MODEL
Jeep Wrangler 4xe
NHTSA safety across every Jeep Wrangler 4xe model year we cover.
Across the 2 model years of the Jeep Wrangler 4xe we cover (2022 to 2023), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. 5 recalls have been issued across those years.
The Jeep Wrangler 4xe is a plug-in hybrid variant of America's most iconic off-road SUV, slotting into the mid-size adventure-utility segment and targeting buyers who want trail-ready capability alongside electrified efficiency. It competes less on commuter logic and more on lifestyle appeal, drawing buyers who want Wrangler toughness with a nod toward lower fuel costs on daily drives.
From a pure safety-data standpoint, the 2022 and 2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe leaves shoppers working with limited information. NHTSA has not crash-tested either model year we cover, which means there are no star ratings or Safety Index scores to anchor a verdict. That absence is worth taking seriously - buyers cannot compare this vehicle to segment peers on objective crash-test performance. The recall picture is more concerning. Across these two model years, the Wrangler 4xe has accumulated five recalls, and two of those carry park-outside or do-not-drive designations. Those classifications are among the most serious NHTSA issues, typically tied to fire risk or other hazards that make the vehicle unsafe to store in an enclosed garage. For a plug-in hybrid with a high-voltage battery system, that context matters. Shoppers should verify with NHTSA's recall lookup tool whether their specific VIN has been remedied before purchase. Owner complaints are relatively low at seven total across both years, with zero reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths attached to those filings. That is a modestly encouraging signal, though complaint counts at this volume are not statistically decisive. Bottom line: the Wrangler 4xe's safety profile has real gaps. No crash-test data and two park-outside recalls in just two model years make this a vehicle that demands careful due diligence before buying.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally praise the Wrangler 4xe for its off-road capability and the novelty of electrified torque delivery on the trail. Most find the ride comfort and cabin refinement modest by modern SUV standards, reflecting the model's body-on-frame, open-air heritage. Interior materials are widely described as functional rather than premium. Reviewers tend to position it as a lifestyle and adventure purchase rather than an all-around family hauler.
- Neither the 2022 nor the 2023 Wrangler 4xe has been crash-tested by NHTSA, so there are no star ratings available to evaluate occupant protection.
- Two of the five recalls across these model years carry park-outside or do-not-drive designations, among the most serious classifications NHTSA issues. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov before storing this vehicle in an enclosed garage.
- The plug-in hybrid powertrain adds high-voltage battery components, which makes those serious recall designations especially relevant. Confirm that any open recall campaigns have been completed by a Jeep dealer before finalizing a purchase.
- Owner complaints total just seven across both model years with no reported crashes, fires, or injuries attached, but the small complaint count should be weighed against the lack of crash-test data rather than treated as a clean safety signal on its own.
Most-recalled year on record: 2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe with 3 recalls.