10.0

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

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problem #4

Feb 042002

Wrangler 4WD

  • miles
Freeze plug cracked on perfect day of 70 degrees. Engine coolant lost. This happened in a parking lot - 02 mph in reverse. :) if it had happened on the freeway, permenent engine damage could have occurred due to overheating and leading to seizing.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

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problem #3

Apr 102000

Wrangler 4WD

  • miles
All three failures have taken place in the last three months. The latest being the catalytic converter. Have there been other failures reported.

- Sinking Spring, PA, USA

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problem #2

Sep 011999

Wrangler 4WD

  • miles
My radiator has rotted out, including part of the core, this has never happened with any vehicle I've ever owned, I've lived and driven in the same conditions for my whole life.

- Long Branch, NJ, USA

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problem #1

Sep 011996

Wrangler 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Engine cooling system overheating, oil sensor gauge drops to zero, causing checking engine light to come on, in for repair 4 times.

- Dryden, NY, USA

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