Jeep’s Plug-in Hybrids Recalled Again Over Fire Risk
The Jeep Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe are once again under fire for, well, a fire risk. More than 340,000 units are being recalled in North America including some 20,700 in Canada.
More specifically, we are talking about the 2021-2025 models in the case of the Wrangler 4xe and 2022-2025 models in the case of the Grand Cherokee 4xe (the upcoming and refreshed 2026 model is not included).
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The high-voltage battery pack may have been built with cells susceptible to separator damage, which could result in a fire even while parked with the ignition off. A company review of customer data led to an internal investigation that discovered 19 fires.
A recall for the same type of problem was announced in the fall of 2024. However, the repairs that have been completed under that recall may not be effective, so another repair is necessary.
The thing is, Jeep is still working on a fix. Once available, affected owners will be notified by mail.
Until then, the company recommends not to charge the Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe, as the risk of fire is reduced when the high-voltage battery is depleted. It also advises to park away from structures or other vehicles until the remedy is obtained, out of an abundance of caution.
Jeep’s plug-in hybrid system combines a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine with an electric motor and a 17kWh battery for a total of 375 horsepower, 470 lb-ft of torque and approximately 35-40 km of electric range.
Speaking of which, the decision was recently made to drop the previously announced Gladiator 4xe pickup. Jeep said it will focus on meeting customer demand more directly by offering more of what people actually want, including factory-installed features and customization options.