Jeep Wrangler 4xe Lemon Law

The Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid was recalled over a high-voltage battery fire risk, with owners told to park outside and away from structures and to stop charging until repaired — a serious safety concern for a vehicle you rely on. Wrangler models were also recalled for a power-steering wiring fire risk that can occur even when parked.

Owners also report stalling, loss of power, and electrical and software problems on the 4xe's hybrid system. When a fire-risk recall keeps you from charging or parking normally, that's a real loss of use.

A recall isn't automatically a lemon. But a fire risk is a substantial safety defect, and if the repair is delayed, doesn't resolve the problem, or your Wrangler 4xe is out of service for an extended time, California's Lemon Law may entitle you to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement — with the manufacturer paying your attorney fees.

A recall is not automatically a lemon — it's the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and offering a free repair. California's Lemon Law (the Song-Beverly Act) comes into play when a substantial defect can't be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts, or when your Wrangler 4xe has been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days.

If your Jeep Wrangler 4xe qualifies, you may be entitled to a buyback (a refund of what you've paid, minus a mileage offset), a replacement vehicle, or a cash-and-keep settlement — and Jeep pays your attorney fees on a successful claim, so pursuing your case costs you nothing out of pocket.