2022 Jeep Wrangler acceleration & cruise control problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Sep 18, 2026AZFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / UnknownAcceleration & Cruise Control

   Ever since the 68c recall I have had a multitude of safety related issues with my vehicle. It appears that in order to protect themselves from a known faulty hybrid battery pack Jeep has reprogramed the vehicle to reduce power. While driving in electric or hybrid mode the vehicle will suddenly lose power creating an unexpected power delivery (ie. one minute you have plenty of power to pass a slower vehicle for example then all of a sudden, you lose that power mid pass). Once…

   NHTSA complaint #11765432 · source
2. Filed Aug 19, 2026ILElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   When driving the vehicle down the highway it just randomly hard shifted out of know where almost causing us to be rear-ended. The dash then said service transmission continue in drive do not shift or turn engine off until you reach a desired location. You may not be able to shift again until services. It then limited power to the vehicle. It was show codes U1003, U0101, and U0402 multiple times. The vehicle was taking to a dealer where it was "parked" only it wouldn't go…

   NHTSA complaint #11758081 · source
3. Filed Jun 18, 2026CTFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   After the latest 68C recall fix, Jeep has adjusted the behavior of how the vehicle's electric mode operates. When the battery gets to a certain temperature when driving, the engine is supposed to turn on (to prevent the fire risk hazard). However, instead of the vehicle making the powertrain switch, the vehicle power will just stop. The pedal will go to the floor but no forward movement. It is dangerous in many driving situations, like the highway or among other vehicles…

   NHTSA complaint #11745048 · source
4. Filed Jun 11, 2026AKElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise ControlSteering

   Unsure of the part or system that failed, however the auxiliary battery and power distribution system part was replaced previously and did not correct the problem. My safety was at risk when the speed and steering were affected. An independent service center worked on it and reproduced it. The car electronic system went through every warning light system while driving. "Stop/start not ready", "engine light", "airbag light", "service electronic stability control", SERV 4WD,…

   NHTSA complaint #11743601 · source
5. Filed Apr 22, 2026WVEngineAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   I was driving 70-75 mph on interstate XXX going south from [XXX] to [XXX] after picking up my friends. I had e-save mode on to save the battery for later and out of nowhere the car lost all power and would not accelerate. Some writing flashed across the screen telling me to pull over in the emergency lane and stop and then restart the Jeep in hybrid mode. I had to throw on my hazards and pray someone who wasn't paying attention didn't hit me while I was no longer…

   NHTSA complaint #11733108 · source
6. Filed Apr 4, 2026GAElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise Control

   Shortly after my second time getting the battery looked at for the 4XE recall my vehicle was very sluggish from a stopped position with the pedal fully pressed. After 5-10 seconds the vehicle lunges forward aggressively as it goes from electric to gas mode

   NHTSA complaint #11729221 · source
7. Filed Dec 8, 2025NJCrashOther / UnknownAcceleration & Cruise Control

   I was pulling into a parking spot outside of a Costco and suddenly the car began to accelerate uncontrollably, and I couldn't stop the car. It ended up hitting the car in front of me, pushing it out of the spot and then hit the car next to us. Fortunately, there was no one in any of the cars hit but the entire experience was completely terrifying, and someone could have been seriously injured. The police were called and there was a police report filed. The vehicle has not…

   NHTSA complaint #11703641 · source
8. Filed Sep 2, 2025WABrakesEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control

   I was traveling at 80mph on an interstate in the fast lane. There were only two lanes. Road was straight with a slight incline. Temperature was 98 degrees. I had been traveling for 10 hours that day. I hear the same bing chime the Jeep makes when it switches from electric to hybrid mode. I was already in hybrid mode and I experienced a lost of power. My vehicle started to coast which it never does because the regenerative breaks always slow me down. I noticed a message on my…

   NHTSA complaint #11684558 · source
9. Filed Feb 5, 2025NJBrakesFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise Control

   While braking (in hybrid mode, with max regen braking on), the car begins to lurch forward with significant force as it comes to a stop. This seems to be an issue with max regen, as acceleration and braking is overall much smoother with the feature off. This has happened sometimes before, but is difficult to replicate on demand. No warning lights on dash, and has not been confirmed by a dealer. There were no warning lights or messages, and has happened since purchase of the…

   NHTSA complaint #11640781 · source
10. Filed Dec 31, 2024CTAcceleration & Cruise Control

    The vehicle tends to lurch/jerk forward during various driving scenarios. The most frightening is when you are approaching a stop light/sign, and there is a car in front of you when this happens. I have had several experiences of almost hitting the vehicle at the light/stop sign.

    NHTSA complaint #11633385 · source
11. Filed Dec 27, 2024OHElectrical SystemEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control

    Dec 23 took mine in for recall service. Had no issues prior to having this done. Pick up the same day. Was told passed the drive test. Drove to work Dec 24th (26 miles round trip) no issues. Did not drive on Christmas. Placed it to charge that night, for drive to work the 26th. Noticed it did not charge completely. On the way in to work service light came on. Time to leave work, it would not start. Dash had the service charging station. Waited a few minutes. Then it did…

    NHTSA complaint #11632771 · source
12. Filed Dec 9, 2024MOElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise Control

    My instrument control panel went completely black without any prior glitches. I couldn't see my speed, cruise control lights, engine temp, gas gauge...nothing on my panel displayed.

    NHTSA complaint #11629621 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology