10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 7
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,971 miles

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problem #30

Jul 292020

Wrangler

  • 0 miles
When I am turning left the ABS lights and stability lights turn on. There is also a weird noise. I went to a mechanic and they said it is a clock spring assembly. They also said it is common for the Jeep Wrangler to have them replaced.

- Lancaster, NY, USA

problem #29

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 #28

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 #27

Dec 242019

Wrangler

  • 20,000 miles
The vehicle leaks water from the front doors and fills the floor with water when it rains. I took it to the dealership last winter under the manufacturer warranty but it started leaking again this winter. Upon doing a google search I discovered this a pervasive wide spread problem with alot of Jeep Wrangler owners. I asked my sister inlaw if her new Jeep was leaking and it is. I also went into some Jeep forums and discovered that this a very common issue due to a design flaw in the way the doors seal and the way the design disperses water. The vehicle only has 40,000 miles on it and my concern is the carpet rotting out, mold as well as the floor pan corroding as noted by other Jeep owners.

- Garden Valley, CA, USA

problem #26

Dec 312019

Wrangler

  • 43,500 miles
While driving on the highway on the carpool lane, going at a speed of about 70 mph, I drove over a pothole/road imperfection and the Jeep began shaking severely to a point of almost losing control or causing an accident. During the shaking the wheels swerve side to side and causes the Jeep to become jumpy and rattle. In order to safely stop the shaking and not lose control I had to slow down until coming to a complete stop on the carpool lane, I could not pull over due to no shoulder. The cars behind saw the shaking and slowed to keep a safe distance, however if they hadn't it could've caused an accident. During the shaking I also have to grab tightly to the steering wheel so as to not veer on to vehicles or walls next to me. I managed to get out of the carpool lane and made my way to the farthest right lane and drove no faster than 60 mph for fear of the shaking/losing control to reoccur.

- Mira Loma, CA, USA

problem #25

Dec 262019

Wrangler

  • 43,000 miles
Recently while driving on the freeway at speeds ranging from 60 and above, we have experienced severe shaking on the 2016 Jeep Wrangler sahara unlimited that causes us to pull over and come to a stop while still on the highway. Shaking has occurred on November 24th, 2019 after driving over potholes/road joints on the freeway; and again, on December 26, 2019 on a straight surface on the freeway. One has to hold on tight to the steering wheel so as to keep from veering out of control and onto another vehicle/road separator because the Jeep's tires begin to swerve side to side rapidly. The swerving tires causes the Jeep to rattle and become jumpy. The severe shaking also feels as if a tire is coming off and will break down then and there. Slowing one's speed and slowly pressing on the break helps slow and eventually stop the shaking once completely stopped. I do not feel safe driving the Jeep and must be extra attentive at all times now for fear of losing control. The root of the problem is unknown.

- Mira Loma, CA, USA

problem #24

Oct 292019

Wrangler 6-cyl

  • 52,000 miles
Contact stated vehicle had not been driven for an extended period of time. Week before, anti skid and the ABS warning lights were on but shuts off. Driving on a paved road when engine died. Fire broke out instantly from the front right consuming entire vehicle. We had just left a dirt road onto the paved road, drove about 200-300 yards when the incident occurred.

- Cascade, MT, USA

problem #23

Oct 142019

Wrangler 6-cyl

  • 17,000 miles
2016 Jeep Wrangler unlimited rubicon caught fire and completely burned to the ground while parked.

- Altus, OK, USA

problem #22

May 022019

Wrangler

  • 67,000 miles
I was driving home, saw smoke and a flame coming from under the hood after turning onto the rural road I live on. The vehicle was in motion when this was noticed. I pulled over and got my children out of the car. As soon as the children were safely out of the vehicle, I noticed that all doors had locked. Shortly after getting my children out and the doors locking, the vehicle was engulfed in flames. Fire department was notified and on scene soon after and a police report was also filed. Unsure as to reasoning of why the vehicle started fire. Have never had any issues or engine warning lights display during ownership. Bought this vehicle new. No modifications or add-ons or other service work besides the regular maintenance of the vehicle. 2016 Jeep Wrangler unlimited sahara. Roughly 65,000 - 70,000 miles on the vehicle at the time.

