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2008 Jeep WRANGLER problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

873 owner complaints analyzed

7 distinct recall campaigns

62,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2008 model year. Data updated: . 723 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 305 of 873 complaints (34.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Steering behavior16018.3%
Braking behavior809.2%
Fuel system concerns667.6%
Electrical and battery issues647.3%
Transmission and shifting546.2%
Engine operation141.6%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Air Bags
305
Electrical System
174
Steering
156
Suspension
105
Fuel System, Gasoline
70
Fuel/Propulsion System
69
Power Train
59
Service Brakes
38
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Air Bags305
Electrical System174
Steering156
Suspension105
Fuel System, Gasoline70
Fuel/Propulsion System69
Power Train59
Service Brakes38

Air Bags: 305; Electrical System: 174; Steering: 156; Suspension: 105; Fuel System, Gasoline: 70; Fuel/Propulsion System: 69; Power Train: 59; Service Brakes: 38

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
56
25,000 to 49,999
189
50,000 to 74,999
199
75,000 to 99,999
137
100,000 to 149,999
121
150,000 and above
21
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,00056
25,000 to 49,999189
50,000 to 74,999199
75,000 to 99,999137
100,000 to 149,999121
150,000 and above21

Under 25,000: 56; 25,000 to 49,999: 189; 50,000 to 74,999: 199; 75,000 to 99,999: 137; 100,000 to 149,999: 121; 150,000 and above: 21

50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (199). 150 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2007
1
2008
1
2009
1
2010
34
2011
85
2012
121
2013
112
2014
130
2015
118
2016
84
2017
39
2018
23
2019
35
2020
33
2021
15
2022
11
2023
3
2024
13
2025
11
2026
3
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20071
20081
20091
201034
201185
2012121
2013112
2014130
2015118
201684
201739
201823
201935
202033
202115
202211
20233
202413
202511
20263

2007: 1; 2008: 1; 2009: 1; 2010: 34; 2011: 85; 2012: 121; 2013: 112; 2014: 130; 2015: 118; 2016: 84; 2017: 39; 2018: 23; 2019: 35; 2020: 33; 2021: 15; 2022: 11; 2023: 3; 2024: 13; 2025: 11; 2026: 3

Pattern summary

Air Bags leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 160 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 80 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 66 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10335061 · 2010-06-07 (June 7, 2010)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE EXCEEDED 40 MPH, IT WOULD BEGIN TO WOBBLE. THE VEHICLE WENT THROUGH INSPECTED AND NOTHING WAS FOUND. THE STEERING STABILIZER WAS REPLACED WHICH DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM; THE LOCAL MECHANIC STATED THAT HE WOULD ATTEMPT TO REPLACE THE TRACK BAR. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 39,500. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 41,000. UPDATED 10/27/10. *LJ

Owner-reported narrative. 39,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10335061 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10364758 · 2010-11-04 (November 4, 2010)

THE VEHICLE HAS THE NOTORIOUS DEATH WOBBLE, IN THAT ON CERTAIN DOWNHILL GRADES AND OR HITTING A SERIES OF SMALL BUMPS BETWEEN 45 -55 MPH THE FRONT END VIOLENTLY BEGINS TO WOBBLE, THE CAB BEGINS ROCKING, THE STEERING WHEEL IS OUT OF CONTROL, AND AFTER BRAKING TO 35MPH CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IS REGAINED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN ALTERED IN ANY WAY FROM THE FACTORY. IT WAS PURCHASED WITH 12 MILES ON ODOMETER AND KNOW HAS 28.889 MILES. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN SERVICE AT THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIME FOR REPAIRS, AND EACH TIME THE DEALER SAYS THAT SHOUL…

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Owner report 10209503 · 2007-11-20 (November 20, 2007)

ON NOVEMBER 19, 2007 AS I WAS REVERSING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AT A RESTAURANT, I NOTICED THAT MY BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING AND QUICKLY NOTICED A RED DOT LIGHT ABOVE MY FUEL GAUGE. I HAD TO PULL MY PARKING BRAKE IN ORDER TO AVOID ROLLING ANY FURTHER. I TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO START MY CAR AGAIN. INITIALLY, SEVERAL LIGHTS LIT UP ON THE DASHBOARD AND THE MOTOR SEEMED TO RESPOND TO TURNING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. HOWEVER, AFTER EACH ATTEMPT, THE ENGINE CUT OFF AFTER A FEW QUICK SECONDS. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, THERE WAS NO RESPONSE AT ALL TO TU…

Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10209503 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10329555 · 2010-05-06 (May 6, 2010)

2008 JEEP WRANGLER. CONSUMER SENT LETTERS REGARDING THE FAILURE OF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE HOLDING ON AN INCLINE.*TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE SET THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS AND HIT THE HIS GATE. *JB

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Owner report 10325692 · 2010-04-14 (April 14, 2010)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE ADDING GASOLINE TO THE FUEL TANK, IT SPRAYED BACK OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 32,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 28,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10325692 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10347392 · 2010-08-05 (August 5, 2010)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL TANK OVERFLOWED AND GASOLINE BEGAN TO SPEW OUT FROM THE TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,500. UPDATED 11/03/10. *LJ

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Owner report 10363974 · 2010-11-04 (November 4, 2010)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TWO OR THREE TIMES BEFORE THE IGNITION WOULD START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS FOR THE SIMILAR FAILURE. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 200. UPDATED 01/26/11*LJ THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO 3 DIFFERENT DEALERS A TOTAL OF 4 TIMES. UPDATED 02/14/11

Owner-reported narrative. 200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10363974 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10423462 · 2011-08-30 (August 30, 2011)

ON OCCASION MY JEEP WILL NOT CRANK. THE KEY WILL TURN ON, DASHBOARD LIGHTS WILL COME ON, BUT JUST WILL NOT CRANK. THE BATTERY HAS BEEN CHECKED AND IS GOOD. AFTER SEVERAL TRIES IT WILL FINALLY CRANK. THIS OCCURS AT NO CERTAIN TIME OF DAY. IT SOMETIMES HAS HAPPENED 3 DAYS IN A ROW. OTHER TIMES A WEEK WILL PASS BEFORE IT HAPPENS AGAIN.

Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10423462 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10257621 · 2009-02-05 (February 5, 2009)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED ERRATICALLY BETWEEN SECOND GEAR. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE TRANSMISSION PLATE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,600 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 2,900.

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Owner report 10320543 · 2010-03-17 (March 17, 2010)

THE COMPLAINT IS HOW CHRYSLER CORP. IS ADDRESSING THE J30 RECALL. TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING CAUSING ENGINE FIRES. I OWN A 2008 WRANGLER THAT COST 50K. FOR THE J30 RECALL FIX THEY ARE ADDING A HOT OIL ICON ON THE DASH AND FLASH THE COMPUTER TO RECOGNIZE A SENSOR. THE ENGINE CAN STILL CATCH FIRE. SOMEONE NEEDS TO FORCE CHRYSLER TO ADD A NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER TO COOL THE FLUID, AND PREVENT THE OIL FROM BOILING. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER ENGINE FIRES CAN HAPPEN IN CITY TRAFFIC STARTING AND STOPPING. THEY ALSO INFORMED ME THAT THEY COULD SELL ME ONE…

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Owner report 10422892 · 2011-09-01 (September 1, 2011)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, ALL OF THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. UPON RESTART, THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS NORMAL. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS AND THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT ALWAYS RESTART IMMEDIATELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT A FAULTY OXYGEN SENSOR CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR ON AN INTER…

Owner-reported narrative. 35,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10422892 at NHTSA ↗

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Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

873 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

82.8%Usable mileage723 / 873 records
100.0%Valid incident date873 / 873 records
100.0%Valid filing date873 / 873 records
100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates873 / 873 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Steering
20324.3%
ODI 10459753 · 3,500 mi

MY 2012 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA 2-DOOR WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION EXHIBITS THE FOLLOWING ISSUES: 1) VALVE TRAIN TICKING NOISE. THIS DEVELOPED AFTER A FEW MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP (BOUGHT NOVEMBER 2011) 2) SLUGGISH ACCELERATION AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTING WHEN VEHICLE IS COLD. IT DOES IMPROVE AS VEHICLE IS WARMED UP AFTER DRIVING IT FOR 5-10 MINUTES, AND BY THEN THE VEHICLE SEEMS TO OPERATE NORMAL. 3) I SOMETIMES FEEL A THUD OR VIBRATION COMING UP FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. IT ALMOST FEELS AS SOMETHING IS LOOSE IN THE FRONT-END. THIS HAPPENS…

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16525.3%
ODI 10524937 · 1,200 mi

TRAVELING STRAIGHT WHEN HIT BUMP IN ROAD, LOSS OF STEERING OCCURRED WHICH PROPELLED VEHICLE INTO PARKED CAR AND THEN SMALL BRICK WALL IN FRONT LAWN/DRIVEWAY. CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *TR

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264.0%
ODI 10557943

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER HAD EXECEEDED A REASONABLE TIME FOR THE REPAIR. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THEY ONLY RECEIVED ONE PART PER MONTH AND THE PART RECEIVED FOR THE MONTH HAD BEEN USED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE AT THIS TIME.

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296.1%
ODI 10668857 · 2,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH OVER A POTHOLE, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000.

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275.9%
ODI 10958904 · 120 mi

2016 JEEP WRANGLER RUBICON UNLIMITED. PRIOR TO PURCHASE, THE TRACTION LIGHT WAS ON. NOT EVEN 5 MILES AWAY FROM THE DEALERSHIP ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE HAS EXTREME SHAKING OF THE STEERING WHEEL, THE VEHICLE VEERS TO THE RIGHT WITHOUT THE STEERING WHEEL TURNING TO THE RIGHT, REAR TRACTION SLIPPAGE, AND A LIT TRACTION LIGHT ON THE DASH. THIS HAPPENED ON A DRY, SMOOTH, STRAIGHT- STRETCH OF HIGHWAY (65-70MPH) COMING HOME FROM PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP, WHERE THE DEALERSHIP SAID THE LIT TRACTION LIGHT WAS PROBABLY T…

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196.1%
ODI 10970968 · 22 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE INDEPEDENTLY VEERED TO THE LEFT WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS AND A WHEEL ALIGNMENT WAS PERFORMED BOTH TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22.

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1,11461.1%
ODI 11083434 · 21,000 mi

IN MOTION OVER 45MPH, THE JEEP WILL SUDDENLY EXPERIENCE A STEERING WOBBLE THAT CAUSES ALMOST COMPLETE LACK OF CONTROL. TO FIX THE ISSUE, SPEED MUST BE DECREASED TO <10MPH WHICH CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS DUE TO TRAFFIC AND HIGH SPEEDS. THE STEERING WHEEL IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL. PROBLEM IS REPRODUCIBLE ON ALL ROADS AND IN ALL CONDITIONS. I WOULD ESTIMATE THAT THE DRIVER IS LEFT WITH 10% CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND LEFT IN A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.

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44359.8%
ODI 11156013 · 20 mi

JEEP WANDERS BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN LANES. THE AMOUNT OF EFFORT TO KEEP IT STRAIGHT IS EXHAUSTING.

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23839.0%
ODI 11256548 · 15 mi

WHEN TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT OR ABOVE 60 MPH, THE JEEP WANDERS AND DOESN'T MAINTAIN A STRAIGHT LINE. THE STEERING IS VERY LOOSE AND VERY DIFFICULT TO REMAIN IN MY LANE AT ALL TIMES. I FEEL VERY UNSAFE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH THIS VEHICLE.

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25026.7%
ODI 11365429

WANDERING STEERING ABOVE 30 MPH WON'T TRACK STRAIGHT, EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE WHEEL. ORDERED FROM DEALER WENT TO THE SHOP FOR STEERING ISSUES AT 52 MILES AND BACK AGAIN 2 WEEKS LATER, JUST PICKED IT UP FROM THE DEALER AND STEERING IS WORSE, I FEEL IT IS UNSAFE FOR MY 17 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER TO DRIVE.

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8220.7%
ODI 11455370

On 03/03/2022 I purchase a new 2door jeep wrangler s 2022 at the Victoria dealership in Texas. During the test drive, while driving on the highway at 70 mph, I expressed my concern about the steering wheel acting out and feeling loose. It was a very short drive. The dealership personnel reassured me that everything was fine with the car and I would be safe while driving it. I was ready to drive back home to Corpus Christi. Unfortunately, the 140 mi ride turned into a nightmare. After speeding to 60 mph on the highway, the car started acting wei…

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5414.8%
ODI 11499040 · 13,000 mi

The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle was swaying from side to side. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the steering was operating as designed. The dealer also informed the contact that the electronic control module that communicated with the steering box and the steering wheel could override intended steering. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 13,0…

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679.2%
ODI 11579173

Steering wheel has excessive play while driving, forcing driver to constantly correct when driving down the highway. Jeep will drift out of lane on its own putting all drivers at risk. From time to time the steering gets better for one trip but then back to being sloppy the next drive. One dealership said it needs steering box replaced, the place which I bought it from new, said it is “just a Jeep thing.” Both dealerships said that they checked other steering components: tire pressure, ball joints, etc. No warning lights have come about at…

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34.5%
ODI 11673714

I am writing to formally notify you of a serious issue I am experiencing with my recently purchased 2025 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon X , purchased on 17 June 2025 from your dealership. Just two weeks after taking delivery of the vehicle, I encountered a major electrical malfunction that rendered the car unsafe and undrivable. While driving, I received an alarming safety message on the dashboard stating: "For safety reasons, please park the vehicle. It will shut off automatically." Shortly after, multiple critical warnings appeared, including: Chec…

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220.0%
ODI 11729014

Airbag/SOS System failure - stated resistance on airbag was “above 8 ohms” This happened - and [XXX] emailed me THREE times in the first 30 days of ownership. Replaced Steering Column Control Module - but this may not resolve the issue. Am looking to have this lemon replaced - been having trouble with ANY real contact from Jeep/Stellantis/FCA INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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Electrical System
14617.5%
ODI 10452972 · 17 mi

PURCHASED A 2012 JEEP WRANGLER SPORT ON 3/3/12 AT ROUGHLY 2PM CST. AT ABOUT 4PM CST, I PARKED THE JEEP IN MY APARTMENT'S PARKING GARAGE. I DECIDED AT ABOUT 6PM CST TO GO GET SOME DINNER, AND TO CRUISE AROUND AS WELL IN THE NEW VEHICLE. I OBSERVED SMOKE COMING FROM THE PARKING GARAGE, AND WHEN I GOT INTO THE GARAGE, I OBSERVED MY NEW JEEP ON FIRE. THE ENTIRE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. BOTH FRONT TIRES EXPLODED AS A RESULT OF THE FIRE, AND THE ENTIRE FRONT END WAS COMPLETELY DAMAGED. THE INTERIOR IS DESTROYED; BASICALLY TOTA…

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9815.0%
ODI 10553653 · 6,000 mi

DROVE MY JEEP ABOUT 45 MIN.TO MY SON'S HOUSE TURNED OFF THE KEY GOT OUT OF THE JEEP AND LEFT IT FOR ABOUT 45 MIN. WHEN I CAME BACK TO IT, IT WAS STEAL RUNNING WITH THE KEYS IN MY POCKET. AND IT WAS COVERED WITH STEAM I THOUGHT IT WAS GOING TO CATCH FIRE WE TRIED TO TURN THE MOTOR OFF BY PUTTING THE KEY BACK IN BUT IT STEEL RAN FOR ABOUT 30 MORE MIN. BEFORE WE PULLED THE FUEL PUMP FUSE OUT. JEEP AND THE DEALER I GOT THE JEEP FROM HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM AND HAVE ALMOST CALLED ME A LIAR. I AM AFRAID OF THE JEEP AFTER HEARING ABOUT…

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8212.5%
ODI 10579644 · 10,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN WOULD NOT WORK AND THE ALARM WOULD RANDOMLY ACTIVATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A STATIC ELECTRICITY PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 11,000.

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7716.3%
ODI 10731851 · 2,000 mi

DRIVING ON A FOUR LANE HIGHWAY AROUND 2PM. I HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR A SOLID HOUR ON THE SAME HIGHWAY WHEN MY JEEP SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE GAS PEDAL PROCEEDED TO THE FLOOR EVEN WHILE I TAPPED AND PRESSED PUMPING MY BRAKES. I RECALL AN INITIAL ODD FEELING UNDERFOOT PRIOR TO THE CLIMBING ACCELERATION. I FELT THE PEDAL PULL AWAY DIRECTLY AFTER I FELT A VIBRATION UNDERFOOT. I WAS NOT USING CRUISE CONTROL NOR WAS IT ENGAGED . THE ENGINE WAS CYCLING LOUDLY AND THE RPM GAUGE WAS CLIMBING IN THE RED, I HAD NO CAR MAT IN PLACE BECAUSE I SPILLED A …

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5411.7%
ODI 10863497 · 4,000 mi

MY SON CAME HOME FROM SCHOOL TO GET HIS WALLET TO GO FILL UP HIS JEEP WHEN HE CAME OUT BACK OUTSIDE THE FRONT OF HIS JEEP WAS SMOKING, WHEN HE OPENED THE HOOD HE FOUND THE RADIATOR FAN ON FIRE. HE QUICKLY RAN AND GOT THE HOSE AND PUT OUT THE FIRE BUT IT CONTINUED TO SMOKE FOR ABOUT 5 MINS. THE JEEP WAS RUNNING PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY THE JEEP ONLY HAS ABOUT 4000 MILES ON IT THE AIR-CONDITIONING WAS ON. HE ONLY DROVE IT FROM SCHOOL ABOUT 1 MILE AWAY. WE HAVE NOT TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER YET. THE FANS CURRENTLY ARE NOT WORKING THE REST OF THE VEHICL…

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4414.2%
ODI 10928993 · 3,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, AN ABNORMAL BURNING ODOR EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

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26014.3%
ODI 11088564 · 2,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (WESTBORN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM, 23300 MICHIGAN AVE, DEARBORN, MI) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SOFTWARE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,000.

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13818.6%
ODI 11194422 · 2,000 mi

UCONNECT 8.4 GPS AND ELEVATION INOP INTERMITTENTLY. IN THE MIDDLE OF ANYWHERE. NO PATTERN. CITY, COUNTRY, ETC. OUTSIDE TEMP INOP ONCE AT 40 TO 60 F BACKUP CAMERA NEGATIVE COLORING/BLACK INTERMITTENT. ALL SEEM TO RESET AFTER A DAY.

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16927.7%
ODI 11268418 · 300 mi

TOOK MY JEEP WRANGLER IN FOR SERVICE TO ADDRESS A SERIOUS HIGHWAY SPEED OVER STEERING ISSUE. AT FREEWAY SPEED YOU CAN NOT HOLD THE JEEP INTO A CURVE WITH DRIFTING OUT OF THE RADIUS OF THE CURVE. THIS FORCES A SLIGHT CORRECTION WHICH OVER CORRECTS THE OTHER WAY. I ALSO HAVE MY PREMIUM SOUND LEFT SPEAKERS CUTTING OUT PERIODICALLY WHEN DRIVING.

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30132.1%
ODI 11388415 · 24 mi

BRAND NEW 2021 JEEP WRANGLER BACKUP CAMERA ISN'T WORKING THE DAY I PURCHASED IT. JUST GOT A BLACK SCREEN WHEN I PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE FROM A PARKED POSITION. I'VE RESTARTED THE VEHICLE MULTIPLE TIMES THINKING IT'D RESET THE SCREEN BUT STILL NO LUCK.

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16341.1%
ODI 11457504

The Wrangler accelerated while doing regenerative braking or while my foot was on the brake. This caused it to hit a building. It is available for inspection. My safety and my child's safety was put at risk when contact was made with a building. Those inside the building were also at risk. The problem has not been reproduced yet as the incident just happened. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. Insurance will be inspecting. Police were called to scene of accident. I will file a claim with Jeep as well. I was running it in full electric mode and…

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19052.2%
ODI 11498751

Engine turned off and vehicle came to an abrupt stop. Battery level showed less than 1% on the 4xe at the time of the stoppage. I was driving about 25 mph when it occurred. Placed the vehicle into park, pressed brakes and restarted vehicle. Went to dealership to complain and they said they could not replicate the problem.

