10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 14
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
45,622 miles

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problem #307

Apr 252024

Wrangler

  • miles
My Jeep only has 60,000 and I already have to replace the oil cooler on it. This causes the radiator fluid to leak and overheated my car. This could cause major damage to my engine and its components. This would also cause the oil to leak into my coolant reservoir. It-??s a major defect by Jeep and needs modifications.

- Centennial , CO, USA

problem #306

Oct 102022

Wrangler

  • miles
The Jeep oil cooler will leak from factory. It will cause the engine to cease working causing the vehicle to stop. The dealer said this would happen. There were no warning signs, just the smell of burning oil.

- Fort Worth , TX, USA

problem #305

May 262023

Wrangler

  • miles
Driving sometimes with cruise on and sometimes not or going up a slight inclined the car will lose RPM goes down and then back up. I Was merging on to a highway went to give it gas and RPM goes down and I had 2 semis coming up on me so had to pull over to shoulder. It is very unsafe because you just dont know when it is going to do it. Have had it in to dealership computer and no code. But very very frustrating. They have put computer on and drove around and of course it wouldnt do it. We are at our end of the rope we don't know what to do. Service dept just said if it doesn't throw a code cant do anything. I guess when we get hit they wiil do something.

- Gladwin, MI, USA

problem #304

May 152023

Wrangler

  • miles
There needs to be a recall on the 2014 Jeep wrangler oil filter housing immediately. My Jeep has the Pentastar oil filter housing used in these vehicles can crack and warp due to heat exposure and this can lead to serious oil leaks. Despite knowing about this issue, the company has never issued a recall, instead, they have discontinued the production of the Pentastar and redesigned the oil filter housing for newer vehicle models. My jeep was pouring out oil and the red oil light turned on. I immediately had my jeep towed to the dealer. They had already "fixed" this issue two times previously. It is beyond comprehension that this has not been a manufacturer recall. It is extremely dangerous.

- Norwalk, CT, USA

problem #303

Mar 172015

Wrangler

  • 46,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing electrical failures. The check engine warning light was illuminated intermittently, and the infotainment system failed to turn on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the oil sensor pressure circuit was replaced due to an internal short in the oil-sending unit. Additionally, the PCM software was updated, and the infotainment system was replaced. The contact also stated that the fuel gauge provided inaccurate readings and would not read that the fuel tank was full. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice for fuel gauge failure. The dealer performed a PCM software update for fuel sender recalibration and replaced the fuel pump module. The contact stated that the traction control warning light illuminated intermittently, and the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced an unknown sensor. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing an electrical draw, and the battery was replaced four times. The vehicle was taken to the second dealer McCord's - Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram (990 Tennant Way, Longview, WA 98632) where it was diagnosed that the electrical draw was due to a failure of the instrument cluster electrical wiring or a failure of the electrical wiring underneath the dashboard. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.

- Kalama, WA, USA

problem #302

Jan 022023

Wrangler

  • miles
The plastic oil filter housing cracked. So many have cracked you can-??t find one to replace it. Metal ones are being made but can-??t find those either. It-??s a HUGE problem and with minivans.also. They need to recall all the plastic oil filter housing units.

- Conway, SC, USA

problem #301

Jan 032023

Wrangler

  • miles
Oil Filter Housing cracked. Oil pools on top of engine and under intake manifold. Oil runs down the right side of engine - taking out an oxygen sensor in the process as the wiring harness gets soaked in oil. Oil ran down onto transmission and exhaust manifolds creating odor and a lot of smoke - not to mention the oil all over my driveway and street. Evidently, this is a known problem to the manufacturer. It is reported hundreds of times on this site and thousands of times on various internet sites. Clearly there are manufacturing problems that are at fault and creating serious safety and economic impacts to owners. Research across various platforms indicates that it is not a matter of "if this will happen, " but "when" it will happen. Where is the accountability to the manufacturer" Why is NHTSA NOT doing something to protect the consumer and the public"

- Burleson, TX, USA

problem #300

Feb 012023

Wrangler

  • miles
Hello my jeeps oil filter housing has been repaired twice it's about 900 both times their needs to be a safety recall it smoke and causes alot of issues this is a poor design and needs attention my jeep is parked until further notice

- Porterville, CA, USA

problem #299

Jan 112023

Wrangler

  • miles
Oil cooler cracked, very common with this engine. Needs to be a recall. My shop said they were doing around 2 a week? Poor design, plastic mounted to aluminum. It cost me $1285 to get this fixed. The engine only has 46000 miles on it. The vehicle has never been off-road and has the oil changed every 3000 miles.

