What 212 owners told NHTSA about the 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4-door 4xe

JEEP 2024 Wrangler 4XE HYBRID EXPLODED VIN# [XXX] On [XXX], just before [XXX], our 2024 hybrid vehicle began emitting smoke while parked in our attached garage. Thankfully, our smoke alarm alerted us - my wife discovered it was coming from the garage and immediately called 911. Police arrived within minutes and were able to push the car out of the garage. Shortly after that, the vehicle caught fire. First responders later told us that if my wife had not acted quickly, the fire could have easily spread to our home—potentially resulting in a total loss, or worse, endangering our lives if it had happened while we were asleep. It took four hours of continuous firefighting to manage the flames. The Hazmat team explained that this was due to “thermal runaway”, a dangerous chain reaction in lithium-ion batteries where heat builds uncontrollably, leading to fire or even explosions. These types of fires can’t be extinguished conventionally—they must burn out once the chemical reaction is complete. Some Important Context: This vehicle is the same year, make, and model as those recently recalled for hybrid battery fire risks. However, our VIN was not included in the recall—something we now believe may have been an oversight, as the circumstances appear nearly identical. Back in June, the car had another serious issue: it shut down completely despite a full gas tank and a 50% EV charge. It had to be towed to the dealership, and was returned to us a day or 2 later, marked as “repaired.” After the fire - I reviewed the service paperwork, we found that the specific error code pointed to unstable hybrid battery voltage—a potential sign of a failing battery pack. According to documentation on that error code POB24, complete replacement of the hybrid battery is considered the only safe fix. That repair was never performed—and worse, we were never informed of the severity of the issue. This negligence should be addressed as it almost killed us. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ODI 11690069

Battery under back seat exploded causing the vehicle fire that destroyed inside of the jeep on 8/31/25 in front of my garage while charging. Vista Fire inspector made an report. Defective battery inside the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI 11685879

The contact owned a 2024 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway and charging, the battery caught on fire. The vehicle was unoccupied. The contact stated that the entire vehicle was on fire. The contact stated that the fire department and Hazmat arrived. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was a total loss. The contact stated that the failure was due to a thermal reaction in the battery. The contact stated that the fire report was not available. The vehicle was loaded into a secure container and towed to the local tow yard. The contact stated that the fire department and Hazmat team recommended the vehicle be stored in a container for safety precautions. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that there will be an investigation. The failure mileage was approximately 31,000.

NHTSA ODI 11684831

I came home shortly before 4pm on [XXX] and plugged in my 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe inside of the garage. I closed the door and about 45 minutes later noticed smoke in the yard. We then realized it was coming from inside our own garage and the car engine compartment was on fire and called 911 just before 5pm. The fire department arrived quickly and gained access to the garage. They removed the car from the power source and extinguished the fire. The most damage was seen in the driver's side engine compartment. There was also property damage including smoke and fire damage inside of the garage and to the contents of our garage. The Fire department stayed with us until the tow truck company came to get the car. Two weeks prior to the fire, this car was in for service at the Jeep dealership on Monday [XXX]. The check engine light was on related to cooling for the EV motor. While the check engine light was on, the car would not use the EV mode at times with a warning "Electric Mode Unavailable Cabin Cooling or Heating". This put my family at huge risk; we are lucky that we were home to notice the fire and that no one was hurt in the fire. We are also living with the toxicity of the burn of the lithium ion battery and electric plastic components next to our house, on our property. It caused a huge amount of stress and fear for my children who recently went through 2 evacuations with the Eaton fire. The Jeep is available for inspection. It is being stored at the lot of the tow truck company for inspection by the insurance company and Jeep. The Fire department completed a Fire investigation report. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ODI 11648015

I turned into my driveway and the Jeep accelerated significantly and the brakes did not work even when I pumped them. The result was that the Jeep crashed into my garage door and house!

NHTSA ODI 11618265

The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4x4E. The contact stated that his wife noticed a fire at the charger while the vehicle was plugged in and charging. The owners were able to extinguish the fire. There were no reported injuries. The vehicle had not been charged. The fire department was called to the scene. While his wife was driving the vehicle, it overheated. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 8,500.

NHTSA ODI 11564419

On a hybrid mode, drive gear at less than 10mph to park the vehicle. No engine warning lights, and no unusual signs. The car suddenly accelerated as I hit the brakes. At the time of the acceleration, the gasoline engine immediately came on and vehicle only came to stop as I stomped on the brakes for the second time, causing property damage.

NHTSA ODI 11554516