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40956.3%
ODI 11597746

The first time this happened I was in Maryland, while reversing out of a parking spot onto [XXX] , the Jeep just shut off, just before that every light on the panel went off and the ABS, Powertrain just to name a few failed. I was stuck 3/4 out of the spot when the shutdown occurred, the steering wheel locked, gear shift wouldn’t move and when I tried to press the brake it wouldn’t go down. I had to hit the ignition to reset it while out in oncoming traffic, after 2 attempts, I was able to get it started and shift into park, then drive and th…

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3653.7%
ODI 11673714

I am writing to formally notify you of a serious issue I am experiencing with my recently purchased 2025 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon X , purchased on 17 June 2025 from your dealership. Just two weeks after taking delivery of the vehicle, I encountered a major electrical malfunction that rendered the car unsafe and undrivable. While driving, I received an alarming safety message on the dashboard stating: "For safety reasons, please park the vehicle. It will shut off automatically." Shortly after, multiple critical warnings appeared, including: Chec…

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220.0%
ODI 11721223

Driving safety concern. Important My new vehicle (Jeep Wrangler Rubicon X) 2026 abruptly shut down as I was driving and veering the steering wheel to the left. All the vehicle power was suddenly gone (electrical, engine, etc) without notice and the vehicle made an aggressive total stop immediately . The steering wheel was hard and the brakes blocked after it lose power and shut down. This has happened twice now. Fortunately I was driving at low speeds and there where no vehicles behind me. However I don’t want to drive the car anymore as th…

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Engine
17220.6%
ODI 10458229 · 3,000 mi

ENGINE DEVELOPED A TICKING SOUND ON DRIVER'S SIDE ENGINE BAY. SOUNDS LIKE ENGINE IS MISSING OR TAPPING ON DRIVER'S SIDE. LOSS OF POWER/STALLS MORE COMMON NOW. TOOK VEHICLE TO CHRYSLER AND THEY SAY THAT MY ENGINE IS JUST "LOUD" COMPARED TO ALL OTHER 2012'S AND THAT IT'S NORMAL. THEY TOLD ME TO JUST DRIVE IT UNTIL IT FAILS AND THEN BRING IT BACK IN BECAUSE CHRYSLER CORPORATE WILL NOT ALLOW A DEALERSHIP TO WORK ON THE ENGINE AND FIX IT UNTIL A FAILURE OCCURS. SO, NOW I AM STUCK WITH A 3 MONTH OLD 2012 WRANGLER WAITING FOR IT TO BREAKDOWN ON THE …

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14021.4%
ODI 10515331 · 15,000 mi

BRAND NEW VEHICLE, AFTER 6,000 MILES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, TAKE IT IN, THEY HAVE IT FOR A MONTH, HAD TO REPLACE HEADS. GET IT BACK, NOW AT 50,000 MILES THE HEADS HAVE TO BE REPLACED AGAIN, BUT THIS TIME THEY SAY DRIVE IT. IT WILL CUT OUT OF POWER AND RUN VERY ROUGH, BUT THEY KEEP TELLING ME ITS OK. I TALKED TO A MECHANIC THAT WORKS THERE, AND HE SAID IT IS HAPPENING ALL OVER THE COUNTRY AND THAT THEY ARE ON BACK ORDER FOR THE HEADS AND CANT KEEP UP WITH ALL THE DEMAND. ALL 2013 JEEPS HAVE THIS PROBLEM, MOST JUST GO IN AND THEY FLASH THE …

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32249.2%
ODI 10561708 · 727 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE MALFUNCTION ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST THAT DETERMINED THAT THE STAR CASE SOFTWARE WAS DEFECTIVE. THE STAR CASE SOFTWARE WAS NOT AVAILABLE TO REMEDY THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SOFTWARE WOULD NOT BECOME AVAILABLE UNTIL JUNE 2014. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 727. . ..UPDATED 03-12-14 *BF THE CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 03/20/14

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12827.1%
ODI 10693147 · 300 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FLASHES WHEN GOING UPHILL. DEALER CLAIMS TO BE UNABLE TO READ THE CODE IF ENGINE LIGHT DOES NOT STAY ON. HAS BEEN IN FOR SERVICE 4 TIMES FOR SAME ISSUE. ONCE, DEALER REPLACED A SINGLE ENGINE COIL AFTER READING A P300 MISFIRE CODE. ENGINE LOSES POWER AND FREEWAY SPEED BECOMES IMPOSSIBLE TO MAINTAIN FOR SEVERAL MINUTES EVEN AFTER CRESTING HILL AND DRIVING ON LEVEL SURFACE. *TR

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8819.1%
ODI 10850112

I HAVE A 2016 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED WITH 20,000 MILES., TODAY I WAS GOING UP A HILL STOPPED AT A MAILBOX THEN STARTED TO TAKE OFF AND THE MOTOR STALLED WHILE IN DRIVE. IT CASED ME TO ROLL BACK ABOUT 3' BEFOR I COULD HIT THE BRAKE ALMOST CAUSED A ACCIDENT. I THEN RESTARTED THE JEEP PLACED IT BACK IN DRIVE AND IT WOULDN'T MOVE! IT ACTED LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. I ALSO TRIED REVERSE STILL WOULDN'T DO NOTHING. SO I ROLLED TO A FLAT SPOT IN THE ROAD CHECK THE TRANS FLUID, IT WAS GOOD THEN TURNED IT OF CHECKED THE OIL, IT WAS GOOD TO. THEN STARTED I…

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6220.1%
ODI 11040478 · 5,600 mi

SEE POLICE REPORT AND ATTACHED PICTURES. DRIVING SLOW ON A BACKSTREET AT LESS THAN 25 MILES P\H. BRAND NEW 2017 STOCK JEEP WRANGLER SPORT. LESS THAN 6,000 MILES. I AM NOW A HORRIFIED WOMAN THAT KNOWS NOTHING ABOUT WHY MY NEW JEEP WRANGLER CATCHES ON FIRE OUT OF NO WHERE WHILE IN MOTION! ONCE WE SAW FIRE FLAMES, SMOKE AND RED OIL ON FIRE COMING OUT FROM ENGINE AREA AND BELOW THE VEHICLE DRIVERS SIDE, WE QUICKLY STOPPED ON RESIDENTIAL STREET. ME, MY 70 YEAR OLD MOTHER WHO IS SICK AND MY 24 YEAR OLD AUTISTIC DAUGHTER HAD TO JUMP OUT OF THIS FIRE …

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995.4%
ODI 11083854 · 735 mi

AS I WAS EXITING THE HIGHWAY I NOTICED THAT FLAMES WERE COMING OUT OF THE JEEP. I MERGED TWO LANES OVER TO TRY TO TURN ON A SIDE STREET AND LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING. I PUT THE JEEP IN PARK, TURNED IT OFF, AND EXITED THE VEHICLE. WE RAN UP A NEAR BY HILL, TURNED AROUND AND THE ENTIRE JEEP WAS ENGULFED WITH FLAMES. IT BURNED FOR AN HOUR. IT IS A COMPLETE LOSS. *TT *DT*JB

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445.9%
ODI 11206185 · 64 mi

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE ON MAY 1ST 2019 AND PARK THE CAR WITH ONLY APROX. 63 MILES ON IT THAT NIGHT. ON MAY 2ND 2019 AFTER DRIVING A COUPLE OF MILES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH THE STOP/START ICON WITH THE EXPLANATION SIGN IN IT CAME ON . I PARKED THE VEHICLE AND NEXT AVAILABLE DAY WAS THAT SATURDAY MAY 4TH 2019 TO BRING BACK TO SECURITY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP IN AMITYVILLE, NY. MY VEHICLE WENT IN WITH 88 MILES. MAY 6TH I WAS ADVISED VEHICLE WAS CLEARED FOR PICK UP. GOT TO DEALER AROUND 8:15PM MAY 6TH AND STILL FOUND STOP/START WARN…

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548.9%
ODI 11311144 · 3,400 mi

AS SLOWING DOWN TOWARDS A RED LIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH THE ENGINE SUDDENLY REVVED UP . PRESSED BRAKE TO FULL (AGAIN, NO FOOT ON GAS), ENGINE CONTINUED REVVING AT HIGH RPM. JEEP LURCHED FORWARD THREE TIMES AND REAR ENDED CAR IN FRONT WAITING AT THE LIGHT. 4 WHEEL DRIVE WAS NOT MANUALLY TURNED ON, BUT FELT LIKE THE FRONT WHEELS HAD LOCKED BUT THE BACK WHEELS KEPT LURCHING THE JEEP FORWARD. AGAIN THE ENGINE WAS RACING EVEN THOUGH GAS PEDAL WAS NOT PRESSED. PLEASE NOTE: THIS VEHICLE IS A RENTAL FROM AVIS.

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21623.0%
ODI 11366230 · 300 mi

VEHICLE IS BRAND NEW AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ONLY AFTER 300 MILES. DEALER DIAGOSED THE PROBLEM WITH O2 SENSOR FAILURE AND VALVE COVER DEFECT. THE VEHICLE RAN VERY ROUGH AND FELT LIKE IT WAS ABOUT TO STALL. SEARCH ON JLWRANGLERFORUMS SHOWS THERE ARE OTHERS EXPERIENCING SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH LESS THAN 500 MILES ON THE ODOMETER.

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9122.9%
ODI 11457504

The Wrangler accelerated while doing regenerative braking or while my foot was on the brake. This caused it to hit a building. It is available for inspection. My safety and my child's safety was put at risk when contact was made with a building. Those inside the building were also at risk. The problem has not been reproduced yet as the incident just happened. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. Insurance will be inspecting. Police were called to scene of accident. I will file a claim with Jeep as well. I was running it in full electric mode and…

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10328.3%
ODI 11498751

Engine turned off and vehicle came to an abrupt stop. Battery level showed less than 1% on the 4xe at the time of the stoppage. I was driving about 25 mph when it occurred. Placed the vehicle into park, pressed brakes and restarted vehicle. Went to dealership to complain and they said they could not replicate the problem.

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41156.5%
ODI 11597746

The first time this happened I was in Maryland, while reversing out of a parking spot onto [XXX] , the Jeep just shut off, just before that every light on the panel went off and the ABS, Powertrain just to name a few failed. I was stuck 3/4 out of the spot when the shutdown occurred, the steering wheel locked, gear shift wouldn’t move and when I tried to press the brake it wouldn’t go down. I had to hit the ignition to reset it while out in oncoming traffic, after 2 attempts, I was able to get it started and shift into park, then drive and th…

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2638.8%
ODI 11673714

I am writing to formally notify you of a serious issue I am experiencing with my recently purchased 2025 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon X , purchased on 17 June 2025 from your dealership. Just two weeks after taking delivery of the vehicle, I encountered a major electrical malfunction that rendered the car unsafe and undrivable. While driving, I received an alarming safety message on the dashboard stating: "For safety reasons, please park the vehicle. It will shut off automatically." Shortly after, multiple critical warnings appeared, including: Chec…

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110.0%
ODI 11721223

Driving safety concern. Important My new vehicle (Jeep Wrangler Rubicon X) 2026 abruptly shut down as I was driving and veering the steering wheel to the left. All the vehicle power was suddenly gone (electrical, engine, etc) without notice and the vehicle made an aggressive total stop immediately . The steering wheel was hard and the brakes blocked after it lose power and shut down. This has happened twice now. Fortunately I was driving at low speeds and there where no vehicles behind me. However I don’t want to drive the car anymore as th…

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Power Train
27833.3%
ODI 10425503 · 20 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH 'ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECT' ALLOWS A DOWNSHIFT WITH A MOVE OF THE SHIFT LEVER TO THE LEFT WHEN IN 'D' DRIVE. A MOVE TO THE RIGHT UP-SHIFTS. ACCIDENTAL DOWNSHIFTS OCCUR FREQUENTLY BECAUSE OF 'HAIR-TRIGGER' NATURE OF SHIFT LEVER CONTROLS. THE SLIGHTEST, BARELY PERCEPTIBLE MOVEMENT LEFT CAUSES A DOWNSHIFT, OFTEN UNINTENDED AND UNEXPECTED. UP-SHIFTING REQUIRES A DEFINITE MOVEMENT TO THE RIGHT. DISCUSSION OF THIS ISSUE WITH 2012 AUTOMATIC WRANGLERS DRIVERS ON JEEP INTERNET FORUMS SUGGESTS A NUMBER OF PEOPLE EXPERIENCE AND…

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23035.2%
ODI 10520584 · 8,100 mi

2013 JEEP WRANGLER RUBICON, CAUGHT FIRE AFTER COMING OFF OF A HIGHWAY. TRAVELING UNDER 30 MPH, I SAW FLAMES UNDERNEATH THE JEEP BEHIND ME ( MY FRIENDS JEEP ). BY THE TIME I NOTICED IT WAS A BALL OF FLAME. I IMMIDIATELY SLAMED ON THE BRAKES AND WAVED HIM DOWN. HE COULD BARELY STOP BECAUSE HIS BRAKES ALSO WENT OUT( HE SAID THE ABS LIGHT FLIPPED ON) MY OTHER FRIEND JUMPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE I WAS TRAVELING IN AND ATTEMPTED HELP SAID FRIEND IN THE WRANGLER. SAME FRIEND HAD A GIANT BUCKET OF WATER IN HIS BED OF THE TRUCK I WAS DRIVING. I GRABBED IT …

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8613.1%
ODI 10557929 · 326 mi

THE CEL (CHECK ENGINE LIGHT) OR MIL HAS BEEN TURNED THREE TIMES (DTC CODE P2099). THE DEALER HAS NOT FOUND THE PROBLEM, THE DEALER REVIEW THE VEHICLE AND ALL IS OK. THE DEALER CHANGES THE PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE), BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUES, THE CEL (CHECK ENGINE LIGHT) LIGHT HAS BECOME A TURN. *TR

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4810.2%
ODI 10795206 · 17 mi

JEEP STARTS VIBARATING AT 1500 RPM AS SOON AS IT SHIFTS INTO 4TH GEAR ( MOAN GROAN BAD BEARING OUT OF BALANCE) AT 58MPH 2000 RPM ITS QUITE NOTICEABLE AT 65 MPH 2200RPM ITS BAD IT DOES IT ON ALL ROAD SURFACES ITS BEEN THIS WAY SINCE NEW.

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7416.1%
ODI 10850112

I HAVE A 2016 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED WITH 20,000 MILES., TODAY I WAS GOING UP A HILL STOPPED AT A MAILBOX THEN STARTED TO TAKE OFF AND THE MOTOR STALLED WHILE IN DRIVE. IT CASED ME TO ROLL BACK ABOUT 3' BEFOR I COULD HIT THE BRAKE ALMOST CAUSED A ACCIDENT. I THEN RESTARTED THE JEEP PLACED IT BACK IN DRIVE AND IT WOULDN'T MOVE! IT ACTED LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. I ALSO TRIED REVERSE STILL WOULDN'T DO NOTHING. SO I ROLLED TO A FLAT SPOT IN THE ROAD CHECK THE TRANS FLUID, IT WAS GOOD THEN TURNED IT OF CHECKED THE OIL, IT WAS GOOD TO. THEN STARTED I…

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4915.9%
ODI 10986261 · 500 mi

JEEP WRANGLER'S MANUAL TRANSMISSION DOES NOT HAVE A REVERSE LOCKOUT AND POP'S OUT OF REVERSE ROUTINELY WHEN POWER IS APPLIED OR YOU PUMP THE CLUTCH AFTER ALREADY SUCCESSFULLY ENTERING REVERSE. THE VEHICLE OPERATOR MUST MANUALLY HOLD THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER IN THE REVERSE POSITION TO MAINTAIN REVERSE. THIS HAS MANIFESTED AT AROUND THE 500 MILE MARK AND PROGRESSIVELY WORSENED MY CURRENT ODOMETER READING IS 1656. ADDITIONALLY THE LACK OF A REVERSE LOCKOUT OR SPECIAL PROCEDURE TO ENTER REVERSE IS MISSING MAKING IT POSSIBLE FOR THE OPERATOR TO MISTAKEN…

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1689.2%
ODI 11092774 · 300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, ONE WEEK AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. THE SERVICE TRANSMISSION AND THE SERVICE ENGINE INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE CHAMPION CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE DEALER (9655 FIRESTONE BLVD, DOWNEY, CA 90241, [phone removed]) WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED AND REPLACED THE MODULE INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTUR…

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7710.4%
ODI 11185949 · 1,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING TO WORK HAD PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE REVVING TRYING TO SHIFT THERE WAS A LOUD BANG, PULLED OFF THE ROAD, STARTED SEEING SMOKE COME FROM THE VEHICLE THEN WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES AND BURNED COMPLETELY UP. THERE IS A COMPLAINT WITH FCA CASE NUMBER 58132542 THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT 40 MPH ON 295 PARKWAY WHEN THE PROBLEM STARTED. I DID NOT TAKE ANY PICTURES THERE IS A POLICE REPORT IF NEEDED. THE VEHICLE HAD ONLY BEEN IN MY POSITION SENSE 26 JAN 2019 WITH ONLY 1000 MILES ON IT WHEN IT HAD A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE THAT RESULTED JEEP TO…

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477.7%
ODI 11306801 · 1,832 mi

APPROACHING LIGHT TURNING FROM YELLOW TO RED. APPLIED BREAKS. VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. ABS SYSTEM ENGAGES LOUDLY CAR SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLY - DOES NOT COME TO STOP. VEHICLE PROCEEDS INTO INTERSECTION AND IS UNABLE TO BREAK. VEHICLE SPEED 35-40 APPROACHING LIGHT WITH 50-60 YARDS TO STOP SAFELY. COMPLETE FAILURE OF BREAKS. THIRD TIME HAD TO RETURN VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR FAILURE OF SYSTEMS.

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14115.0%
ODI 11395249 · 1,200 mi

DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND "SERVICE SHIFTER" WARNING APPEARED ON AND OFF. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET THE WARNING CAME ON AND OFF. LIGHTS ON THE SHIFTER FLASHED. DEALERSHIP SAYS THE VALVE BODY IN THE TRANSMISSION IS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED OR THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THEY STATED IT'S A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN BECAUSE THE CAR CAN STOP SHIFTING ALTOGETHER WHILE DRIVING.

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6215.6%
ODI 11474836

During routine driving at highway speed, the vehicle’s electronic stability control (ESC) warning light illuminated on the dashboard. Within seconds, the vehicles check engine light (CEL) also illuminated. At that point, the vehicle stalled without battery or engine power via any internal combustion or battery power. I was able to safely coast the vehicle to the side of the road narrowly avoiding any accident. I shut off the vehicle hoping this was some sort of electronic error since the vehicle only had 800 miles. However, when restarting the …

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5013.7%
ODI 11501930

Automatic Transmission and/or Transfer-case fluid loss and leakage from factory. Dealers unable to diagnose and fix. Can cause transmission components to be improperly lubricated, causing excessive heat, wear and in rare cases, fire.

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17524.1%
ODI 11545540

I bought a brand new 2024 Jeep wrangler which has failed twice for the same issue with just 512 miles on the odometer. The first time it failed happened on the freeway at a speed of 70mph. Smoke started coming out from the rear of the vehicle impairing the traffic behind. I pulled over to the shoulder and noticed oil dripping from the exhaust and the rear undercarriage of the vehicle. I drove the car home fearing it could get on fire. The next day i took the car to the dealership where it was diagnosed with a bad pinion seal on the rear axle at…

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1116.4%
ODI 11693027

While driving I suddenly lost power and the vehicle came to an abrupt and suddenly stopped. The check engine light came on after it abruptly stopped. Jeep is now aware of this issue happening to multiple cars and has not made any attempts to notify us that our vehicle is not safe to drive.

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110.0%
ODI 11750949

On Friday, July 10 at about 5 PM I was parking in front of one of my favorite restaurants in my new Jeep Wrangler. When shifting going to complete.the park job the gear shift locked the engine began revving and the vehicle lurched forward. I applied the brakes got push back the tevving increased the vehicle lurched forward again. I re applied the brakes the revving increased the shift was locked and I lurched forward impacting the rear of the car in front of me parked. The throttle then released I was able to shift to park the revving stopped.

