JEEP WRANGLER 2017

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

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Complaints & Recalls

375 Complaints 5 Recalls

Official Safety Recalls - Important!

5 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 19V680000 SAFETY RECALL
11.5K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Sep 26, 2019
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.

Potential Risk:
A separated or severed seat belt buckle strap will result in an inoperable seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 19, 2019. Owners will received a second letter and the recall began March 26, 2020. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VA6.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: VA6
Notice Date: Mar 26, 2020
Recall Date: Sep 26, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 18V524000 SAFETY RECALL
12.8K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 9, 2018
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.

Potential Risk:
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: U87
Notice Date: Oct 2, 2018
Recall Date: Aug 9, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 18V098000 SAFETY RECALL
39.5K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Feb 8, 2018
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Caravan and Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The brake switches on these vehicles may malfunction, keeping the brake lights illuminated and/or allowing the vehicle to be shifted out of the PARK position without the brake pedal being pushed.

Potential Risk:
Having the brake lamps continuously illuminated or being able to shift the vehicle out of PARK when the brake pedal is not pressed (and the ignition is in the RUN mode) can increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake switches, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U09.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: U09
Notice Date: Mar 22, 2018
Recall Date: Feb 8, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 16V849000 SAFETY RECALL
359 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 23, 2016
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured November 1, 2016, to November 3, 2016. The affected vehicles may have a fuel tank that has a cracked or broken control valve, possibly resulting in a fuel leak in a rollover event, debris in the fuel tank and/or the potential of over fueling the vehicle.

Potential Risk:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
Chrysler will notify owners, and Jeep dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace fuel tank and sending unit, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 12, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S90.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: S90
Notice Date: Jan 12, 2017
Recall Date: Nov 23, 2016
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 16V734000 SAFETY RECALL
182.7K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 13, 2016
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured June 16, 2015, to August 14, 2016. In certain crash conditions, the front impact sensor wiring may be pulled until it detaches before a signal can be received by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC).

Potential Risk:
If the ORC module does not receive a signal from the front impact sensor, both frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the front impact sensor wiring and relocate the impact sensor branch, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S76.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: S76
Notice Date: Nov 10, 2016
Recall Date: Oct 13, 2016

Consumer Complaints

375 Complaints
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11524448 Other
May 30, 2023
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

Engine light came on stating cylinder #4 miss fire. After taking it in, the mechanic said that they can repair the head but it will most likely be an issue again in another 30k or it will be another cylinder. They said it is still causing the air to leak. This Jeep only has 51k miles and is in mint condition. After further research, Jeep had previously recalled this same issue on Jeeps a little older than 2017.

Corrective Action:

Engine light came on stating cylinder #4 miss fire. After taking it in, the mechanic said that they can repair the head but it will most likely be an issue again in another 30k or it will be another cylinder. They said it is still causing the air to leak. This Jeep only has 51k miles and is in mint condition. After further research, Jeep had previously recalled this same issue on Jeeps a little older than 2017.

Additional Notes:

Engine light came on stating cylinder #4 miss fire. After taking it in, the mechanic said that they can repair the head but it will most likely be an issue again in another 30k or it will be another cylinder. They said it is still causing the air to leak. This Jeep only has 51k miles and is in mint condition. After further research, Jeep had previously recalled this same issue on Jeeps a little older than 2017.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11524448
Notice Date: May 30, 2023
Recall Date: May 30, 2023
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11524104 Other
May 27, 2023
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

While on the highway, cruising at 65 mph, the electronic stability control warning light started flashing and the brakes started to be applied automatically and almost caused an accident and rollover. No trouble codes are shown or captured and dealership can not reproduce the issue. However it has happened more than 5 times and only while on the highway at cruising speeds.

Corrective Action:

While on the highway, cruising at 65 mph, the electronic stability control warning light started flashing and the brakes started to be applied automatically and almost caused an accident and rollover. No trouble codes are shown or captured and dealership can not reproduce the issue. However it has happened more than 5 times and only while on the highway at cruising speeds.

