10.0

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

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problem #4

Jun 082002

Wrangler 4WD

  • miles
Parts are on national backorder. No safety defect mentioned.

- Cuyahoga Falls, OH, USA

problem #3

Apr 152001

Wrangler 4WD

  • miles
Crack in exhaust manifold @ pipe union allows exhaust fumes to enter vehicle. Also, power steering fluid leekage from steering gear box requires complete steering gearbox replacement @ cost of $1350 on car w/ 49,000 miles.

- Fenton, MI, USA

problem #2

Apr 012001

Wrangler 4WD

  • miles
After tolerating both problems for some time (poor starting and leaking power steering fluid), I took it in for repair estimates. My mechanic told me what the problems were and, that in his opinion, neither should be happening at the low miles I have on the vehicle. I am currently trying to get Chrysler to put more than a minimal portion into the repairs.no safety defect listed.

- West Des Moines, IA, USA

problem #1

Aug 011998

Wrangler 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Steering gear box out of order.

- Orange, CA, USA