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Suspension
202.4%
ODI 10459753 · 3,500 mi

MY 2012 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA 2-DOOR WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION EXHIBITS THE FOLLOWING ISSUES: 1) VALVE TRAIN TICKING NOISE. THIS DEVELOPED AFTER A FEW MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP (BOUGHT NOVEMBER 2011) 2) SLUGGISH ACCELERATION AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTING WHEN VEHICLE IS COLD. IT DOES IMPROVE AS VEHICLE IS WARMED UP AFTER DRIVING IT FOR 5-10 MINUTES, AND BY THEN THE VEHICLE SEEMS TO OPERATE NORMAL. 3) I SOMETIMES FEEL A THUD OR VIBRATION COMING UP FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. IT ALMOST FEELS AS SOMETHING IS LOOSE IN THE FRONT-END. THIS HAPPENS…

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192.9%
ODI 10575416 · 10,000 mi

ON FRIDAY MARCH 14, 2014 I WAS DRIVING WITH MY 1 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER ON HARMONY CHURCH ROAD (ROUTE 704) ON MY WAY TO MY SON'S ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. MY DAUGHTER WAS IN A CAR SEAT IN THE BACK SEAT, DIRECTLY BEHIND THE PASSENGER SEAT. WHILE EN ROUTE, MY 2013 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED HIT DRIFTED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE WAS PULLED INTO SOFT MUD. I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. MY VEHICLE WAS PULLED TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND I WENT OFF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE STRUCK A TREE AND VARIOUS BUSHES. THE LOUDOUN…

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152.3%
ODI 10617601 · 49,000 mi

AT APPROX 50 MILES PER HOUR, VEHICLE BREAKS INTO A EXTREMELY SEVERE SHAKING RENDERING IT UNCONTROLLABLE. CONDITION HAPPENS 2 OR 3 TIMES PER DAY. DEALER HAS REVIEWED 4 TIMES AND REPLACED COMPONENTS TO NO AVAIL. FINALLY TELLING ME TO BUY NEW TIRES. WEB RESEARCH SHOWS THIS AFFLICTION HAS BEEN NAMED "DEATH WOBBLE" DEALERS LAST ADJUSTMENT OF TOW IN SEEMED TO CURE TEMPORARILY. NOW THAT IT IS IN THE 50 DEGREE RANGE AGAIN IT HAPPENS MULTIPLE TIMES DAILY. IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN ON SNOW OR ICE, I DON'T THINK I COULD CONTROL IT AT ALL. *TR

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173.6%
ODI 10730127 · 728 mi

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A NEW JEEP RUBICON UNLIMITED AND HAD THE DEALER INSTALL A MOPAR 4 INCH FACTORY APPROVED LIFT KIT. THE KIT HAS A LOT OF ISSUES WITH IT AND NOT A WHOLE LOT OF ANSWERS TO FIX THEM. I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH MY 13 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER IN THE PASSENGER SEAT WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY AND WE HEADED INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I WAS ABLE TO GET CONTROL OF THE JEEP ONLY BY SLAMMING ON THE BRAKES AND TURNING AWAY FROM THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN VERY HELPFUL WITH TRYING TO ANSWER MY QUESTI…

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81.7%
ODI 10968363 · 7,000 mi

JEEP DEATH WOBBLE. NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS ON THE FREEWAY, WHEN THE ENTIRE STEERING SYSTEM STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY. ALMOST CAUSED A HORRIFIC CRASH AT 70 MPH....AND THIS IS THE 5TH TIMES IT HAS HAPPENED IN THE LAST 2 MONTHS.

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82.6%
ODI 11255065 · 11,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SWAY BAR AND J-LINK SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE VEERED OUT OF CONTROL AND STRUCK A MAIL BOX, FENCE, AND CONCRETE WALL, WHICH CAUSED THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL COVER TO SEPARATE AND LEAK FLUID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD AND FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP WHEN IT STRUCK A METER AT A PROPANE DISTRIBUTION CENTER, CAUSING A PROPANE LEAK. POLI…

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34118.7%
ODI 11088501 · 800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. IN ADDITION, THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HUDSON CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (625 ROUTE 440 SOUTH, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07305) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRACK BAR FRACTURED AT THE AXLE FRAME AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 800.

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13117.7%
ODI 11161201 · 14,123 mi

VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALER SINCE OCTOBER WITH WHAT I HAVE FOUND BY RESEARCH TO BE CALLED A "DEATH WOBBLE" THE VEHICLE SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLE AROUND CORNER AND OVER BUMPS AND CANNOT BE DRIVEN. I HAVE CONTACTED JEEP CUSTOMER SERVICE SEVERAL TIMES PER WEEK SINCE THIS HAS STARTED WITH ZERO RESOLUTION. I ATTACHED SERVICE RECORDS OF WHAT THEY HAVE TRIED TO FIX AND HASNT WORKED. I NEED HELP.

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518.4%
ODI 11258580 · 15 mi

NEW 2020 WRANGLER UNLIMITED RUBICON JUST A WEEK OLD. BEEN INTO DEALER 3 OF THOSE 7 DAYS FOR THE FOLLOWING: 1.) SIGNIFICANT PULL TO THE RIGHT ON FLAT SURFACE STREETS OR HIGHWAYS REGARDLESS OF SPEED. ALIGNMENT WAS DONE AND IN SPECS, YET THE PROBLEM EXISTS. ROTATED TIRES BACK TO BACK AND SIDE TO SIDE..NO FIX. CONSTANT CORRECTION REQUIRED EVERY FEW SECONDS MAKING IT NOT JUST A SAFETY ISSUE, BUT ALSO AN EXHAUSTING DRIVING EXPERIENCE. 2.) STEERING WHEEL IS OFF CENTERED ABOUT 5+ DEGREES TO THE RIGHT AND WANTS TO CONTINUOUSLY GO BACK TO THAT PO…

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18019.2%
ODI 11398971 · 4,000 mi

I PURCHASED THIS 2021 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2020. IT IS A TOTALLY STOCK VEHICLE WITH NO MODIFICATIONS OF ANY SORT. IT HAS NOT BEEN DRIVEN OFF ROAD AT ALL, AND ONLY ON CITY STREETS, HIGHWAYS, AND INTERSTATES, NO ACCIDENTS. WHILE DRIVING ON A NEARBY INTERSTATE IN JANUARY OF 2021, AT ABOUT 77 MPH, A MINOR SEAM IN THE ROAD SENT MY VEHICLE INTO WHAT IS COMMONLY KNOWN AS 'DEATH WOBBLE' MODE. HAD ABOUT 4,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. ON A FIVE HOUR ROAD TRIP, IT HAPPENED OVER A DOZEN TIMES ON THAT TRIP ALONE.I VIDEOED THE CAR IN …

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5814.6%
ODI 11455370

On 03/03/2022 I purchase a new 2door jeep wrangler s 2022 at the Victoria dealership in Texas. During the test drive, while driving on the highway at 70 mph, I expressed my concern about the steering wheel acting out and feeling loose. It was a very short drive. The dealership personnel reassured me that everything was fine with the car and I would be safe while driving it. I was ready to drive back home to Corpus Christi. Unfortunately, the 140 mi ride turned into a nightmare. After speeding to 60 mph on the highway, the car started acting wei…

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3810.4%
ODI 11514223

Two days into driving my brand-new Jeep I experienced the death wobble and lost control of my steering wheel on the freeway. I took it to the dealer they replaced the damper. But it happened again where I didn't have control but it didn't shake I just had to get off the freeway once I it stopped hydroplaning without it raining. The steering wheel is not straight and on different types of roads the car drifts and wanders. I am terrified of driving it on the freeway.

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121.7%
ODI 11610328

Issue: Front End violent DEATH WOBBLE at interstate [XXX] speed of 75mph on [XXX] outside Benson AZ (unexpected and harsh). Hit rough patch in road and steering wheel and front end violently shook side to side for about 5 minutes until I slowed to below 50mph. Almost crashed into other cars but I regained control at a slower speed and had no accident. Vehicle purchased on [XXX] new. Slow 45mph initial test drive had no wobble. Dealer attempted to repair on 2 occasions in June 2024 but could not guarantee it fixed. They bled and primed it…

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00.0%

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Air Bags
12815.3%
ODI 10462097 · 272 mi

10/17/12- STEERING COLUMN SHUTTERS, HORN PADS LOOSE- DEALER RETORQUED BOLTS TO HORN PAD AND DRIVER'S AIR BAG. 1/4/12- BRAKE/STEERING CONCERN; STEERING WHEEL HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY, EXCESSIVE PULL TO RIGHT- DEALER CHECKED AND ADJUSTED ALIGNMENT, VEHICLE STEERING CONTINUED TO DRIFT; DEALER ROTATED FRONT TIRES. 4/14/12- DEAD BATTERY, VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER, BATTERY FAILED MIDTRONICS TEST, DEALER REPLACED BATTERY. 4/16/12- FRONT BRAKES SQUEALING; DEALER SCUFFED AND CLEANED PADS AND ROTORS. 4/28/12- ENGINE LIGHT ACTIVATED; DEALER IDENTIFIED #2 CYL…

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6910.6%
ODI 10544054 · 6,000 mi

ON JULY 19TH 2013 I WAS WAITING FOR THE LIGHT BIG GARBAGE CONTAINER TRUCK HIT MY BACK AND THE FORCE I HIT INFRONT OF MY VEHICLE INJURING A PASSENGER . THIS WAS A MULTI VEHICLE ACCIDENT ,I WAS IN THE MIDDLE HIT FROM MY BACK AND MY FRONT HIT INFRONT OF MY VEHICLE. DURING THIS IMPACT MY VEHICLE'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY IT. I COMPLAINED TO CHRYSLER ,THEY ISSUE A CASE#[XXX] AND INVESTIGATE THE ACCIDENT. ACCORDING TO CHRYSLER THEY SEND TO TECHNICIAN TO TAKE A SENSOR DATA FROM MY VEHICLE AND SEND TO DETROIT FOR FURTHER ANALYSIS. COUPLE OF WEEK…

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7010.7%
ODI 10633384 · 8,000 mi

INCIDENT: WHILE STOPPING IN TRAFFIC WITH THE FOOT FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE MY JEEP HAD AN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION CAUSING A REAR IN CRASH. THIS UNINTENDED ACCELERATION HAPPEN BEFORE ON A TRIP TO TENNESSEE IN JUNE BUT WAS THOUGHT TO BE THE FLOOR MAT WHICH NOW IS KNOWN NOT TO BE THE CASE. ( BOTH WERE WITNESSED BY THE PASSENGER) THESE INCIDENTS AND COMPLAINT WERE GIVEN TO CHRYSLER REGARDING THE EXPERIENCE WITH THE VEHICLE ACCELERATING AND SURGING. HOWEVER, CHRYSLER DENIED ANY RESPONSIBILITY REGARDING THE MALFUNCTION WHICH RESULTED IN THE ACCIDENT. BECA…

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7315.5%
ODI 10845960 · 7,100 mi

VEHICLE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN JEEP WRANGLER DURING A MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT FAILED TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY (BOTH VEHICLES IN MOTION) WHICH RESULTED IN FRONT END IMPACT AND JEEP TIPPING OVER TO REST ON PASSENGER SIDE.

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7616.5%
ODI 10896135 · 130,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS A POSSIBLE AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING MALFUNCTION..THIS IS A SERIOUS THING BUT THIS IS A 2016 MODEL....NOW WE TRADED IN S 2011 WRANGLER THAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. 5 YEARS LATER AND STILL NOT FIXED SO I NEED AN ANSWER... THE CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED ON THE 2011 ABOUT 4 YEARS AGO BUT BURNED TO THE GROUND ABOUT 8/01/2016.

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258.1%
ODI 10949168 · 1,000 mi

WAS IN MAJOR FRONT ACCIDENT AIR AS NOR TENSIONER WORKED JEEP WAS TOTALED. VIN WAS NOT ON RECALL LIST HOWEVER HEAD LAMP CAME OUT AND NOTHING HAPPENED THIS VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE CHECKED FURTHER. *TR

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120.7%
ODI 11113413 · 831 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE SERVICE STABILITY CONTROL AND PASSENGER AIR BAG WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, THE 'UNTIL YOU REACH A DESIRED LOCATION YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SHIFT AGAIN UNTIL SERVICED' WARNING MESSAGE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (STRAUB CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM, 1502 WHEELING AVE, GLEN DALE, WV 26038, [phone removed]), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 831.

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40.5%
ODI 11328302

PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR REGISTERS NOT ON EVEN WHEN ADULT SITTING IN SEAT. THIS IS NOT EVERY TIME SOMEONE SITS, ONLY SOMETIMES. STRANGE?.. I WANT MY PASSENGERS TO BE SAFE BUT HOW DO I KNOW? THIS NEVER HAPPENED UNTIL THE JEEP DEALER INSTALL AN AFTER MARKET TRAILER BRAKING SYSTEM. COULD THAT HAVE AFFECTED THE SENSOR?.... *TR

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61.0%
ODI 11487706 · 15,000 mi

The contact’s daughter owned a 2020 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an unknown speed, another vehicle crashed into the front passenger’s side of the vehicle and another vehicle crashed into the front driver’s side of the vehicle, causing the vehicle to roll three times. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. As a result of the air bag’s failure to perform as needed, the passenger sustained injuries to the chest and head, and also had a seizure. The contact’s daughter sustained an injury t…

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101.1%
ODI 11404746 · 3,000 mi

A CAR CAME INTO MY SON'S LANE. TO AVOID A HEAD ON COLLISION, HE VEERED RIGHT AND WENT HEAD ON WITH A GUARDRAIL. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEATBELT DID NOT LOCK. HE WAS ON HWY 1090. WE FIND OUT TOMORROW IF THE JEEP WILL BE TOTALED BECAUSE IT HAS FRAME DAMAGE. THE JEEP DEALERSHIP THAT HAS THE JEEP RIGHT NOW COULD NOT TELL US WHY THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOTHING LOCK.*DT*JB*JB

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61.5%
ODI 11656294

I received a safety warning about my air bags specifically via my Jeep app on my iPhone about 1 1/2 hours after I had been rear-ended in a motor vehicle accident. The rear-end impact pushed me into a van in front of me. The safety notice notified me to take my 2022 Jeep in to have the air bags checked. There were no prior warnings. I am concerned as to whether or not the air bags should have employed upon impact. My seatbelt did totally lock into place after impact, but the air bags did not activate. My vehicle is currently still being r…

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30.8%
ODI 11540831

I was driving down a side street when I received several warning lights for service shifter, airbags, seatbelts as well as the engine and all gauges cutting in and out. Following that my power steering went out and I could barely steer the vehicle. I had to call roadside assistance to tow the vehicle. The following fault codes wers pulled via obdii: U0001, U0151, U0155, U017E, U0418, U1442. Each code related to a malfunction with "CAN BUS C" or what the dealership referred to as a "star connector". After further research it is apparent that t…

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30.4%
ODI 11690160

On August 4, 2025, while being operated in an ordinary and careful manner, the newly-purchased vehicle experienced an episode of sudden unintended acceleration, lurching forward uncontrollably and slamming into a tree. Then, as the driver attempted to back up, the vehicle charged forward and struck the tree again. The vehicle's driver airbag never deployed despite sustaining two head-on collisions which ultimately rendered the vehicle a total loss. The vehicle's manufacturer hired an "independent" inspector to inspect the vehicle. They found "…

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110.0%
ODI 11729014

Airbag/SOS System failure - stated resistance on airbag was “above 8 ohms” This happened - and [XXX] emailed me THREE times in the first 30 days of ownership. Replaced Steering Column Control Module - but this may not resolve the issue. Am looking to have this lemon replaced - been having trouble with ANY real contact from Jeep/Stellantis/FCA INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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Unknown Or Other
526.2%
ODI 10425759 · 200 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS AUTO STICK SHIFTING WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. FOR UPSHIFTS MOVEMENT ALL THE WAY TO THE RIGHT, HITTING THE END OF TRAVEL IS REQUIRED THE MAKE A SHIFT UP IN GEAR SELECTION. ON DOWN SHIFTS, JUST TOUCHING THE SHIFT HANDLE AND BARELY APPLYING PRESSURE ACTIVATES A DOWNSHIFT. NO MOVEMENT OF THE SHIFT HANDLE IS REQUIRED. THIS WAY TO SENSITIVE. *TT

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7211.0%
ODI 10548837 · 5,298 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, I WAS MOVING THE SHIFTER TO REVERSE AND HEARD A CLUNK SOUND. IT WAS NOT A SMOOTH SHIFT. IMMEDIATELY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I BACKED THE VEHICLE OUT OF SPACE AND MOVE THE AUTOMATIC SHIFTER TO DRIVE AND HEARD ANOTHER CLUNKING NOISE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYED ON. AS I TRIED TO PICK UP SPEED THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT AND THE RPM'S WENT HIGHER AND HIGHER. WE DROVE THE CAR UP TO 40 MPH AND THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT. SO WE DECIDED TO TAKE THE CAR HOME AND NOT OPERATE THE VEHICLE AS THE T…

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497.5%
ODI 10569422

COMPLIANT ABOUT NOT FIXING RECALL WITHIN REASONABLE TIME. RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE IN JANUARY AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. I WAS TOLD BY BOTH THE DEALERSHIP AND CHRYSLER GROUP RECALL ASSISTANCE CENTER THAT WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE, THEY ONLY RECEIVE/SHIP ONE PART TO EACH DEALERSHIP. CURRENT WAIT TIME ACCORDING TO DEALERSHIP BASED ON THE WAITING LIST IS OVER 6 MONTHS. *TR

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5611.9%
ODI 10744085 · 1,004 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY JEEP ON MY PROPERTY AND HAD STOPPED FOR A MOMENT. NEXT THING I KNOW IT WAS ON FIRE AND IT SPREAD SO QUICKLY I HAD NO CHOICE BUT LEAVE THE VEHICLE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. I WAS LUCKY TO BE ABLE TO GET OUT.

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5411.7%
ODI 10850113 · 20,000 mi

I HAVE A 2016 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED WITH 20,000 MILES., TODAY I WAS GOING UP A HILL STOPPED AT A MAILBOX THEN STARTED TO TAKE OFF AND THE MOTOR STALLED WHILE IN DRIVE. IT CASED ME TO ROLL BACK ABOUT 3' BEFOR I COULD HIT THE BRAKE ALMOST CAUSED A ACCIDENT. I THEN RESTARTED THE JEEP PLACED IT BACK IN DRIVE AND IT WOULDN'T MOVE! IT ACTED LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. I ALSO TRIED REVERSE STILL WOULDN'T DO NOTHING. SO I ROLLED TO A FLAT SPOT IN THE ROAD CHECK THE TRANS FLUID, IT WAS GOOD THEN TURNED IT OF CHECKED THE OIL, IT WAS GOOD TO. THEN STARTED I…

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3712.0%
ODI 10954174

THE GAS PEDAL INSIDE THE VEHICLE IS VERY LOW, UNUSUALLY LOWER THAN THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT IS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE TO DRIVE AND VERY DIFFICULT TO REACH. THE SEAT HAS BEEN ADJUSTED TO IT'S MAX AND IT IS STRAINING TO TRY AND REACH THE GAS PEDAL WHILE DRIVING, IT CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IN THE FUTURE, FOR A LEG CRAMP ALREADY HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING TO ACCELERATE, AND I AM SCARED THAT LATER I WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, BY STRAINING SO MUCH. I JUST CANNOT SEEM TO REACH THE GAS PEDAL COMFORTABLY, AND I DON'T FEEL THAT I SHOULD BE DEALING WITH THIS AND NOT BE A…

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21211.6%
ODI 11076098

SENT TO TOWER IN PLYMOUTH MI TO WELD JEEP FRAMES THAT ROBOT WAS NOT WELDING CORRECTLY. TOLD TO JUST COVER THEM UP AND THEY WILL JUST PAINT FRAMES. TOLD THEY HAVE TO MEET THEIR PRODUCTION NUMBERS. I WOULD NOT DRIVE OR WANT ANYONE ELSE TO DRIVE ONE OF THESE.*DT*JB

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638.5%
ODI 11204905 · 5,500 mi

REMOVED MY FRONT BUMPER FOR FLAT TOWING AND UPON REMOVAL NOTICED EXTREMELY POROUS WELDS AND SEVERAL WELDS WITH LACK OF FUSION, SPATTER, AND UNDERCUT.

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579.3%
ODI 11325127 · 185 mi

WINDSHIELD MAJOR DAMAGE FROM A SMALL INSIGNIFICANT IMPACT. *TR

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13114.0%
ODI 11397225 · 300 mi

THE BACKUP CAMERA ON MY 2021 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED RUBICON JUST STOPPED WORKING. I GOT IN, STARTED THE CAR AS USUAL, WENT TO BACK UP AND THE SCREEN IS COMPLETELY BLACK. I'VE GONE 3 DIFFERENT PLACES TODAY AND THE CAMERA HAS NOT WORKED ALL DAY. I LITERALLY BOUGHT THIS CAR BRAND NEW 3 WEEKS AGO. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. SOMEONE WILL WRECK WHEN THIS GOES OUT ON THEM. IT LOOKS LIKE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WHEN I GOOGLE THE ISSUE!

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6315.9%
ODI 11465232

I just bought this vehicle new less than two weeks ago. The, Service Shifter, message started the day after purchase. I took back to the dealership today. Before getting home "Service Shifter" message happened twice. I am taking it back again tomorrow and they are giving me a rental and are going to look into it more thoroughly. After researching this message I have found that it is very common and has led to vehicles going into neutral while driving.

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5715.7%
ODI 11498751

Engine turned off and vehicle came to an abrupt stop. Battery level showed less than 1% on the 4xe at the time of the stoppage. I was driving about 25 mph when it occurred. Placed the vehicle into park, pressed brakes and restarted vehicle. Went to dealership to complain and they said they could not replicate the problem.

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12717.5%
ODI 11592994

Vehicle sold 11/17/2023 by dealership with know issue with information screen. Screen goes black while backing up, using map, have been attempting to have issue fixed since purchase of vehicle, told it is a computer software issue, both Jeep and dealership are are of issue.

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1217.9%
ODI 11692702

Vehicle shut down without warning while driving 6 times within an hour time period trying to get to nearest repair facility. No throttle response and loss of power steering upon occurrence. After pulling over and restarting the vehicle, the vehicle functioned normally for 5 to 10 more minutes but a check engine light stayed illuminated. Vehicle was operating on battery power, not gas engine, each time. Dealership has possession of the vehicle currently.