Additional Notes:

While on the highway, cruising at 65 mph, the electronic stability control warning light started flashing and the brakes started to be applied automatically and almost caused an accident and rollover. No trouble codes are shown or captured and dealership can not reproduce the issue. However it has happened more than 5 times and only while on the highway at cruising speeds.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11524104
Notice Date: May 27, 2023
Recall Date: May 27, 2023
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11523403 Other
May 23, 2023
Defect Description:

SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Consequences:

The vehicle has 55,000 miles on it. BOTH brake calipers were stuck and grabbing. A complete front end redo for brakes & calipers at very low mileage. When braking to stop, it was all over the road and unpredictable.

Corrective Action:

The vehicle has 55,000 miles on it. BOTH brake calipers were stuck and grabbing. A complete front end redo for brakes & calipers at very low mileage. When braking to stop, it was all over the road and unpredictable.

Additional Notes:

The vehicle has 55,000 miles on it. BOTH brake calipers were stuck and grabbing. A complete front end redo for brakes & calipers at very low mileage. When braking to stop, it was all over the road and unpredictable.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11523403
Notice Date: May 23, 2023
Recall Date: May 23, 2023
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11521589 Other
May 11, 2023
Defect Description:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

Chrysler has a recall for 2017 jeeps, fuel sending component, campaign #16V84900, but does not include this vin. However, the component is defective from manufacturer in this vehicle. How do I get this vin to be included in recall?

Corrective Action:

Chrysler has a recall for 2017 jeeps, fuel sending component, campaign #16V84900, but does not include this vin. However, the component is defective from manufacturer in this vehicle. How do I get this vin to be included in recall?

Additional Notes:

Chrysler has a recall for 2017 jeeps, fuel sending component, campaign #16V84900, but does not include this vin. However, the component is defective from manufacturer in this vehicle. How do I get this vin to be included in recall?

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11521589
Notice Date: May 11, 2023
Recall Date: May 11, 2023
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11518524 Other
Apr 23, 2023
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

Clockspring needs to be replaced. I have had this happen twice in my Jeep Wrangler RHD that I previously owned. There is a recall for models through 2016, but mine is a 2017.

Corrective Action:

Clockspring needs to be replaced. I have had this happen twice in my Jeep Wrangler RHD that I previously owned. There is a recall for models through 2016, but mine is a 2017.

Additional Notes:

Clockspring needs to be replaced. I have had this happen twice in my Jeep Wrangler RHD that I previously owned. There is a recall for models through 2016, but mine is a 2017.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11518524
Notice Date: Apr 23, 2023
Recall Date: Apr 23, 2023
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11514961 Other
Apr 1, 2023
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

Check engine light flashing then steady all of a sudden. Oil leaks

Corrective Action:

Check engine light flashing then steady all of a sudden. Oil leaks

Additional Notes:

Check engine light flashing then steady all of a sudden. Oil leaks

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11514961
Notice Date: Apr 1, 2023
Recall Date: Apr 1, 2023
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11512709 Other
Mar 19, 2023
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

Transmission went out at 86k miles, all maintenance has been kept up with. Jeep broke down while driving, pouring transmission fluid in road, losing all power and unable to go forward or reverse. Problem has been confirmed by service center. Jeep has not yet been inspected by manufacturer, no warnings at all.

Corrective Action:

Transmission went out at 86k miles, all maintenance has been kept up with. Jeep broke down while driving, pouring transmission fluid in road, losing all power and unable to go forward or reverse. Problem has been confirmed by service center. Jeep has not yet been inspected by manufacturer, no warnings at all.

