Service Bulletin

2024 Jeep Wrangler Horn Inoperative TSB

A manufacturer communication, NHTSA ID 10251820, addresses issues with the horn in 2024 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles, including inoperative or weak horn sound. The bulletin outlines inspection of horn date codes and replacement if necessary.

ByAhmet Topcu — Founder & Editor-in-ChiefAutomated summary2024 Jeep Wrangler
2024 Jeep Wrangler — 2024 Jeep Wrangler horn inoperative
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2024

Symptoms of an Inoperative Horn

Owners of 2024 Jeep Wrangler and 2024 Jeep Gladiator vehicles may experience issues with their vehicle's horn. The manufacturer communication, identified by NHTSA ID 10251820, highlights several potential symptoms related to the horn system.

The primary symptoms include:

  • The horn being completely inoperative.
  • The horn producing a very low sound, insufficient for its intended purpose.
  • The horn assembly showing signs of physical disassembly.

These issues can affect the safety of the vehicle by impairing the driver's ability to alert others.

Diagnosis and Trigger Conditions

This manufacturer communication indicates that the issue stems from the horn unit itself. To diagnose the problem, technicians are instructed to inspect the date codes on both horn units. This inspection helps determine if the horns are from a batch that may be prone to the described failures. The presence of an inoperative horn, a very low horn sound, or a physically disassembling horn are the key indicators for this inspection.

Repair Procedure Summary

The repair procedure for the 2024 Jeep Wrangler horn inoperative condition involves a straightforward inspection and replacement process. Technicians will check the date codes on both horn units. If the horns are identified as being part of the affected production, or if they exhibit the described symptoms, they will be replaced. This ensures that the vehicle's horn system is fully functional and meets safety standards.

What Owners Should Do

If you own a 2024 Jeep Wrangler or 2024 Jeep Gladiator and are experiencing an inoperative horn, a horn that sounds very low, or notice any physical issues with the horn, it is recommended to contact your authorized Jeep dealership. Inform them about the 2024 Jeep Wrangler horn inoperative issue and the symptoms you are observing. The dealership will be able to perform the necessary inspection of the horn date codes and replace the horn(s) as outlined in manufacturer communication 10251820, if required. This service is typically covered under warranty for new vehicles.


Source: NHTSA ID: 10251820

Frequently Asked Questions

What specific horn problems are addressed for the 2024 Jeep Wrangler?
The manufacturer communication addresses horns that are inoperative, produce a very low sound, or are physically disassembling in the 2024 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator.
How will a dealership diagnose the horn issue in my 2024 Jeep Gladiator?
Dealership technicians will inspect the date codes on both horn units to determine if they are from an affected production batch, as detailed in manufacturer communication 10251820.
Is the repair for the 2024 Jeep Wrangler horn inoperative issue covered under warranty?
Yes, for new vehicles like the 2024 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator, repairs addressing issues outlined in manufacturer communications such as NHTSA ID 10251820 are typically covered under the vehicle's factory warranty.
What should I do if my 2024 Jeep Wrangler's horn is not working?
If your 2024 Jeep Wrangler horn is inoperative or has other issues, you should schedule an appointment with your local authorized Jeep dealership to have the horn system inspected and repaired according to manufacturer guidelines.

What Jeep Wrangler owners report

Counted from the records in our database across 41 model years.

18,838
Owner complaints
104
Recalls
2,758
Service bulletins
572
Crashes reported
552
Fires reported
435
Injuries reported

The 2024 model year

970 complaints, the 4th most of 41 model years on file. Owners reported 14 crashes, 13 fires and 7 injuries for this year, which also has 14 recalls on file.

Electrical System, the system this article covers, accounts for 3,613 of 18,838 complaints (19%), including 568 for 2024.

Complaints by model year

Model years with the most complaints for the Jeep Wrangler
2006730
20071,750
20081,904
2010686
2012836
2014658
20181,827
2019747
2021963
2024970

Most-reported systems

  1. Steering — 3,929
  2. Electrical System — 3,613
  3. Power Train — 2,470
  4. Engine — 2,406
  5. Fuel System — 2,015

Latest recalls for the 2024 model year

  • 26V363000 — Steering (Jun 2026) — Park outside
  • 26V327000 — Back Over Prevention (May 2026)
  • 25V766000 — Engine (Nov 2025)
All 2024 recalls →

Recent owner reports about electrical system

Since the 68C Recall software update was performed on my Jeep, the vehicle has experienced recurring, unexpected losses of motive power while driving in Electric Mode. During these events, pressing the accelerator yields no response.

2024 Jeep Wrangler owner, Oct 2026

The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V710000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable.

2024 Jeep Wrangler owner, Oct 2026
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Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.

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