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220.0%
ODI 11729014

Airbag/SOS System failure - stated resistance on airbag was “above 8 ohms” This happened - and [XXX] emailed me THREE times in the first 30 days of ownership. Replaced Steering Column Control Module - but this may not resolve the issue. Am looking to have this lemon replaced - been having trouble with ANY real contact from Jeep/Stellantis/FCA INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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Fuel/Propulsion System
425.0%
ODI 10473237 · 6,980 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN 4 LOW IN 90 DEGREE AND 3000 FEET ELEVATION GAIN. I COULD SMELL A STRONG GAS VAPOR. IT WAS IN THE CAB AND OUTSIDE. IT IS DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE EVAP SYSTEM. THE JKDEPENDS ON A SPRING VALVE TO RELIEVE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE/VACUUM IN THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE ESIM IS A CRUDE DEVICE MEANT TO MEET MONITORING REQUIREMENTS. THE REALITY IS ON HOT DAY WHEN VAPORS ARE PREVALANT, ESPECIALLY IN 4WD LOW WHEN THE VEHICLE IS MOVING SLOW AND THE ENGINE ARE HIGH REVS ARE HIGH YOU MAY SMELL FUEL. THIS REALLY BOTHERED ME WITH MY FAMILY ON BOARD. *TR

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304.6%
ODI 10553500 · 6,000 mi

I WAS REAR ENDED AS I WAS SLOWING DOWN FOR ANOTHER ACCIDENT IN FRONT OF ME,WHEN MY JEEP GOT REAR ENDED THE MOTOR SPEEDED UP AS I WAS PUSHING DOWN ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. I COULD FEEL THE ABS WORKING .ONLY AFTER I HIT THE GEAR SHIFT OUT OF GEAR DID MY JEEP STOP. MY ENGINE CONTINUE TO RUN AT A VERY HIGH RPM. ONLY AFTER I SHUT EVERYTHING OFF AND RESTARTED NEED THE ENGINE RUN NORMAL. *TR

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192.9%
ODI 10560816 · 100 mi

EVERYTIME I FILL UP THE TANK OF MY 2014 JEEP WRANGLER IT SPURTS OUT GAS AND OVERFLOWS SPILLING GAS ALL OVER MYSELF AND THE GROUND, WHICH CAUSES SAFETY AND BIOENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS. I HAVE TRIED GAS PUMPS AT NUMEROUS OTHER GAS STATIONS AND I GET THE SAME RESULTS EVERYTIME. WANTING TO INVESTIGATE THE ISSUE BEHIND WHY THIS IS HAPPENING I WENT ONLINE AND FOUND MULTIPLE OTHER CASES WITH OTHER MOPAR CUSTOMERS. SOME PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE ISSUE FIXED BY HAVING THE GAS TANK REPLACED, BUT IN SOME CASES THE ISSUE RETURNED. *TR

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153.2%
ODI 10693147 · 300 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FLASHES WHEN GOING UPHILL. DEALER CLAIMS TO BE UNABLE TO READ THE CODE IF ENGINE LIGHT DOES NOT STAY ON. HAS BEEN IN FOR SERVICE 4 TIMES FOR SAME ISSUE. ONCE, DEALER REPLACED A SINGLE ENGINE COIL AFTER READING A P300 MISFIRE CODE. ENGINE LOSES POWER AND FREEWAY SPEED BECOMES IMPOSSIBLE TO MAINTAIN FOR SEVERAL MINUTES EVEN AFTER CRESTING HILL AND DRIVING ON LEVEL SURFACE. *TR

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132.8%
ODI 10850112

I HAVE A 2016 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED WITH 20,000 MILES., TODAY I WAS GOING UP A HILL STOPPED AT A MAILBOX THEN STARTED TO TAKE OFF AND THE MOTOR STALLED WHILE IN DRIVE. IT CASED ME TO ROLL BACK ABOUT 3' BEFOR I COULD HIT THE BRAKE ALMOST CAUSED A ACCIDENT. I THEN RESTARTED THE JEEP PLACED IT BACK IN DRIVE AND IT WOULDN'T MOVE! IT ACTED LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. I ALSO TRIED REVERSE STILL WOULDN'T DO NOTHING. SO I ROLLED TO A FLAT SPOT IN THE ROAD CHECK THE TRANS FLUID, IT WAS GOOD THEN TURNED IT OF CHECKED THE OIL, IT WAS GOOD TO. THEN STARTED I…

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134.2%
ODI 11003531 · 600 mi

FUEL TANK OVERFLOWED AND GAS SPILLS OUT FROM THE FILLER TUBE AT EVERY FILL UP.

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181.0%
ODI 11104841 · 3,000 mi

CAR LEAKING FUEL THE CAR TURNED OF WHILE APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT (~15MPH). I PUT IT PARK AND STARTED IT AGAIN, NO PROBLEM. AS I APPROACHED THE NEXT STOP LIGHT, IT TURNED OFF AGAIN. THIS TIME IT TOOK CRANKED FOR ABOUT 4 SECONDS BEFORE STARTING. I HEADED TOWARDS THE NEAREST PARKING LOT AND THE CAR STARTED HESITATING. WHEN I PULLED IN I FOUND THAT IT WAS LEAKING GAS FROM WHAT APPEARED TO BE ABOVE THE GAS TANK. IT PUDDLED UP BEHIND THE PASSENGER REAR OF THE VEHICLE. GOT IT TOWED TO THE DEALER FROM THERE. - NO GAS LEAKED WHERE IT WAS PREVIOUSLY P…

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91.2%
ODI 11220154

STEERING WANDERS, FLOATS, CANNOT HOLD JEEP IN STRAIGHT LINE. VERY LOOSE STEERING. 2ND PROBLEM- MOTOR OR TRANSMISSION SURGES AND LURCHES FORWARD AT LOW RPM'S AND LOW SPEEDS CAUSING VEHICLE TO JUMP OR LURCH FORWARD

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325.2%
ODI 11384860 · 100 mi

8 SPD TRANSMISSION CONTINUOUSLY UP AN DOWN SHIFTING AT HIGHWAY 5TH6TH7ENTH GEAR MAYBE 8TH AND CITY DRIVING VERY DANGEROUS IN ROUNDABOUTS . NO DECELERATION DOWNSHIFT UNTIL 2ND GEAR SLAM YOU INTO THE DASHBOARD .STAYS IN GEAR AT STOP HAVE PUT IN NEUTRAL . POORR FUEL MILEAGE 13-14MPG HIGHWAY 12-14MPG CITY. STEERING LOTS LANE WONDERING CONTINUOUSLY STEERING EASY-TO-CROSS LANES ON CURVES IF TIRE HITS GROVE IN ROAD MAY SHOOT IN OTHER LANE. DEALERSHIP SAID THAT'S NORMAL

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10911.6%
ODI 11427635

I was driving vehicle on HWY 610 in Houston, Texas at approximately 55-60 MPH. Suddenly, vehicle simply stopped working in the middle of driving. Everything on my dash was reading zero. Car were swearing to avoid hitting me. I also had a baby in the backseat of my vehicle. Suddenly, the dash started to read place car in park, Service Charging System. The P at my gear shift was flashing rapidly. I was able to slowly and dangerously coast to the emergency lane. Where I was able to turn the vehicle off. This is a very dangerous situation. At this …

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6215.6%
ODI 11457580

While coasting or braking, message appears stating Performance limited service fuel system. Fuel economy is affected, as well.

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6116.8%
ODI 11518374

This vehicle was sold unlawfully to me, with an open recall on it. I purchased the brand-new vehicle from Sterling Heights Dodge, Chrysler Jeep New car dealership on 3/23/23. I got at open of business 9am left shortly after 11am with the new car.3/24 The vehicle engine lights came on, RPM's were revved high, engine was making loud noises. I called the dealership to make an appointment with service, I was told I can't bring my car there for service it had to go to Toledo Service Dept Grogan the closest to me. I was told to drive it as is it woul…

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18225.0%
ODI 11662222

While driving on a highway at the 55 mph speed limit, the vehicle suddenly lost power and I was only able to travel at around 40 mph. The incident happened at a busy time on this two-lane highway and it caused traffic to back up behind me and for people to pass me until I could turn at the next intersection. I was only a mile or so away from my residence and I was able to make it home under the reduced power. The 4xe battery was at <1% and I was driving in hybrid mode at the time of the incident. I recharged the battery overnight and have dr…

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2232.8%
ODI 11692702

Vehicle shut down without warning while driving 6 times within an hour time period trying to get to nearest repair facility. No throttle response and loss of power steering upon occurrence. After pulling over and restarting the vehicle, the vehicle functioned normally for 5 to 10 more minutes but a check engine light stayed illuminated. Vehicle was operating on battery power, not gas engine, each time. Dealership has possession of the vehicle currently.

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330.0%
ODI 11746023

Jeep purchased new on 28 January 2026. Fuel gauge only goes to 7/8 full after tank is full. Took it to dealer, they replaced gas tank, then 2 weeks later fuel pump twice, and fuel sensor unit. This solved the problem for 32 days now it’s doing the same thing. Took it back to dealership, they stated there was nothing they could do and engineering is aware and working on a fix. Called another Jeep service they said they weren’t aware of any updates or recalls.

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Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Air Bags52,531–94,882 mi71,000 mi250
ODI 10335017 · 31,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 31,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 32,000.

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ODI 10407120 · 35,499 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED THREE TIMES OVER THE PAST THREE YEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER EACH TIME WHERE THE CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOW REFUSING TO REPLACE THE CLOCK SPRING AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,499 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE 90,000. UPDATED 07/20/11*LJ UPDATED 08/01/11

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ODI 10409996 · 50,000 mi

1. THE HORN AND POSSIBLY THE AIRBAG IS NOT WORKING. 2. WE NOW HAVE TO PURCHASE $300 IN PARTS BECAUSE THE AIRBAG CLOCK SPRING HAS MALFUNCTIONED. *TR

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Electrical System51,000–106,502 mi76,000 mi146
ODI 10363974 · 200 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TWO OR THREE TIMES BEFORE THE IGNITION WOULD START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS FOR THE SIMILAR FAILURE. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 200. UPDATED 01/26/11*LJ THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO 3 DIFFERENT DEALERS A TOTAL OF 4 TIMES. UPDATED 02/14/11

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ODI 10379388 · 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT INTERMITTENTLY, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS NOT PROPERLY CONNECTING IN ORDER TO START THE VEHICLE. THE IGNITION SWITCH AND GROUND WIRES WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE DID NOT PERSIST HOWEVER, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT SIGNS OF HESITATION AND STUTTERING INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAI…

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ODI 10418633 · 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS ACTIVATED, A BURNING RUBBER ODOR EMITTED FROM THE VENTS AS THE IGNITION FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD FREQUENTLY FAIL TO IMMEDIATELY START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A FAILURE CODE. THE DEALER WIPED AND SPRAYED THE VENTS, BUT THE BURNING ODOR WAS STILL PRESENT AND THE STARTING FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000 A…

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Steering34,500–80,225 mi50,000 mi143
ODI 10366866 · 45,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50-70 MPH OVER A POTHOLE, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY UNTIL SHE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND A STEERING DAMPER WAS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED NO PROBLEMS SINCE THE LATEST REPAIR. …

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ODI 10372541 · 20,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE EXCESSIVELY, CAUSING HIM TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER MADE SIX ATTEMPTS TO DIAGNOSE A FAILURE; THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE IN FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 30,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,000.

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ODI 10392315 · 20,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS (40 MPH OR MORE) SHE DROVE OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE FRONT END WOULD WAS SHAKING VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT HAD TO DRIVE UNDER 30 MPH IN ORDER TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT REFERRED THE SHAKE AS A "DEATH WOBBLE". THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED TWICE WHEN THE CONTACT WAS APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE STEERING DAMPER WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO OFFERED TO REIMBURSE HER FO…

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Suspension35,000–76,000 mi48,568 mi93
ODI 10335061 · 39,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE EXCEEDED 40 MPH, IT WOULD BEGIN TO WOBBLE. THE VEHICLE WENT THROUGH INSPECTED AND NOTHING WAS FOUND. THE STEERING STABILIZER WAS REPLACED WHICH DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM; THE LOCAL MECHANIC STATED THAT HE WOULD ATTEMPT TO REPLACE THE TRACK BAR. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 39,500. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 41,000. UPDATED 10/27/10. *LJ

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ODI 10394688 · 17,200 mi

WE WERE DRIVING ON A LIMITED ACCESS HIGHWAY WHEN I HIT A SECTION OF ROUGH A ROUGH ROAD ABOUT 6 FEET LONG. THE FRONT END, STEERING WHEEL & TRANSMISSION SHOOK VIOLENTLY! ONCE I GOT BELOW 45 MPH IT STOPPED. I COULD NOT STEER THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED 6 TIMES NOW AT SPEEDS AS LOW AS 50 MPH. IT WOULD HAPPEN A LOT MORE IF I DID NOT SLOW DOWN WHEN I COME ACROSS PATCHED SPOTS IN THE ROAD OR WHERE OVERPASSES AND BRIDGES MEET THE SOLID ROAD BED. ON SMOOTH ROADS, THERE IS NO VIBRATION THAT I CAN FEEL. I TALKED TO THE PREVIOUS OWNER AND HE NEVER HAD …

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ODI 10406676 · 76,000 mi

DRIVING WESTBOUND ON M-59 IN HARTLAND, MI I HIT A VERY SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD AND THE JEEP STARTED TO SHUDDER VERY VIOLENTLY. I HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND STOP IN ORDER FOR THE SHUDDER TO GO AWAY. AFTER DOING MUCH RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET, I HAVE NOW FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS CALLED THE DEATH WOBBLE AND IS A HIGHLY COMMON PROBLEM THAT CHRYSLER IS AWARE OF AND HAS NOT DONE ANYTHING TO LET THE PUBLIC KNOW OF THE ISSUE.

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Fuel System, Gasoline30,000–50,000 mi36,900 mi63
ODI 10325692 · 28,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE ADDING GASOLINE TO THE FUEL TANK, IT SPRAYED BACK OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 32,000.

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ODI 10347392 · 41,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL TANK OVERFLOWED AND GASOLINE BEGAN TO SPEW OUT FROM THE TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,500. UPDATED 11/03/10. *LJ

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ODI 10371312 · 11,200 mi

WHEN FILLING THE VEHICLE WITH GASOLINE AND SETTING THE GAS PUMP TO AUTO SHUT-OFF, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT ACTIVATE THE AUTO SHUT-OFF RESULTING IN GASOLINE BLOWING OUT OF THE FUEL OPENING. THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES SO FAR AND RESULTED IN GASOLINE SPILLING ONTO MY PANTS, SHOES, SIDE OF VEHICLE, BUMPER AND GROUND. THIS PROBLEM IS DANGEROUS TO PERSONS, DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND IS AN ENVIRNOMENTAL ISSUE.

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Fuel/Propulsion System47,000–100,000 mi70,204 mi57
ODI 10463244 · 46,951 mi

ON EVERY FILL UP FOR GAS SINCE JANUARY AFTER I OR AN ATTENDANT WHO FILLS THE GAS TANK GETS SPLASHED/SOAKED WITH GAS. UPON REMOVING THE NOZZLE THE GAS 'BURPS' BACK AND SPRAYS GASOLINE OUT OF THE TANK. THE GAS SPLASH STARTED OUT VERY SMALL AND NOT AS FREQUENTLY BUT NOW IT RUSHES OUT LIKE A WATERFALL AND EVERY FILL UP. REGARDLESS IF YOU PUMP THE GAS SLOWLY BY HAND OR USE THE AUTO LEVER ON THE PUMP IT STILL HAPPENS-EVERYTIME. I AM ONLY USING 87 OCTANE GAS AS PER THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND THIS HAPPENS AT EVERY GAS STATION (MOBIL, SHELL, SUNOCO, …

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ODI 10465535 · 47,000 mi

HAVE JK 2R RUBICON MODEL. WHEN TRAVELING IN THE HIGH COUNTRY IN COLORADO I START TO SMELL FUEL FUMES AROUND NOON AND THEY DO NOT GO AWAY UNTIL WE REFUEL AT THE END OF THE DAY. THE FUEL TANK GET SO HOT THE ETHANOL BOILS OFF AND THE EMISSION SYSTEM CANNOT HANDLE THE FUMES SO THEY VENT INTO THE ATMOSPHERE. THE JEEP FILLS WITH FUMES AND VEHICLES BEHIND CAN SMELL THEM TOO. ALL OF THE TWO DOOR JK MODELS WE TRAVEL WITH HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. JEEP HAS BEEN OF NO HELP AND SAY THEY KNOW OF THE PROBLEM BUT HAVE NO SOLUTION. IN THE LAST YEAR 2 OF US …

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ODI 10475724 · 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REFUELING, THE NOZZLE WOULD REPEATEDLY TURN OFF AND ONCE IT DID FUEL WOULD SPEW BACK OUT FROM THE FILLER NECK. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ENGINE AND FUEL CAP WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 81,000.

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Power Train32,500–90,000 mi64,899 mi47
ODI 10330345 · 60,000 mi

I HAVE A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER X, MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE KEEPS POPPING OUR OF GEAR ON ITS OWN WHICH OFTEN RESULTS IN A SUDDEN AND UNPREDICTABLE STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THIS OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ACCELERATED AFTER A COMPLETE STOP, THE PROBLEM ALSO DISPLAYS ANYTIME WHILE DRIVING ON 1ST , 2ND OR 3RD GEAR. SOMETIMES, AFTER HAVING STOP FOR A RED LIGHT OR A STOP SIGN, I PUT THE CAR ON 1ST GEAR TO DRIVE AWAY BUT THE CAR WOULD MOVE A FEW FEET BUT THEN IT POPS OUT RIGHT BACK TO NEUTRAL. AS A RESULT, MY VEHICLE WOULD STOP COMPLETE…

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ODI 10366108 · 29,000 mi

TSB 21-001-10 WAS ISSUED ON 03/2/2010 "MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY INTERMITTENTLY JUMP OUT OF FIRST GEAR" THEY KNOW THEY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH IT AND SINCE MY DEALER CANNOT "DUPLICATE" THIS SITUATION THEY WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT EVEN WITH MY LIFETIME WARRANTY. PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC AND HAVING YOUR SHIFTER POPPING OUT OF GEAR WHILE SOME BODY IS BARRELING DOWN ON YOU IS AWESOME. I FEEL SO SAFE.

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ODI 10453181 · 35,000 mi

KNOWN TO MANY WHO HAVE JEEPS, THE "DEATH WOBBLE". WHEN THIS FIRST HAPPENED TO MY DAUGHTER'S CAR, THANKFULLY I WAS THE ONE DRIVING. IT WAS ON THE INTERSTATE AND I THOUGHT A TIRE HAD BLOWN. THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY AND I PULLED OVER. NOTHING LOOKED WRONG BUT I CALLED A TOW TRUCK REGARDLESS. THEY LOOKED AT IT AT THE STATION AND COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. I HAD NO IDEA THIS WAS A PROBLEM JEEP CREATED WHEN THEY BUILT THE VEHICLE. IT IS A SITUATION WHERE THE FRONT AXLE BEGINS OSCILLATING WITH SUCH VIOLENCE THAT CONTROL…

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Service Brakes48,156–81,249 mi58,000 mi25
ODI 10462575 · 51,860 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT WAS STOPPED ON AN INCLINE AND ATTEMPTED TO UTILIZE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WHEN THE BRAKE EXHIBITED A LOUD POP. THE LEVER THEN FRACTURED IN THE CONTACT'S HAND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER HOWEVER, AN INSPECTION WAS NOT PERFORMED. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE LEVER BY REPLACING THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL ARM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 52,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,860.

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ODI 10472880 · 52,300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKE WAS DEPRESSED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD BECOME STUCK TO THE FLOORBOARD ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL MECHANIC WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC AND LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BRAKE LINE HOSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 52,300.

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ODI 10505943 · 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000.

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

3 reports2024-112026-10

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-111None
ODI 11626760

The fuel filler neck has an issue. When I refuel, I have to stop the pump manually or the filler cap will overflow. This creates a significant risk for fire or explosion unless I very carefully monitor how much fuel I am putting in the vehicle. I see several other owners experiencing this issue from online information I'm reading. I feel that this is an issue which should be repaired by the manufacturer.

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2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-011None
ODI 11635573

Have tried twice by phone to request the closest Jeep dealership recommended on the numerous recall cards mailed to have recalls fixed at Williams Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, 1100 E Main st., Stigler, OK. 74462. Each contact with dealership to get appointment to fix recalls fixed the individual asks “what is the VIN number?” give requested info then ask “Did you purchase at our location?” No we did not was purchased in Texas when husband was on R&R from being deployed in Middle East. The person then states”Give good contact number and when the par…

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2025-021None
ODI 11641616

Defective Wheel Spacers Causing Vehicle Failure and Safety Hazard While driving, the front driver-side wheel spacer failed, leading to the complete detachment of the wheel from my vehicle. This unexpected and catastrophic failure left us stranded on the highway for several hours, waiting for roadside assistance. Additionally, the front end of the Jeep sustained significant damage, requiring extensive repairs. Fortunately, we were able to bring the vehicle to a stop without injuries, but the situation could have resulted in a far more serious a…

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2025-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-041None
ODI 11656400

ABS Module Yes As I was driving and going to turn left into a shopping center and stepped on the break, I had none, I did almost crash. It happened all of a sudden out of nowhere no lights, no icons lit. The problem has been confirmed by a dealer stating that this is a nationwide issue that’s currently going on that the parts are back ordered because there is nothing in production right now for the part. The vehicle is not drivable.