- Buckley, IL, USA

problem #21

May 022019

Wrangler

  • 67,000 miles
I was driving home, saw smoke and a flame coming from under the hood after turning onto the rural road I live on. The vehicle was in motion when this was noticed. I pulled over and got my children out of the car. As soon as the children were safely out of the vehicle, I noticed that all doors had locked. Shortly after getting my children out, the vehicle was engulfed in flames. Fire department was notified and on scene soon after and a police report was also filed. Unsure as to reasoning of why the vehicle started fire. Have never had any issues or engine warning lights display during ownership. Bought this vehicle new. No modifications or add-ons or other service work besides the regular maintenance of the vehicle. 2016 Jeep Wrangler unlimited sahara. Roughly 65,000 - 70,000 miles on the vehicle at the time.

- Buckley, IL, USA

problem #20

May 022019

Wrangler

  • 67,000 miles
I was driving home, saw smoke and a flame coming from under the hood after turning onto the rural road I live on. The vehicle was in motion when this was noticed. I pulled over and got my children out of the car as quickly as possible. As soon as the children were safely out of the vehicle, I noticed that all doors had locked. Shortly after getting my children out, the vehicle was engulfed in flames. Fire department was notified and on scene soon after and a police report was also filed. Unsure as to reasoning of why the vehicle started fire. Have never had any issues or engine warning lights display during ownership. Bought this vehicle new. No modifications or add-ons or other service work besides the regular maintenance of the vehicle. 2016 Jeep Wrangler unlimited sahara. Roughly 65,000 - 70,000 miles on the vehicle at the time.

- Buckley, IL, USA

problem #19

Jul 102018

Wrangler

  • miles
Every time it rains mysteriously water gets in through passenger side and floods floor, usually it is just passenger side front but there have been a couple times on driver side - other sites talk about other Jeep Wrangler drivers having this same problem- I went to auto parts and spoke to them and they said there are thousands of complaints on line and I am wondering why this is happening- I have had to take up my carpet because it kept getting wet- and the plugs are in the floor - I have to take them out to get water out.

- Lincoln, NE, USA

problem #18

Feb 022019

Wrangler

  • 13,000 miles
On cold days after the Jeep has been sitting overnight, the engine will stall when the transmission is shifted into drive or reverse when the brake pedal is firmly pressed. This happens when the Jeep is started and it makes no difference if the car is running for 30 seconds before it is shifted or running for 3 minutes, the engine will stall when shifting into drive or reverse. If the brake is not firmly pressed the engine won't stall when the transmission is shifted into drive or reverse. This causes the Jeep will lurch forward, for drive, or backward, for reverse,

- Quincy, MA, USA

problem #17

Dec 222018

Wrangler

  • 32,000 miles
I awoke this morning to find my vehicle running inside our parked garage. The remote start somehow had triggered unintentionally.

- Birmingham, AL, USA

problem #16

Nov 152018

Wrangler

  • 69,000 miles
Leaking to the driver side floor panel. The leak is so bad I'm worried about electrical issues. It was a legit puddle of water. I'm also worried about about being electrocuted,

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #15

Sep 042017

Wrangler

  • 7,500 miles
My 2016 Jeep Wrangler unlimited was parked in an almost perfectly flat parking lot, locked, with no one in the vehicle. The emergency brake was not on. The keys were not in the vehicle. It began to roll away backwards over a hillside, about a 20 foot drop, into the middle of a busy roadway. The Jeep landed on the back bumper/back door.

- Dawson, PA, USA

problem #14

Mar 252017

Wrangler

  • 7,396 miles
Ticking noise from engine. Replaced all lifters and rocker arms.

- Pharr, TX, USA

problem #13

Nov 132016

Wrangler

  • 50 miles
When the Jeep is stopped and you want to get out of the front or rear door. At the door threshold when you step on the carpet it will collapse and give you about a 1-inch space which causes you to trip. I ask the service center and Jeep about this issue and they said so what this is the way it was designed.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #12

Nov 232016

Wrangler

  • 2,000 miles
Traveling on a two lane highway under clear conditions, mid-day, light drizzle, this 2016 Jeep Wrangler 4WD with less than 5,000 miles on it hydroplaned into an on-coming semi tractor trailer resulting in a head on collision and rollover. No other car in front of nor behind this vehicle had hydroplaning issues. This vehicle was totaled and the driver critically injured with long term disability prognosis. Investigate the following for failures & safety risks: 1. tires (less than 5,000 miles on them) 2. factory installed software designed to take control of vehicle 3. road resurfacing

- Mountain Home, AR, USA

problem #11

Nov 012016

Wrangler

  • 100 miles
Water is accumulating on drivers side floorboard and keeps reappearing. Carpet is beginning to smell musty. Seems to develop whether it is raining or not. The freedom top has been in original factory state and has not been removed and reinstalled. This has been happening since day of purchase. (new)

- Manson, WA, USA

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