2025 Jeep Wagoneer S

Electric motor made a humming noise most notable around 30mph when max regen was on. Stellantis determined this was a failure of the front electric motor which could have significant safety concerns.

NHTSA ID

11775986

Incident

Oct 5, 2026

I am reporting recurring electrical and propulsion-system failures that present a serious safety risk. Since leasing this vehicle in May 2025, it has required multiple dealership repairs for electrical malfunctions, including extended service visits in June/July 2025, December 2025, May/June 2026, August 2026, and October 2026. On December 14, 2025, while driving with my children, the vehicle began shaking, lost the ability to accelerate normally, and displayed the warning “Stop Safely Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon.” The vehicle subsequently shut down in traffic, placing my family and surrounding motorists at risk. It was towed to Arrigo Sawgrass Jeep on December 15. On August 14, 2026, while driving my son to school, the vehicle again experienced violent jolting and displayed a shutdown warning. During the subsequent repair visit, the dealership service manager informed me that Stellantis engineers had not identified a permanent fix. The August 26 service documentation references manufacturer STAR engineering involvement and instructions to perform a system calibration. On October 19, 2026, another charging-system warning resulted in the vehicle returning to the dealership. The October 28 repair invoice documents charging-related fault codes, an Intelligent Battery Sensor issue, and a pin-fitment problem involving circuit D404. The dealership adjusted the connection and reported the vehicle was operating as designed. I retrieved it on October 31. Despite repeated repair attempts and manufacturer involvement, I have experienced recurring serious electrical malfunctions. I remain concerned that the vehicle could unexpectedly lose propulsion or shut down again while driving, potentially causing a collision or serious injury. I request that NHTSA investigate these safety-related failures and determine whether other vehicles are affected. Stellantis has denied my three repurchase requests despite repeated safety failures and my ongoing concerns about driving.

NHTSA ID

11774923

Incident

Oct 19, 2026

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 responds to the accelerator. Even with substantial pressure on the pedal, it moves only at an extremely slow crawl, making it impossible to accelerate normally or safely keep up with traffic. Every incident has been accompanied by the dashboard message "Stop Safely Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon," usually along with turtle, red wrench, and lightning bolt warning symbols. I have sometimes managed to creep out of traffic to a safer location, where I shut off the vehicle and waited before restarting. On several occasions, multiple restart attempts were necessary before normal acceleration returned. These failures create a serious collision risk because motorists expect traffic to move when signals change. I fear being struck from behind or stranded in an intersection. The vehicle has undergone four dealership service visits. In August 2025, I reported that it would not move and displayed a shutdown warning. In September 2025, Bedford Jeep consulted Stellantis engineering and reproduced warning symptoms under deliberately induced test conditions, but not the spontaneous acceleration failure. Additional software updates were performed in May 2026. In October 2026, the vehicle became completely inoperable despite a 67% battery charge and required towing. The dealer confirmed a failed 12-volt battery and performed further repairs. I have dashboard photographs documenting warnings at 2,183 and 8,537 miles. The vehicle is available for inspection. Despite multiple dealership visits, my safety concerns remain unresolved. I request that NHTSA investigate this recurring propulsion safety issue.

NHTSA ID

11772145

Incident

Aug 28, 2025

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 battery with the front sensor not functioning properly.

NHTSA ID

11770233

Incident

Aug 20, 2026

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

NHTSA ID

11766467

Incident

Sep 23, 2026

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 not shut down. Operation was eventually restored following an electrical reset involving the 12-volt battery. The second incident occurred on XXX, while the vehicle was in my driveway. The vehicle again would not properly engage gear or move and would not shut down normally. An electrical/high-voltage system reset was required before the vehicle became operational again. The third and most serious incident occurred on XXX, at approximately 8:00 p.m. on a highway shoulder near the RFK Bridge in [XXX]. After stopping on the shoulder, I attempted to leave but the vehicle again would not engage gear or move and would not shut down normally. I was therefore stranded on the side of a highway. Police responded and remained behind my vehicle because of the hazardous location while I attempted to restore operation. The vehicle eventually became operational again following an electrical reset. I am concerned that the vehicle can unexpectedly become immobilized and unable to engage Drive or Reverse and may also remain powered on and unable to shut down. Stellantis technical documentation for 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer S vehicles describes similar electronic park/pawl faults including DTCs P1E18-00, P1625-00 and [XXX]. I have requested that Stellantis investigate these conditions. The recurring nature of this defect, particularly the XXX incident requiring police assistance creates a serious safety concern. I am requesting that NHTSA document and investigate this recurring defect and determine whether other Jeep Wagoneer S vehicles have experienced the same condition. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11763867

Incident

Sep 12, 2026

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.

NHTSA ID

11762121

Incident

Sep 2, 2026

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

NHTSA ID

11761914

Incident

Jul 31, 2026

No Start, Passive Entry Inoperative

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 latest available software.

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 latest available software

No Start, Passive Entry Inoperative

No Start, Passive Entry Inoperative

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. Ensure all service procedure steps and instructions are followed before raising a claim.