10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
34,815 miles

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problem #22

Apr 292019

Wrangler

  • 63,000 miles
I was driving down the highway. It was windy per usual in midwest. I met a semi and both rubber hood latches snapped. The hood was fluttering wildly held in place only by the safety hood catch. I made it to the side of the road, found a Jeep dealer about 30 miles away and made it there via nasty dirt roads for an unplanned emergency stop to get it to replaced so I could continue my 6 hour journey. My Jeep has not been subjected to unusual conditions, and, in fact, has had a sheltered, heated garage stall at least half of it's life.

- Sioux Falls, SD, USA

problem #21

Jun 012017

Wrangler

  • 70,000 miles
Randomly the airbag light came on and shut off the same day. The next day it came back on and won't go off. This is new. The radio skips every couple of seconds and interrupts all sound making a popping noise from every speaker. It does not matter if I am using the auxiliary satellite am fm or even do you connect device. Usually if it is the first time the vehicle is started that day the radio works fine along with everything else until it is shut off and restarted. This has been happening for over a year it stopped for about a month and started up again.

- South Kingstown, RI, USA

problem #20

Mar 012019

Wrangler

  • 64,039 miles
Oil filter adapter housing has broke

- Round Rock, TX, USA

problem #19

Nov 052018

Wrangler

  • 80,000 miles
The heat does not work on the driver side of my Jeep. This has resulted in a visibility issue due to not being able to defrost the windshield on the drivers side. We took it in to a mechanic to be looked at and the heater core was found to be clogged with a sand like substance. The issue was not covered by the warranty so we had to pay out of pocket for this to be fixed. The heater core was flushed and 2 days later same issue no heat on drivers side. We took it back in and the same sand like substance was found again to be clogging the system. This time we had to replaced the heater core and have it flushed again not covered by warranty. 3 days later the same issue sand like substance clogging the system again. The dealership stated that it is not covered and they will have to charge us to look at it. I read on several Jeep forms that Jeep having the same issue and the sand like substance is from the casting and it can damage your entire cooling system. If so many others are having this issue then why is it not being looked into. The dealership told us to contact Chrysler and then Chrysler does not listen to you and says take it to the dealership after we have already had the issue diagnosed.

- Philadelphia, TN, USA

problem #18

Jul 102018

Wrangler

  • 18,800 miles
2014 Jeep rubicon. Very well taken care of. Less that 19,000 miles. 7/10/18, Jeep ran fine in morning and afternoon. Tried to start after work (4:15 pm) and would not turn over. Jump start battery and drove to dealership. Nothing on dash was working while driving. Speedometer needle bouncing. While driving all lights were on and flickering. Even headlights. Vehicle felt as though it was surging. Was told there was a recall on the alternator for the 2014 Jeep but not the Wrangler. Again, less that 19,000 miles. Diagnostic result was alternator went bad and burned up battery. Both being replaced at performance dealership in lavista, ne 68128. I cant understand how an alternator goes bad on a Jeep with less than 19,000 mile. The Jeep is outside of warranty and we are covering all cost. Should Wrangler have been included in the 2014 alternator recall?

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #17

Jan 012018

Wrangler

  • 70,000 miles
While driving down a toll road smoke started coming up from the floor of my Jeep. You could see it and smell it. We are talking a lot! there wasn't a place for me to pull over immediately. The worst part is having my 8 year old son in the vehicle with me. Do you have any idea how scared I was that my Jeep may be on fire and could blow up with my child inside?! we pulled over and jumped out. I looked under and there was a small flame on the exhaust. My Jeep dumped all of its oil and it spilled all over the hot exhaust causing a fire. The oil was burning underneath my Jeep. This is not okay. This defective cooling housing could eventually kill someone. I'm livid my son was in the vehicle. Even moreso that there is tons of complaints and you've done nothing! I'm extremely disappointed Chrysler! my family has been buying your vehicles for close to 20 years. Making any of us pay to fix something you all know is defective is wrong! and shame on anyone that doesn't see this a major safety issue.

- Del Valle, TX, USA

problem #16

Jun 072017

Wrangler

  • 55,000 miles
Multiple issues with lights not working, horn not working, wipers not working or not cutting off, clock spring repair, (any and all steering column controls failing)

- Connelly Springs, NC, USA

problem #15

Nov 022017

Wrangler

  • 0 miles
Radiator was leaking coolant, dealer inspected radiator and confirmed leak coming from sides of radiator..I was responsible for paying all cost..after a little research it appears that the radiator leaking is a common defect problem with Jeep Wrangler therefore should be replaced and repaired at Jeep exspense.

- Centerville, OH, USA

problem #14

Nov 012017

Wrangler

  • 115,000 miles
My clock spring has went out. Just curious how the 2014 jku has an active recall on this issue but not the 2014 jk. I've also been reading on numerous Jeep forums that my airbags will not deploy due to this.

- Concord, NC, USA

problem #13

Nov 022017

Wrangler

  • 30,000 miles
The doors lock and unlock on their own while in motion and stationary. This occurs multiple times at a time I.e. sequence usually lock lock unlock unlock then repeats. The Jeep is usually running.

