reduced propulsion power, delayed acceleration, and unexpected electric-mode deactivation in affected Jeep Wrangler 4xe vehicles.
This is a 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe. It currently has 22,700 miles on it. These issues began prior to 20,000 miles. The car stops driving with out warning. This has occurred on three occasions, while driving in traffic. It locks up, but power is still working. A message pops up that says put the vehicle in drive. . . Which it already is. It comes to an abrupt stop. It will not regain power. You have to power on and off multiple times to get it to start. Recently it failed to start (engine). Again, had full power, but the engine would not start. It also will not charge fully to 100%. The display screen will bling or go black, with no power. The steering wheel will shake uncontrollably while driving over 65-70 mph. These issues began in summer 2025. One incident was in sept. Oct, Nov, and Dec 13 was the last.
On December 10, 2025, at approximately 7:30 pm, I experienced a complete and sudden power loss while driving home. Without any warning, my vehicle shut down entirely in the middle of the road. I was unable to move the vehicle to safety, shift it into park or neutral, or regain any control of the vehicle. This left me stranded in an extremely dangerous situation, exposed to oncoming traffic and at significant personal risk. Due to the total failure of the vehicle, I was forced to have it towed to a Jeep dealership. A vehicle of this age and condition should not experience a catastrophic failure of this nature—especially one that creates such a severe safety hazard. This incident has caused serious concern regarding the reliability and safety of my vehicle. A complete loss of power while driving is unacceptable and could have resulted in a far more serious outcome. I am requesting a full investigation into this failure, a clear explanation of the cause, and immediate corrective action. Additionally, I expect Jeep to address the safety implications of this issue and provide assurance that this will not happen again. Please treat this matter with urgency. I expect prompt communication and a resolution.
My vehicle is affected by multiple safety recalls related to the high-voltage battery / charging system. The recall instructions include safety restrictions such as not parking near structures/buildings and limiting/avoiding charging (or following specific charging precautions) due to a potential safety hazard (including fire risk). Despite these warnings, there is no available remedy/repair at this time, and an authorized dealer has confirmed the recalls apply but cannot complete the recall repairs. Separately (and repeatedly), while driving the vehicle has displayed a “stop safely / pull over” warning message multiple times. Each time this occurs I must pull over immediately due to concern for a sudden loss of propulsion or unsafe operation in traffic. This creates a significant safety risk to me and others because it can occur unexpectedly and could lead to a crash, loss of power, or being stranded in an unsafe location. The condition has been reproduced multiple times. The vehicle is available for inspection. The exact root cause is unknown at this time, and I have not received a permanent fix.
I own a 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe that I purchased in September of 2024 from charlie's Jeep in augusta as a used car with just under 5,000 miles. Now it has about 11,888 miles and has been un-driveable since December 1 due to unresolved safety recalls. The car is a certified used Jeep and is under warranty and has two current major safety recalls, one of which does not have a solution and a fix. The first recall is for a faulty hybrid battery that can catch on fire, and the second recall is for residual sand left in the engine, which can cause a sudden loss of propulsion and/or fire. This sand can migrate to other parts of the car, so an engine replacement would not be a complete fix. Currently, the car has a "do not drive" recommendation from Jeep and as a result, it has been sitting at the dealer since December 1, 2025. Because of the recalls, the value and safety of the car is very much depreciated. I have tried to work with Jeep and the dealer on a reasonable solution to no avail.
A recall for the possibility that sand may have entered the engine during casting has been in place since November 2025. To date, stellantis has not provided a remedy that, in my opinion, should require a complete engine replacement. I am required to travel extensively, often hundreds of miles at a time, for work, and this is my only vehicle. I am frequently on freeways with a speed limit of 65-70 mph. Knowing there is a chance my vehicle could suddenly suffer a catastrophic engine failure and fire at these speeds is absolutely terrifying, not only for me and any injuries that I might suffer, but also for the drivers sharing the road with me.
The vehicle experienced a loss of motive power while stopped at a traffic light and would not accelerate when the accelerator was pressed. The failure appears related to the powertrain/electrical system. The vehicle was unable to move and required a restart to regain propulsion. The vehicle remains available for inspection upon request. This failure placed my safety and the safety of other road users at risk due to the inability to proceed through an intersection as expected, creating a risk of collision. The problem has not been reproduced on demand, but it has occurred at least once and is consistent with an active safety recall (a7c) related to loss of motive power. The issue has been discussed with the manufacturer and a dealer, both of whom confirmed that no repair or interim remedy is currently available. The vehicle has not been physically inspected by the manufacturer due to the lack of an available repair. No warning lamps or messages were present prior to the failure, and the loss of propulsion occurred without warning.
