10.0

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

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problem #3

Aug 212000

Wrangler 4WD

  • miles
Unable to defrost windows, no air flow from vents due to internal lever in heater housing broken, vehicle unsafe to drive in cold weather

- Grand Rapids, MI, USA

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problem #2

Feb 162000

(reported on)

Wrangler

  • miles
There is a malfunction in the heater core that causes windows to fog up when engine is heated. Dealer has not seen vehicle.

- Norwich, CT, USA

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problem #1

May 171997

Wrangler

  • miles
When turning defroster on, there would be a popping sound. Have taken vehicle to dealer & mechanic said lever had separated that caused defroster not to work. It needed replacing. This was done at least 6 different times.

- Glastonbury, CT, USA

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