ProblemsByVin JEEP / ELECTRICAL

114 model-year entries · 2005–2025

Jeep electrical problems

11,315 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Jeep vehicles for electrical issues. 29 active recall campaigns. See electrical across all makes →

Complaints

11,315

Recalls

Year-models

114

Avg fix

$850

157crashes

439fires

108injuries

3fatalities

Editorial perspective by Tony Marino · Domestic and Mopar specialist

Look — Jeep's electrical-system story is well-documented in the NHTSA file, and it ain't pretty. 11,315 complaints across 114 year-model entries from 2005 to 2025. Not a small number. Complaints are spread across the lineup with no single year carrying the load. That tells you it's a platform pattern, not a fluke. 3 fatality reports on file with NHTSA tied to this category on Jeep vehicles. That elevates this from nuisance to safety-critical. Average shop fix runs about $850 — not catastrophic, but it adds up over time. Across the 5,564 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 63,182 miles. Read the specific complaints before assuming the worst — the category covers everything from a forty-dollar switch to a twenty-five-hundred-dollar module.

Worst-affected Jeep model-years for electrical Top 25 by complaint volume

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

774 complaints · ~$850 severe

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee

705 complaints · 1 recall · ~$850 severe

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee

664 complaints · ~$850 critical

2006 Jeep Commander

582 complaints · ~$850 severe

2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee

577 complaints · ~$850 moderate

2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee

419 complaints · ~$850 moderate

2007 Jeep Commander

408 complaints · 1 recall · ~$850 moderate

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee

352 complaints · 3 recalls · ~$850 severe

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee

307 complaints · ~$850 moderate

2018 Jeep Compass

296 complaints · 1 recall · ~$850 moderate

2019 Jeep Cherokee

238 complaints · 2 recalls · ~$850 moderate

2008 Jeep Commander

238 complaints · 2 recalls · ~$850 moderate

2021 Jeep Wrangler

224 complaints · ~$850 severe

2017 Jeep Cherokee

224 complaints · ~$850 moderate

2016 Jeep Cherokee

202 complaints · 2 recalls · ~$850 moderate

2015 Jeep Cherokee

199 complaints · ~$850 severe

2008 Jeep Wrangler

197 complaints · ~$850 moderate

2020 Jeep Gladiator

154 complaints · ~$850 moderate

2020 Jeep Wrangler

143 complaints · ~$850 severe

2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee

142 complaints · ~$850 moderate

2023 Jeep Wrangler

139 complaints · 3 recalls · ~$850 moderate

2018 Jeep Cherokee

134 complaints · ~$850 moderate

2007 Jeep Wrangler

133 complaints · 1 recall · ~$850 severe

2012 Jeep Wrangler

124 complaints · ~$850 severe

2017 Jeep Renegade

121 complaints · 1 recall · ~$850 moderate

Active recalls — Jeep electrical 12 on file

severe NHTSA 25V741000 October 30, 2025 2025 Jeep Wrangler

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe and 2022-2026 Grand Cherokee 4Xe vehicles

A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will update the high voltage battery software, and replace the high voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 17, 2025. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a later date. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 68C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 6, 2025. Vehicles that were previously recalled for the same issue under NHTSA Recalls 24V720 and 23V787 will need to have the new remedy performed.

severe NHTSA 15V879000 December 28, 2015 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured December 3, 2009, to September 1, 2012

The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealer will install clearance for sun visor wiring, protection from sharp edges, and replace the sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R71.

severe NHTSA 23V303000 April 27, 2023 2023 Jeep Wrangler

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEV)

Excessive heat may cause the fuse to fail and result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the HV battery fuse, as necessary. Dealers will also inspect the battery assembly for damage and replace it, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 53A. This recall is an expansion of previous recall 22V-768.

severe NHTSA 15V115000 February 27, 2015 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured September 17, 2010, to August 19, 2013, and equipped with a 3

A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump relay with one external to the TIPM. The recall began on August 7, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R09. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 14V-530. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall 19V813.

severe NHTSA 09V454000 November 25, 2009 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 Jeep grand cherokee passenger vehicles manufactured from october 22 through november 12, 2009

The airbag may not properly protect the passenger in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the top cover of the instrument panel free of charge. The campaign is expected to begin in december 2009. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

severe NHTSA 26V262000 April 23, 2026 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer S and Dodge Charger electric vehicles

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 are expected to be mailed May 21, 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.

severe NHTSA 23V787000 November 22, 2023 2023 Jeep Wrangler

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles

A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Owners are advised not to recharge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until they are repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack software and replace the battery pack assembly if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 89A. This recall is superseded by NHTSA Recall 24V-720.

severe NHTSA 17V740000 November 21, 2017 2018 Jeep Compass

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017-2018 Jeep Compass vehicles

An instrument cluster that is too bright, and cannot be dimmed, can reduce the driver's ability to see at night, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update IPC software, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T70.

severe NHTSA 17V741000 November 21, 2017 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014 Dodge Challenger, Charger, Durango, Chrysler 300, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3

If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T75.

severe NHTSA 14V438000 July 21, 2014 2007 Jeep Commander

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system

If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. Chrysler sent interim notifications to owners in September 2014. The recall began on October 9, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P41.

severe NHTSA 18V917000 December 20, 2018 2019 Jeep Cherokee

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles

Without the activation of warning chimes, messages, and gauges to provide vehicle information to the driver, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UC4.

severe NHTSA 24V871000 November 19, 2024 2024 Jeep Wrangler

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles

Trailer lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the dash wiring harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is B9B.

Common questions

How many Jeep electrical complaints are on file with NHTSA?

11,315 complaints across 114 model-year entries from 2005 to 2025. 29 active recall campaigns cover electrical issues across the Jeep lineup.

Which Jeep model has the most electrical complaints?

The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee leads with 774 complaints in this category. Next: 2011 Grand Cherokee (705) and 2006 Grand Cherokee (664).

What does it cost to fix Jeep electrical problems?

Independent shops average $850 for electrical repairs across the Jeep lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.

Are there Jeep electrical recalls?

Yes — 12 active recall campaigns cover electrical on Jeep vehicles. Recall fixes are free regardless of mileage or warranty status. The list below shows current campaigns with their NHTSA numbers.

Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database. Editorial commentary written by Tony Marino, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin and not affiliated with Jeep. Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record. Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.