Drogi biurze bada? nad wadami NHTSA, sk?adam skarg? dotycz?c? bezpiecze?stwa pojazdu dotycz?c? mojego Jeepa Wrangler sahara 4xe 2024 (VIN: [xxx] ), który zosta? pierwotnie wyprodukowany na rynek ameryka?ski, ale obecnie eksploatowany jest w unii europejskiej (polska). Dowiedzia?em si?, ?e na mój pojazd mog? mie? wp?yw dwa ameryka?skie wycofania bezpiecze?stwa wydane przez stellantis/Jeep I zarejestrowane w NHTSA - recall no. 25v-741 (potencjalne ryzyko po?aru I utrata mocy) I nr wycofania. 25v-766 (zanieczyszczenia silnika z piasku odlewniczego). Pomimo tego, ?e s? to oficjalne odwo?ania bezpiecze?stwa NHTSA dotycz?ce potencjalnych zagro?e? po?arowych I katastrofalnej awarii silnika, Jeep polska (stellantis polska) odmóWI? uznania lub przeprowadzenia wymaganej kontroli bezpiecze?stwa lub napraw, twierdz?c, ?e te odwo?ania nie maj? zastosowania do pojazdów spoza [xxx] . Ta odmowa pozostawia w?a?cicieli pojazdów o specyfikacji ameryka?skiej importowanych do ue nara?onych na potencjalne zagro?enia bezpiecze?stwa bez dost?pu do przewidzianego ?rodka zaradczego. Bior?c pod uwag? powa?NY charakter tych wad (ryzyko po?aru pojazdu lub nag?a utrata nap?du), z CA?ym szacunkiem prosz?, aby NHTSA rozpatrzy?a t? spraw? I zapewni?, ?e stellantis zapewni ?rodki bezpiecze?stwa dla wszystkich dotkni?tych pojazdów, niezale?nie od lokalizacji. W za??czeniu znajduj? si? dane mojego pojazdu I korespondencja z Jeep polska w celach informacyjnych. Informacje o poje?dzie: • VIN: [xxx] • marka/model: Jeep Wrangler sahara 4xe (jl) • rok modelowy: 2024 • kraj dzia?alno?polska (ue) dzi?kujemy za uwag? w tej sprawie I za nieustanne wysi?ki na rzecz ochrony w?a?cicieli pojazdów przed wadami zwi?zanymi z bezpiecze?stwem. Prosz? potwierdzi? otrzymanie tej skargi I da? mi zna?, je?li potrzebujesz dalszej dokumentacji. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
To address what system failed: the engine shuts off while driving at highway speeds without warning. The electrical system suddenly and completely shutdown. Loss of propulsion while driving. To address the safety for myself and others at risk: the vehicles sudden loss of propulsion at highway speeds created an immediate risk of rear-end collision, loss of control of the vehicle or being stranded in active traffic lanes. Surrounding vehicles were forced to brake and maneuver unexpectedly, placing myself, passengers (children) and other motorists at risk of serious injury or death. No warning lights prior to failure and the vehicle will be inspected on February 2, 2026 at westgate in raleigh.
I purchased this certified preowned vehicle in the month of 10/2025 from manahwkin Jeep. Ii drove the vehicle aproximately 1000 mile since I purchased it. I contacted the dealership that the vehicle is hybrid battery not staying charged and that the motor is stalling and losing power when I drive it along with abnormal sounds from the engine . I had to pull over and recycle the ignition numerous times . When I checked the oil I noticed that there was a dirt /sandy substance on the dipstick, the service advisor told me this is normal and I believe is abnormal . I feel my issues that I am experiencing are consistent with the current recalls 68c and 78c . I feel that the dealership is giving me the runaround.
I lease a 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe (VIN [xxx] ). On 10/23/2025, while traveling about 50 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost propulsion and the dash displayed “put in park to drive. ” I had to coast through traffic, stop, shift to park, and fully restart to regain drive. Within minutes it recurred. This defect is unpredictable and dangerous. I regularly commute on the ohio turnpike at highway speeds and I cannot risk driving this vehicle because it can cut power without warning, leaving me unable to accelerate while surrounding traffic closes in. I am avoiding highway use entirely and limiting all driving due to the high risk of rear-end collision during a power loss. The vehicle is unsafe to operate until a permanent remedy exists. Background: the vehicle has previously exhibited powertrain/electrical issues (including overheating) and spent ~2. 5 weeks at the dealer over the summer. Early incidents occurred under 18,000 miles. Recall context: mopar and NHTSA show an open safety recall a7c / 25v-710 on my VIN for loss of motive power; status “remedy not yet available. ” the vehicle is available for inspection by NHTSA or the manufacturer. I can provide screenshots/video of the “put in park to drive” message and repair records upon request. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
My car has shut off three different times while driving, completely losing power in the middle of the road. It then turned back on by itself and suddenly accelerated on its own. The check engine light is on, and the sos system keeps activating and won’t turn off. What’s worse is that after taking it to the dealership, they’re now trying to return the car to me even though there’s an open safety recall that hasn’t been fixed. This is a major safety concern that needs immediate attention.
