10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #8

Jan 042001

(reported on)

Wrangler 4WD

  • miles
Front brakes only stop the vehicle, back brakes do not engage. On ice, the vehicle does not stop because the auto trans keeps the rear wheels turning whle the front slides. I have attempted to have this problem corrected several times.

- Cedarcreek, MO, USA

problem #7

Oct 151999

Wrangler

  • miles
Excessive wear of brake pads. Three sets of pads were replaced within four months. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that part was not under manufacturer's recall.

- Laredo, TX, USA

problem #6

Feb 011997

Wrangler 4WD

  • miles
I called Chrysler this a.M. and the girl hung up on me she said that I would have to get someone else to help me. I have had my 1997 Jeep Wrangler, sahara to garage I dont know how many times since it was new. It has anti-lock brakes on all 4-wheels and on slick roads the front wheels lock up and you cannot steer it then. In snow, gravel, grass etc. This is a very dangerous problem. I dont think that they should hang up on me as I own Dodge 1999 truck and Cherokee limited all bought new.

- Hinton, WV, USA

problem #5

Feb 141997

Wrangler 4WD

  • miles
I have E-mailed you several times and no answer. Front brakes on my Jeep lock up on slick road and you have no control, almost wrecked several times. Anti lock brakes do not work on front. Vehicle has anti-lock brakes on all four wheels. I cannot get any satisfaction from company. Servioce manager drove it and almost wrecked. Another mechanic drove it and said the only way that you could stop it on slick road was 4-wheel. I paid $23,900 for it and should be able to drive it on sllick roads.

- Hinton, WV, USA

problem #4

Oct 011996

Wrangler 4WD

  • miles
Front wheel lock up on slick road-snow-mud. I have had it to garage several times. Very dangerous, one mechanic was about to wreck trying it out. Other mechanic said that you could not stop it on slick road except when it was in 4-wheel. Front wheels lock and you can steer. Chry. Finaly sent rep. In this week but he drove it in level dry field, he said that nothing was wrong with it. I dont drive it in snowy weather, will Chrysler reimburse me or pay for damages if I shouild wreck?

- Hinton, WV, USA

problem #3

May 291996

Wrangler 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
The truck had some brake failure which resulted from a seal leak at the power brake booster. When applying the brakes the truck does not seem to want to stop.

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #2

Aug 171997

(reported on)

Wrangler 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
4-wheel drive inoperable. In addition, driver's seat belt will not retract/gas gauge failed, shows tank 1/4-1/2 full when it is actually out of gas/passenger's side door handle very tight and squeaky/ABS brakes squeal loudly/automatic transmission has trouble shifting and sticks prior to releasing to next gear, and seat belt warning system buzzer sounds at times uneven and loud with a squeaking noise.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #1

Oct 171996

Wrangler

  • miles
Stopped behind three or four vehicles at a red traffic light. The consumer foot was firmly on the brake and the car accelerated and hit the vehicle in front.

- Chicago, IL, USA