Additional Notes:

Transmission went out at 86k miles, all maintenance has been kept up with. Jeep broke down while driving, pouring transmission fluid in road, losing all power and unable to go forward or reverse. Problem has been confirmed by service center. Jeep has not yet been inspected by manufacturer, no warnings at all.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11512709
Notice Date: Mar 19, 2023
Recall Date: Mar 19, 2023
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11506945 Other
Feb 13, 2023
Defect Description:

AIR BAGS

Potential Consequences:

2017 Jeep wrangler with 40,000 miles. Passenger Side Impact - No Air Bags. 1. the Safety restraint system. The Vehicle is now repaired and yes I'd like the EDR record examined for deployment criteria. Threshold, side safeing, Algorithm, etc. 2. My safety was at risk, No air bags deployed, I suffered bruising and I hit my head on the driver side window. 3. No, the Restraint Control Module/EDR record was not investigated. 4. No, the system was not indicating any air bag tell tale lights and was functioning normal. Heading North on ..., traveling 40 - 45 MPH, was broadsided by a vehicle traveling West on ... @ 30 MPH . My airbags did not deploy.

Corrective Action:

2017 Jeep wrangler with 40,000 miles. Passenger Side Impact - No Air Bags. 1. the Safety restraint system. The Vehicle is now repaired and yes I'd like the EDR record examined for deployment criteria. Threshold, side safeing, Algorithm, etc. 2. My safety was at risk, No air bags deployed, I suffered bruising and I hit my head on the driver side window. 3. No, the Restraint Control Module/EDR record was not investigated. 4. No, the system was not indicating any air bag tell tale lights and was functioning normal. Heading North on ..., traveling 40 - 45 MPH, was broadsided by a vehicle traveling West on ... @ 30 MPH . My airbags did not deploy.

Additional Notes:

2017 Jeep wrangler with 40,000 miles. Passenger Side Impact - No Air Bags. 1. the Safety restraint system. The Vehicle is now repaired and yes I'd like the EDR record examined for deployment criteria. Threshold, side safeing, Algorithm, etc. 2. My safety was at risk, No air bags deployed, I suffered bruising and I hit my head on the driver side window. 3. No, the Restraint Control Module/EDR record was not investigated. 4. No, the system was not indicating any air bag tell tale lights and was functioning normal. Heading North on ..., traveling 40 - 45 MPH, was broadsided by a vehicle traveling West on ... @ 30 MPH . My airbags did not deploy.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11506945
Notice Date: Feb 13, 2023
Recall Date: Feb 13, 2023
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11506793 Other
Feb 11, 2023
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

Faulty torque converter causes vehicle to stall.

Corrective Action:

Faulty torque converter causes vehicle to stall.

Additional Notes:

Faulty torque converter causes vehicle to stall.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11506793
Notice Date: Feb 11, 2023
Recall Date: Feb 11, 2023
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11506795 Other
Feb 11, 2023
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

Vehicle stalls when going into reverse mainly during first start of the day, but has happened throughout the day as well. Many people in online wrangler forums are attributing this to a faulty torque converter. No symptoms prior to this failure but it’s affecting many jeeps with low mileage like mine.

Corrective Action:

Vehicle stalls when going into reverse mainly during first start of the day, but has happened throughout the day as well. Many people in online wrangler forums are attributing this to a faulty torque converter. No symptoms prior to this failure but it’s affecting many jeeps with low mileage like mine.

Additional Notes:

Vehicle stalls when going into reverse mainly during first start of the day, but has happened throughout the day as well. Many people in online wrangler forums are attributing this to a faulty torque converter. No symptoms prior to this failure but it’s affecting many jeeps with low mileage like mine.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11506795
Notice Date: Feb 11, 2023
Recall Date: Feb 11, 2023
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11506358 Other
Feb 9, 2023
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

I smell oil burning as I drive then found oil on the garage floor. Found the oil adaptor (Oil filter housing) worped causing oil to drip out and onto the hot exhaust. Oil on heat is a safety issue and should be addressed.

Corrective Action:

I smell oil burning as I drive then found oil on the garage floor. Found the oil adaptor (Oil filter housing) worped causing oil to drip out and onto the hot exhaust. Oil on heat is a safety issue and should be addressed.

