5.5

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
16,174 miles

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problem #6

Jan 152000

Wrangler 4WD 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 25,000 miles
Many problems with this vehicle. Water pump leaked - fixed under warranty, gas tank seal leaked - fixed under warranty, seats ripped - fixed under warranty, suction cup marks on window - fixed under warranty, front stabilizer shock leaked - fixed under warranty, rear window seal leaked - repaired under warranty two times and still leaks, instrument panel fails - out of warranty not repaired, radiator failed - out of warranty fixed at my cost, stabilizer arm failed both sides twice - fixed under warranty once and the out of warranty fixed at my cost, exhaust manifold failed - out of warranty - fixed at my cost, clutch fork failed - out of warranty fixed at my cost, leak under the dash board passenger side - fixed under warranty. Of all the problems above... loss of instrument panel needs to be fixed by the manufacturer regardless of in or out of warranty. Loss of gauges is a driving distraction and can result in an accident. Jeep needs to address this manufacturing defect as long as this vehicle is on the road.

- Anderson, SC, USA

problem #5

May 152003

Wrangler 4WD 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 72,046 miles
Instrument panel gauges and lights go off intermittently when using turn signal. Blower power failed altogether (mechanic found burned out wiring harness under dashboard.) air conditioner failed --evaporator and compressor. Water leaks on passenger side from front windshield (windshield was replaced twice at dealer but failed to fix problem.) rear center break light wire failed. Hood latch broke off.

- Key Largo, FL, USA

problem #4

Jul 011998

Wrangler 4WD

  • miles
Each time I am on the highway and anywhere within any vicinity behind a truck and any size of debris is thrown up on my windshield....it causes a break. Each time it has broken....this size of rock or debris has been hardly visible to the eye. The very last time was a tiny piece of asphalt and it left the biggest break of all. There is obviously some type of default in the windshield for it to break so easily. I am curious as if there are any other individuals having the same problems. I have spoken with many individuals with Jeep and none have expierenced this type of difficulty.

- Smyrna, GA, USA

problem #3

Nov 151998

Wrangler

  • miles
Consumer experiencing ongoing problems with varous parts: 1. cracked intake manifold; 2. muffler failed/ replaced;, 3. water leaking through front windshield moulding; 4. instrument lights would intermittently go out, and 5. fuel gauge/sender would not register properly.

- Sandy, OR, USA

problem #2

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Wrangler 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Rear window failed.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #1

Aug 231998

(reported on)

Wrangler 4WD

  • miles
Seal on windshield or cowl leaks water. Repairs have been made but continues to leak.

- Largo, FL, USA