10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 46,051 miles
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There is a serious product defect in the fan motor-switch-resister assembly in my 2001 Jeep Wrangler. This condition has been repaired seven times, six times unsuccessfully (the first time was in 2004, the year I bought my Jeep from a dealership) and the last one accomplished August 20, 2009 and who knows how long this will last. The problem is that the fan switch suddenly fails to operate and when the matter is investigated the mechanic finds that the blower motor, relay and switch have melted. There is some sort of electrical problem or surge which six repairs have failed to correct and my fear is my Jeep will catch on fire as has been reported in a number of cases.
- Concord, NH, USA
Driving 2001 Jeep Wrangler with bestop slider windows, installed above factory half doors. Upper door slider for tj Wrangler part number 51787. Plastic tabs on window unit all of a sudden broke and window flew into driver's head and face. Bestop in broomfield colorado800 845 3561 refused to replace or repair product and refused to comment on failure or safety.
- Pahrump, NV, USA
Failure of heating system (extremely common in all Jeep & Chrysler cars in general) either blower switch (replaced), blower fan resistor (replaced), and / or blower fan itself. Blower switch assembly melted, which could lead to a potential fire.
- Ingleside, IL, USA
- San Antonio, TX, USA