2025 Jeep Wagoneer S problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (12) · Service Brakes (11) · Vehicle Speed Control (4)
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Safety recalls (6)
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2026-04-23 · campaign 26V262000 · 20,271 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer S and Dodge Charger electric vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems for Light Vehicles," 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System," and/or 208, "Occup
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 39D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026.
Structure:body:hatchback/Liftgate:hinge And Attachments 2026-03-12 · campaign 26V141000 · 11,767 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S vehicles. The liftgate hinge cover may not be properly clipped into position and may detach from the vehicle.
Risk: A detached hinge cover can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealer will inspect, repair, or replace the hinge cover as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 26D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights 2026-02-02 · campaign 26V059000 · 456,287 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, Ram 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. Due to an improperly designed trailer tow module, the trailer lights may fail to illuminate and the trailer brakes may fail.
Risk: Trailer brake lights and turn signals that do not illuminate reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, trailer brakes that fail increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the trailer tow module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning March 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 10, 2026.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:internal:park Pawl 2025-09-04 · campaign 25V574000 · 75 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Dodge Charger and Jeep Wagoneer S electric vehicles. An incorrectly installed spring may cause the loss of the park function when the vehicle’s gear selector is placed in the park (P) position, which can result in a vehicle rollaway. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Risk: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the electric drive module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 63C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 11, 2025.
Structure:body 2025-09-04 · campaign 25V575000 · 8 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with an incorrect cross car beam in the instrument panel. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An incorrect cross beam may not adequately protect occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the cross beam, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 71C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 11, 2025.
Exterior Lighting:headlights 2025-03-20 · campaign 25V174000 · 3,919 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer S battery electric (BEV) vehicles. The headlight vertical aim adjustment is not accessible, and the horizontal aim adjustment is not covered as intended. As a result, the headlights may not be able to be adjusted properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Incorrectly adjusted headlights can reduce driver visibility or create a glare for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will remove the plugs from the vertical aim and install plugs on the horizontal aim, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 23C.
Service bulletins (220)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-10-24 · 08-403-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
flash: body control module (bcm) update customers may comment on the following: symptom: ● driver and passenger doors do not lock or unlock when using the passive entry feature. this bulletin involves inspecting and possibly reprogramming the bcm and the radio frequency hub module (rfhm) with the la
Electrical System 2026-10-24 · 08-402-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
flash: radio frequency hub module (rfhm) update customers may comment on the following: symptom: ● driver and passenger doors do not lock or unlock when using the passive entry feature. this bulletin involves inspecting and possibly reprogramming the rfhm and the body control module (bcm) with the l
Electrical System 2026-10-22 · S2508000037 REV.B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
no start, passive entry inoperative
Electrical System 2026-10-16 · S2508000037 REV.A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
no start, passive entry inoperative
Structure:body 2026-10-12 · 9100929 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
before submitting a claim for clogged drain tubes, please follow the approved service procedure. clean the sunroof tracks and inspect the drain system for any debris. if debris is found obstructing the drain tube, use compressed air to clear the drain nozzle, as outlined in the service procedure. en
Electrical System 2026-10-02 · S2623000056 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the door latch module has active faults with no warning indicators in cluster
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What owners report
2026-10-19 · Fuel/Propulsion System“i am reporting a serious recurring safety issue with my 2025 jeep wagoneer s launch edition, leased new in july 2025. over approximately 15 months, i have experienced at least 5–6 incidents of severely reduced acceleration while stopped at traffic lights, intersections, or in heavy traffic. when attempting to move forward, the vehicle barely respo…”
2026-10-09 · Service Brakes“the aeb sensor came on malfunctioned. the safety of others is if it doesn’t stop breaking could cause a collision. the vehicle has been in the shop since august 20 and still not fixed. the component has just been inspected or in the process of being inspected by a star technician so i was told from selantis today. there’s been problems with the bat…”
2026-09-23 · Structure:interior Panels:dashboard“the dash piece closest to the windshield is plastic and is very reflective, so it creates a reflection on the front windshield wiper of grid lines, causing obstructions in the visibility out the front windshield…”
2026-09-13 · Power Train“this vehicle has experienced the same or substantially similar serious safety-related malfunction on three separate occasions. the vehicle becomes unable to engage gear or move and also will not shut down normally. the first incident occurred in xxx in a parking garage in [xxx]. the vehicle powered on but would not engage gear or move and would n…”
2026-09-04 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking“when the vehicle is turned on, going into reverse the radio freezes. at which point you loose the hmi unit, camera and rear parking sensors. reported multiple times to jeep, who has failed to repair this issue. …”
2026-09-03 · Service Brakes“exiting interstate 10 at exit 31 in mississippi on july 31 at 815 am eastbound, braking did not stop the car and it went straight thru the interection and was a near miss collision with a southbound vehicle at the end of the exit ramp. car enteted the intersection, as brakes totally failed…”
2026-08-22 · Visibility/Wiper“since july 2025, this vehicle has suffered from severe, recurring electronic and software glitches that critically affect driveability and safe operation. while driving, multiple critical warnings display on the instrument cluster indicating that the airbags are inoperable. following or during these warnings, the vehicle experiences sudden power/sy…”
2026-08-03 · Vehicle Speed Control“the vehicle is unsafe; it freezes while driving leaving one unable to navigate in any way. everything ceases at once - nothing works, you can't put it into p/d/r/n, it won't accellerate or turn off. it just freezes, won't drive, won't turn off, completely locks up either while parked (the safer version) or while driving (completely unsafe, imagine…”
2026-07-31 · Lane Departure: Assist“i leased a new 2025 jeep wagoneer s (electric) on 11/10/2025. since taking delivery, the vehicle has repeatedly and unpredictably disabled critical driver-assistance and safety systems while in motion, and has on multiple occasions warned that it would shut down while driving. specific safety-related incidents: on multiple occasions, the vehicle'…”
2026-07-30 · Wheels“bought car brand new had it two weeks and the tire kept loosing air. had tire checked nothing wrong with tire had tire company come to house took tire off and rim was cracked jeep would not pay for repair. had to buy a new rim there is a current recall on cherokee and gladiator with same issue …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.