The introduction of plug-in hybrid variants of the Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee a few years ago was a smart move for the brand. These vehicles had the same rugged capability as their non-hybrid siblings, but without the big gas bills. In fact, the Wrangler 4xe has previously held the title of best-selling PHEV in the country. But the immediate future of these PHEVs is in doubt. Not only have the hybrid SUVs been hit by a huge recall, but they’ve now vanished from Jeep’s website without an official announcement from the automaker. Not only that, but there are no published EPA ratings for these 2026 hybrid SUVs. Here's everything we know so far.
Only Non-Hybrid Models Can Be Ordered
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Make your way onto Jeep’s website, and there’s no sign of the Wrangler or Grand Cherokee 4xe models. These hybrids should appear under the Electric & Hybrid tab on the automaker’s site, but the only hybrid you’ll find there is the newer Cherokee. The individual Wrangler and Grand Cherokee tabs are also missing options for the 4xe models.
While the 4xe models haven’t officially been discontinued, a Jeep spokesperson did provide some clarity in a statement sent to The Drive. “We can confirm for declared safety recalls as we currently have with certain Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler 4xe models, a stop sale is always enacted for any new vehicles on dealer lots as is standard practice. Once a remedy is in place with dealers, the stop-sale will lift immediately,” said the spokesperson.
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Clearly, Jeep has not yet been able to find a fix for the recall, which relates to a battery pack that could lead to a fire risk. Over 320,000 examples of the Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe are implicated in the recall. It wasn’t the only recall facing these Jeeps, as a separate one involves potential engine failure caused by sand contamination.
With these reliability issues to resolve, Jeep’s quiet stop sale for the hybrid SUVs is perhaps not a great surprise, but removing the models from its site entirely does underline the seriousness of the problems.
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Fewer Options For Jeep Fans
With the PHEV not currently available, Wrangler fans are limited to the 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo and 3.6-liter V6 models. These variants get up to 21 mpg/20 mpg combined, respectively, whereas the Wrangler 4xe hits 49 MPGe and has a 21-mile all-electric range.
The Grand Cherokee, meanwhile, also has a 3.6L V6. It gets up to 22 mpg, whereas the unavailable 4xe manages 56 MPGe and a 25-mile all-electric range. Even worse for the Grand Cherokee is the fact that the rugged Trailhawk trim can’t be ordered at all, since it was only available with the 4xe powertrain. Fortunately, the 2026 Grand Cherokee does come with a new turbo engine for those wanting a better mix of power and efficiency.
A few months ago, Jeep scrapped plans for the Gladiator 4xe hybrid, citing low demand for electrified pickups. However, the electrified Wrangler and Grand Cherokee were clearly popular, so here’s hoping they don’t follow the Gladiator 4xe to the grave.