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Jeep is part of Stellantis, and recent California lemon law claims have focused heavily on the Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid lineup. NHTSA recall 25V-741 affects approximately 320,000 Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe vehicles for high-voltage battery fire risk — the third recall on the same defect after prior remedies were found insufficient. Owners have been advised to park outside and not charge their vehicles pending a final remedy. If you purchased or leased a Jeep in California that continues to have problems after multiple repair attempts under warranty, you may be entitled to relief under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. Under California law, qualifying consumers may receive a manufacturer buyback, replacement vehicle, or negotiated cash settlement. Attorney fees in qualifying lemon law cases are paid separately by the manufacturer upon a successful outcome, meaning representation comes at no out-of-pocket cost when your case qualifies.
The recurring, documented problem areas across the lineup — the patterns behind many California claims.
Three recalls on the same high-voltage battery fire risk (NHTSA 23V-787, 24V-720, 25V-741 ); the 2025 recall covers ~320,000 vehicles; Stellantis reported 19 thermal incidents and one injury before this recall was issued; owners advised to park outside and not charge pending a final remedy.
NHTSA 25V-766 / Jeep 78C covering 2023–2025 Grand Cherokee 4xe and 2024–2025 Wrangler 4xe for risk of catastrophic engine failure or engine compartment fire.
Jeep 73C software recall covering 2022–2026 Grand Cherokee 4xe, plus engine shutdown software defects on earlier 4xe models.
Violent front-end shaking at highway speed on JL Wrangler models; hundreds of NHTSA complaints; defect attribution contested by Stellantis but present on stock vehicles.
Cherokee, Wrangler, and Grand Cherokee models included in multi-campaign Takata recall program.
Each page lists that model’s documented defects, its full NHTSA recall history, and what they mean for a California lemon-law claim.
California’s Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act requires a manufacturer to repurchase or replace a vehicle it cannot repair after a reasonable number of attempts under warranty. If your Jeep qualifies, the manufacturer — not you — pays the attorney fees.
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Recent Jeep lemon law claims in California have most frequently involved the Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe battery fire recall (NHTSA 25V-741, approximately 320,000 vehicles), the 4xe engine sand-contamination recall (NHTSA 25V-766), Wrangler death wobble, 9-speed transmission shudder, and Grand Cherokee 4xe PHEV loss of drive power software recalls. Whether any of these qualifies in your specific case depends on your repair history and warranty status.
California lemon law claims against Jeep are filed against FCA US LLC (Stellantis) under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. The process typically begins with gathering all repair orders, confirming warranty status, and documenting the defect history. An attorney who focuses on lemon law can evaluate whether your case qualifies, prepare a formal demand to FCA US LLC (Stellantis), and represent you through negotiation or litigation if necessary.
An active recall does not automatically make your Jeep a lemon, and it does not bar a lemon law claim. If the recall repair does not fully resolve the problem, or if the defect existed and went unresolved despite repair attempts, the recall history can strengthen a lemon law claim by documenting the defect.
When a lemon law claim is successful under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, the manufacturer is responsible for paying the consumer's reasonable attorney fees and costs separately, in addition to the recovery. This means qualified Jeep consumers can pursue representation at no out-of-pocket cost when their case is successful.
Three recalls have been issued for the Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe high-voltage battery fire risk (NHTSA 23V-787, 24V-720, and 25V-741). The 2025 recall covers approximately 320,000 vehicles and indicates that the previous software remedies were insufficient. If your Jeep 4xe was brought in for a prior recall and the issue persists, or if you remain unable to charge and use the vehicle safely while the final remedy is under development, you may have a California lemon law claim under the Song-Beverly Act.
In a Jeep lemon law buyback under California law, FCA US LLC (Stellantis) repurchases your vehicle and refunds the purchase price, less a statutory usage fee based on the mileage at the time the defect was first reported. The typical buyback may include reimbursement of payments made, payoff of the remaining loan or lease balance, sales tax, registration fees, finance charges, and documented out-of-pocket costs. Specific amounts depend on the facts of your case.
Death wobble describes violent front-end shaking at highway speed after hitting a bump and has been a recurring complaint on the Jeep Wrangler across multiple JL model years. While Stellantis has historically attributed the behavior to aftermarket modifications or alignment issues, the pattern has appeared on stock, unmodified vehicles within the original warranty. If your Wrangler has experienced repeated death wobble events the dealer has been unable to resolve, you may have a California lemon law claim.
Timelines vary based on the strength of the documentation, FCA US LLC (Stellantis)'s response, and whether the case settles or proceeds to litigation. Some cases resolve within a few months; others take longer. There is no guaranteed timeline.
Yes. California's Lemon Law covers both purchased and leased Jeep vehicles, including Certified Pre-Owned, so long as the defect appears during the original manufacturer's warranty and the other statutory requirements are met.
Compensation under California's Lemon Law may include a manufacturer buyback, a replacement vehicle, or a cash settlement, depending on the facts of your case. Compensation may also include reimbursement of related expenses, payoff of loan or lease balances, and recovery of attorney fees and costs paid separately by the manufacturer when the case is successful. There is no guarantee of any particular outcome; results vary based on the facts of each matter.
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