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Jeep Wrangler 4xe

GME-T4-4xe 2.0L PHEV 380 hp Automatic All-wheel drive SUV 2021–2026
– Be Careful
Engine GME-T4-4xe – Be Careful 1,200–6,300 $

2.0L turbo + 17 kWh battery + two e-motors = 375 hp plug-in hybrid. Sounds impressive, but the extra 770 lbs shows off-road. Electric range 25-30 miles. Known early issues: HV battery fuse screws incorrectly installed (recall), power inverter module failure, stalling during regen braking.

Fun Factor? Fun to Drive!

Wrangler 4xe — 375 hp PHEV, check fire risk recall

375 hp PHEV Wrangler: 25-30 miles electric, then gas. Off-road with an extra 770 lbs of battery ballast. Fire risk recall (32,125 vehicles), power inverter module fails on early models. Makes sense for short commutes — debated as serious trail rig.

Engine Weaknesses 3

!! Recall: HV battery fire risk — 32,125 Wrangler 4xe

HV battery fire risk from incorrectly installed fuse screws. NHTSA recall 2022: 32,125 vehicles. Stellantis advised not to charge in enclosed spaces and not to park next to the house until software update was applied.

0–0 $
!! Hybrid system failure (power inverter module)

Power inverter module (CISG) fails or hybrid controller throws faults — vehicle falls back to gas-only or won't start. Early models (2021-2022) more affected. Dealer wait times up to 14 days for replacement modules.

Symptoms: "Hybrid System Unavailable" message, loss of electric power, engine stalling

500–3,000 $ from 30,000 km
!! Electric mode inoperative in cold weather (class action)

Electric driving mode unavailable in cold weather — vehicle starts the gas engine instead of driving electrically. Class action lawsuit 2022 for 2021-2023 Wrangler 4xe. Engine starts for fuel/oil refresh even when unnecessary.

Symptoms: No electric-only mode in cold weather, unexpected engine start, advertised EV range unreachable

0–0 $

Vehicle Weaknesses 4

!! Steering Death Wobble — JL generation

Death Wobble documented on JL too — despite revised steering geometry vs JK. Less frequent than the predecessor, but NHTSA complaints on record. Causes identical: tie rods, damper, wheel bearings.

300–1,500 $ from 50,000 km
!! Body Weld seam water leak

Welded seams on the floor and sills let water in during rain or washing. JL-specific issue from revised body construction.

100–500 $ from 20,000 km
!! HVAC A/C refrigerant leak

A/C loses refrigerant through leaking lines — condenser and line fittings damaged in rough off-road operation.

200–800 $ from 50,000 km
! Electronics Start-stop system malfunction

Start-stop system deactivates unexpectedly or prevents engine start — software fault or AGM battery wear. Known JL issue.

100–500 $ from 30,000 km