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2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-063None
ODI 11665562

This is a common flaw with the abs brake system on many Chrysler Fiat vehicles and Chrysler fiat is doing NOtHING. My Jeep ABS computer module went bad . No damage, no off roading. Driving on highway and all the brake/abs/stability control lights lit up on my dash. The abs showed code “c2200” bad abs module and must replace. However Chrysler stopped making these …in back order for years. You have to either get a junk yard part or send your computer away to be Refurbished. How can Chrysler be allowed to not have a critical safety part in st…

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ODI 11667173

The vehicle requires an ABS module. I have been waiting for over 4 months for part availability. According to dealer they dont have any ETA on availability and have been told it may not be something they ever go back to producing. My state requires safety inspection which it will not pass due to this issue. Seems to me that someone needs to be responsible to make a part for these issues.

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ODI 11669626

April 22, 2025 my 2008 Jeep lost power. There was a sequence, where one warning light was followed by another, followed by a complete loss of power. I charged the battery, car started up, I drove to dealer (a 5-minute trip), and by my arrival the Jeep had again lost all power. Dealer checked the vehicle, and told me the battery and charging system were fine, but the ABS brake modulator was draining the power. They have not been able to get another modulator and the vehicle is still at the dealer (Crown Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Dublin, OH). …

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2025-072None
ODI 11671473

I was driving down the road in my 2008 wrangler and all of the sudden every light flashed on my dash board then it felt like I could not shift gears then smoke came pouring out of my air vents. I pulled over and got out realizing it was on fire. Climbed in to save my dog just before the fire got huge. My entire Jeep is gone.

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ODI 11674926

I turned the key to turn on my car and the airbag deployed.

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2025-081None
ODI 11680650

ABS control module has gone out

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2025-091None
ODI 11689603

The ABS computer brake module is bad in my jeep. It needs a replacement. Confirmed by Chrysler Jeep dealership. However, Chrysler does not offer a replacement module. ABS does not work on my vehicle. This is a huge safety issue and is common problem among this year Jeep. Chrysler shouldn’t be allowed to NOT have a replacement OEM ABS module. Huge safety risk and lawsuit

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2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-121None
ODI 11704890

While driving at speed, vehicle electrical went haywire. Headlights went on and off. Horn sounding on and off, Wipers and washers going on and off, HVAC blower on and off. Pulled over vehicle and turned off and removed key and it still remained running, all horn, lights, and wipers still going on and off. Opened hood, removed negative battery terminal, and with that, car still ran! Was several minutes and car finally shut itself off. Scary that the car went completely haywire and would not shut off, even with key out, and battery disconn…

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2026-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-051None
ODI 11735712

ABS systems not functioning properly, showing engine code U0121 that states lost communication with ABS module. This is a common occurrence with jeeps and is a safety issue due to the abs system not working properly. Also causes the brakes to randomly engage and disengage.

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2026-061None
ODI 11743678

Odometer rollback and was not aware until yesterday.

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2026-071None
ODI 11750351

"On March 4, 2022, Customer Satisfaction Notification S33 (Airbag Clockspring Recall Remedy) was performed on my 2008 Jeep Wrangler by an authorized dealer at 123,314 miles. The vehicle now has 137, 347 miles. The replacement clockspring provided as the official safety remedy has completely failed after only roughly 15,000 miles of driving, illuminating the SRS airbag warning light and completely disabling the supplemental restraint system. The manufacturer's mandated remedy has failed to permanently correct the safety defect, creating a recurr…

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2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-10 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 2282 reports

2022: 238 complaints · 2023: 282 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
202264131238
202385188282
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
202239700
202335608

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentAir BagsElectrical SystemSteeringSuspensionFuel System, GasolineFuel/Propulsion SystemPower TrainService Brakes
Air Bags—
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ODI 10420598 · 35,517 mi

I OWN A JEEP TOUR COMPANY AND THIS IS THE THIRD CLOCKSPRING I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE IN TWO DIFFERENT JEEPS. WHILE TRAVELING AT 5MPH OR UNDER THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AFTER HAVING THE DEALER CHECK IT OUT I WAS ADVISED IT WAS A CLOCKSPRING ISSUE. I REPLACED THIS ONE ON MY OWN. THEY CHARGE $1450 JUST TO CHECK WHAT PART, THEN $280 FOR THE PART. THIS HAS BEEN DONE AT TTO SEPERATE LOCAL DEALER SHIPS. I HAVE SAVED TWO CLOCKSPRINGS, ONE DONE FROM A 2007 JEEP AND ONE FROM THIS 2008.

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ODI 10452272 · 55,000 mi

I WAS TURNING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND HEARD A SNAP IN THE STEERING WHEEL. AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND THE HORN NO LONGER WORKED. THE NEXT DAY I HEARD ANOTHER LITTLE SNAP AND THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL I CAN HEAR THINGS SCRAPING INSIDE IT. I HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT THE CLOCKSPRING IS BROKEN. *JS

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ODI 10454513 · 36,000 mi

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT IN INSTRUMENT PANEL CONSISTENTLY GOES OFF DURING IRREGULAR SPEED, STEERING WHEEL OPERATION, AND TEMPERATURE. THERE IS NO PATTERN THAT CORRELATES WITH THE TIMING OF THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT. WHEN IT FIRST STARTED, IT WOULD ONLY COME DURING AT BRIEF MOMENTS AND TURN OFF AGAIN. NOW, APRIL, IT TURNS OFF AFTER VEHICLE START (LIKE NORMAL OPERATION), COMES BACK ON IMMEDIATELY, AND ONLY BRIEFLY DOES IT TURN OFF AT RANDOM TIMES. THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME THE WARNING LIGHT FLUCTUATES IS DURING STEERING WHEEL TURNING. TURNING TO ON…

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ODI 10420598 · 35,517 mi

I OWN A JEEP TOUR COMPANY AND THIS IS THE THIRD CLOCKSPRING I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE IN TWO DIFFERENT JEEPS. WHILE TRAVELING AT 5MPH OR UNDER THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AFTER HAVING THE DEALER CHECK IT OUT I WAS ADVISED IT WAS A CLOCKSPRING ISSUE. I REPLACED THIS ONE ON MY OWN. THEY CHARGE $1450 JUST TO CHECK WHAT PART, THEN $280 FOR THE PART. THIS HAS BEEN DONE AT TTO SEPERATE LOCAL DEALER SHIPS. I HAVE SAVED TWO CLOCKSPRINGS, ONE DONE FROM A 2007 JEEP AND ONE FROM THIS 2008.

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ODI 10449538 · 72,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS LIT CONSTANTLY. HORN DOES NOT WORK. ESP\BAS LIGHT ON DASH STAYS LIT CONSTANTLY. DEALER DIAGNOSED THE ISSUE AS A FAULTY CLOCKSPRING. *TR

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ODI 10454513 · 36,000 mi

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT IN INSTRUMENT PANEL CONSISTENTLY GOES OFF DURING IRREGULAR SPEED, STEERING WHEEL OPERATION, AND TEMPERATURE. THERE IS NO PATTERN THAT CORRELATES WITH THE TIMING OF THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT. WHEN IT FIRST STARTED, IT WOULD ONLY COME DURING AT BRIEF MOMENTS AND TURN OFF AGAIN. NOW, APRIL, IT TURNS OFF AFTER VEHICLE START (LIKE NORMAL OPERATION), COMES BACK ON IMMEDIATELY, AND ONLY BRIEFLY DOES IT TURN OFF AT RANDOM TIMES. THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME THE WARNING LIGHT FLUCTUATES IS DURING STEERING WHEEL TURNING. TURNING TO ON…

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4
ODI 10551570 · 100,941 mi

VEHICLE TOWBAR BRAKE FLUID LEAKS SUSPENSION TRANSMISSION. *TR

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ODI 10563307 · 78,200 mi

I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS GOING ON SO I PULLED OVER. I THOUGHT MAYBE IT WAS JUST A ONE TIME THING BUT I TRAVELED OVER 1000 MILES WITH IT DINGING EVERY LITTLE WHILE. WHEN I GOT TO MY DESTINATION THE LIGHT WAS STILL COMING ON AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS A SPRING AND WOULD COST 400.00 TO 500.00 TO FIX. I FEEL THAT IT IS NOT MY RESPONSIBILITY TO FIX SINCE IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. BUT NOT ONLY THAT I ALSO HAD TO GET THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED, BOTH UPPER AND LOWER WHICH COST OVER 1000.00. I WAS…

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ODI 10641830 · 45,010 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TIE RODS AND STEERING DAMPERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED A YEAR LATER. THE TIE RODS AND THE STEERING DAMPERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. ON A DIFFERENT OCCASION, WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO WOBBLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE AXLE SHAFT WAS BENT AND CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE …

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1
ODI 10412968 · 31,000 mi

THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON OCCASIONALLY MAKING A WARNING BELL. I HAVE NO IDEA IF THE AIRBAG IS FUNCTIONAL. HAD IT TO THE DEALER ONCE BUT SINCE I WORK IN THIS VEHICLE I COULD NOT LEAVE IT SO THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE IF IT IS THE CLOCKSPRING OR AN AIRBAG MODULE. THE FUEL INLET ALSO SPEWS GAS WHEN FILLING UP THE GAS TANK. THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON THE FUEL ISSUE, BUT I HAVE HAD PARTS ON ORDER FOR EIGHT MONTHS AND THEY ARE STILL ON BACKORDER.

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ODI 10839601 · 75,000 mi

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ODI 10870294 · 165,400 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON FROM A DEFECTIVE CLOCK SPRING AND THE VEHICLE STILL SPITS OUT GAS WHEN I FILL UP.

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ODI 10551570 · 100,941 mi

VEHICLE TOWBAR BRAKE FLUID LEAKS SUSPENSION TRANSMISSION. *TR

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ODI 10663031 · 70,000 mi

I FIRST NOTICED PRIOR TO MAY 2014 THAT MY CRUISE CONTROL HAD QUIT WORKING BUT JUST FIGURED THE CONTROL HAD GONE OUT. THEN ABOUT MAY 2014 THE AIRBAG, STABILITY CONTROL AND ABS LIGHTS CAME ON WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND HAVE BEEN ON SINCE THEN. THE JEEP DOES STILL CHIME NOTIFYING ME OF THE ISSUE. AFTER RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM I'VE COME TO CONCLUSION ITS THE CLOCKSPRING, WHICH HAS BEEN RECALLED/WARRANTY EXTENDED ON SEVERAL MODEL YEAR WRANGLERS. I HAVE A HARD TIME BELIEVING UNDERSTANDING WHY THIS HASN'T BEEN EXTENDED TO ADDITIONAL MODEL YEARS. …

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ODI 10778654 · 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS SLOW TO RESPOND AND THE SLIPPERY ROAD WARNING LIGHT FLASHED WHILE DRIVING DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED BUT FAILED TO RESPOND CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 10V236000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAU…

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ODI 11469670

Car was purchased 1 hour prior to incident from a dealership. Car was in idle and was shifted to drive and automatically accelerated rapidly without foot on gas pedal and breaks did not work when breaks were forcefully applied during the incident. The car crashed into a house deck and went off the cement pad and crashed into trees in the yard. Unable to remove key from ignition, had to be placed in neutral to remove key. We had the car for less than an hour after purchase. Damage was sustained to the deck and significant damage to car, air bags…

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ODI 10420598 · 35,517 mi

I OWN A JEEP TOUR COMPANY AND THIS IS THE THIRD CLOCKSPRING I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE IN TWO DIFFERENT JEEPS. WHILE TRAVELING AT 5MPH OR UNDER THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AFTER HAVING THE DEALER CHECK IT OUT I WAS ADVISED IT WAS A CLOCKSPRING ISSUE. I REPLACED THIS ONE ON MY OWN. THEY CHARGE $1450 JUST TO CHECK WHAT PART, THEN $280 FOR THE PART. THIS HAS BEEN DONE AT TTO SEPERATE LOCAL DEALER SHIPS. I HAVE SAVED TWO CLOCKSPRINGS, ONE DONE FROM A 2007 JEEP AND ONE FROM THIS 2008.

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ODI 10452272 · 55,000 mi

I WAS TURNING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND HEARD A SNAP IN THE STEERING WHEEL. AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND THE HORN NO LONGER WORKED. THE NEXT DAY I HEARD ANOTHER LITTLE SNAP AND THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL I CAN HEAR THINGS SCRAPING INSIDE IT. I HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT THE CLOCKSPRING IS BROKEN. *JS

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ODI 10454513 · 36,000 mi

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT IN INSTRUMENT PANEL CONSISTENTLY GOES OFF DURING IRREGULAR SPEED, STEERING WHEEL OPERATION, AND TEMPERATURE. THERE IS NO PATTERN THAT CORRELATES WITH THE TIMING OF THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT. WHEN IT FIRST STARTED, IT WOULD ONLY COME DURING AT BRIEF MOMENTS AND TURN OFF AGAIN. NOW, APRIL, IT TURNS OFF AFTER VEHICLE START (LIKE NORMAL OPERATION), COMES BACK ON IMMEDIATELY, AND ONLY BRIEFLY DOES IT TURN OFF AT RANDOM TIMES. THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME THE WARNING LIGHT FLUCTUATES IS DURING STEERING WHEEL TURNING. TURNING TO ON…

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ODI 10420598 · 35,517 mi

I OWN A JEEP TOUR COMPANY AND THIS IS THE THIRD CLOCKSPRING I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE IN TWO DIFFERENT JEEPS. WHILE TRAVELING AT 5MPH OR UNDER THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AFTER HAVING THE DEALER CHECK IT OUT I WAS ADVISED IT WAS A CLOCKSPRING ISSUE. I REPLACED THIS ONE ON MY OWN. THEY CHARGE $1450 JUST TO CHECK WHAT PART, THEN $280 FOR THE PART. THIS HAS BEEN DONE AT TTO SEPERATE LOCAL DEALER SHIPS. I HAVE SAVED TWO CLOCKSPRINGS, ONE DONE FROM A 2007 JEEP AND ONE FROM THIS 2008.

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ODI 10454513 · 36,000 mi

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT IN INSTRUMENT PANEL CONSISTENTLY GOES OFF DURING IRREGULAR SPEED, STEERING WHEEL OPERATION, AND TEMPERATURE. THERE IS NO PATTERN THAT CORRELATES WITH THE TIMING OF THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT. WHEN IT FIRST STARTED, IT WOULD ONLY COME DURING AT BRIEF MOMENTS AND TURN OFF AGAIN. NOW, APRIL, IT TURNS OFF AFTER VEHICLE START (LIKE NORMAL OPERATION), COMES BACK ON IMMEDIATELY, AND ONLY BRIEFLY DOES IT TURN OFF AT RANDOM TIMES. THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME THE WARNING LIGHT FLUCTUATES IS DURING STEERING WHEEL TURNING. TURNING TO ON…

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ODI 10475783 · 125,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON DURING DRIVING. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY TOLD ME THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED FOR $525.00. AFTER RESEARCHING THE ISSUE I DISCOVERED THAT JEEP HAS RECALLED THE RIGHT HAND DRIVE CLOCK SPRINGS FOR 2007-2012 BUT NOT ON THE LEFT HAND DRIVE JEEPS. THEY ARE THE SAME PART AND A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED ACROSS THE FLEET. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS IT CAN CAUSE THE AIR BAG TO DEPLOY ON ITS OWN, OR NOT DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT. *TR

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ODI 10523766 · 20,000 mi

SINCE 2010 IF NOT SOONER, MY JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA 2008 HAD A RED LIGHT AND AIR PRESSURE LIGHT COME ON AND OFF AS A I DROVE. I TOOK IT TO THE JEEP DEALER I BOUGHT IT FROM 2-3 TIMES FOR THIS AND THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE IT SO THEY WOULD NOT FIX IT DESPITE SHOWING A VIDEO OF IT. IN 2010 MY STEERING DAMPER WENT BAD AND I HAD TO PAY TO GET IT FIXED. I ALMOST CRASHED 3-5 TIMES DUE TO THE WHEELS VIOLENTLY GOING BACK AND FORTH DOING 50-65 ON THE HIGHWAYS. IT WAS TERRIBLE. IT IS NOW 2013 AND ITS HAPPENING ALL OVER AGAIN. I DO NOT FEEL IT IS RIGHT TO P…

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ODI 10637203 · 55,000 mi

SEVERAL ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE: 1. "DEATH WOBBLE" VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY SHAKES VIOLENTLY OVER 45 MPH. STOP VEHICLE AND STARTS RUNNING FINE. 2. SUSPECT BAD TIPM. INTERMITTENT HORN AND WIPERS TURN ON AFTER OPENING DRIVER DOOR. NEXT, CAR SOMETIMES WILL NOT START. TAPPING THE TIPM WILL ALLOW IT TO START. NEXT WITH IGNITION OFF AND KEY OUT, ENGINE CONTINUES TO RUN UNTIL TAPPING THE MODULE. FINALLY, NOW THE ENGINE WILL JUST STOP INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. FOUND THAT BOTH OF THESE ISSUES ARE COMMON PROBLEMS WITH JEEPS. …

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ODI 11256005 · 111,300 mi

WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS REMAIN ON ALONG WITH A RED LIGHT THAT LOOKS LIKE LIGHTING BOLT. REPLACED BATTERY. NEW ENGINE. NEW RADIATOR. NEW PIN. EVERYTHING THAT WAS FOUND ON DIAGNOSTIC CHECK REPLACED. STILL PAYING FOR CAR. NOT ABLE TO DRIVE IT. HAS A DANGEROUS DEATH WOBBLE. THIS IS THE WORST VEHICLE MADE. DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. CANNOT GET PLATES FOR JEEP THAT EILL NEVER PASS INSPECTION. WHAT CAN I DO .

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ODI 10418633 · 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS ACTIVATED, A BURNING RUBBER ODOR EMITTED FROM THE VENTS AS THE IGNITION FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD FREQUENTLY FAIL TO IMMEDIATELY START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A FAILURE CODE. THE DEALER WIPED AND SPRAYED THE VENTS, BUT THE BURNING ODOR WAS STILL PRESENT AND THE STARTING FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000 A…

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ODI 10598643 · 90,000 mi

I JUST PULLED OUT OF QUICK TRIP AFTER PUTTING $60 IN GAS IN AND RIGHT ABOUT 35 MPH AROUND 1500RPM I HEARD A LOUD "POP" THE JEEP SHUT DOWN, THEN FLAMES CAME FROM BOTH SIDES OF MY JEEP, ALMOST BURNING MY LEG. (I HAD THE DOORS AND TOP OFF THE VEHICLE.) *TR

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ODI 10607622 · 90,000 mi

ON MAY 29TH OF 2014 I WAS DRIVING MY 2008 JEEP WRANGLER DOWN A 4 LANE CITY STREET AT ABOUT 3000 RPM. I HAD JUST TAKEN OFF FROM A RED LIGHT WHEN I HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION THAT RESULTED IN A FIRE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE GAS TANK EXPLODED AND THE FIRE COVERED THE BOTTOM OF THE ENTIRE VEHICLE. THERE WAS DAMAGE UNDER THE HOOD ON THE ENGINE SIDE OF THE FIREWALL ON WHAT APPEARED TO BE FUEL LINES. LUCKILY THERE WAS A QUICK RESPONSE BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WHO QUICKLY EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE, BUT MY JEEP HAS BEEN RENDERED UN-DRIVABLE. I HAVE CONTACTED …

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ODI 10971897 · 6 mi

CAR AT RANDOM WILL NOT START, LIGHTS WILL NOT WORK OR RADIO WILL STOP WORKING ... CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON WITHOUT ANY ENGINE ISSUES ... TO PUMP FUEL IT TAKES 20 MINUTES TO FILL IT UP YOU CAN'T WALK AWAY OR IT WILL OVER FLOW ... JEEP LEFT ME SIT THE OTHER DAY AND NO GARAGE CAN TELL ME WHATS WRONG WITH IT... ITS NOT THE STARTER ...