The vehicle experienced repeated loss-of-power and stalling events while driving, including after a software update, which required the vehicle to be towed to a dealership. Similar drivability issues occurred earlier after purchase. The vehicle currently has multiple open safety recalls. Despite repeated attempts to work with the manufacturer and assurances of follow-up by assigned specialists, no direct contact or resolution was provided. My wife will no longer drive the vehicle because it has stalled due to software loads, and we can’t park it in our garage in fear of fire and there are other recalls as well. We bought it because it was electric and Jeep advised you should not plug it in to charge the battery.
We are aware of the Jeep Wrangler 4xe software update which basically disables the Wrangler and have been diligent about selecting the red x to not accept the update. This morning on my son’s way to work the update went through anyway resulting in a loss of power forcing him to stop the vehicle. Thankfully he was able to limp the Jeep to our local service station where the firmware over the air update “fix” was able to be applied and the vehicle is functioning again. This is a major concern for several reasons, he was a minute away from one of the busiest interstates in new york, where this could have been a very serious incident, second the vehicle updated regardless of user input to defer or not install. Had we not have been prepared for this because of social media, not Jeep, this would have had serious implications.
The car installed an upgrade over the air, in the background, and while driving it shut down. It flashes the screens and shut down while in drive on a busy road. Steering wheel locked and had to turn on and off aeveral times just to move slowly to the side away from oncoming vehicles. After looking online, found article about this issue across the country in the models, and tried the reset instructions. Eventually was able to keep it on and drive slowly to the dealer about 25miles away. They've had it since yesterday saying they reaching out to engineering unable to figure out how to fix.
It updated the software then after that while I was driving the car suddenly died. Lost power. Almost got hit from behind but I was lucky to be able to get on the shoulder.
After installing an ota update . The vehicle kept stalling while I was driving it . It stalled 3 times in less than half a mile . Completely stops midway all lights on dashboard start flashing asking to be put on park then start . This is extremely dangerous while driving especially on freeways. I almost got rearended at least 3 times when this happened. My safety and the safety of everyone on the road that day was risked.
Car flashed “shift to park”, stalled in an intersection and now check engine light is on. This is related to Jeep’s ridiculous and unacceptable software issue. Despite a “fix” being allegedly issued by Jeep, this issue still happened today November 14th despite me never accepting their flawed software update. This is an alarming safety issue.
Driving down road, approximately 25 mph the Jeep abruptly stopped, nothing no power to any part of the vehicle , loss of drive power. Thankfully no one was behind me for sure I would have been hit in the rear, I am so afraid to drive the vehicle , as this has happened on two occasions late September and October 14 2025. Already. The dealer confirmed it as I sent a picture of the dash board that was taken the second incident , with all the things that lit up. No not one time was there any warning, messages or lights prior to incident. I contacted deaership to make apt was told "dont bring it in" there is no remedy, "ican give you the 800 number for Chrysler/Jeep" early November I got recall notice for the battery that could "go on fire" or "blow up" - I called and the dealer gave me an appointment for 1/20/26 - 3 months??? iasked if they can also address the 2nd recall for this problem that has occurred 2 times out of nowhere was told we will go over this when you come in. I requested a loaner car thats why they made my apt 3 months away, they claim didnt have a loaner until then. Went on 1/20/26 the tech called me twice once to tell me there is no remedy to fix ac7 problem and they will see what can be done about "battery issue recall, called again asking ridiculous questions like how are you charging the vehicle, are you using an after market charger, as if you didnt lease me this vehichle with the charge. . . I felt like they where trying to say any issue was my fault. I sent the tech a text to let him know that I really am not comfortable picking up the vehicle without the no remedy for the issue and concerned for my safety and the safety of my family. He said "you should be alright" "you should be ok to drive", I told him that I wasn't reassured that I "should" be ok??? I said I wanted to discuss getting a loaner or replacement vehicle, he said that was not going to happen & if I didnt pick the vehicle I would be charged $50/day for loaner.
After a uconnect software update was performed the vehicle shutdown. Upon starting the vehicle the check engine light came on with several other dashboard lights and after driving the car for a few seconds the engine would shut down and would say to park and turn off vehicle. After a couple restarts and experiencing the same shutdown two more times I was able to drive in e-save but felt the vehicle was in limp mode and the engine light still remained illuminated. Called the Jeep dealership and explained the problem and the first thing they asked was did you just do a software update. I said yes and he said that’s the problem that they just had 35 Jeep Wrangler 4xe’s towed to their dealership yesterday. He said that Jeep does not have a fix for the issue as of yet. It throws a fault code p1e1d. So seems that the recent uconnect software update is rendering all Jeep Wrangler 4xe’s useless.