- Belle, WV, USA

problem #298

Aug 012020

Wrangler

  • miles
The oil filter housing was cracked and leaking and replaced under warranty a few years back. The same problem is happening again because it is a plastic oil filter housing. Chrysler knows its a defective part. Make them issue a recall please We shouldn't have to pay 800 plus to have it fixed with the same defective part. They're profiting from their mistake.

- Anniston, AL, USA

problem #297

Jan 122023

Wrangler

  • miles
The oil housing is leaking oil on the engine and exhaust it smells terrible when engine is on, maybe a risk of fire !! Looks like to be a well know important problem at jeep. There should be a recall!! Thx Looks like jerp want 1200$ to fix a known problem!

- Sunny Isles Beach, FL, USA

problem #296

Dec 122022

Wrangler

  • miles
Oil cooler broke due to being made out of plastic. I had to have a new one installed made out of metal. Labor and parts were $855. I don-??t think this should have happened both engine and driveway are covered in oil?

- St. Louis, MO, USA

problem #295

Dec 092022

Wrangler

  • miles
Warped and leaking oil filter housing. The housing is made of plastic and unsuitable for this use. Newer models they have corrected this and the housings are made of aluminum. Mine is plastic and very unsafe. Having leaking oil is an enviromental and safety hazard. Jeep refuses to repair this issue even though it is a well know problem for all Penstar engies with the plastic housing. The leaking housing was brought to my attention during a normal oil change.

- Meridian, ID, USA

problem #294

Nov 302022

Wrangler

  • miles
I smell burning oil in my vehicle after short or extended drives and discovered that this issue was widely reported for 2014 Jeep Wanglers. The fumes have the potential to diminish my health and should be addressed immediately.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #293

Apr 102022

Wrangler 6-cyl

  • miles
Greetings, My 2014 Jeep Wrangler has developed a ticking sound that is progressively getting worse. I have addressed this with my professional mechanic and noted to me after checking the engine that there is an issue with the engine and Chrysler knows about it yet no recall has been published. The issue has to do with the 3. 6l Pentastar engine is notorious for having a camshaft or lifter go bad. The answer is apparently to replace the headers. I have contacted Customer service at Chrysler and they are now claiming not to know about it. My mechanic stated that repairs can run about $2000. I would appreciate it if you would appropriately deal with this and inform me on the outcome. Thank you kindly, [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Cenerville, MA, USA

problem #292

May 142019

Wrangler

  • miles
At approx 45,000 miles the rocker arm bearing failed causing a ticking noise in the engine. Upon researching this issue, I have found multiple complaints and confirmation that this issue is due to poor manufacturing.

- El Lago, TX, USA

problem #291

Apr 192022

Wrangler

  • miles
The antilock brake module shorted out causing the line to melt and shut down my vehicle

- Union Church, MS, USA

problem #290

Apr 182022

Wrangler

  • miles
The vehicle stalls, losing power steering and brakes in the middle of the road. It is critical to have this addressed before someone dies in a wreck. It also over heats to the point it will catch on fire.

- Union Church, MS, USA

problem #289

Apr 202022

Wrangler

  • miles
oil filter housing unit leaks oil causing fire hazard and engine seizure, had to have repaired 2 times in a one year period.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #288

Sep 302021

Wrangler

  • 98,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while the vehicle was running there was a ticking sound coming from the engine. The contact stated that there were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under an unknown Extended Warranty. The contact was referred to NHTSA for assistance. The failure mileage was 98,000.

- Kennebunk, ME, USA

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