- The NHTSA opened a recall query into over 94,000 electrified Jeep Wranglers that might have a defect.
- It’s received almost 70 reports of losing power.
- The population under investigation includes some examples that Jeep had already recalled for a similar problem.
Having some of the greatest off-road gear in the world on your Jeep does you no good if it won’t move. Whether you’re out on a trail or in a mall parking lot, losing power is bad news. After almost 70 reports of Wrangler’s losing motive power, the NHTSA is launching an investigation.
Notably, this isn’t an extension of a previous recall, 22V-865, so much as it is an investigation that includes some of that population. That recall dealt with a loss of motive power for the 4xe model from 2021 through 2023. This new investigation includes 2024 4xe models as well. Notably, non-hybrid versions of the Wrangler are exempt from this investigation.
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The NHTSA received 68 reports alleging a loss of motive power. Across those reports, more come from outside the 22V-865 population than in it. Nevertheless, the fact that some come from within the recall population is a bit unnerving.
That original recall dealt with 62,909 Wranglers. All were of the 4xe plug-in hybrid variety. Evidently, an issue caused a loss of communication between components which could lead to the vehicle shutting down. At the time of the original recall filing, Jeep knew of two accidents potentially caused by the issue and one alleged injury.
It’s worth noting that the NHTSA might find that an additional recall isn’t necessary after its investigation. It’ll also determine if the original recall wasn’t sufficient. At this stage, Wrangler 4xe owners do well to report issues as soon as they happen. That provides the NHTSA with the data it needs to make the best possible decision.
Jeep sold over 67,000 Wrangler 4xes last year, making up 43 percent of the total take. That’s a huge step toward a more eco-friendly population of Jeeps but with issues like this, the rate could steeply decrease.