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ODI 11440304

This has happened on more than 1 occasion. Driving on the highway and I lose power, the Jeep slows way down, the accelerator pedal is dead, and the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) light comes on. It does the same thing driving in town. Sometimes you can turn the vehicle off, wait a couple minutes, start it back up and it will be ok for a little bit. Sometimes it won’t. I have replaced some parts, read forums, communicated with a dealer service department and it doesn’t sound like there is a “fix” for this. This is very dangerous and someone c…

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ODI 10499749 · 41,000 mi

EVERYTHING IS NORMAL AND WORKING, YOU TRY TO START THE CAR AND THERE IS A CLICK THEN NOTHING. I THEN MOVE THE SHIFTER TO NEUTRAL AND START THE CAR THEN MOVE SHIFTER BACK TO PARK. THERE ARE NO CODES BEING REGISTERED IF YOU PLUG IN A DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE AND I'VE HAD SEVERAL COMPETENT MECHANICS CHECK IT OUT TO NO AVAIL. THIS IS HAPPENING .TO MANY OTHER PEOPLE AND ISN'T AN ISOLATED INCIDENT, WHICH IS WHY I'M REPORTING IT. IT APPEARS TO BE AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE, A GROUNDING ISSUE TO BE SPECIFIC. *TR

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ODI 10606041 · 68,000 mi

WHEN THE IGNITION KEY WAS TURNED TO ON, THE STARTER ONLY GAVE A CLICK. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS IT STARTED. THE DEALER DID A DIAGNOSTIC AND FOUND NOTHING. THE PROBLEM CONTINUED AND BECAME MORE FREQUENT AND SEVERE TO THE POINT IT WOULDN'T START AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS. THE STARTER WAS REPLACED WITH NO RESULTS, PROBLEM CONTINUED. FROM ONLINE FORUMS ON JEEP I FOUND THIS TO BE A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM. IT WAS SUGGESTED TO PUT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION AND TRY. IF IT STARTS, THE PROBLEM IS A FAULTY TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR. PUTT…

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ODI 10607622 · 90,000 mi

ON MAY 29TH OF 2014 I WAS DRIVING MY 2008 JEEP WRANGLER DOWN A 4 LANE CITY STREET AT ABOUT 3000 RPM. I HAD JUST TAKEN OFF FROM A RED LIGHT WHEN I HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION THAT RESULTED IN A FIRE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE GAS TANK EXPLODED AND THE FIRE COVERED THE BOTTOM OF THE ENTIRE VEHICLE. THERE WAS DAMAGE UNDER THE HOOD ON THE ENGINE SIDE OF THE FIREWALL ON WHAT APPEARED TO BE FUEL LINES. LUCKILY THERE WAS A QUICK RESPONSE BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WHO QUICKLY EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE, BUT MY JEEP HAS BEEN RENDERED UN-DRIVABLE. I HAVE CONTACTED …

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ODI 10508049 · 60,000 mi

RATTLING NOISE UNDER THE BODY-TURNED OUT THE WELD ON THE HEAT SHIELD NNEDED TO BE REWELDED BRAKE LINES WERE BEING RUBBED THROUGH BY THE TIRES-NEW BRAKE LINES HAD BEEN UPDATED TO STEEL AND ROUTE CLOSE TO THE BODY INSTEAD OF RUBBER ONES THAT ROUTE CLOSE TO THE TIRE "HOT OIL" LIGHT COMES ON. DEALERSHIP SAID TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL TRANSMISSION COOLER AS THE FACTORY ONE IS INSUFFICIENT. TMPS LOW TIRE LIGHT AND SENTRY KEY LIGHT COME ON AND OFF TOGETHER REPEATEDLY. IN PARK THE LIGHTS WOULD FLASH, HONR HONKS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS FRONT IN BACK WOUL…

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ODI 11469670

Car was purchased 1 hour prior to incident from a dealership. Car was in idle and was shifted to drive and automatically accelerated rapidly without foot on gas pedal and breaks did not work when breaks were forcefully applied during the incident. The car crashed into a house deck and went off the cement pad and crashed into trees in the yard. Unable to remove key from ignition, had to be placed in neutral to remove key. We had the car for less than an hour after purchase. Damage was sustained to the deck and significant damage to car, air bags…

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ODI 11669626

April 22, 2025 my 2008 Jeep lost power. There was a sequence, where one warning light was followed by another, followed by a complete loss of power. I charged the battery, car started up, I drove to dealer (a 5-minute trip), and by my arrival the Jeep had again lost all power. Dealer checked the vehicle, and told me the battery and charging system were fine, but the ABS brake modulator was draining the power. They have not been able to get another modulator and the vehicle is still at the dealer (Crown Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Dublin, OH). …

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ODI 10420598 · 35,517 mi

I OWN A JEEP TOUR COMPANY AND THIS IS THE THIRD CLOCKSPRING I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE IN TWO DIFFERENT JEEPS. WHILE TRAVELING AT 5MPH OR UNDER THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AFTER HAVING THE DEALER CHECK IT OUT I WAS ADVISED IT WAS A CLOCKSPRING ISSUE. I REPLACED THIS ONE ON MY OWN. THEY CHARGE $1450 JUST TO CHECK WHAT PART, THEN $280 FOR THE PART. THIS HAS BEEN DONE AT TTO SEPERATE LOCAL DEALER SHIPS. I HAVE SAVED TWO CLOCKSPRINGS, ONE DONE FROM A 2007 JEEP AND ONE FROM THIS 2008.

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ODI 10449538 · 72,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS LIT CONSTANTLY. HORN DOES NOT WORK. ESP\BAS LIGHT ON DASH STAYS LIT CONSTANTLY. DEALER DIAGNOSED THE ISSUE AS A FAULTY CLOCKSPRING. *TR

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ODI 10454513 · 36,000 mi

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT IN INSTRUMENT PANEL CONSISTENTLY GOES OFF DURING IRREGULAR SPEED, STEERING WHEEL OPERATION, AND TEMPERATURE. THERE IS NO PATTERN THAT CORRELATES WITH THE TIMING OF THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT. WHEN IT FIRST STARTED, IT WOULD ONLY COME DURING AT BRIEF MOMENTS AND TURN OFF AGAIN. NOW, APRIL, IT TURNS OFF AFTER VEHICLE START (LIKE NORMAL OPERATION), COMES BACK ON IMMEDIATELY, AND ONLY BRIEFLY DOES IT TURN OFF AT RANDOM TIMES. THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME THE WARNING LIGHT FLUCTUATES IS DURING STEERING WHEEL TURNING. TURNING TO ON…

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ODI 10420598 · 35,517 mi

I OWN A JEEP TOUR COMPANY AND THIS IS THE THIRD CLOCKSPRING I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE IN TWO DIFFERENT JEEPS. WHILE TRAVELING AT 5MPH OR UNDER THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AFTER HAVING THE DEALER CHECK IT OUT I WAS ADVISED IT WAS A CLOCKSPRING ISSUE. I REPLACED THIS ONE ON MY OWN. THEY CHARGE $1450 JUST TO CHECK WHAT PART, THEN $280 FOR THE PART. THIS HAS BEEN DONE AT TTO SEPERATE LOCAL DEALER SHIPS. I HAVE SAVED TWO CLOCKSPRINGS, ONE DONE FROM A 2007 JEEP AND ONE FROM THIS 2008.

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ODI 10454513 · 36,000 mi

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT IN INSTRUMENT PANEL CONSISTENTLY GOES OFF DURING IRREGULAR SPEED, STEERING WHEEL OPERATION, AND TEMPERATURE. THERE IS NO PATTERN THAT CORRELATES WITH THE TIMING OF THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT. WHEN IT FIRST STARTED, IT WOULD ONLY COME DURING AT BRIEF MOMENTS AND TURN OFF AGAIN. NOW, APRIL, IT TURNS OFF AFTER VEHICLE START (LIKE NORMAL OPERATION), COMES BACK ON IMMEDIATELY, AND ONLY BRIEFLY DOES IT TURN OFF AT RANDOM TIMES. THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME THE WARNING LIGHT FLUCTUATES IS DURING STEERING WHEEL TURNING. TURNING TO ON…

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ODI 10475783 · 125,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON DURING DRIVING. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY TOLD ME THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED FOR $525.00. AFTER RESEARCHING THE ISSUE I DISCOVERED THAT JEEP HAS RECALLED THE RIGHT HAND DRIVE CLOCK SPRINGS FOR 2007-2012 BUT NOT ON THE LEFT HAND DRIVE JEEPS. THEY ARE THE SAME PART AND A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED ACROSS THE FLEET. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS IT CAN CAUSE THE AIR BAG TO DEPLOY ON ITS OWN, OR NOT DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT. *TR

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ODI 10364758

THE VEHICLE HAS THE NOTORIOUS DEATH WOBBLE, IN THAT ON CERTAIN DOWNHILL GRADES AND OR HITTING A SERIES OF SMALL BUMPS BETWEEN 45 -55 MPH THE FRONT END VIOLENTLY BEGINS TO WOBBLE, THE CAB BEGINS ROCKING, THE STEERING WHEEL IS OUT OF CONTROL, AND AFTER BRAKING TO 35MPH CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IS REGAINED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN ALTERED IN ANY WAY FROM THE FACTORY. IT WAS PURCHASED WITH 12 MILES ON ODOMETER AND KNOW HAS 28.889 MILES. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN SERVICE AT THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIME FOR REPAIRS, AND EACH TIME THE DEALER SAYS THAT SHOUL…

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ODI 10394688 · 17,200 mi

WE WERE DRIVING ON A LIMITED ACCESS HIGHWAY WHEN I HIT A SECTION OF ROUGH A ROUGH ROAD ABOUT 6 FEET LONG. THE FRONT END, STEERING WHEEL & TRANSMISSION SHOOK VIOLENTLY! ONCE I GOT BELOW 45 MPH IT STOPPED. I COULD NOT STEER THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED 6 TIMES NOW AT SPEEDS AS LOW AS 50 MPH. IT WOULD HAPPEN A LOT MORE IF I DID NOT SLOW DOWN WHEN I COME ACROSS PATCHED SPOTS IN THE ROAD OR WHERE OVERPASSES AND BRIDGES MEET THE SOLID ROAD BED. ON SMOOTH ROADS, THERE IS NO VIBRATION THAT I CAN FEEL. I TALKED TO THE PREVIOUS OWNER AND HE NEVER HAD …

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ODI 10406676 · 76,000 mi

DRIVING WESTBOUND ON M-59 IN HARTLAND, MI I HIT A VERY SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD AND THE JEEP STARTED TO SHUDDER VERY VIOLENTLY. I HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND STOP IN ORDER FOR THE SHUDDER TO GO AWAY. AFTER DOING MUCH RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET, I HAVE NOW FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS CALLED THE DEATH WOBBLE AND IS A HIGHLY COMMON PROBLEM THAT CHRYSLER IS AWARE OF AND HAS NOT DONE ANYTHING TO LET THE PUBLIC KNOW OF THE ISSUE.

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ODI 10447634

2008 JEEP WRANGLER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS AND BRAKE LINE ROUTING DEFECT *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE FIRST PROBLEM HE HAD WITH THE VEHICLE WAS THE TRANSMISSION. IT BEGAN FAILING TO ENGAGE AND SHIFTING OUT OF GEAR. THE DEALER DISCOVERED THAT THE TRANSMISSION OIL FILTER HAD NOT BEEN INSTALLED AND WAS LYING ON THE BOTTOM OF THE TRANSMISSION OIL PAN. IN JANUARY 2011, WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE CONSUMER BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT VIOLENT SHAKING OF THE ENTIRE VEHICLE, WHICH SEEMED TO BE ORIGINATING FROM …

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ODI 10453181 · 35,000 mi

KNOWN TO MANY WHO HAVE JEEPS, THE "DEATH WOBBLE". WHEN THIS FIRST HAPPENED TO MY DAUGHTER'S CAR, THANKFULLY I WAS THE ONE DRIVING. IT WAS ON THE INTERSTATE AND I THOUGHT A TIRE HAD BLOWN. THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY AND I PULLED OVER. NOTHING LOOKED WRONG BUT I CALLED A TOW TRUCK REGARDLESS. THEY LOOKED AT IT AT THE STATION AND COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. I HAD NO IDEA THIS WAS A PROBLEM JEEP CREATED WHEN THEY BUILT THE VEHICLE. IT IS A SITUATION WHERE THE FRONT AXLE BEGINS OSCILLATING WITH SUCH VIOLENCE THAT CONTROL…

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ODI 10471806 · 27,000 mi

HIT BUMPS IN THE ROAD AND THE FRONT END STARTING SHAKING VERY BADLY. HAD TO COME TO A STOP FOR THE SHAKING TO STOP. THE FAMOUS JEEP DEATH WOBBLE. AT THE DEALERSHIP THEY ACTED LIKE THEY NEVER HEARD OF THE PROBLEM BEFORE. AFTER SEEING THESE COMPLAINTS I REALIZE ITS A COMMON PROBLEM AND JEEP SHOULD OF FIXED IT. IT COST ME $400.00 TO FIX IT. ALSO SINCE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE I COMPLAINED TO THE DEALERSHIP THAT THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS FUNNY. THEY KEEP TELLING ME THERE IS NO FIX FOR THIS AND IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS TRANSMISSION. *TR

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ODI 10515113 · 37,000 mi

'08 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA DISPLAYS TRULY ALARMING WHEEL VIBRATION UNDER LIGHT BRAKING WHEN DESCENDING FROM ALTITUDE. ALTITUDE IS USUALLY AROUND 10,000 FEET, GRADE IS USUALLY 6-7% AND SPEED 55-65MPH. TO-DATE I HAVE ONLY REPLICATED THIS PROBLEM AT ALTITUDE (KINGS CANYON/SEQUOIA IN CA AND IN THE ROCKIES ON THE I70 IN CO TO NAME A COUPLE OF INCIDENTS) SO IT?S UNLIKELY TO BE THE NOTORIOUS "JEEP DEATH WOBBLE," THOUGH IT MAY BE A RELATED ISSUE. I?M WONDERING WHETHER THE VISCOSITY OF THE BRAKE FLUID MAY BE A FACTOR? JEEP REFERRED ME TO A DEALER BUT I DO…

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ODI 10584311 · 42,000 mi

I HAVE A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED X WITH 42,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN BABIED EXCEPT FOR ONE OFF-ROAD WEEKEND LAST FALL. THE DEATH WOBBLE JUST STARTED ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO WHEN APPLYING BRAKES OVER 55 MPH. MOSTLY FRONT-END WOBBLE. IT HAPPENED SPORADICALLY AND ONLY AT SPEEDS AROUND 60 MPH. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND HE REPLACED THE ROTORS. JUST A FEW DAYS LATER, THE WOBBLE RETURNED, BUT MUCH WORSE, AND WITH NO BRAKING APPLIED. THE WHOLE CAR VIOLENTLY SHOOK. I RETURNED THE VEHICLE BACK TO MY MECHANIC. HE DID SOME RESEARCH AND EVENTU…

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ODI 10692608 · 81,249 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY AT A SPEED OF 65 MILES PER HOUR WHEN OUT OF THE BLUE THE JEEP STARTED TO SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY. TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE, I HAD A SEMI RIGHT BEHIND ME HAULING A GAS TANKER. FORTUNATELY FOR ME I WAS TRAVELING IN THE SPEED LANE WHICH IS ADJACENT TO THE EMERGENCY RUN OFF THE LANE. I LET MY FOOT OF THE GAS AND ROLLED/TREMBLING OFF THE HIGHWAY INTO THE EMG LANE TILL I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. AFTER CATCHING MY BREATH AND MY HEART. I PROCEEDED TO GET OUT OF THE CAR TO CHECK AND SEE IF THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE F…

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ODI 10551570 · 100,941 mi

VEHICLE TOWBAR BRAKE FLUID LEAKS SUSPENSION TRANSMISSION. *TR

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ODI 10563307 · 78,200 mi

I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS GOING ON SO I PULLED OVER. I THOUGHT MAYBE IT WAS JUST A ONE TIME THING BUT I TRAVELED OVER 1000 MILES WITH IT DINGING EVERY LITTLE WHILE. WHEN I GOT TO MY DESTINATION THE LIGHT WAS STILL COMING ON AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS A SPRING AND WOULD COST 400.00 TO 500.00 TO FIX. I FEEL THAT IT IS NOT MY RESPONSIBILITY TO FIX SINCE IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. BUT NOT ONLY THAT I ALSO HAD TO GET THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED, BOTH UPPER AND LOWER WHICH COST OVER 1000.00. I WAS…

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ODI 10641830 · 45,010 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TIE RODS AND STEERING DAMPERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED A YEAR LATER. THE TIE RODS AND THE STEERING DAMPERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. ON A DIFFERENT OCCASION, WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO WOBBLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE AXLE SHAFT WAS BENT AND CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE …

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ODI 10523766 · 20,000 mi

SINCE 2010 IF NOT SOONER, MY JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA 2008 HAD A RED LIGHT AND AIR PRESSURE LIGHT COME ON AND OFF AS A I DROVE. I TOOK IT TO THE JEEP DEALER I BOUGHT IT FROM 2-3 TIMES FOR THIS AND THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE IT SO THEY WOULD NOT FIX IT DESPITE SHOWING A VIDEO OF IT. IN 2010 MY STEERING DAMPER WENT BAD AND I HAD TO PAY TO GET IT FIXED. I ALMOST CRASHED 3-5 TIMES DUE TO THE WHEELS VIOLENTLY GOING BACK AND FORTH DOING 50-65 ON THE HIGHWAYS. IT WAS TERRIBLE. IT IS NOW 2013 AND ITS HAPPENING ALL OVER AGAIN. I DO NOT FEEL IT IS RIGHT TO P…

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ODI 10637203 · 55,000 mi

SEVERAL ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE: 1. "DEATH WOBBLE" VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY SHAKES VIOLENTLY OVER 45 MPH. STOP VEHICLE AND STARTS RUNNING FINE. 2. SUSPECT BAD TIPM. INTERMITTENT HORN AND WIPERS TURN ON AFTER OPENING DRIVER DOOR. NEXT, CAR SOMETIMES WILL NOT START. TAPPING THE TIPM WILL ALLOW IT TO START. NEXT WITH IGNITION OFF AND KEY OUT, ENGINE CONTINUES TO RUN UNTIL TAPPING THE MODULE. FINALLY, NOW THE ENGINE WILL JUST STOP INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. FOUND THAT BOTH OF THESE ISSUES ARE COMMON PROBLEMS WITH JEEPS. …

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ODI 11256005 · 111,300 mi

WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS REMAIN ON ALONG WITH A RED LIGHT THAT LOOKS LIKE LIGHTING BOLT. REPLACED BATTERY. NEW ENGINE. NEW RADIATOR. NEW PIN. EVERYTHING THAT WAS FOUND ON DIAGNOSTIC CHECK REPLACED. STILL PAYING FOR CAR. NOT ABLE TO DRIVE IT. HAS A DANGEROUS DEATH WOBBLE. THIS IS THE WORST VEHICLE MADE. DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. CANNOT GET PLATES FOR JEEP THAT EILL NEVER PASS INSPECTION. WHAT CAN I DO .

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ODI 10364758

THE VEHICLE HAS THE NOTORIOUS DEATH WOBBLE, IN THAT ON CERTAIN DOWNHILL GRADES AND OR HITTING A SERIES OF SMALL BUMPS BETWEEN 45 -55 MPH THE FRONT END VIOLENTLY BEGINS TO WOBBLE, THE CAB BEGINS ROCKING, THE STEERING WHEEL IS OUT OF CONTROL, AND AFTER BRAKING TO 35MPH CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IS REGAINED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN ALTERED IN ANY WAY FROM THE FACTORY. IT WAS PURCHASED WITH 12 MILES ON ODOMETER AND KNOW HAS 28.889 MILES. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN SERVICE AT THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIME FOR REPAIRS, AND EACH TIME THE DEALER SAYS THAT SHOUL…

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ODI 10394688 · 17,200 mi

WE WERE DRIVING ON A LIMITED ACCESS HIGHWAY WHEN I HIT A SECTION OF ROUGH A ROUGH ROAD ABOUT 6 FEET LONG. THE FRONT END, STEERING WHEEL & TRANSMISSION SHOOK VIOLENTLY! ONCE I GOT BELOW 45 MPH IT STOPPED. I COULD NOT STEER THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED 6 TIMES NOW AT SPEEDS AS LOW AS 50 MPH. IT WOULD HAPPEN A LOT MORE IF I DID NOT SLOW DOWN WHEN I COME ACROSS PATCHED SPOTS IN THE ROAD OR WHERE OVERPASSES AND BRIDGES MEET THE SOLID ROAD BED. ON SMOOTH ROADS, THERE IS NO VIBRATION THAT I CAN FEEL. I TALKED TO THE PREVIOUS OWNER AND HE NEVER HAD …

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ODI 10406676 · 76,000 mi

DRIVING WESTBOUND ON M-59 IN HARTLAND, MI I HIT A VERY SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD AND THE JEEP STARTED TO SHUDDER VERY VIOLENTLY. I HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND STOP IN ORDER FOR THE SHUDDER TO GO AWAY. AFTER DOING MUCH RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET, I HAVE NOW FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS CALLED THE DEATH WOBBLE AND IS A HIGHLY COMMON PROBLEM THAT CHRYSLER IS AWARE OF AND HAS NOT DONE ANYTHING TO LET THE PUBLIC KNOW OF THE ISSUE.