Additional Notes:

I smell oil burning as I drive then found oil on the garage floor. Found the oil adaptor (Oil filter housing) worped causing oil to drip out and onto the hot exhaust. Oil on heat is a safety issue and should be addressed.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11506358
Notice Date: Feb 9, 2023
Recall Date: Feb 9, 2023
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11506034 Other
Feb 7, 2023
Defect Description:

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Potential Consequences:

Heater core constantly “clogs” and no longer blows hot air on drivers side of the vehicle. Either through the defroster vents or floor vents, this makes it difficult to defrost the drivers side windshield or side window (can’t see side mirror!). Jeep wants me to spend &3500 to replace entire system!!!

Corrective Action:

Heater core constantly “clogs” and no longer blows hot air on drivers side of the vehicle. Either through the defroster vents or floor vents, this makes it difficult to defrost the drivers side windshield or side window (can’t see side mirror!). Jeep wants me to spend &3500 to replace entire system!!!

Additional Notes:

Heater core constantly “clogs” and no longer blows hot air on drivers side of the vehicle. Either through the defroster vents or floor vents, this makes it difficult to defrost the drivers side windshield or side window (can’t see side mirror!). Jeep wants me to spend &3500 to replace entire system!!!

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11506034
Notice Date: Feb 7, 2023
Recall Date: Feb 7, 2023
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11503709 Other
Jan 25, 2023
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

The transfer case randomly blew up in a ball of fire while driving on a highway speeds of 65-70mph while the vehicle was in 2wd. Vehicle was totalled due to the fire.

Corrective Action:

The transfer case randomly blew up in a ball of fire while driving on a highway speeds of 65-70mph while the vehicle was in 2wd. Vehicle was totalled due to the fire.

Additional Notes:

The transfer case randomly blew up in a ball of fire while driving on a highway speeds of 65-70mph while the vehicle was in 2wd. Vehicle was totalled due to the fire.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11503709
Notice Date: Jan 25, 2023
Recall Date: Jan 25, 2023
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11502017 Other
Jan 16, 2023
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

Liquid oil, apparent is oil cooler assembly

Corrective Action:

Liquid oil, apparent is oil cooler assembly

Additional Notes:

Liquid oil, apparent is oil cooler assembly

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11502017
Notice Date: Jan 16, 2023
Recall Date: Jan 16, 2023
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11502017 Other
Jan 16, 2023
Defect Description:

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

Potential Consequences:

Liquid oil, apparent is oil cooler assembly

Corrective Action:

Liquid oil, apparent is oil cooler assembly

Additional Notes:

Liquid oil, apparent is oil cooler assembly

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11502017
Notice Date: Jan 16, 2023
Recall Date: Jan 16, 2023
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11499912 Other
Jan 3, 2023
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

Oil Filter housing cracked an leaking. Took to repair shop and he said its extremely common and should be recalled but hasn't been.

Corrective Action:

Oil Filter housing cracked an leaking. Took to repair shop and he said its extremely common and should be recalled but hasn't been.

Additional Notes:

Oil Filter housing cracked an leaking. Took to repair shop and he said its extremely common and should be recalled but hasn't been.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11499912
Notice Date: Jan 3, 2023
Recall Date: Jan 3, 2023
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11499491 Other
Dec 30, 2022
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

My oil filter housing is cracked. I have a 2017 and it is plastic I know after 2017 Jeep knew of the issue and changed the production type then. This is a known issue. Happens to many Jeeps I hear about it a lot. It’s a $1000 fix for something that is common in Jeeps and other pentastar 3.6l engines. I am getting it fixed this week for I am getting a kidney transplant and need it done before the surgery.

Corrective Action:

My oil filter housing is cracked. I have a 2017 and it is plastic I know after 2017 Jeep knew of the issue and changed the production type then. This is a known issue. Happens to many Jeeps I hear about it a lot. It’s a $1000 fix for something that is common in Jeeps and other pentastar 3.6l engines. I am getting it fixed this week for I am getting a kidney transplant and need it done before the surgery.