While driving on the road the vehicle suddenly loses power and shuts down. The check engine light illuminates and a message saying shift to park appears on the dashboard. You have no control of speed at this point. The vehicle stops and stalls in the middle of the road. Once you shift to park you have to completely shut off the vehicle while in the middle of the road and restart the engine. The vehicle will drive a few hundred feet and repeat the stall. It is completely scary and dangerous.
After an ota update, while driving, the vehicle abruptly stopped working and I was forced to pull over. The check engine light went on and a message requesting service to the electric charging module was shown. After cycling power a few times the car worked again. This happened again on the way home. The manufacturer Jeepcares account advised that the car needs to be towed to a dealer immediately.
The Jeep die while I was driving on cr530. Check engine light came on and stuff flashed I quickly pulled over rto the shoulder. After ten minutes I was able to drive it into a dunkin donut shop but it turned off three times risking my life each time. I had my hazard lights on but people dont care. Called dealership and waited for the Jeep to be towed.
1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? the engine unexpectedly shut down while I was driving my 2024 Jeep Wrangler rubicon at approximately 30 mph. There was no apparent cause for the shutdown. 2. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? the sudden engine shutdown caused an unexpected loss of power while the vehicle was moving in traffic. This created a safety hazard because I could no longer maintain speed and was at risk of being struck by other vehicles. 3. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? the vehicle has not yet been confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. They couldn’t fix problem because there is no software update to fix vehicle issue. 4. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? "the vehicle has not been inspected by the dealership. 5. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? there were no warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms before the engine shut down. In total there are 3 recalls that made this vehicle unreliable and a safety concern.
After an ota firmware update, I started driving as normal for a couple of blocks, I stopped to pick up my wife who was walking. She got into the car, loses the door as I began to accelerate the car suddenly stopped, the engine quit immediately. I put the transmission back in park I was able to restart and proceed to my destination a short distance away. The check engine light was illuminated. After an hour stop I started the vehicle to return home it drove normal and the cel cleared itself. My concern is that this could happen again and could be catastrophic at highway speeds.
While I was en route to get a recall serviced my vehicle powered off while I was driving, at a speed of 25mph, out of my neighborhood. The dashboard instructed me to put the vehicle in park (p), press the brake and the start button to power on the engine. The check engine light remained on and the vehicle started driving real sluggish. I couldn’t get above 10mph. I pulled into a parking lot and sat called the Jeep service department where I was going to have it serviced. I informed them of the issue so they could look at it, if I made it to them. The warnings for the check engine light said service stability controls. I proceeded to drive very slowly with my hazards on and still on 10mph very ruggedly; then all of a sudden the vehicle started to pick up speed and the check engine light went off. I was able to get on the highway and safely make it to the Jeep service center where they checked my vehicle but could not find a problem.
The Jeep lost power after only driving abojt a mile down the road. All the lights came on the dash and I had to pull over until it came to a slow stop, the brakes didn’t seem like they working. Once in park I got a dash light that said service charging system. I was not able to move it out of park to even neutral. After about 15 minutes I was able to get it to start and drove it home about 1 mile- it did the same thing. When it restarted the check engine light is on.
Jeep over the air update caused my car to shut off completely in the middle of an intersection. I had to come to a complete and violent stop and restart the car. This happened three more times trying to get home - with kids in the car - though thankfully subsequent times were kess precarious because I took side streets and was careful.
The car updated with the latest uconnect on Friday night. The next morning car drove fine for about . 5 miles, the drive gear selector on the screen started to flash with no power to the car. The car had stopped accelerating in heavy traffic with no where to pull over on the side of the road. Performed same issues 3 times, after the third time the car went into limp mode. Had to be towed to dealer, it is currently in service on limp mode with no next steps.
Friday, 10/10/25- and over the air update loaded via the radio. Online chatter had rumors of full loss of propulsion after the update, recommendation was to cancel the update to prevent failure. I cancelled the update multiple times. On Sunday afternoon, [xxx]- uconnect software update ran anyway. Within 30 seconds of completion, the vehicle loss power on the highway, full motor/engine shut down on a busy highway. Warning lights and sounds galore, including "shift to park, service transmission. " pulled over, did a full key cycle/restart, vehicle had numerous dashboard warning lights on. Limped vehicle toward home. Would run for 30 seconds, then shut down again. Had to repeat this cycle 5 times to get home 1 mile. Absolutely no guidance from Jeep, except for a few posts on social media pages. There was another software update that when through, and the vehicle seems to be working better now, but we do not trust it. Losing motive power on the highway with my wife and [xxx] child is a major safety issue, which could lead to injury or death. Demanding full investigation to the issue, and a discontinuation of forced ota updates. Recall. Now! information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).