Jeep Arbitration: Alleged Battery Defect in Hybrid Vehicles

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Owners of certain Jeep 4xe hybrid vehicles have reported concerns related to battery defects, fire risks and recall-related charging restrictions.

Drivers who owned or leased certain Jeep 4xe vehicles may qualify to participate in the Jeep arbitration. 

What to know about the Jeep arbitration investigation

• Core Issue: Reports indicate that certain Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) may be affected by a high-voltage battery defect that could increase the risk of vehicle fires and prevent owners from fully using their vehicles’ plug-in hybrid features. 

• Who it Affects: Current and former owners or lessees of 2020-2025 Jeep Wrangler plug-in hybrid vehicles and 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid vehicles.

• Harm/Impact: The reported battery defect may increase the risk of vehicle fires and property damage. Drivers may also face charging restrictions that limit their vehicles’ plug-in hybrid functionality, and reports indicate a permanent repair may not yet be available.

• Legal Status: Attorneys are actively investigating claims.

• Take Action: Complete the form on this page to find out whether you may qualify to join the Jeep arbitration investigation.

What is the Jeep arbitration investigation about?

Attorneys are investigating reports that certain Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid vehicles may contain a defective high-voltage battery.

This investigation involves claims that:

• Certain Jeep PHEV batteries may be prone to internal damage, leading to battery failure.
• The alleged battery defect may increase the risk of vehicle fires when affected vehicles are parked or in motion.
• Jeep recalls related to the battery defect may prevent drivers from using their vehicles as intended as plug-in hybrids.
• A permanent repair is not yet available for affected vehicles.

The alleged defect may leave drivers unable to fully use or charge their vehicles, and attorneys are investigating whether affected owners and lessees may have legal options.

Case updates

Legal status as of June 2026

• June 2026: Attorneys are actively investigating claims on behalf of owners and lessees of affected Jeep vehicles.
• October 2025: FCA issued a third recall (Recall 25V-741) related to the alleged battery defect. The expanded recall included approximately 320,000 vehicles. 
• September 2024: FCA issued a second recall (Recall 24V-720) related to the alleged battery defect. The expanded recall included approximately 154,000 vehicles.
• November 2023: FCA announced its first recall (Recall 23V-787) related to the alleged battery defect. The recall affected approximately 32,000 vehicles.
• May 2023: FCA began investigating the issue after receiving two reports of vehicle fires involving the affected Jeep PHEVs. The company later received five additional fire reports.

This page was last reviewed and updated in June 2026 to reflect the latest case developments.

How the Jeep 4xe battery defect can cause harm

Reports indicate the alleged battery defect may affect more than just vehicle performance. Owners and lessees of affected Jeep 4xe vehicles may face safety concerns, loss of vehicle functionality and financial losses.

• Potential Fire Risk: The alleged battery defect may increase the risk of battery fire, which can happen while the car is parked or in use, creating safety concerns for drivers and passengers.
• Property Damage: A vehicle fire may damage the vehicle itself as well as nearby structures, garages or other vehicles.
• Loss of Plug-In Hybrid Features: Owners of affected vehicles have been advised not to recharge their vehicles until repairs are completed. Without the ability to charge, drivers may be unable to use their vehicles as plug-in hybrids.
• Reduced Vehicle Value and Increased Costs: Drivers may face higher fuel expenses when forced to rely solely on the gasoline engine. Ongoing battery concerns and recalls may also reduce the value of affected vehicles.

Attorneys are investigating whether owners and lessees of affected vehicles may be entitled to compensation. Complete the form on this page to find out whether you may qualify to join the defective battery arbitration.

What Jeep 4xe drivers are being told to do — and why that matters

As part of the Jeep recalls, FCA advised owners of affected Jeep PHEVs to park outside and away from structures and to stop charging their vehicles until repairs are completed.

For many owners, that guidance creates a practical problem. Plug-in hybrid vehicles are designed to be charged and driven using both electric and gasoline power. When owners are told not to charge their vehicles, they cannot use the electric driving features that helped justify the purchase in the first place.

Instead, affected vehicles may operate primarily on their gasoline engines, reducing the fuel-saving and electric-driving benefits they expected when they purchased or leased a Jeep 4xe vehicle.

Fill out the form on this page to see if you qualify for a free case evaluation.

The attorneys responsible for this page are: 

Kevin Cooper 
Carella, Byrne, Cecchi, Olstein, Brody, Agnello, P.C.
5 Becker Farm Road
Roseland, NJ 07068