2025 JEEP Wagoneer S

While driving my 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S, I experienced a sudden loss of regenerative braking, which caused the vehicle to take much longer to stop than normal. On initial brake application, deceleration was greatly reduced and required substantially more pedal travel and pressure to bring the vehicle to a stop. A “Regenerative Braking Failure” warning appeared in the instrument cluster. At the same time, the vehicle’s power output dropped. The display showed multiple warnings, including Electrical Vehicle System Fault (wrench-and-bolt icon) and Reduced Power (“turtle”). A message appeared stating that the vehicle would shut down soon. Additional messages indicated that the Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) systems were disabled, further reducing braking support and collision avoidance capabilities. I was able to stop safely, shifted to Park, and powered off the vehicle. After opening and closing the driver’s door, I waited for all displays and indicator lights to turn off completely. A distinct mechanical clunk was then heard, consistent with the sound of high-voltage contactors disengaging. When I restarted the vehicle, all warnings cleared, and it drove normally again. This event created a potential safety risk due to the unexpected loss of regenerative braking, reduced propulsion power, and temporary disabling of FCW and AEB systems. The issue has not recurred, and the vehicle has not yet been inspected by the dealer or manufacturer.

On [XXX], my 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S (VIN: [XXX] ) suffered a sudden and complete electrical and transmission failure while I was driving my child to school. Without warning, multiple system error messages appeared, the transmission locked, and the vehicle became totally unresponsive. It would not shut off despite several attempts. The wheels were locked solid, and the tow operators had to use sliding skates under the tires to load it onto a flatbed truck. The dealer (Castle Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Naperville, IL) confirmed this condition is a known manufacturer defect under Service Publication [XXX], and explicitly stated that “there is not a fix for this condition at this time.” This event created a serious safety hazard — had it occurred on a highway, it could have caused a catastrophic accident. Jeep and Stellantis have acknowledged the issue but offered no immediate repair or replacement, only referring me to arbitration. I am reporting this to request an investigation into this defect and to urge a safety recall before someone is injured. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

I was driving in my son’s school car line when the car jolted and a red turtle appeared on the screen with a stability warning as well. The car would not accelerate but would then unexpectedly accelerate on its own. I had to diligently keep my foot in the brake as well as accelerate. The car wouldn’t go over 10ish mph. I held up traffic until I could get to an empty parking lot to turn off the car. Had I been on a busy interstate I could have been seriously injured and so could others. I’ve only had the suv 3 months and the service electric system continues to come on also. I took the car immediately to the dealership after the safety event and they kept it for a week. I also put in a case with Jeep/Stellantis requesting a buy back but the case manager called me Friday to tell me to go pick up my vehicle up as the dealership did a software update and my car was now safe to drive. I repeated told them I didn’t feel safe driving it and I didn’t want to get it back. They told me that I had to turn the loaner in and pick up my car and they would follow up with me after the weekend to discuss next steps and they would offer me monetary compensation for my inconvenience. I told them I did not money I want a buy back because I don’t feel safe in my car.

Writing to formally express my deep dissatisfaction with the vehicle I purchased approximately six months ago. Unfortunately, the vehicle has been in the service department for nearly five of those six months due to persistent and serious mechanical and electronic issues that have yet to be resolved, despite multiple attempts by the dealership and manufacturer. The most alarming issue is that the vehicle frequently stalls and then abruptly lurches forward, simulating the feeling of being rear-ended. This issue presents a significant safety risk not only to myself but to other drivers and pedestrians. I strongly believe this vehicle is unsafe to drive in its current condition. In addition, the onboard camera system activates randomly while driving. While this may not pose an immediate danger, it is yet another sign of the vehicle’s erratic and unreliable behavior. The dealership has sent out multiple engineers to inspect and diagnose the problem, but none of these efforts have resulted in a permanent fix. The defects remain unresolved, and the vehicle continues to be unsafe and undependable. I have made it clear that I no longer wish to have this vehicle returned to me, as I believe it is inherently defective. What is especially troubling is that despite being aware of these recurring safety issues, Stellantis continues to sell this model to new customers — effectively placing more unsuspecting drivers at risk. Furthermore, because this is an electric vehicle (EV), I incurred additional costs beyond the vehicle itself, including installation of a home charging station and a full upgrade to my home’s electrical system. The manufacturer has not offered to cover these costs, nor have they offered to remove the charger or restore the damage done to my home during installation, should the vehicle be returned or replaced. I am seeking a fair resolution that fully compensates me for the vehicle, the additional infrastructure costs, and any necessary restoration to

The dealership claims it was a software issue on September 9, 2025, and then it happened again on September 22, 2025. I shut off the car like they told me and I went on my way then it happened again on September 29 this time it was worse. The car literally stopped, and I injured both of my legs with my son in the car. He banged his knees on the passenger side. I notified the dealership Bayside and they picked up the car this morning at 6:50 AM they claim they are changing the part that I charged the car. They’re waiting for another part dealership claims they are taking apart from a new car and putting it in this car this jeep Wagner S is a danger to me and my family. It is not fair to feel unsafe driving this vehicle, this is a safety issue exchanging parts from other vehicles is not the solution. I never had a problem with any of my gas cars that I’ve been dealing with this dealership for over 18+ years. This car is going to have seven days out of one month in the dealership is not fair. The vehicle will go on turtle mode and will physically stop the car heartbreaking with no warning. This is the third time this has happened. The car goes to turtle mode and physically have to turtle mode.physically try to pull over shut off the car and restart it I have a grandson and I almost lost him because of this turtle mode. The photos are from September 29, 2025 for the third time on this vehicle in one month.

on September 29, the turtle mode on the car went on in the car physically stopped. I banged my knees underneath the dashboard with my son. My grandson was in the back and he got jolted a bit on the seat car seat. This is the third time this turtle mode has come on my vehicle and this is the second time I send a car to the Chrysler dealership. I was informed by the dealership they exchanging apart from another car and they waiting for another piece to install in my car this car is very dangerous towards my family and the turtle mode needs to be addressed. This car is very dangerous on the road to me and other.