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Jeep Wrangler 4-Door 4xe
NHTSA safety across every Jeep Wrangler 4-Door 4xe model year we cover.
Across the 2 model years of the Jeep Wrangler 4-Door 4xe we cover (2024 to 2025), the strongest crash-test showing is the 2025 at 76 on the NHTSA Safety Index, and the lowest is the 2024 at 63. No recalls are on record across those years.
The Jeep Wrangler 4-Door 4xe is a plug-in hybrid variant of one of America's most iconic off-road SUVs, slotting into the rugged body-on-frame segment and targeting adventure-minded buyers who want trail capability alongside some electric efficiency. With its four-door layout, it broadens the Wrangler's appeal to families and daily commuters who still want that signature go-anywhere attitude.
At MotorCaliber, we focus squarely on safety, and the Wrangler 4-Door 4xe presents a mixed picture that shoppers deserve to understand clearly. The best NHTSA Safety Index across our covered 2024-2025 model years lands at 76 out of 100 for the 2025 model, placing it in the Average to Below Average band depending on the year. That is not a strong showing for a vehicle in this price class. The frontal crash rating reaches 4 out of 5 stars in the best year, which is respectable, but the rollover rating of 3 out of 5 is a genuine concern. The Wrangler's tall, narrow, body-on-frame architecture has always made it more rollover-prone than crossover SUVs, and the data confirms that tradeoff remains in the 4xe. Side crash testing returned no rating in our covered window, leaving a meaningful gap in the safety picture. On the positive side, zero recalls across 2024 and 2025 is a clean record that buyers should acknowledge. Owner complaints total 218 across covered years, including 4 reported crashes and 5 fire-related allegations, all unverified. The fire complaints are worth monitoring given the 4xe's plug-in hybrid powertrain. The honest bottom line is this: the Wrangler 4xe is a capable, distinctive machine, but its safety scores trail modern crossover rivals by a meaningful margin.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally praise the Wrangler 4xe for its unmatched off-road capability and the added utility of its plug-in hybrid system for short electric-range commuting. Most acknowledge, however, that the Wrangler's traditional body-on-frame design and upright stance involve real ride and handling tradeoffs compared to more modern SUV alternatives.
- The 2025 model earns a 76 out of 100 NHTSA Safety Index, rated Average to Below Average depending on the model year, which lags behind many mainstream crossover SUVs in this segment.
- A rollover rating of 3 out of 5 stars reflects the Wrangler's inherently tall and narrow body-on-frame design. Buyers who prioritize rollover safety should weigh this carefully against crossover alternatives.
- There are 5 owner-reported fire complaints across the 2024-2025 model years. These are unverified allegations, but given the 4xe's plug-in hybrid battery system, shoppers should stay attentive to any developing NHTSA investigations or service bulletins.
- Zero recalls across both covered model years is a genuinely positive data point and suggests Jeep has not identified any systemic safety defects requiring a federal remedy in this generation of the 4xe.