10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
30,474 miles

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problem #14

Jul 092023

Wrangler

  • miles
I have experience a complete loss of control of the vehicle on both highways and streets that are bumpy due to dips, potholes, rough conditions due to the road. I received a misfire on cylinder 4 code P0304 and was told my vehicle isn-??t covered for any recalls, but see that this is a common issue in 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2017 models. I want to know if any recalls or lawsuits are going on because my dealership informed me there aren-??t any and it would take a week to even be able to diagnose the issue.

- Chino , CA, USA

problem #13

Jan 162021

Wrangler

  • 66,630 miles
While driving, the vehicle loses propulsion; the rpms go to zero for about 3 seconds and then return to normal and acceleration is regained. No check engine light or code is given. This occurred randomly for the last year. In June of 2020 I took it to Jeep dealer who was not able to replicate the problem and said that no code was given. Then in December of 2020 the issue became worse to where the vehicle would completely shut down and not regain power unless restarted. On one occasion it would not restart, leaving me stranded. I took it to an independent mechanic who also could not replicate the problem. The independent mechanic suggested that the symptoms sound like they are related to a fuel pump relay, but that part is not replaceable on my Jeep. They said that other Chrysler vehicles have had recalls for similar problems, but not my year model Jeep. The problem continues to persist randomly. Sometimes it happens twice within an hour, sometimes not at all. When it happens it's always in motion. On January 16th I video recorded the incident while driving. I have the entire thing on video that I can share with you. In the video you can see that I'm driving at a steady speed at 2500 rpms. Then the rpms flash quickly to 3500 rpms and then instantly drop to zero, as though the ignition had been turned off. Although I still have electrical, as my radio and blinkers are working, the Jeep very quickly loses power steering. If I had not been able to quickly pull off the highway my Jeep would have been dead and stranded in the middle of a busy highway. I then attempted to restart the Jeep, but it would not start. I would turn the key just once and let go, but the Jeep would continue trying to start over and over for about 10 seconds before stopping. I was unable to start the Jeep until waiting for a period of about 10 minutes. Then it started up and operated normally.

- Hickory Creek, TX, USA

problem #12

Sep 242020

Wrangler

  • 55,000 miles
While driving the Jeep shuts off. It is hard to steer and happens without warning. This has happened about 10 times in the last month. It does not throw a code so the dealer can not fix it.

- Lehighton, PA, USA

problem #11

Dec 272019

Wrangler 6-cyl

  • 65,887 miles
Immediately after completing work from the air bag recall my vehicle began to accelerate on its own. I would hold a steady throttle and it would all of a sudden speed up. It would last for a few to several seconds and slow down to a point less than the steady throttle. When I would use cruise control the vehicle would vary in speed by five to seven miles per hour. This was definitely a change from the way it operated prior to the recall. I used injector cleaner through several tanks, but the problem persisted. The condition was limited to depressing the accelerator, but has worsened to the point of revving the engine with the clutch depressed and no pressure on the accelerator. I had to cut the engine off due to this uncontrollable rev. I contacted the dealership to inquiry of any such issues following the air bag recall, but before I could complete my question, I was told, "no." Maybe, this issue is coincidence, but it is truly a safety concern. I have searched the net for similar incidents, and it does not appear to be very prevalent. The vehicle currently has just over 68K miles, and zero incidents/problems prior to the airbag recall. I believe the steering wheel is removed when the airbag issue is corrected, and for this reason I question if the issues are unintentionally related.

- Greeneville, TN, USA

problem #10

Feb 202020

Wrangler

  • 77,000 miles
Twice, end of May 2019 and February of 2020 I had scheduled oil changes done at same dealer. By the end of those days, Jeep would not run, check engine light blinking and would barely start, not run. Both times towed back to dealership, both times under warranty. First time I was told a broken valve spring and valve cover had leaked oil into ignition system. Valve spring/cover work covered, tune up and redoing ignition system not...? was told to contact manufacturer, they told me to contact dealer. This time(2/2020) towed in, took six days to be told broken valve spring/valve cover but also a defective cylinder head. Also told cylinder head on back order, could be months. Vehicle is maintained according to manufacturers schedules, don't do tractor pulling with it, this appears to be a known defective, just like the bad radiators or heating system gooped up with sand. Thank you.

- Rockton, IL, USA

problem #9

Nov 122019

Wrangler

  • 48,800 miles
Stopped at stop light. Car stationary. Out of nowhere engine accelerates on it's own and runs into an 18 wheeler truck that is passing through in intersection. I tried to stop forward thrust by putting both feet on brake, taking out of gear which wouldn't budge, then pulling up on hand brake. After hitting back trailer wheel of truck and Jeep raising back end off ground from impact acceleration stopped and engine idled.sudden unintended acceleration. Manufacturer defect. Accident still under investigation by insurance company. Jeep towed to body shop.

