Jeep Wagoneer S Complaints

76 consumer complaints on file.

#11710250January 11, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Entire electrical system failed. Car was unable to turn off, it was stuck in gear. Now car will not turn on, or charge, unresponsive. It is bricked. I have a call into Stellantis and the dealership. It's been 3 days and I have not heard back from either.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11708114December 31, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
Main instrument cluster failed. There was no warning. Occasionally, the main screen would boot up slow. Currently at dealership where they diagnosed the screen to not be communicating. With the screen not working, it disabled the turn signals and the blind spot monitoring, would turn the "1 pedal drive" on and off randomly, no speedometer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11707763December 30, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Vehicle - will power up but will not move/drive. Error showing “service Electrical system” Problem has been confirmed by the dealer This is the 3rd instance of this issue
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11705593December 17, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
A B.E.V. has an estimated range- and the manufacturer claims up to 300 miles range in great conditions. They never pinpoint what the range is in cold climate. The only data I can find is they admit to it being "less". I am part of a large forum for this platform. I have heard several complaints on range in the cold. They all are experiencing less than 50% of the 300 advertised miles. 120-140 seems to be accurate when operating normally under 20 degrees. The concern here is with the rapid loss of battery, the average distance between possible charging locations, you could easily become stranded with no power and no way to stay warm while waiting for assistance, which could possibly lead to death.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11705592December 17, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2024 Jeep Wagoneer EV has recurring electrical/propulsion faults with turtle (reduced power/limp mode) and wrench warning light, causing sudden loss of acceleration and reduced power. This has happened while driving on the highway, making the vehicle feel unsafe and unreliable; I was nearly in an accident when it would not accelerate. Vehicle has been to the dealer at least five times and has been out of service since 12/01/2025 with no permanent fix.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11703970December 9, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES
While driving on the interstate, the vehicle went into “limp” mode and showed a turtle on my screen. From there, my vehicle decelerated drastically from 80 to 40 and did not allow me to accelerate. The screen showed a message that stated the systems were shutting down. My vehicle continued to decelerate as I tried to get to a safe spot out of the interstate lanes. After “resetting” the vehicle and waiting approx 20 min, the vehicle turned on as if nothing happened. This has happened 3 separate times in the span of a month.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11703523December 7, 2025
ENGINE
Driving down the road with my three kids in the car and a turtle light showed up and I could not accelerate. Cars behind me, swerved out of the way to avoid a catastrophic accident my car limped to the shoulder and once I turned the car off and on again, it worked. This car is a death trap and needs to be investigated.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11701041November 23, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
At 2,000 miles car experiences an issue when going from drive to reverse the car issued warning that transmission needs to be serviced, wouldn’t go into any gear and wouldn’t turn off. Had to be dragged into flatbed truck and taken to dealer. At 3,000 miles had to stop in road due to medical helicopter and road being closed. When road opened up went to put car into drive. Same errors as before (can’t get in gear, warning lights and won’t turn off) and car had to be dragged onto a flat bed tow truck. Fire department initiated the tow due to safety issues of being in dangerous location. After a week at dealer was told it was ready to pickup. Then told to see a mechanic there who would show me what to do next time this happened. Involved unhooking 12v battery and pulling some fuses. Informed issue wasn’t fixed just a work around was done. I talked to service manager and was informed this is a known issue and factory is working on a repair. The car isn’t safe breaking down twice while driving on public roads and not being able to turn off. Note: in both cases the car wouldn’t turn off for days even while parked at dealer lot.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11699565November 15, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, STEERING
With only 611 miles on the odometer, and [10] days old while driving the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S, out of nowhere started to systematically shut down while driving, causing a complete loss of power. Vehicle had to be towed to the dealer from which I purchased here in Phoenix Arizona. It has now been 36 days consecutively in the shop and the dealer is unaware what needs to be done to fix it. STAR has also been involved in no fix to this date.. I have opened up an arbitration hearing. But according to the various forms and pages I am on these vehicles are having tremendous safety risks that Jeep and its owner Stellantis are ignoring. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11698079November 7, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
this vehicle has locked my wife inside the car, it has been unable to be shut off on multiple occasions, the warning lights are constantly on, the vehicle slows down and turns off, and most recently it accelerated on its own when my wife was applying the brakes and almost crashed while trying to remain in control of the vehicle. We leased this vehicle brand new 7 months ago. This make and model is widely known to be unsafe and neither Jeep nor Stellantis are doing anything about it. I cannot even get a call back from either of their customer service departments created due to this models issues.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11697989November 6, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, STRUCTURE:BODY
