Jeep class action lawsuit overview:
- Who: A group of Jeep owners filed a class action lawsuit against FCA US LLC.
- Why: The Jeep owners claim FCA misrepresented the safety and dependability of its Jeep Wrangler 4xe and Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid electric SUVs.
- Where: The Jeep class action lawsuit was filed in Michigan federal court.
A new class action lawsuit accuses FCA US of misrepresenting the safety and dependability of its Jeep Wrangler 4xe and Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid electric SUVs.
A group of Jeep owners claim FCA failed to disclose and adequately repair two defects in the Jeep vehicles despite marketing the vehicles as “safe, dependable, rugged, high-performing and emissions-friendly hybrid-electric vehicles.”
FCA issued a recall for one of the defects in June 2026 and multiple recalls for the other defect between November 2023 and October 2025, according to the Jeep class action lawsuit.
The Jeep owners argue that the recalls, however, did not adequately repair the defects “within a reasonable time,” leaving consumers with vehicles unsafe to drive or park near structures.
The first defect is in the electrical connector of the Electric Hydraulic Power Steering Pump (EHPSP) in the 2021-2026 Jeep Wrangler vehicles, according to the Jeep lawsuit, which says the issue causes overheating of combustible materials in the vehicle that can result in “catastrophic” fires.
The second defect, meanwhile, is in the lithium-ion battery in the Jeep vehicles that has led to numerous fires, safety recalls and guidance from FCA that imposes highly restrictive limitations on consumers’ use of the vehicles, according to the Jeep lawsuit.
Jeep owners relied on FCA claims when buying, leasing vehicles, lawsuit says
The Jeep owners claim they relied on FCA’s representations about the vehicles’ range, mileage, hybrid features and safety when they purchased or leased their vehicles.
“Plaintiffs would not have purchased their vehicles, or would have paid less for their vehicles, had they known, prior to their respective time of purchase or lease, that their vehicles utilized the defective batteries and EHPSPs,” the Jeep class action lawsuit says.
The group alleges FCA fraudulently concealed information, breached implied and express warranties and violated the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and Florida Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
The plaintiffs demand a jury trial and request injunctive relief, along with an award of actual, consequential, statutory and exemplary damages.
The lawsuit cites a trio of class action lawsuits filed against FCA over the alleged issue. Another class action lawsuit, which does not appear in the complaint, was filed against FCA and Doug Smith Autoplex earlier this year by a consumer claiming the automaker sold Jeep Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee vehicles with a battery defect that makes them prone to fires.
Have you ever owned or leased a 2020-2026 Jeep Wrangler 4xe or a 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe? Let us know in the comments.
The plaintiffs are represented by Eric D. Pearson and Charles L. Miller of Heygood, Orr & Pearson.
The Jeep class action lawsuit is Bailey, et al. v. FCA US LLC, Case No. 2:26-cv-12834, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
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3 thoughts onJeep lawsuit claims recalled Wrangler, Grand Cherokee hybrid SUVs misrepresented as safe
I have a 2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe
Update Regarding Active Jeep Safety Recall
I previously contacted Jeep/the authorized dealership requesting that my vehicle be brought in and serviced for an active safety recall applicable to my vehicle. Unfortunately, my request to have the vehicle inspected and the recall remedy completed was not appropriately addressed or scheduled.
This is extremely concerning because a safety recall is not simply a routine maintenance issue. A recall indicates that the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has determined that a vehicle or component may present an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety or otherwise fails to comply with applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards.
Under 49 U.S.C. §§ 30118–30120 and applicable federal regulations, manufacturers have obligations concerning notification and remedies for vehicles affected by safety recalls. Federal law generally requires an applicable safety defect or noncompliance to be remedied without charge when the vehicle is properly presented for the recall remedy.
My concern is particularly significant because I continue to operate this vehicle on public highways while transporting myself and, at times, my children. I should not be placed in a position where I am left wondering whether or when the recalled component could malfunction or potentially create a hazardous situation.
I am therefore requesting the following:
1. Written confirmation that my vehicle and VIN are affected by the active recall.
2. The specific recall/campaign number and a description of the safety defect.
3. The potential safety consequences associated with the defect.
4. Written confirmation as to whether Jeep considers the vehicle safe to continue driving while awaiting repair.
5. Any interim safety precautions, including any “do not drive,” “park outside,” or other manufacturer instructions applicable to this recall.
6. The earliest available appointment for the recall remedy.
7. Confirmation that all parts and labor associated with the applicable recall remedy will be provided without charge as required by federal law.
8. If the remedy is presently unavailable, a written explanation identifying the reason for the delay and the anticipated date the remedy will become available.
I am also requesting that Jeep preserve a record of my previous attempts to obtain the recall repair, including telephone calls, electronic communications, appointment requests, dealership communications, and any internal notes concerning my vehicle.
If an authorized dealership is refusing or failing to provide an available recall remedy, I reserve the right to submit the matter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and, where applicable, the Federal Trade Commission and appropriate state consumer-protection authorities.
My primary concern is safety. I am requesting that Jeep take this matter seriously and provide a prompt written response explaining how and when this active safety recall will be remedied.
Respectfully,
Stephen Frazier
I own a 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe that is currently at the dealership for repairs. It has been there for approximately two weeks and this is not the first time it has been there about three months after I bought annd ordered it brand
new the power steering failed while I was driving, which could’ve been a disaster if I was on a highway. Since then, I have had several repairs done for recalls and they were still an open recall that hasn’t been completed yet because they don’t have a fix. The Jeep Is currently at Paul Baileys now because it would not stop a couple of weeks ago. They diagnosed the issue as needing a new hybrid battery. This will be covered by the warranty, but I just got off the phone with them and they do not even know when the battery will be in. They told me they do not track them and do not know when they get shipped out because they come directly from the factory. Also, a few days before the battery went my air-conditioning stopped working, and my sky rider roof started leaking. This car has been full of issues almost since the day I bought it. I own this car and do not lease so I am stuck with it.