- Montgomery, TX, USA

problem #12

May 162017

Wrangler

  • 3,000 miles
When car was 3 months old, I was putting gear shift into park and it pop back out and I almost was ran over by vehicle. Luckily, have of my body was still in car but it happened so fast that I was parked next to a brick wall and it hit exactly when I put foot on brake. I do have repair forms from ron lewis Jeep and insurance report. Since then I had two minor paint peel issues.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #11

Mar 252017

Wrangler

  • miles
Oil leak

- Palm Bay, FL, USA

problem #10

Sep 092017

Wrangler

  • miles
During the hurricane irma I was getting the rest of my supplies and returned home when I found out the storm strengthened I went to my car to move it to a safer location and my car would not start. After the storm aaa was allowed to tow my Jeep to the dealership and they informed me it was the tipm module so I didn't know what that was and when I looked it up realized they have been having a problem for years on this which my mothers car a Chrysler 300C 2007 was apart of this and when the Chrysler stalled twice that I can really remember being on the open road with my mother in the car who is 91 just shut off once at a red light and once while I was making a turn. This is not a recall item and my Jeep is under warranty I asked them about the Chrysler and that I would have to pay I reported this car earlier and reporting my Jeep now plz make this a recall item for I'm on fixed income and handicapped and my mother can not get in or out of my Jeep with many difficulties I'm afraid to drive the Chrysler on I75 now because I'm afraid it will shutdown and my mother maybe in the car at the time she was both times before that's why I remember that when I was by myself and it happened I wasn't too concerned because it was only me worried but at least she wasn't in the car plz once again make this a recall item before something horrible happens I'm glad no damage to the Jeep from the hurricane but was worried because I couldn't move it thank you

- Ocala, FL, USA

problem #9

Nov 012016

Wrangler

  • 2,500 miles
The leather is ripping and deteriorating the leather may be bad quality

- Somerset, NJ, USA

problem #8

Jul 022017

Wrangler

  • 17,000 miles
Jeep Wrangler effected. 2014 with 17000 miles the oil filter/oil cooler housing failed and leaked 3qts of oil in less then 24hours. The oil was changed 5 months prior to this problem and the dealer claimed the oil filter was put on to tight which caused cracks in the housing and would not complete the work under warrenty. After the repair I requested to keep the part that was taken out. After close examination and using compressed air to see if I could find a crack there was crack to be found. Only thing I could see that could cause a leak was a missing gasket on botton of house.

- East Taunton, MA, USA

problem #7

Feb 242017

Wrangler

  • 35,755 miles
Transfer case rear main seal leak as diagnosed by two different Jeep dealerships (Jeep of hollywood and massey yardley Jeep). I have taken the car in twice for repair and the leak continues (02/24/2017 [hollywood Jeep] and 03/08/2017 [massey yardley]). the car is in for reevaluation and repair as I am writing this making it the third time in three weeks the car is being repaired for the same issue (03/17/2017 [massey yardley]). this involves the motor oil in the vehicle and leaks regardless of whether the vehicle is idle or being driven. Once the Wrangler is driven the the oil heats up, and thins out, causing the oil to leak in larger amounts and faster. This is a safety issue because leaking oil can start an engine fire or too much oil lost can cause an engine to be damaged or even seize. Jeep corporate customer service has been notified of this issue and their "case management" team has been involved in attempting to resolve the issue, however, to-date all customer service reps indicate there is no recall or investigation into these issues. As an aside, the car was taken to the dealer, by the original owner (per carfax report), for transfer case related issues 11/18/2015. I implore NHTSA to investigate this issue as this has the potential to be a life threatening issue.

- Dania Beach, FL, USA

problem #6

Jul 182016

Wrangler

  • 35,500 miles
Accelerating into a highway the gas pedal got stuck I had to pull it up with my foot

- East Norwich, NY, USA

problem #5

Nov 302015

Wrangler

  • 11,000 miles
I purchased my Jeep Wrangler sport 2014 with less than 9000 miles on it, drove from fl to co twice. Second time I got to co, car started leaking oil and hasn't stopped since (6+ months). Also, when I accelerate something smells like it's burning. Oil light will not turn off.

- Centennial, CO, USA

problem #4

Jun 032016

Wrangler

  • 22,000 miles
Brakes locked up in driveway after starting vechicle. Brake pedal was fully depressed with no assistance from driver. Vechicle take to dealer and probable cause was brake controller in rear floor area getting wet. Cause of water in vechicle is clogged air conditioner drain. The clogging of this drain is an ongoing situation with the manufacturer. The safety problem is that the vechicle is towed behind a motorhome and this requires a brake controller to be installed. The installation on this vechicle is on the rear floor behind the driver. If the unit were to get wet and the brakes lock up it could cause the motor home operator to lose control and/or cause severe damage to the motorhome or towed vechicle. The manufacturer is aware of the drain problem and has issued no safety warning regarding the placement of the brake controller. The vechicle in question is a favorite tow vechicle of many rv owners.

- Fredericksburg, TX, USA

problem #3

Sep 282015

Wrangler

  • 11,400 miles
I had been driving for 5 kms. And it started smoking and went up in flames. Have 11,000 kms on it. Very low for a 2014. All check ups and oil changes to date by dealership.

- Winnipeg, CA, USA

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