I'm writing to report serious ongoing safety issues with my vehicle. Initial Service Visit (September 2024): I brought my vehicle in for two issues: Clicking noise when braking Trunk randomly closing on its own, which had hit my wife multiple times while loading groceries The dealership replaced the disconnects but stated they could not fix the trunk issue. New and Ongoing Problems: Since that service visit, the problems have worsened: The car now vibrates when backing up Clicking noises when braking continue The brakes feel like they're struggling to engage during sudden braking or in wet conditions The trunk issue persists and has become dangerous Most Recent Dealership Visit (Yesterday): I was told the trunk closing issue is "normal," but this is unacceptable for the following reasons: The trunk continues to hit my wife My [XXX] son was nearly trapped in the back when the trunk closed while he was putting on his cleats—he wasn't strong enough to stop it, and I had to run over to prevent him from being locked inside We nearly rear-ended another vehicle due to the brake problems Current Situation: My wife refuses to drive the vehicle with our children because she no longer feels safe. The car is currently at the dealership while they investigate, but at this point, I would like to explore options to exit my lease due to these unresolved safety concerns. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11697806November 6, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, ENGINE, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
While driving my 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S, I experienced a sudden loss of regenerative braking, which caused the vehicle to take much longer to stop than normal. On initial brake application, deceleration was greatly reduced and required substantially more pedal travel and pressure to bring the vehicle to a stop. A “Regenerative Braking Failure” warning appeared in the instrument cluster. At the same time, the vehicle’s power output dropped. The display showed multiple warnings, including Electrical Vehicle System Fault (wrench-and-bolt icon) and Reduced Power (“turtle”). A message appeared stating that the vehicle would shut down soon. Additional messages indicated that the Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) systems were disabled, further reducing braking support and collision avoidance capabilities. I was able to stop safely, shifted to Park, and powered off the vehicle. After opening and closing the driver’s door, I waited for all displays and indicator lights to turn off completely. A distinct mechanical clunk was then heard, consistent with the sound of high-voltage contactors disengaging. When I restarted the vehicle, all warnings cleared, and it drove normally again. This event created a potential safety risk due to the unexpected loss of regenerative braking, reduced propulsion power, and temporary disabling of FCW and AEB systems. The issue has not recurred, and the vehicle has not yet been inspected by the dealer or manufacturer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11696654October 30, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, POWER TRAIN
On [XXX], my 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S (VIN: [XXX] ) suffered a sudden and complete electrical and transmission failure while I was driving my child to school. Without warning, multiple system error messages appeared, the transmission locked, and the vehicle became totally unresponsive. It would not shut off despite several attempts. The wheels were locked solid, and the tow operators had to use sliding skates under the tires to load it onto a flatbed truck. The dealer (Castle Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Naperville, IL) confirmed this condition is a known manufacturer defect under Service Publication [XXX], and explicitly stated that “there is not a fix for this condition at this time.” This event created a serious safety hazard — had it occurred on a highway, it could have caused a catastrophic accident. Jeep and Stellantis have acknowledged the issue but offered no immediate repair or replacement, only referring me to arbitration. I am reporting this to request an investigation into this defect and to urge a safety recall before someone is injured. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11696253October 29, 2025
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
My vehicle’s low beams are vertically obstructed by the front end design of the car - the low beams are set back in the headlight unit and at night they only project to a limited height on the roadway in front of the vehicle - this results in a very distinct line created and anything above that line cannot be seen - on a perfectly level roadway the projection of the low beams is adequate but when the vehicle is not n motion and the roadway pitches down at the slightest angle and when you approach and angle of road that is inclined you cannot see at night. This light project issue results in “overdriving your heads in low beams when other cars are approaching - the other morning I almost his a large deer and only its feet were illuminated.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11695538October 25, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was driving in my son’s school car line when the car jolted and a red turtle appeared on the screen with a stability warning as well. The car would not accelerate but would then unexpectedly accelerate on its own. I had to diligently keep my foot in the brake as well as accelerate. The car wouldn’t go over 10ish mph. I held up traffic until I could get to an empty parking lot to turn off the car. Had I been on a busy interstate I could have been seriously injured and so could others. I’ve only had the suv 3 months and the service electric system continues to come on also. I took the car immediately to the dealership after the safety event and they kept it for a week. I also put in a case with Jeep/Stellantis requesting a buy back but the case manager called me Friday to tell me to go pick up my vehicle up as the dealership did a software update and my car was now safe to drive. I repeated told them I didn’t feel safe driving it and I didn’t want to get it back. They told me that I had to turn the loaner in and pick up my car and they would follow up with me after the weekend to discuss next steps and they would offer me monetary compensation for my inconvenience. I told them I did not money I want a buy back because I don’t feel safe in my car.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11690636September 30, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
