2023 Jeep Wrangler fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion problems

Related recalls

• Recall 23V263000Apr 13, 202345,832 vehicles
  FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

  Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, and 2022-2023 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail.

  Risk: Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 01A.

What owners say

1. Filed Oct 7, 2026WAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   From a stop sign vehicle would only accelerate to 4 mph and then completely lost forward propulsion, forcing a tow to the dealership.

   NHTSA complaint #11769687 · source
2. Filed Oct 6, 2026AZFireElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   On September 24, 2026, Recall 68C was completed on my Jeep Wrangler 4xe by an authorized Jeep dealership. Following completion of the recall, the first attempt to charge the vehicle resulted in an electrical fire at the charging location. During the charging event, the charger and electrical outlet melted, and the wiring connected to the outlet began to burn. The fire appears to have originated at the charging equipment and outlet. No visible damage occurred to the vehicle…

   NHTSA complaint #11769299 · source
3. Filed Sep 29, 2026FLFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown

   1. Vehicle loses power when accelerating in full electric causing serious unpredictable delays. Dealer applied bulletins 08-262-26 and 08-039-26, which hard-coded a dangerous throttle lag into the vehicle, creating a severe safety hazard when merging into highway traffic. The dealership will be unable to fix this issue from this point moving forward.

   NHTSA complaint #11767799 · source
4. Filed Sep 22, 2026PAFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   After a recent recall for the battery, the vehicle did not operate as it did before with regards to ‘Electric only’ mode. The vehicle engine would intermittently start under seemingly normal conditions ( no major hills or hard pressing of gas) despite being in the electric mode. There would be a noticeably high rpm cycle when this happened.

   NHTSA complaint #11766264 · source
5. Filed Sep 22, 2026CAElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise Control

   While driving my 2023 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4xe at approximately 70 mph in Hybrid mode the vehicle suddenly and without warning experienced a complete loss of propulsion while I was traveling in traffic. The vehicle would no longer respond normally to the accelerator and I was unable to maintain speed. The Drive (D) indicator began flashing and multiple warning lights and messages appeared on the instrument cluster. I specifically remember the red battery/charging-system…

   NHTSA complaint #11766124 · source
6. Filed Sep 21, 2026MNFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   After receiving the 68c recall, which was a software update to protect Jeeps defective HV battery maintenance system, I have experienced two dangerous situations while driving in electric mode. After this recall when driving in electric mode the vehicle will start moving from a stop and then stall. The only way to continue after this high risk delay is to put the accelerator to the floor so the gas engine will kick in. This delay can be a couple seconds. My two circumstances…

   NHTSA complaint #11765759 · source
7. Filed Sep 21, 2026ILFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Whatever I am driving in electric mode usually when I’m down to under 40% electricity, the vehicle decides to shut electricity off and start to load the motor. It’s still flashing on the dash that it’s an electric mode and I tend to lose significant power. I try to give it gas there is no reaction with the gas pedal and then all of a sudden the engine will kick on and I will go into the gas motor running the vehicle why it’s still in electric mode. This happens every day and…

   NHTSA complaint #11765750 · source
8. Filed Sep 20, 2026NCElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Driving in full electric mode after about 6 miles, while trying to accelerate to cross in front of traffic you have a major power loss. You will start to decelerate then the engine will kick in and start at full power load 6-7 thousand rpm The vehicle will lung and a large smell of over fueling comes in the vents. This happens with very drive, some are more dangerous.

   NHTSA complaint #11765717 · source
9. Filed Sep 19, 2026PAFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Sometimes pulling out my wrangler hesitates to accelerate. I've had couple of scary situations megeing onto the highway and pulling out at a intersection. Sometimes going up hill it seems to lose power. The Jeep used to never have a problem in any of these situations. Something has seemed to change. Help!

   NHTSA complaint #11765577 · source
10. Filed Sep 19, 2026MOFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    Following completion of the 68C recall/software update around January 31, I noticed a significant change in the performance and drivability of my Jeep Wrangler 4xe. The most noticeable difference was a reduction in acceleration and overall power. The Jeep no longer had the quick, torquey response it previously had, which was one of the primary characteristics that attracted me to the 4xe. At times, pressing the accelerator resulted in noticeable hesitation and very weak…

    NHTSA complaint #11765536 · source
11. Filed Sep 19, 2026COFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    I purchased a new 2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe on October 7, 2022, with 15 miles on the vehicle. As of September 19, 2026, the vehicle has 34,764 miles. All safety recalls have been completed: • Recall 53A – May 19, 2023 • Recall 95B – December 12, 2024 • Recall 68C – February 3, 2026 (hybrid battery replaced) • Recall 21D – July 10, 2026 Since the hybrid battery was replaced under Recall 68C in February 2026, I have noticed a significant change in vehicle operation. The vehicle…

    NHTSA complaint #11765493 · source
12. Filed Sep 18, 2026WIFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    Since the 68C recall I experience power loss that makes it very difficult to safely operate vehicle in electric only mode. Power loss occurs while attempting to merge into highway traffic sometimes. It also abruptly shifts into gas mode while not in peak demand mode.

    NHTSA complaint #11765410 · 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