This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that she was never informed nor saw in the owners manual that the vehicle was equipped with two batteries. The contact was concerned because if the primary battery was disconnected the second battery would still provide electricity to the vehicle. The contact stated the secondary battery short circuited and the vehicle was not able to be started. The vehicle was taken to the napleton Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (1460 E osceola pkwy, kissimmee, fl 34744, 407-288-8243) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the batteries needed to be replaced to correctly diagnose the failure. The contact was informed that the manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the batteries were available for purchase at the dealer at a cost of $800 for both batteries or could be purchased at the local parts store. The failure mileage was 40,000.
While braking the Jeep, the braking system didn't override the engine. Jeep kept going in drive instead of stopping. I had to put it in neutral to get the Jeep stopped. I almost went into a busy highway in front of truck going 60mph. Could have been hurt or killed.
The vehicle does not crank and have to wait 10 to 15 minutes for it to start.it happened four times in a week. There are lots of trends online with other Jeep Wrangler owner with the same problem. No diagnostic error when using obd scanner.
Failure to start, randomly when vehicle is stationary. Visible pertaining component parts such as battery, ignition switch, starter and voltage all in good order. After 30 minute waiting period car will start. Steering wheel movement when exiting vehicle appears to trigger problem, quite often. Has occurred 8 times in 4 months. Dealer showed no error codes.
When the in motion the motor has a strong noise like the piston where broken, I have take to services dealer and they said it normal, then second time the had to clean the piston that I paid for $390. The noise continued you feel like the motor is going to exploded. I will take it back for the fourth time. I worry for my safety. This is a new car that I bought I O mileage. I will like my money back if the no solution.
When traveling on highway at 50-70 mph and hitting a bump, the front of the Jeep begins to shake or wobble very hard back and forth. The only way to stop it is to hit the brakes quickly and hard, making driving very unsafe - especially increasing the danger of getting rear ended. It has been in the shop 3 times to correct this issue to no avail. Engine light also goes on and off repeatedly.
My five week old manual Jeep Wrangler jl with approximately 1500 miles on it was in motion travelling westbound on a 55 mph road when the incident occurred. The Jeep had been in motion for approximately 1/4 of a mile when it was shifted into third gear and part of the transmission fell off of the vehicle. When shifted into 4th gear, again more parts fell from beneath the Jeep. Immediately following the gear change the lights on the dash all lit up and black smoke and flames were seen simultaneously on the front passenger side of the vehicle. The Jeep was immediately pulled over and stopped on the side of the road where 911 was called. The firefighters found pieces of the transmission hundreds of yards from where the vehicle became engulfed in flames.
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. While parking, the vehicle made a revving sound before the contact pressed the ignition button to turn off the vehicle. The engine some how reeved up and accelerated and jumped the curve and hit a building. The contact was currently taking the vehicle to the dealer steve landers Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram 401 colonel glenn plaza loop, little rock, ar 72210 (501) 374-4848 to get the issue diagnosed. The manufacturer had not been contacted yet. The vehicle was still under warranty. The failure mileage was 25,000. Tf.
When I first turn on the heater on cold morning, a maple syrup smell like antifreeze comes out of the dash vents. My coolant overflow tank looses about 1/4" coolant in 2000 miles. I believe there is a pin hole leak in the heater core. The dealer did a pressure test, but the leak must be too small to detect. The smell is nauseating and I understand antifreeze vapor is toxic..
Drove into the gas station, put my Jeep in park, put the emergency break on, turned it off and proceeded to fill up the tank, I did not top the tank off, got back in my Jeep started it back up, engine started fine, released emergency break put Jeep in drive put foot on gas to proceed out of the gas station Jeep pulled out of the gas bay and I drove forward slowly, while turning left out of the bay. I drove forward with my foot on the gas about 20 feet. All of a sudden the Jeep came to a stop and shut off while still in drive. I would press on the gas pedal to move forward and nothing would happen it just remained stationary.. all electronics still worked in the car. I put the car in park, turned on my hazards turned the Jeep off and then back on, and engine was not starting. Turned it on and off 3 more times and finally the engine started back up on the 4th time and I was able to drive away. This has not occurred again, but I have not driven it other than 20 miles back home where it now is sitting waiting to go to the Jeep dealership.
I have a 2018 sahara with approx 1500 miles on it. Since day one I have felt like its idled rough a constant heavy vibration in the engine so much so that you can physically see the plastic windows of the soft top moving and the front tires and the seats shaking. I have took it to the dealer twice but dealership didn't help !I had 5 Wrangler and all my previous cars didnt do this every car I have had idles smooth and consistent ! I need a solution !
2018 Jeep jl (all white) has paint turning yellow from excess heat in the engine area. Jeep has less than 300 miles on it. Areas affected include front grill, right front fender. Primarily on driver's side. Not an isolated incident - see https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/bright-white-grille-turning-yellow.6394/.
While operating the vehicle, I encountered severe tightness from the steering wheel. Disabling me to turn left or right, typically on the highway while accelerating. If I was to turn the vehicle's steering wheel for a slight curve or turn the vehicle would remain straight making the vehicle impossible to make the appropriate adjustment. Vehicle was pulled to safety for a reset ( turning off the engine for 5 mins before restarting). Upon accelerating the tightness of the steering wheel began, eventually causing the engine to stall.
Vehicle driven fo approximately 30 minutes with no apparent issues. Average speed about 40 to 50 mph. Driver smelled a concerning odor, pulled into a parking, got out of vehicle and noticed a flame. She called 911and vehicle became fully engulfed. Vehicle is a total loss. After some research, it appears this is an issue with Jeep.
Electrical issues incl but not limited to: Gauge readouts incorrect, ECM not allowing proper shifts. Engine problems with the valve lifters making noise and broken.
Vehicle stalled in highway, stop and go traffic for no reason and was extremely hard to restart. A few days later, the radio and backup camera went out and came back an hour or so later. The radio, which controls all electronics and backup camera, went out again. Dealer replaced some sort of interface for the infotainment system (radio) on 07/30/18. Then vehicle stalled again in highway, stop and go traffic on 08/03/2018 and was difficult to restart. Then, on 08/09/2018, a battery charge warning came on and they replaced the alternator. What is even more troubling, is these very problems are all over the internet. All work has been covered under warrantee but I have wasted the better part of two full days driving to/from the dealer or waiting in the waiting room. I have filed a complaint with fca (Jeep). It appears as though the electrical system Jeep engineers have designed for these Wrangler rubicon jls is flawed to say the least.
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- Merritt Island, FL, USA