on September 29, the turtle mode on the car went on in the car physically stopped. I banged my knees underneath the dashboard with my son. My grandson was in the back and he got jolted a bit on the seat car seat. This is the third time this turtle mode has come on my vehicle and this is the second time I send a car to the Chrysler dealership. I was informed by the dealership they exchanging apart from another car and they waiting for another piece to install in my car this car is very dangerous towards my family and the turtle mode needs to be addressed. This car is very dangerous on the road to me and other.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11690633September 30, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The dealership claims it was a software issue on September 9, 2025, and then it happened again on September 22, 2025. I shut off the car like they told me and I went on my way then it happened again on September 29 this time it was worse. The car literally stopped, and I injured both of my legs with my son in the car. He banged his knees on the passenger side. I notified the dealership Bayside and they picked up the car this morning at 6:50 AM they claim they are changing the part that I charged the car. They’re waiting for another part dealership claims they are taking apart from a new car and putting it in this car this jeep Wagner S is a danger to me and my family. It is not fair to feel unsafe driving this vehicle, this is a safety issue exchanging parts from other vehicles is not the solution. I never had a problem with any of my gas cars that I’ve been dealing with this dealership for over 18+ years. This car is going to have seven days out of one month in the dealership is not fair. The vehicle will go on turtle mode and will physically stop the car heartbreaking with no warning. This is the third time this has happened. The car goes to turtle mode and physically have to turtle mode.physically try to pull over shut off the car and restart it I have a grandson and I almost lost him because of this turtle mode. The photos are from September 29, 2025 for the third time on this vehicle in one month.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11690503September 30, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Writing to formally express my deep dissatisfaction with the vehicle I purchased approximately six months ago. Unfortunately, the vehicle has been in the service department for nearly five of those six months due to persistent and serious mechanical and electronic issues that have yet to be resolved, despite multiple attempts by the dealership and manufacturer. The most alarming issue is that the vehicle frequently stalls and then abruptly lurches forward, simulating the feeling of being rear-ended. This issue presents a significant safety risk not only to myself but to other drivers and pedestrians. I strongly believe this vehicle is unsafe to drive in its current condition. In addition, the onboard camera system activates randomly while driving. While this may not pose an immediate danger, it is yet another sign of the vehicle’s erratic and unreliable behavior. The dealership has sent out multiple engineers to inspect and diagnose the problem, but none of these efforts have resulted in a permanent fix. The defects remain unresolved, and the vehicle continues to be unsafe and undependable. I have made it clear that I no longer wish to have this vehicle returned to me, as I believe it is inherently defective. What is especially troubling is that despite being aware of these recurring safety issues, Stellantis continues to sell this model to new customers — effectively placing more unsuspecting drivers at risk. Furthermore, because this is an electric vehicle (EV), I incurred additional costs beyond the vehicle itself, including installation of a home charging station and a full upgrade to my home’s electrical system. The manufacturer has not offered to cover these costs, nor have they offered to remove the charger or restore the damage done to my home during installation, should the vehicle be returned or replaced. I am seeking a fair resolution that fully compensates me for the vehicle, the additional infrastructure costs, and any necessary restoration to
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11687599September 16, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I was stopped at a red light on a busy road. When it turned green and i accelerated the car would not move. It jerked and the dash lit up lioke a Christmas tree. A big red turtle came up on the dash and I was able to move but only 5-7 miles per hour. I drove the 8 -9 mile home at only 7 miles an hour while being honked at and near misses from the heavy trraffic. The vehiocle was towed to the dealership and I am being told that the manufacturer is aware of the problem but there is no current fix. They may actually try to return the vcehicle to me as is, but I do not feel safe driving it. On a side note, tis is the 5th time the vehile has been in the shop in the 6 months we have owned it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11687424September 15, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Just bought my vehicle and already had to have it towed into the dealer because it would not charge. They did some updates and sent it home. I charged my car fully. Drove it 3 miles and parked. When I came back out to my car 30 minutes later it turned onI put it on reverse but it would not drive and all of the letters on the gear shift were lit up red and a bunch of warnings were flashing on the vehicle to service transmission. The "red lobster" or red wrench was illuminated as well as multiple other things. The car would not turn off as it kept stating it was not in park. Could not turn it off, could not drive it and then it finally went dark after an hour and I could not even get to the batter as the back hatch is connected to the battery that was dead. I had to have my car towed again!!! Second time within a month of owning the vehicle. I am now being told it is going to take a week maybe longer to fix and the dealership is refusing to give me a loaner vehicle even though I am under warranty and just bought it. From research this seems to be a very big issue. I came across hundreds of people saying the same thing has happened to them and they had to have the battery replaced and then it happened again. Seems to be an unfixable issue and vehicles are considered lemons.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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