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2024 Jeep Wagoneer S problems

Owners filed 29 complaints about the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S with NHTSA between Jun 2025 and Oct 2026. The most-cited component is electrical system (21).

Complaints
29
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
2
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
0
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Electrical system21
  2. Power train11
  3. Vehicle speed control7
  4. Engine6
  5. Fuel/propulsion system5
  6. Steering4
  7. Service brakes4
  8. Forward collision avoidance4
  9. Lane departure1
  10. Traction control system1
  11. Wheels1
  12. Other / unknown4

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 28, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
202514
202615

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Electrical system

21 reports1 crash1 related recall
“My 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S has experienced repeated electrical and drivability failures. Most recently, while driving at approximately 16,500 miles, the vehicle displayed “Service Electric Vehicle System” followed by “Stop Safely – Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon.” The warning appeared while the vehicle was in motion, creating concern that the vehicle could lose propulsion or shut down unexpectedly in traffic. This was not the first serious incident. On a prior occasion, the vehicle made loud clicking and clacking noises and later became disabled in downtown Berwick, Maine. During that incident, the vehicle would not shut off and would not shift into Park, leaving me stranded and unable to secure or operate the vehicle normally. These repeated failures involve the vehicle’s electric drive/electrical system, ability to remain operational, ability to shut down, and ability to engage Park. I am concerned that these conditions could create a crash, rollaway, or roadside-stranding risk depending on when and where the failure occurs. Warning messages have included “Service Electric Vehicle System” and “Stop Safely – Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon.” I have photographs documenting…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 11, 2026Power train, Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11756230

Power train

11 reports2 crashes1 related recall
“The high-voltage propulsion system and Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM) failed. The vehicle suffered an abrupt drop in power, overriding driver input and forcing it into "turtle mode." The vehicle is currently un-diagnosed and available for inspection at the Jeep dealership. My safety and the safety of others were put at immediate risk. The vehicle suffered a sudden loss of acceleration in live traffic. This abrupt drop in speed creates a severe hazard for rear-end collisions, as the vehicle could not maintain traffic speeds or accelerate out of danger. The vehicle was towed to an authorized Jeep dealership on August 10th. The dealer missed multiple diagnostic commitments (August 14th and August 24th) and has failed to diagnose or repair the issue for over 16 days. No formal inspections have been completed by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives since intake. The vehicle experienced multiple power drops into turtle mode on multiple dates with dashboard warning lamps illuminated. This mirrors known software issues on this platform detailed in Stellantis TSB 08-022-25 REV. B.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 26, 2026Power train, Service brakesODI 11759678

Vehicle speed control

7 reports2 crashes
“My vehicle reduces speed while driving. Occasionally a red turtle will pop up on the dashboard and it just reduces speed. This has gapped on many occasions. The dealership doesn’t know why this is happening. It has been in the shop for a month and two days with more than one problem. This vehicle is very unsafe and dangerous to drive. Mechanically it’s NO GOOD.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 9, 2026Electrical system, Vehicle speed controlODI 11755743

Engine

6 reports
“EV stalled, would not turn off or on, refusing to go into gear (Park, Drive, Reverse or Neutral) and the emergency brake automatically engaged. Foot pedals were unresponsive and wheels locked. Pedestrian safety chime played continuously even though the vehicle was not in gear. Park and Drive did not light up on the gear indicator and all options glowed red. Various error codes displayed one after the other on the driver's information screen. Vehicle had to be towed on a flatbed. Vehicle remained in that condition for at least four days. Attempts to reset the vehicle using door locking and key removal and also disconnecting the negative terminal on the 12v battery were unsuccessful. The vehicle would not turn off or on and would not go into gear. The vehicle was towed to a dealership where it still cannot turn off.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 7, 2026Power train, Electrical system, EngineODI 11729725

Fuel/propulsion system

5 reports1 crash
“While maneuvering at low speed into my garage, the vehicle accelerated forward beyond my intended input and in a manner inconsistent with a controlled parking maneuver. This resulted in famage to the front end of the vehicle, a tool bench containing equipment and the wall of the garage (interior and exterior).”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 8, 2026Power train, Vehicle speed control, Fuel/propulsion systemCrash reportedODI 11729836

Steering

4 reports
“Active driving assist when used is causing the car to ride on a road line when cornering anytime you take a right turn it rides the yellow line if you take a left, turn it rides the shoulder. This can be quite dangerous if a car is near the line on the opposite side of the road. I’m afraid when this happens that I’m going to hit someone on their side. This didn’t seem to happen until after recall 74D. I promptly brought it back to the dealership and they said the steering column was malfunctioning six days later it was replaced, but the problem still persists.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 13, 2026Steering, Lane departureODI 11770797
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 28, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.