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ODI 11408275

GAS GOING ALL OVER THE PLACE AND ON ME. ALSO THE JEEP JERKS SO BAD THAT I ALMOST HIT MY HEAD. THE TRANSMISSON WAS CHANGED 30,000 MILES AGAIN AND RUNS LIKE CRAP.

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ODI 10447634

2008 JEEP WRANGLER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS AND BRAKE LINE ROUTING DEFECT *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE FIRST PROBLEM HE HAD WITH THE VEHICLE WAS THE TRANSMISSION. IT BEGAN FAILING TO ENGAGE AND SHIFTING OUT OF GEAR. THE DEALER DISCOVERED THAT THE TRANSMISSION OIL FILTER HAD NOT BEEN INSTALLED AND WAS LYING ON THE BOTTOM OF THE TRANSMISSION OIL PAN. IN JANUARY 2011, WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE CONSUMER BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT VIOLENT SHAKING OF THE ENTIRE VEHICLE, WHICH SEEMED TO BE ORIGINATING FROM …

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ODI 10453181 · 35,000 mi

KNOWN TO MANY WHO HAVE JEEPS, THE "DEATH WOBBLE". WHEN THIS FIRST HAPPENED TO MY DAUGHTER'S CAR, THANKFULLY I WAS THE ONE DRIVING. IT WAS ON THE INTERSTATE AND I THOUGHT A TIRE HAD BLOWN. THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY AND I PULLED OVER. NOTHING LOOKED WRONG BUT I CALLED A TOW TRUCK REGARDLESS. THEY LOOKED AT IT AT THE STATION AND COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. I HAD NO IDEA THIS WAS A PROBLEM JEEP CREATED WHEN THEY BUILT THE VEHICLE. IT IS A SITUATION WHERE THE FRONT AXLE BEGINS OSCILLATING WITH SUCH VIOLENCE THAT CONTROL…

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ODI 10471806 · 27,000 mi

HIT BUMPS IN THE ROAD AND THE FRONT END STARTING SHAKING VERY BADLY. HAD TO COME TO A STOP FOR THE SHAKING TO STOP. THE FAMOUS JEEP DEATH WOBBLE. AT THE DEALERSHIP THEY ACTED LIKE THEY NEVER HEARD OF THE PROBLEM BEFORE. AFTER SEEING THESE COMPLAINTS I REALIZE ITS A COMMON PROBLEM AND JEEP SHOULD OF FIXED IT. IT COST ME $400.00 TO FIX IT. ALSO SINCE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE I COMPLAINED TO THE DEALERSHIP THAT THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS FUNNY. THEY KEEP TELLING ME THERE IS NO FIX FOR THIS AND IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS TRANSMISSION. *TR

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ODI 10515113 · 37,000 mi

'08 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA DISPLAYS TRULY ALARMING WHEEL VIBRATION UNDER LIGHT BRAKING WHEN DESCENDING FROM ALTITUDE. ALTITUDE IS USUALLY AROUND 10,000 FEET, GRADE IS USUALLY 6-7% AND SPEED 55-65MPH. TO-DATE I HAVE ONLY REPLICATED THIS PROBLEM AT ALTITUDE (KINGS CANYON/SEQUOIA IN CA AND IN THE ROCKIES ON THE I70 IN CO TO NAME A COUPLE OF INCIDENTS) SO IT?S UNLIKELY TO BE THE NOTORIOUS "JEEP DEATH WOBBLE," THOUGH IT MAY BE A RELATED ISSUE. I?M WONDERING WHETHER THE VISCOSITY OF THE BRAKE FLUID MAY BE A FACTOR? JEEP REFERRED ME TO A DEALER BUT I DO…

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ODI 10692608 · 81,249 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY AT A SPEED OF 65 MILES PER HOUR WHEN OUT OF THE BLUE THE JEEP STARTED TO SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY. TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE, I HAD A SEMI RIGHT BEHIND ME HAULING A GAS TANKER. FORTUNATELY FOR ME I WAS TRAVELING IN THE SPEED LANE WHICH IS ADJACENT TO THE EMERGENCY RUN OFF THE LANE. I LET MY FOOT OF THE GAS AND ROLLED/TREMBLING OFF THE HIGHWAY INTO THE EMG LANE TILL I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. AFTER CATCHING MY BREATH AND MY HEART. I PROCEEDED TO GET OUT OF THE CAR TO CHECK AND SEE IF THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE F…

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ODI 10692617 · 81,249 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY AT A SPEED OF 65 MILES PER HOUR WHEN OUT OF THE BLUE THE JEEP STARTED TO SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY. TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE, I HAD A SEMI RIGHT BEHIND ME HAULING A GAS TANKER. FORTUNATELY FOR ME I WAS TRAVELING IN THE SPEED LANE WHICH IS ADJACENT TO THE EMERGENCY RUN OFF THE LANE. I LET MY FOOT OF THE GAS AND ROLLED/TREMBLING OFF THE HIGHWAY INTO THE EMG LANE TILL I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. AFTER CATCHING MY BREATH AND MY HEART. I PROCEEDED TO GET OUT OF THE CAR TO CHECK AND SEE IF THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE F…

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Fuel System, Gasoline
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ODI 10412968 · 31,000 mi

THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON OCCASIONALLY MAKING A WARNING BELL. I HAVE NO IDEA IF THE AIRBAG IS FUNCTIONAL. HAD IT TO THE DEALER ONCE BUT SINCE I WORK IN THIS VEHICLE I COULD NOT LEAVE IT SO THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE IF IT IS THE CLOCKSPRING OR AN AIRBAG MODULE. THE FUEL INLET ALSO SPEWS GAS WHEN FILLING UP THE GAS TANK. THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON THE FUEL ISSUE, BUT I HAVE HAD PARTS ON ORDER FOR EIGHT MONTHS AND THEY ARE STILL ON BACKORDER.

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ODI 10418633 · 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS ACTIVATED, A BURNING RUBBER ODOR EMITTED FROM THE VENTS AS THE IGNITION FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD FREQUENTLY FAIL TO IMMEDIATELY START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A FAILURE CODE. THE DEALER WIPED AND SPRAYED THE VENTS, BUT THE BURNING ODOR WAS STILL PRESENT AND THE STARTING FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000 A…

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ODI 10598643 · 90,000 mi

I JUST PULLED OUT OF QUICK TRIP AFTER PUTTING $60 IN GAS IN AND RIGHT ABOUT 35 MPH AROUND 1500RPM I HEARD A LOUD "POP" THE JEEP SHUT DOWN, THEN FLAMES CAME FROM BOTH SIDES OF MY JEEP, ALMOST BURNING MY LEG. (I HAD THE DOORS AND TOP OFF THE VEHICLE.) *TR

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ODI 10607622 · 90,000 mi

ON MAY 29TH OF 2014 I WAS DRIVING MY 2008 JEEP WRANGLER DOWN A 4 LANE CITY STREET AT ABOUT 3000 RPM. I HAD JUST TAKEN OFF FROM A RED LIGHT WHEN I HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION THAT RESULTED IN A FIRE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE GAS TANK EXPLODED AND THE FIRE COVERED THE BOTTOM OF THE ENTIRE VEHICLE. THERE WAS DAMAGE UNDER THE HOOD ON THE ENGINE SIDE OF THE FIREWALL ON WHAT APPEARED TO BE FUEL LINES. LUCKILY THERE WAS A QUICK RESPONSE BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WHO QUICKLY EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE, BUT MY JEEP HAS BEEN RENDERED UN-DRIVABLE. I HAVE CONTACTED …

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ODI 10441518

FUEL OVERFLOWS WHEN REFUELING. OVERFLOW OCCURS EVEN WITHOUT FILLING THE TANK. PARKING BRAKE DOESN'T WORK UNLESS YOU PULL IT UP VERY HARD AND STILL DOESN'T KEEP IT FROM ROLLING. AIR CONDITIONER DOESN'T COOL. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT SEVERAL TIMES FOR REPAIR. BLOWS "SMOKE" FROM VENTS. A LOUD "KNOCK" SOUND WHEN YOU TURN THE A/C ON/OFF OR WHEN YOU CRANK THE VEHICLE AND THE A/C CONTROL IS ON. SOFT TOP LEAKS OVER BOTH DOORS WHEN IT RAINS. SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAS CONFIRMED PROPER TOP INSTALLATION. SHARP EDGES ON THE ROLL BARS. ROLL BAR COV…

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ODI 10607622 · 90,000 mi

ON MAY 29TH OF 2014 I WAS DRIVING MY 2008 JEEP WRANGLER DOWN A 4 LANE CITY STREET AT ABOUT 3000 RPM. I HAD JUST TAKEN OFF FROM A RED LIGHT WHEN I HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION THAT RESULTED IN A FIRE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE GAS TANK EXPLODED AND THE FIRE COVERED THE BOTTOM OF THE ENTIRE VEHICLE. THERE WAS DAMAGE UNDER THE HOOD ON THE ENGINE SIDE OF THE FIREWALL ON WHAT APPEARED TO BE FUEL LINES. LUCKILY THERE WAS A QUICK RESPONSE BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WHO QUICKLY EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE, BUT MY JEEP HAS BEEN RENDERED UN-DRIVABLE. I HAVE CONTACTED …

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ODI 10839601 · 75,000 mi

166,666.00

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ODI 10870294 · 165,400 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON FROM A DEFECTIVE CLOCK SPRING AND THE VEHICLE STILL SPITS OUT GAS WHEN I FILL UP.

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ODI 10971897 · 6 mi

CAR AT RANDOM WILL NOT START, LIGHTS WILL NOT WORK OR RADIO WILL STOP WORKING ... CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON WITHOUT ANY ENGINE ISSUES ... TO PUMP FUEL IT TAKES 20 MINUTES TO FILL IT UP YOU CAN'T WALK AWAY OR IT WILL OVER FLOW ... JEEP LEFT ME SIT THE OTHER DAY AND NO GARAGE CAN TELL ME WHATS WRONG WITH IT... ITS NOT THE STARTER ...

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ODI 11440304

This has happened on more than 1 occasion. Driving on the highway and I lose power, the Jeep slows way down, the accelerator pedal is dead, and the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) light comes on. It does the same thing driving in town. Sometimes you can turn the vehicle off, wait a couple minutes, start it back up and it will be ok for a little bit. Sometimes it won’t. I have replaced some parts, read forums, communicated with a dealer service department and it doesn’t sound like there is a “fix” for this. This is very dangerous and someone c…

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ODI 11408275

GAS GOING ALL OVER THE PLACE AND ON ME. ALSO THE JEEP JERKS SO BAD THAT I ALMOST HIT MY HEAD. THE TRANSMISSON WAS CHANGED 30,000 MILES AGAIN AND RUNS LIKE CRAP.

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Power Train
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ODI 10551570 · 100,941 mi

VEHICLE TOWBAR BRAKE FLUID LEAKS SUSPENSION TRANSMISSION. *TR

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ODI 10499749 · 41,000 mi

EVERYTHING IS NORMAL AND WORKING, YOU TRY TO START THE CAR AND THERE IS A CLICK THEN NOTHING. I THEN MOVE THE SHIFTER TO NEUTRAL AND START THE CAR THEN MOVE SHIFTER BACK TO PARK. THERE ARE NO CODES BEING REGISTERED IF YOU PLUG IN A DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE AND I'VE HAD SEVERAL COMPETENT MECHANICS CHECK IT OUT TO NO AVAIL. THIS IS HAPPENING .TO MANY OTHER PEOPLE AND ISN'T AN ISOLATED INCIDENT, WHICH IS WHY I'M REPORTING IT. IT APPEARS TO BE AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE, A GROUNDING ISSUE TO BE SPECIFIC. *TR

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ODI 10606041 · 68,000 mi

WHEN THE IGNITION KEY WAS TURNED TO ON, THE STARTER ONLY GAVE A CLICK. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS IT STARTED. THE DEALER DID A DIAGNOSTIC AND FOUND NOTHING. THE PROBLEM CONTINUED AND BECAME MORE FREQUENT AND SEVERE TO THE POINT IT WOULDN'T START AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS. THE STARTER WAS REPLACED WITH NO RESULTS, PROBLEM CONTINUED. FROM ONLINE FORUMS ON JEEP I FOUND THIS TO BE A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM. IT WAS SUGGESTED TO PUT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION AND TRY. IF IT STARTS, THE PROBLEM IS A FAULTY TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR. PUTT…

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ODI 10607622 · 90,000 mi

ON MAY 29TH OF 2014 I WAS DRIVING MY 2008 JEEP WRANGLER DOWN A 4 LANE CITY STREET AT ABOUT 3000 RPM. I HAD JUST TAKEN OFF FROM A RED LIGHT WHEN I HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION THAT RESULTED IN A FIRE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE GAS TANK EXPLODED AND THE FIRE COVERED THE BOTTOM OF THE ENTIRE VEHICLE. THERE WAS DAMAGE UNDER THE HOOD ON THE ENGINE SIDE OF THE FIREWALL ON WHAT APPEARED TO BE FUEL LINES. LUCKILY THERE WAS A QUICK RESPONSE BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WHO QUICKLY EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE, BUT MY JEEP HAS BEEN RENDERED UN-DRIVABLE. I HAVE CONTACTED …

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ODI 10447634

2008 JEEP WRANGLER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS AND BRAKE LINE ROUTING DEFECT *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE FIRST PROBLEM HE HAD WITH THE VEHICLE WAS THE TRANSMISSION. IT BEGAN FAILING TO ENGAGE AND SHIFTING OUT OF GEAR. THE DEALER DISCOVERED THAT THE TRANSMISSION OIL FILTER HAD NOT BEEN INSTALLED AND WAS LYING ON THE BOTTOM OF THE TRANSMISSION OIL PAN. IN JANUARY 2011, WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE CONSUMER BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT VIOLENT SHAKING OF THE ENTIRE VEHICLE, WHICH SEEMED TO BE ORIGINATING FROM …

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ODI 10453181 · 35,000 mi

KNOWN TO MANY WHO HAVE JEEPS, THE "DEATH WOBBLE". WHEN THIS FIRST HAPPENED TO MY DAUGHTER'S CAR, THANKFULLY I WAS THE ONE DRIVING. IT WAS ON THE INTERSTATE AND I THOUGHT A TIRE HAD BLOWN. THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY AND I PULLED OVER. NOTHING LOOKED WRONG BUT I CALLED A TOW TRUCK REGARDLESS. THEY LOOKED AT IT AT THE STATION AND COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. I HAD NO IDEA THIS WAS A PROBLEM JEEP CREATED WHEN THEY BUILT THE VEHICLE. IT IS A SITUATION WHERE THE FRONT AXLE BEGINS OSCILLATING WITH SUCH VIOLENCE THAT CONTROL…

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ODI 10471806 · 27,000 mi

HIT BUMPS IN THE ROAD AND THE FRONT END STARTING SHAKING VERY BADLY. HAD TO COME TO A STOP FOR THE SHAKING TO STOP. THE FAMOUS JEEP DEATH WOBBLE. AT THE DEALERSHIP THEY ACTED LIKE THEY NEVER HEARD OF THE PROBLEM BEFORE. AFTER SEEING THESE COMPLAINTS I REALIZE ITS A COMMON PROBLEM AND JEEP SHOULD OF FIXED IT. IT COST ME $400.00 TO FIX IT. ALSO SINCE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE I COMPLAINED TO THE DEALERSHIP THAT THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS FUNNY. THEY KEEP TELLING ME THERE IS NO FIX FOR THIS AND IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS TRANSMISSION. *TR

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ODI 10447634

2008 JEEP WRANGLER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS AND BRAKE LINE ROUTING DEFECT *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE FIRST PROBLEM HE HAD WITH THE VEHICLE WAS THE TRANSMISSION. IT BEGAN FAILING TO ENGAGE AND SHIFTING OUT OF GEAR. THE DEALER DISCOVERED THAT THE TRANSMISSION OIL FILTER HAD NOT BEEN INSTALLED AND WAS LYING ON THE BOTTOM OF THE TRANSMISSION OIL PAN. IN JANUARY 2011, WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE CONSUMER BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT VIOLENT SHAKING OF THE ENTIRE VEHICLE, WHICH SEEMED TO BE ORIGINATING FROM …

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ODI 10453181 · 35,000 mi

KNOWN TO MANY WHO HAVE JEEPS, THE "DEATH WOBBLE". WHEN THIS FIRST HAPPENED TO MY DAUGHTER'S CAR, THANKFULLY I WAS THE ONE DRIVING. IT WAS ON THE INTERSTATE AND I THOUGHT A TIRE HAD BLOWN. THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY AND I PULLED OVER. NOTHING LOOKED WRONG BUT I CALLED A TOW TRUCK REGARDLESS. THEY LOOKED AT IT AT THE STATION AND COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. I HAD NO IDEA THIS WAS A PROBLEM JEEP CREATED WHEN THEY BUILT THE VEHICLE. IT IS A SITUATION WHERE THE FRONT AXLE BEGINS OSCILLATING WITH SUCH VIOLENCE THAT CONTROL…

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ODI 10471806 · 27,000 mi

HIT BUMPS IN THE ROAD AND THE FRONT END STARTING SHAKING VERY BADLY. HAD TO COME TO A STOP FOR THE SHAKING TO STOP. THE FAMOUS JEEP DEATH WOBBLE. AT THE DEALERSHIP THEY ACTED LIKE THEY NEVER HEARD OF THE PROBLEM BEFORE. AFTER SEEING THESE COMPLAINTS I REALIZE ITS A COMMON PROBLEM AND JEEP SHOULD OF FIXED IT. IT COST ME $400.00 TO FIX IT. ALSO SINCE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE I COMPLAINED TO THE DEALERSHIP THAT THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS FUNNY. THEY KEEP TELLING ME THERE IS NO FIX FOR THIS AND IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS TRANSMISSION. *TR

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ODI 10441518

FUEL OVERFLOWS WHEN REFUELING. OVERFLOW OCCURS EVEN WITHOUT FILLING THE TANK. PARKING BRAKE DOESN'T WORK UNLESS YOU PULL IT UP VERY HARD AND STILL DOESN'T KEEP IT FROM ROLLING. AIR CONDITIONER DOESN'T COOL. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT SEVERAL TIMES FOR REPAIR. BLOWS "SMOKE" FROM VENTS. A LOUD "KNOCK" SOUND WHEN YOU TURN THE A/C ON/OFF OR WHEN YOU CRANK THE VEHICLE AND THE A/C CONTROL IS ON. SOFT TOP LEAKS OVER BOTH DOORS WHEN IT RAINS. SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAS CONFIRMED PROPER TOP INSTALLATION. SHARP EDGES ON THE ROLL BARS. ROLL BAR COV…

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ODI 10607622 · 90,000 mi

ON MAY 29TH OF 2014 I WAS DRIVING MY 2008 JEEP WRANGLER DOWN A 4 LANE CITY STREET AT ABOUT 3000 RPM. I HAD JUST TAKEN OFF FROM A RED LIGHT WHEN I HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION THAT RESULTED IN A FIRE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE GAS TANK EXPLODED AND THE FIRE COVERED THE BOTTOM OF THE ENTIRE VEHICLE. THERE WAS DAMAGE UNDER THE HOOD ON THE ENGINE SIDE OF THE FIREWALL ON WHAT APPEARED TO BE FUEL LINES. LUCKILY THERE WAS A QUICK RESPONSE BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WHO QUICKLY EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE, BUT MY JEEP HAS BEEN RENDERED UN-DRIVABLE. I HAVE CONTACTED …

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ODI 10627373 · 64,899 mi

PARKING BRAKE LEVER SPRING BROKE, VEHICLE POPPED OUT OF FIRST GEAR WHILE PARKED. IT THEN ROLLED OVER A BLOCK DOWN THE STREET AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER PARKED CAR. LUCKILY ALL THE KIDS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD HAD ALREADY BOARDED THE SCHOOL BUS, AS IT ROLLED THROUGH THE BUS STOP! *TR

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ODI 11596883

I have a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon that has a lifetime powertrain warranty. Since I purchased the vehicle in 2008 I have maintained it exactly as required to keep the warranty valid. This includes the 5 year lifetime warranty powertrain inspections which are performed every 5 years. I have documented proof of the inspections. In January 2024 my ABS brakes failed and I went to my local dealership where I purchased the vehicle. The dealership service department told me that my ABS module failed with a code of C2200 ABS Module Internal Failure. …

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ODI 11680650

ABS control module has gone out

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Service Brakes
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ODI 10663031 · 70,000 mi