- Bremen, AL, USA

problem #8

Apr 102018

Wrangler

  • 44,000 miles
My Jeep caught fire while driving on highway due to a ruptured fuel line spewing fuel onto the nearby passenger side exhaust manifold. When I exited the vehicle, a fluid was on fire dripping down from below the fuel tank. After a few minutes, the fire got to the engine bay and melted all things plastic. I went to the salvage yard the next day to see what could have caused the fire and noticed that the fuel lines were gone. Upon comparing them with another Jeep Wrangler jku with automatic transmission, it appears that there are two plastic-like lines show the potential of rubbing together and causing the lines to eventually rub open. With the exhaust manifold just a few inches away, this is a real potential danger to the occupants of the vehicle.

- Canton, GA, USA

problem #7

Sep 032017

Wrangler

  • 27,000 miles
Fuel blow back when filling it, at various gas stations. Not able to fill at normal rate. I hear from many people that this is a known problem with Jeep. It is a safety issue. It could be their ball in cage filter design, or O ring gaskets.

- Ashland, VA, USA

problem #6

Jan 042017

Wrangler

  • 15,000 miles
I own a 2015 Jeep Wrangler unlimited 4 door 4X4 automatic transmission. Intermittent loss of power and traction control light comes on... I wrote up a report a couple of weeks ago--but I understand the issue better now...so, my Jeep basically conks out--often at highway speeds...and re-starts in about 1 second...at least it feels like it conks out--all of the dash lights come on as they do when I first start the Jeep...but the traction control light stays on--does not blink and it has remained on since then...also the cruise control will not turn on...I have checked the fuses...and I have run an obdii diagnostic--the fuses are fine and the diagnostic finds nothing wrong I have read that this issue is occuring frequently on Jeep renegade and dealership says nothing is wrong. This occurs while the vehicle is in motion, on streets and on highways...while going straight and while turning...

- Pacific Palisades, CA, USA

problem #5

Jan 032017

Wrangler

  • 15,000 miles
Vehicle, in motion, on highways, and streets, shuts off. The lights go out, sometimes the radio turns off, the steering goes out, the gauges fall to zero...then, the battery light comes on, and the engine begins operating as usual. It feels as though someone has turned off the key and then turned the key back on.

- Pacific Palisades, CA, USA

problem #4

Nov 122016

Wrangler

  • 15 miles
2015 Wrangler jku sporadic stalling on both highway and residential streets. Was recently serviced for oil change and software update. Also stalled while Jeep was idol for 20 minutes but able to restart it. When it stalled...instrument panel lights up and Jeep stalls. Can restart in hour with check engine light. Dealer not able to reproduce stalling after testing for 10 miles. This has happened 3 times. Dropped off at dealer again this morning.

- Palm Harbor, FL, USA

problem #3

Oct 092015

Wrangler

  • 10,000 miles
2015 Jeep Wrangler only had 10,000 miles caught on fire and burned total loss just pulled into driveway at residence

- Montgomery, AL, USA

problem #2

Jul 012015

Wrangler

  • 2,000 miles
Driving on a four lane highway around 2pm. I had been driving for a solid hour on the same highway when my Jeep suddenly accelerated. The gas pedal proceeded to the floor even while I tapped and pressed pumping my brakes. I recall an initial odd feeling underfoot prior to the climbing acceleration. I felt the pedal pull away directly after I felt a vibration underfoot. I was not using cruise control nor was it engaged. The engine was cycling loudly and the RPM gauge was climbing in the red, I had no car mat in place because I spilled a protein shake a week earlier and it still smelled. I still checked visually to see if something somehow was obstructing the pedal. I had my hands on the top of the wheel per usual comfort spots. I was like, wait...what the hell is happening?? I had to press as hard as I could on the brakes while pulling the emergency brake up slowly to bring the open throttled car to a stop. I noticed just before turning off the car a red lightning bolt appeared on the dashboard. My new car was 4 weeks new to our family. I am an experienced driver who owned Jeep before in 1989. The gas pedal was so tightly pressed into the floor I could not get the tip of my shoe under to pull it up. I was taken for a death ride for 10 minutes. The car smelled like burning motor! if there was traffic this day I cannot think of the repercussions.

- Medway, MA, USA

problem #1

Feb 072015

Wrangler 4WD 6-cyl

  • 300 miles
Check engine light flashes when going uphill. Dealer claims to be unable to read the code if engine light does not stay on. Has been in for service 4 times for same issue. Once, dealer replaced a single engine coil after reading a P300 misfire code. Engine loses power and freeway speed becomes impossible to maintain for several minutes even after cresting hill and driving on level surface.

- San Diego, CA, USA