Additional Notes:

My oil filter housing is cracked. I have a 2017 and it is plastic I know after 2017 Jeep knew of the issue and changed the production type then. This is a known issue. Happens to many Jeeps I hear about it a lot. It’s a $1000 fix for something that is common in Jeeps and other pentastar 3.6l engines. I am getting it fixed this week for I am getting a kidney transplant and need it done before the surgery.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11499491
Notice Date: Dec 30, 2022
Recall Date: Dec 30, 2022
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11499081 Other
Dec 27, 2022
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

Oil cooler assembly cracked and warped (also k own as oil filter housing) this led to a large oil leak and depleted all oil from engine. Repair was over $1,000. All mechanics are saying this is a known issue and becomes expensive because both intake manifolds need to be removed to replace

Corrective Action:

Oil cooler assembly cracked and warped (also k own as oil filter housing) this led to a large oil leak and depleted all oil from engine. Repair was over $1,000. All mechanics are saying this is a known issue and becomes expensive because both intake manifolds need to be removed to replace

Additional Notes:

Oil cooler assembly cracked and warped (also k own as oil filter housing) this led to a large oil leak and depleted all oil from engine. Repair was over $1,000. All mechanics are saying this is a known issue and becomes expensive because both intake manifolds need to be removed to replace

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11499081
Notice Date: Dec 27, 2022
Recall Date: Dec 27, 2022
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11498030 Other
Dec 19, 2022
Defect Description:

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Potential Consequences:

This event occurred on 12/16/2022. The temperature was 30 degrees Fahrenheit and was snowing in Chicago. Upon turning on the defrost setting in the vehicle, the windshield began to crack and put the safety of the passengers at risk. Upon keeping the defrost on, the crack on the windshield contend to grow (larger than 6"). There were no previous cracks or damage to the windshield. There were no warning lights or messages indicating any issues with the windshield.

Corrective Action:

This event occurred on 12/16/2022. The temperature was 30 degrees Fahrenheit and was snowing in Chicago. Upon turning on the defrost setting in the vehicle, the windshield began to crack and put the safety of the passengers at risk. Upon keeping the defrost on, the crack on the windshield contend to grow (larger than 6"). There were no previous cracks or damage to the windshield. There were no warning lights or messages indicating any issues with the windshield.

Additional Notes:

This event occurred on 12/16/2022. The temperature was 30 degrees Fahrenheit and was snowing in Chicago. Upon turning on the defrost setting in the vehicle, the windshield began to crack and put the safety of the passengers at risk. Upon keeping the defrost on, the crack on the windshield contend to grow (larger than 6"). There were no previous cracks or damage to the windshield. There were no warning lights or messages indicating any issues with the windshield.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11498030
Notice Date: Dec 19, 2022
Recall Date: Dec 19, 2022
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11494285 Other
Nov 20, 2022
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

Oil cooler warp/crack because the bottom is made of plastic stored inside engine where extreme heat causes warp/crack on the cooler. Ultimately leaks out oil, causing saftey hazards to the community and owner. A known defect/issue with all penstar engines (other vehicles with this engine are affected). There should be a recall for this issue/defect. I hope NHTSA do a thorough investigation on this issue. Thanks!

Corrective Action:

Oil cooler warp/crack because the bottom is made of plastic stored inside engine where extreme heat causes warp/crack on the cooler. Ultimately leaks out oil, causing saftey hazards to the community and owner. A known defect/issue with all penstar engines (other vehicles with this engine are affected). There should be a recall for this issue/defect. I hope NHTSA do a thorough investigation on this issue. Thanks!

Additional Notes:

Oil cooler warp/crack because the bottom is made of plastic stored inside engine where extreme heat causes warp/crack on the cooler. Ultimately leaks out oil, causing saftey hazards to the community and owner. A known defect/issue with all penstar engines (other vehicles with this engine are affected). There should be a recall for this issue/defect. I hope NHTSA do a thorough investigation on this issue. Thanks!

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11494285
Notice Date: Nov 20, 2022
Recall Date: Nov 20, 2022

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