Any personal experience with JGC 4XE

[Osteodoc08]

I’m looking at the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE models for the hybrid powertrain and relatively good experience with mild hybrids in the past. Currently drive a 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid and have been pretty happy with it. I’ve had 125k trouble free miles.

I’m looking to “upgrade” my daily for more room for my 2 boys 10/11 who are active in sports and I’ve been pretty happy with Jeep branded products overall in the past. I’ll keep my 2020 JTM and my 2018 Ford Expedition for longer hauls or hauling my boat.

Reviews seem to be mixed online. Anyone here have any direct experience with the JGC 4XE or other 4XE products like the wrangler?

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[Pedalfaster]

Here is my take. I am getting ready (tomorrow) to trade my 21 Rubicon 4xE in on a 24 Rubicon JT. I had the vehicle 4xe since 21 (new) .

Here are the good points- Power all 375 of them, plenty of torque, short drives with no gas. That's it.

Now the not so good- 3 recalls, one bad Cabin heating and cooling pump, bad rear locker sensor. Two of the recalls left me unable to charge until software was available about 5 months total. The State of Ohio charges me $150 annual fee because it is a plug in. Gas mileage on average overall is around 20mpg. I took it to Georgia from Ohio and the average was 17.5mpg for the freeway and only having one full charge. In the winter I am lucky to maintain 20mpg. FORM (Fuel Oil Refresh Mode) has a negative impact on mpg. This is an algorithm built in to the software to burn excess fuel that gets into the oil from the direct injection. In the winter, especially with the low temps the motor seems to live in FORM and you are unable to run in all electric mode. Electric range decreases in cold weather. Weight is another con depending on what you carry. No rear under seat storage. The battery is stored there. The offset from the battery does not allow the rear seats to create a flat area from the back when folded. Finally, if you want to charge the vehicle in 2.5hrs vs 12hrs you will need to install and add a level 2 charger. a 240v outlet is required. My electric rates are decent and I only saw about a $15-$20 rise in my electric bill.

From any other Jeep Wrangler aspect it performs well and the horsepower is perfect. I had a 2010 JKU prior to the 4xe and owned it for 11yrs with only a couple of repairs needed. I don't feel the longevity would be the same for the 4xe.

The huge plus is the 375hp. The V8 is the only Wrangler faster. But, the complications that come with the 4xe out weigh the hp. The Wrangler is not a gas saver compared to all other hybrids. The people that post high mpg's don't tell you they only travel short distances or have an ability to charge at both ends of their destination.

 

[JeepinPete]

I had a GC 4XE loaner when they did the corrosion repair on the JL. Drove it for a week. By and large I really like the GC but I wouldn't own one with the hybrid drivetrain. It was not refined and many times didn't seem to know if it wanted to be in electric mode or hybrid mode resulting in harsh shifts or unintended accelerations. I wanted to like it having owned a Chevy Volt in the past and truly enjoying that car.

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