I FIRST NOTICED PRIOR TO MAY 2014 THAT MY CRUISE CONTROL HAD QUIT WORKING BUT JUST FIGURED THE CONTROL HAD GONE OUT. THEN ABOUT MAY 2014 THE AIRBAG, STABILITY CONTROL AND ABS LIGHTS CAME ON WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND HAVE BEEN ON SINCE THEN. THE JEEP DOES STILL CHIME NOTIFYING ME OF THE ISSUE. AFTER RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM I'VE COME TO CONCLUSION ITS THE CLOCKSPRING, WHICH HAS BEEN RECALLED/WARRANTY EXTENDED ON SEVERAL MODEL YEAR WRANGLERS. I HAVE A HARD TIME BELIEVING UNDERSTANDING WHY THIS HASN'T BEEN EXTENDED TO ADDITIONAL MODEL YEARS. …

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ODI 10778654 · 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS SLOW TO RESPOND AND THE SLIPPERY ROAD WARNING LIGHT FLASHED WHILE DRIVING DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED BUT FAILED TO RESPOND CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 10V236000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAU…

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ODI 11469670

Car was purchased 1 hour prior to incident from a dealership. Car was in idle and was shifted to drive and automatically accelerated rapidly without foot on gas pedal and breaks did not work when breaks were forcefully applied during the incident. The car crashed into a house deck and went off the cement pad and crashed into trees in the yard. Unable to remove key from ignition, had to be placed in neutral to remove key. We had the car for less than an hour after purchase. Damage was sustained to the deck and significant damage to car, air bags…

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ODI 10508049 · 60,000 mi

RATTLING NOISE UNDER THE BODY-TURNED OUT THE WELD ON THE HEAT SHIELD NNEDED TO BE REWELDED BRAKE LINES WERE BEING RUBBED THROUGH BY THE TIRES-NEW BRAKE LINES HAD BEEN UPDATED TO STEEL AND ROUTE CLOSE TO THE BODY INSTEAD OF RUBBER ONES THAT ROUTE CLOSE TO THE TIRE "HOT OIL" LIGHT COMES ON. DEALERSHIP SAID TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL TRANSMISSION COOLER AS THE FACTORY ONE IS INSUFFICIENT. TMPS LOW TIRE LIGHT AND SENTRY KEY LIGHT COME ON AND OFF TOGETHER REPEATEDLY. IN PARK THE LIGHTS WOULD FLASH, HONR HONKS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS FRONT IN BACK WOUL…

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ODI 11469670

Car was purchased 1 hour prior to incident from a dealership. Car was in idle and was shifted to drive and automatically accelerated rapidly without foot on gas pedal and breaks did not work when breaks were forcefully applied during the incident. The car crashed into a house deck and went off the cement pad and crashed into trees in the yard. Unable to remove key from ignition, had to be placed in neutral to remove key. We had the car for less than an hour after purchase. Damage was sustained to the deck and significant damage to car, air bags…

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ODI 11669626

April 22, 2025 my 2008 Jeep lost power. There was a sequence, where one warning light was followed by another, followed by a complete loss of power. I charged the battery, car started up, I drove to dealer (a 5-minute trip), and by my arrival the Jeep had again lost all power. Dealer checked the vehicle, and told me the battery and charging system were fine, but the ABS brake modulator was draining the power. They have not been able to get another modulator and the vehicle is still at the dealer (Crown Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Dublin, OH). …

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ODI 10515113 · 37,000 mi

'08 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA DISPLAYS TRULY ALARMING WHEEL VIBRATION UNDER LIGHT BRAKING WHEN DESCENDING FROM ALTITUDE. ALTITUDE IS USUALLY AROUND 10,000 FEET, GRADE IS USUALLY 6-7% AND SPEED 55-65MPH. TO-DATE I HAVE ONLY REPLICATED THIS PROBLEM AT ALTITUDE (KINGS CANYON/SEQUOIA IN CA AND IN THE ROCKIES ON THE I70 IN CO TO NAME A COUPLE OF INCIDENTS) SO IT?S UNLIKELY TO BE THE NOTORIOUS "JEEP DEATH WOBBLE," THOUGH IT MAY BE A RELATED ISSUE. I?M WONDERING WHETHER THE VISCOSITY OF THE BRAKE FLUID MAY BE A FACTOR? JEEP REFERRED ME TO A DEALER BUT I DO…

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ODI 10584311 · 42,000 mi

I HAVE A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED X WITH 42,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN BABIED EXCEPT FOR ONE OFF-ROAD WEEKEND LAST FALL. THE DEATH WOBBLE JUST STARTED ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO WHEN APPLYING BRAKES OVER 55 MPH. MOSTLY FRONT-END WOBBLE. IT HAPPENED SPORADICALLY AND ONLY AT SPEEDS AROUND 60 MPH. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND HE REPLACED THE ROTORS. JUST A FEW DAYS LATER, THE WOBBLE RETURNED, BUT MUCH WORSE, AND WITH NO BRAKING APPLIED. THE WHOLE CAR VIOLENTLY SHOOK. I RETURNED THE VEHICLE BACK TO MY MECHANIC. HE DID SOME RESEARCH AND EVENTU…

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ODI 10692608 · 81,249 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY AT A SPEED OF 65 MILES PER HOUR WHEN OUT OF THE BLUE THE JEEP STARTED TO SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY. TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE, I HAD A SEMI RIGHT BEHIND ME HAULING A GAS TANKER. FORTUNATELY FOR ME I WAS TRAVELING IN THE SPEED LANE WHICH IS ADJACENT TO THE EMERGENCY RUN OFF THE LANE. I LET MY FOOT OF THE GAS AND ROLLED/TREMBLING OFF THE HIGHWAY INTO THE EMG LANE TILL I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. AFTER CATCHING MY BREATH AND MY HEART. I PROCEEDED TO GET OUT OF THE CAR TO CHECK AND SEE IF THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE F…

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ODI 10515113 · 37,000 mi

'08 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA DISPLAYS TRULY ALARMING WHEEL VIBRATION UNDER LIGHT BRAKING WHEN DESCENDING FROM ALTITUDE. ALTITUDE IS USUALLY AROUND 10,000 FEET, GRADE IS USUALLY 6-7% AND SPEED 55-65MPH. TO-DATE I HAVE ONLY REPLICATED THIS PROBLEM AT ALTITUDE (KINGS CANYON/SEQUOIA IN CA AND IN THE ROCKIES ON THE I70 IN CO TO NAME A COUPLE OF INCIDENTS) SO IT?S UNLIKELY TO BE THE NOTORIOUS "JEEP DEATH WOBBLE," THOUGH IT MAY BE A RELATED ISSUE. I?M WONDERING WHETHER THE VISCOSITY OF THE BRAKE FLUID MAY BE A FACTOR? JEEP REFERRED ME TO A DEALER BUT I DO…

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ODI 10692608 · 81,249 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY AT A SPEED OF 65 MILES PER HOUR WHEN OUT OF THE BLUE THE JEEP STARTED TO SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY. TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE, I HAD A SEMI RIGHT BEHIND ME HAULING A GAS TANKER. FORTUNATELY FOR ME I WAS TRAVELING IN THE SPEED LANE WHICH IS ADJACENT TO THE EMERGENCY RUN OFF THE LANE. I LET MY FOOT OF THE GAS AND ROLLED/TREMBLING OFF THE HIGHWAY INTO THE EMG LANE TILL I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. AFTER CATCHING MY BREATH AND MY HEART. I PROCEEDED TO GET OUT OF THE CAR TO CHECK AND SEE IF THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE F…

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ODI 10692617 · 81,249 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY AT A SPEED OF 65 MILES PER HOUR WHEN OUT OF THE BLUE THE JEEP STARTED TO SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY. TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE, I HAD A SEMI RIGHT BEHIND ME HAULING A GAS TANKER. FORTUNATELY FOR ME I WAS TRAVELING IN THE SPEED LANE WHICH IS ADJACENT TO THE EMERGENCY RUN OFF THE LANE. I LET MY FOOT OF THE GAS AND ROLLED/TREMBLING OFF THE HIGHWAY INTO THE EMG LANE TILL I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. AFTER CATCHING MY BREATH AND MY HEART. I PROCEEDED TO GET OUT OF THE CAR TO CHECK AND SEE IF THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE F…

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ODI 10627373 · 64,899 mi

PARKING BRAKE LEVER SPRING BROKE, VEHICLE POPPED OUT OF FIRST GEAR WHILE PARKED. IT THEN ROLLED OVER A BLOCK DOWN THE STREET AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER PARKED CAR. LUCKILY ALL THE KIDS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD HAD ALREADY BOARDED THE SCHOOL BUS, AS IT ROLLED THROUGH THE BUS STOP! *TR

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ODI 11596883

I have a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon that has a lifetime powertrain warranty. Since I purchased the vehicle in 2008 I have maintained it exactly as required to keep the warranty valid. This includes the 5 year lifetime warranty powertrain inspections which are performed every 5 years. I have documented proof of the inspections. In January 2024 my ABS brakes failed and I went to my local dealership where I purchased the vehicle. The dealership service department told me that my ABS module failed with a code of C2200 ABS Module Internal Failure. …

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ODI 11680650

ABS control module has gone out

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Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

8 patterns with matching reports.

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

96 mentions · 11.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 69,000 mi (89 usable records).

ODI 10407120 · 35,499 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED THREE TIMES OVER THE PAST THREE YEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER EACH TIME WHERE THE CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOW REFUSING TO REPLACE THE CLOCK SPRING AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,499 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE 90,000. UPDATED 07/20/11*LJ UPDATED 08/01/11

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ODI 10425278 · 34,477 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 15 MPH WHEN THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITH THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG. IN ADDITION, THE CLOCK SPRING WAS ALSO DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER OR LOCAL MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,477.

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ODI 10425591 · 41,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 41,500.

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Matching rule\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Stalling or loss of power

16 mentions · 1.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 70,000 mi (15 usable records).

ODI 10209503 · 3,000 mi

ON NOVEMBER 19, 2007 AS I WAS REVERSING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AT A RESTAURANT, I NOTICED THAT MY BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING AND QUICKLY NOTICED A RED DOT LIGHT ABOVE MY FUEL GAUGE. I HAD TO PULL MY PARKING BRAKE IN ORDER TO AVOID ROLLING ANY FURTHER. I TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO START MY CAR AGAIN. INITIALLY, SEVERAL LIGHTS LIT UP ON THE DASHBOARD AND THE MOTOR SEEMED TO RESPOND TO TURNING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. HOWEVER, AFTER EACH ATTEMPT, THE ENGINE CUT OFF AFTER A FEW QUICK SECONDS. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, THERE WAS NO RESPONSE AT ALL TO TU…

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ODI 10422892 · 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, ALL OF THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. UPON RESTART, THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS NORMAL. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS AND THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT ALWAYS RESTART IMMEDIATELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT A FAULTY OXYGEN SENSOR CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR ON AN INTER…

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ODI 10462769 · 19,000 mi

WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP THE TRANSMISSION VIOLENTLY SLAMS OUT OF 1ST GEAR INTO NEUTRAL LEAVING THE CAR STALLED IN TRAFFIC. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS CONDITION. WHEN ASKING THE JEEP DEALERSHIP ABOUT THE PROBLEM THEY ACKNOWLEDGE THE ISSUE, BUT SAID THERE PROBABLY WILL NOT BE A RECALL UNTIL SOMEONE IS INJURED. *TT

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Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Brake response concerns

10 mentions · 1.1% of complaints

Median mileage: 73,000 mi (8 usable records).

ODI 10435704 · 56,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL DROPPED TO THE FLOORBOARD ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE ON THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND ADDED BRAKE FLUID TO THE BRAKING SYSTEM. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG WANING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE BRAKE TUBE DUE TO THE STEERING SHAFT RUBBING AGAINST THE TUBE. THE BRAKE LINE WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED AN…

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ODI 10472880 · 52,300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKE WAS DEPRESSED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD BECOME STUCK TO THE FLOORBOARD ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL MECHANIC WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC AND LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BRAKE LINE HOSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 52,300.

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ODI 10594641 · 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDER THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THE BRAKE HOSE WAS WORN FROM RUBBING AGAINST THE SHOCKS AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKES HAD ALSO FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THIS FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MIL…

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Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b

Battery drain and no-start mentions

9 mentions · 1.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 129,000 mi (5 usable records).

ODI 10379388 · 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT INTERMITTENTLY, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS NOT PROPERLY CONNECTING IN ORDER TO START THE VEHICLE. THE IGNITION SWITCH AND GROUND WIRES WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE DID NOT PERSIST HOWEVER, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT SIGNS OF HESITATION AND STUTTERING INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAI…

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ODI 10471659

AFTER 3 YR, THE CAR WOULD NOT START. BATTERY WAS REPLACED AND CAR WOULD NOT START. AFTER 3 DAYS THE CAR STARTED AND NOW INTERMITTENT THE CAR WOULD NOT START. DEALER DOES NOT KNOW WHY. *TR

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ODI 10700836 · 94,000 mi

THIS JEEP HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT A ISSUE. HAVE BEEN TO SHOPS FOR A YEAR. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WONT STAY OFF, WHEELS SHAKE AT CERTAIN SPEEDS, OVER HEATS, RADIATOR ISSUES, YOU NAME IT. THE DEALER WOULD NOT COVER ANYTHING AND WENT OUT OF BUSINESS SHORTLY AFTER. THIS JEEP IS A LEMON. THERE HAS TO BE RECALLS ON THIS. JEEP IS CURRENTLY AT GARAGE AGAIN AND THEY ARE SAYING POSSIBLE COMPUTER ISSUES AGAIN MAYBE 02 YADA. CAME OUT OF GROCERY STORE THE OTHER NIGHT AND THE JEEP WOULD NOT START. NOT THE BATTERY. AGAIN THE GARAGE CALLED AND SAID IT MAY BE A ELECTR…

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Matching rule\b(parasitic drain|battery drain\w*|dead battery|won.t start|would not start|no.start)\b

Hard or delayed shifting

5 mentions · 0.6% of complaints

Median mileage: 61,527 mi (4 usable records).

ODI 10392296 · 51,054 mi

HITTING A UNEVEN PATCH OF ROAD OR A SOLID BUMP CAUSES THE FRONT END TO SHIM TO THE POINT THAT THE WHOLE VEHICLE JERKS AND THE STEERING WHEEL FEELS LIKE IT IS GOING TO PULL OUT OF YOUR HANDS. HAPPENS AT LEAST 1-3 TIMES A WEEK. CALLED JEEP THEY ARE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND SAID IT IS DUE TO THE WAY THE FRONT END IS DESIGNED AND WEAR ON THE BUSHINGS. THEY FIXED THE ISSUE IN THE 2010 WITH A HEAVY DUTY FRONT END BAR AND I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE CENTER AT A DEALER IN WEST PALM BEACH FLORIDA THAT "UNTIL A RECALL IS PLACED I WOULD HAVE TO PAY OUT OF PO…

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ODI 10419948 · 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE AND STEERING WHEEL WOULD JERK VIOLENTLY. THE FAILURE WOULD NOT STOP UNTIL THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, BUT THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 98,000.

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ODI 10510446 · 72,000 mi

WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, I WAS APPROACHING A CORNER AND AS I WENT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO NEGOTIATE THE CORNER MY WHEEL BECAME STUCK AND I NEARLY WENT INTO THE DITCH. I JERKED THE STEERING WHEEL HARD AND HEARD SOME WIRES SNAP. AFTER BRINGING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP I COULD SEE PC RIBBON WIRE HANG OUT OF THE STEERING WHEEL INDICATING BROKEN CLOCK SPRING. *TR

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Matching rule\b(hard shift\w*|rough shift\w*|delay\w* shift\w*|shift\w* hard|jerk\w*|lurch\w*)\b

Fuel smell or leak mentions

4 mentions · 0.5% of complaints

Median mileage: 52,500 mi (4 usable records).

ODI 10372748 · 550 mi

GAS TANK OVERFILLS AND COMES OUT BEFORE THE PUMP AUTO SHUT OFF ACTIVATES. ALSO SMELL GAS IN SIDE THE VEHICLE IF GOING OVER A ROUGH ROAD WHEN THE TANK IS ALMOST FULL.

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ODI 10456388 · 122,000 mi

HAD BEEN SMELLING RAW GAS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE VEHICLE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. FINALLY TRACKED DOWN TO FUEL LINE COMING FROM GAS TANK. PLASTIC ELBOW UNDER DRIVER SEAT (RHD POSTAL JEEP) HAS PINHOLE AND HAS BEEN SQUIRTING A FINE STREAM OF FUEL ONTO BOTTOM OF VEHICLE. IF IT HAD SQUIRTED ON EXHAUST OR ANY OTHER HOT SURFACE, IT WOULD SURELY CAUSE A FIRE. WONDER IF ANY OTHER ELBOWS HAVE FAILED ON OTHER VEHICLES, AND ALSO IF THERE ARE ANY FUEL LINE ELBOWS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT? COULD BE EXPLANATION FOR ENGINE FIRES THAT ARE BEING INVESTIGATED. LOCAL J…

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ODI 10465535 · 47,000 mi

HAVE JK 2R RUBICON MODEL. WHEN TRAVELING IN THE HIGH COUNTRY IN COLORADO I START TO SMELL FUEL FUMES AROUND NOON AND THEY DO NOT GO AWAY UNTIL WE REFUEL AT THE END OF THE DAY. THE FUEL TANK GET SO HOT THE ETHANOL BOILS OFF AND THE EMISSION SYSTEM CANNOT HANDLE THE FUMES SO THEY VENT INTO THE ATMOSPHERE. THE JEEP FILLS WITH FUMES AND VEHICLES BEHIND CAN SMELL THEM TOO. ALL OF THE TWO DOOR JK MODELS WE TRAVEL WITH HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. JEEP HAS BEEN OF NO HELP AND SAY THEY KNOW OF THE PROBLEM BUT HAVE NO SOLUTION. IN THE LAST YEAR 2 OF US …

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Matching rule\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b

Oil consumption or dilution

2 mentions · 0.2% of complaints

Median mileage: 38,695 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10519388 · 38,695 mi

CHANGED MY ENGINE OIL AND NOTICED THAT IT WAS 3 QUARTS LOW, IT HAS NEVER BEEN LOW BEFORE UNTIL THIS OIL CHANGE, I USE 6 QUARTS OF MOBIL 1 FULL SYNTHETIC AND FILTER EVERY OIL CHANGE, GOT TO LOOKING ON LINE AND FOUND THAT THERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVING THIS ISSUE (HTTP://WWW.IPETITIONS.COM/PETITION/OILBURNINGJEEPWRANGLER/SIGNATURES/PAGE/3)( JUST ONE OF MANY I FOUND IN MY SEARCH) .CHRYSLER'S COME BACK TO EVERYONE HAS BEEN THAT ON THE 3.8 LITTER ENGINE THEY ALLOW 1 QUART OF OIL CONSUMPTION PER 1000 MILES, THIS IS NOT EXCEPT ABLE,ANYONE WITH ANY …

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ODI 10950344

THE ENGINE USES EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. 1.5 QUARTS PER 1000 MILES AT THE MINIMUM. THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT COST AND HAS BEEN VERIFIED AS A ISSUE IN MULTIPLE JEEP WRANGLERS WITH THIS ISSUE. CHRYSLER CORP. HAS CEASED PRODUCTION FROM THE PLANT IN MEXICO WHICH BUILDS THESE ENGINES, BUT REFUSES TO REPAIR THIS ISSUE. SEE COMPLAINTS BELOW: HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/JEEP/WRANGLER/2008/ENGINE/EXCESSIVE_OIL_CONSUMPTION.SHTML HTTP://WWW.WRANGLERFORUM.COM/F274/LOSING-OIL-83379.HTML HTTP://WWW.JKOWNERS.COM/FORUM/JK-GENERAL-DISCUSSION/76341-OIL…

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Matching rule\b(oil consumption|burn\w* oil|consum\w* oil|oil dilution|gas(?:oline)? in (?:the )?oil)\b

Steering assistance concerns

2 mentions · 0.2% of complaints

Median mileage: 38,975 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10471757 · 38,975 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE CONTACT STARTED LOSING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES, IN WHICH THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WAS RESET. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THEY STATED TO THE CONTACT THAT THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE STEERING DAMPER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS UNDER THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,975 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WA…

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ODI 11234382

WHILE IN MOTION DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND ON A CITY STREET CAR SUDDENLY DIES, NO POWER STEERING, LIGHTS FLASHING, HORN BLARING, WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND FLUID ARE ACTIVATED AND DOORS LOCK AND UNLOCK. MECHANIC INFORMS ME IT IS TIPM ISSUE WITH 2007-2011 JEEPS/CHRYSLERS/DODGES. I INVESTIGATED ONLINE AND JEEP FORUMS ETC. SUPPORT THIS AND YET JEEP REFUSES TO ACCEPT ACCOUNTABILITY- AS SOMEONE WHO HAS NEARLY WRECKED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, I IMPLORE YOU ADDRESS THIS OR SOMEONE IS GOING TO DIE, BECAUSE JEEP CONTINUES TO IGNORE THIS PROBLEM!!! THIS ALS…

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Matching rule\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b