3.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
40,508 miles

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problem #49

Jun 222020

Wrangler 6-cyl

  • 68,000 miles
A common number 4 cylinder misfire that seems to common on all Jeep forums. The code was found to be a no compression in the cylinder. Although so many people complain of this issue, Jeep doesn't do anything about this? my engine is 4 years old and I'm being told I need a new engine and it's no longer under warranty.

- Polk City, FL, USA

problem #48

Apr 012020

Wrangler

  • 38,000 miles
Vehicle dies when putting into reverse first start of the day. A little bit of a clunk is also experienced when this happens

- Apex, NC, USA

problem #47

Mar 122020

Wrangler

  • 31,000 miles
Upon first start of day, usually colder mornings, once the Jeep has been warmed up, upon going from park into reverse, the Jeep will shudder hard but keep running or it will completely die and need to be restarted.

- Foster, OR, USA

problem #46

Mar 052020

Wrangler

  • 25,000 miles
Recurring issue. When starting Jeep, typically in the morning after sitting for the night, it will stall after shifting into reverse. This requires putting the car back into park, removing the key and attempting to start again.

- Brookeville, MD, USA

problem #45

Feb 222020

Wrangler

  • miles
When I put the Jeep in reverse and start backing out of driveway it stutters and dies. You can start it right back up and it may do it again or will run correctly. It has also back out of driveway properly and then stutters and died when put in drive.

- Udall, KS, USA

problem #44

Feb 212020

Wrangler

  • miles
When the vehicle is in park and switched to reverse, the vehicle stalls. When placed into park, and re-started the vehicle shifts without any issues. It has happened consistently for about a month.

- Massena, NY, USA

problem #43

Jan 012020

Wrangler

  • 60,000 miles
Auto trans: Slight rough idle at stop in gear, engine will shut off when put in reverse resulting in loss of power steering and power brakes. Has happened multiple times when first driving out of my driveway even when vehicle has warmed up.

- High Point, NC, USA

problem #42

Jan 272020

Wrangler

  • 65,633 miles
Torque convertor stalls engine and shutters when cold. Start the engine, try to put in gear and it either stalls or makes the entire Jeep shudder. The Jeep has to be completely warmed up before putting into gear or it stalls/shudders. It has stalled once when going to a stop and I had no power anything (steering, ABS...) and ended up in the intersection. Warranty person went to dealer and denied repair work. I have on video (several times) that it stalls/shudders. This is a known issue from the several mechanics (not just my dealer) that I have spoke to. My dealership where I get all repairs has it on record of stalling/shuddering when I left it there to try getting the repairs. Unable to upload videos here to show what it does.

- Aberdeen, MD, USA

problem #41

Jan 282020

Wrangler

  • 32,000 miles
Upon my first start of the day (cold start) my Jeep starts no issue at all both remote start and standard ignition. When I put my Jeep into reverse, the RPM's drop and the Jeep shutters and then stalls. Sometimes it does a hard shutter low idle and can stay alive but usually stalls. Dealer says they can't find the issue but I have found several forums that say it's the torque converter. Please help.

- Sicklerville, NJ, USA

problem #40

Jan 022019

Wrangler

  • 20,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started in the morning and was reversed out of the driveway, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated the failure recurred after driving and coming to a complete stop. An appointment was scheduled with reed Chrysler located at 1724 N spring St, beaver dam, wi 53916 (920) 887-2300 which was still pending. The contact was informed that the failure may be due to a torque sensor failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 20,000.

- Waupun, WI, USA

problem #39

Nov 112019

Wrangler

  • miles
When it is cold outside, only first thing in the morning, and I attempt to place the vehicle in reverse, it stalls out. On some occasions the rmp's will drop but it won't actually stall out. This problem is all over this site and all over the Jeep forum. It is the torque converter, this was replaced in my vehicle. It took two different trips, to two different dealerships for them to diagnosis and fix the problem as it is intermittent. I am unsure why this is not a recall as so many Jeep owners appear to have this same problem.

- Bayport, NY, USA

problem #38

Dec 202019

Wrangler

  • 60,000 miles
On cold start the vehicle stall when you place it into gear. Rpms drop before stalling. Happen with and without auto start.

- Clarkston, MI, USA

problem #37

Dec 282019

Wrangler

  • 58,000 miles
Vehicle stalls when put into reverse when cold. This does not mean only first start of the day. When transmission fluid is under 120 degrees, it will stall in reverse with brake depressed. Upon restart, the starter will engage for a prolonged period even after the vehicle starts, the starter will continue to run too long. When the vehicle restarts after a stall, it will idle rough when shifted back into reverse. No problems in drive. Started at a mileage of around 35,000. Vehicle now at 58,000 and has progressively worsened.

- Troy, OH, USA

problem #36

Dec 192019

Wrangler

  • 55,000 miles
On first start of the day in cold weather, after starting engine and shifting into R (with brake pedal applied), car will frequently drop into extremely low RPM range (<= 500rpm) and/or stall and die completely. This is primarily only on the first start of the day and in colder weather (sub 40F degree)

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #35

Nov 242019

Wrangler

  • 40,000 miles
When we 1st start the vehicle in the morning and put into reverse the vehicle dies. We took it to the dealership one time and they were unable to replicate the problem. They flashed three computer and it stopped for a while but has started back up again.

- Waddell, AZ, USA

problem #34

Sep 182019

Wrangler

  • miles
I took my Jeep for an oil change service. The mechanic told me he found a leak on the front of the engine. After further inspections, I discover the engine oil cooler has a leak. I was told this issue is not covered under my warranty because is over the 60K. My research shows that this is a non-issue with the 3.6L engine NHTSA id # 10138863. We need help making the manufacturer responsible for faulty products.

- Williams, CA, USA

problem #33

Oct 182019

Wrangler

  • 43,000 miles
On a cold morning, I started it up, put it in reverse and it sputtered and stalled out. This has happened 3 times now. Online investigating indicates that the torque converter may be the culprit.

- Midland, MI, USA

problem #32

Oct 092019

Wrangler

  • 29,930 miles
Jeep stalls when put into reverse, then has trouble shifting from an idle, such as taking off from a stop light.

- Andover, MN, USA

problem #31

Jul 172019

Wrangler

  • 17,978 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Wrangler. While driving 35 mph, the ABS and traction warning indicators illuminated. The contact lost control of the vehicle and swerved off the road. The transmission revved and the rpms went all the way up. The vehicle was taken to premier cape cod Jeep (460 yarmouth rd, hyannis, MA 02601, (508) 815-5000) to be diagnosed, but the dealer would not service the vehicle due to the warranty issues and they were also booked for weeks with appointments. The vehicle was also taken to heller Jeep (635 mill St route 6, marion, MA 02738, (508) 748-0019) where it was diagnosed that the ABS and traction sensors needed to be repaired. The dealer further stated that the engine overheated and leaked coolant and the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 17,978.

- Sagamore Beach, MA, USA

problem #30

Mar 082019

Wrangler 6-cyl

  • 54,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the condensation from the air conditioner was running down and rusting the bolts and gasket of the transmission fluid pan. As a result, there was an odor of burning anti-freeze. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 54,000. The consumer stated transmission gasket as well.

- Wichita Falls, TX, USA

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