2025 Jeep Wrangler: Electrical System complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 47 owner complaints for the 2025 Jeep Wrangler that list the electrical system component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11770231 (filed 10/09/2026): “I am reporting a recurring loss/reduction of expected electric propulsion in my 2025 jeep wrangler willys 4xe after fca safety recall 68c / nhtsa 25v-741 was completed. before 68c, i routinely drove my normal route, including sustained uphill/high-load portions, in electric mode for the full trip to…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11769412 (filed 10/06/2026): “My complaint with jeep/stellantis goes far beyond dissatisfaction with a buyback amount. my family leased a new 2025 jeep wrangler expecting a safe vehicle, and instead we have been placed in a worse position after dealing with serious recall and safety concerns. fca has agreed to repurchase our veh…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11762719 (filed 09/08/2026): “The contact called for an acquaintance who owned a 2025 jeep wrangler. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, a neighbor saw black smoke coming from the vehicle. the neighbor called the authorities first and then called the contact, who was not at the residence during …”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Finding and splicing chewed wiring is doable with a multimeter and patience but can be time-consuming; harness replacement is pro work. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
- NHTSA complaints API: WRANGLER 2-DOOR 2025
- NHTSA complaints API: WRANGLER 4-DOOR 2025
- NHTSA complaints API: WRANGLER 4-DOOR 392 2025
- NHTSA complaints API: WRANGLER 4-DOOR 4XE 2025
- NHTSA complaints API: WRANGLER 4-DOOR RHD 2025
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