10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
15,625 miles

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problem #8

Jan 012012

Wrangler 6-cyl

  • 125,000 miles
Key disengages and falls out of the ignition switch and can happen at any time while driving.

- San Marcos, CA, USA

problem #7

Nov 172001

Wrangler 4WD 4-cyl

  • miles
The vehicle was destroyed in a fire, in which fire officials stated the fire started in the dashboard, however consumer received a recall notice regarding the ignition switch and felt the fire damage was a result of the recall.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #6

Mar 152002

Wrangler

  • miles
Consumer states that parts were not available to complete repairs for recall.

- Winchester, VA, USA

problem #5

Aug 082002

(reported on)

Wrangler

  • miles
Consumer received recall notice 02V075000 relating to the ignition switch. When vehicle was taken to local dealer, consumer was told there were no parts. Each week for 3 weeks consumer has called the dealer and was advised that there are over 400 people waiting for the parts, there is no delivery date for the parts. Consumer continues to drive vehicle with a potentially defective part which could possibly cause a fire.

- Holliston, MA, USA

problem #4

Apr 302002

Wrangler

  • miles
Consumer received recall notice 02V075000 calling for replacement of ignition switch. However the recall repair can not be done due to lack of parts.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #3

Jun 062002

(reported on)

Wrangler

  • miles
Consumer received a recall notification (02V075000) and upon making the appointment, consumer was informed that the part was not available and that it would be at least 2 weeks before the part would be ordered.

- Unknown, 00, USA

problem #2

Mar 172002

Wrangler 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving transmission starts to slip. A new transmission had to be installed. There was a leaking tank seal. Water leaks through the A/C and heater hoses. There are holes at the bulk head. Theres a faulty key cylinder. The passenger door is difficult to open and close. There are 2 recalls on this vehicle. One for a faulty ignition switch and the other for hte intake manifold.

- Fountain Hills, AZ, USA

problem #1

May 102002

(reported on)

Wrangler

  • miles
Ignition switch operates poorly.

- Huntersville, NC, USA