2017 JEEP WRANGLER VIN: 1C4BJWEG4HL719549

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Condition
Run & Drive
Damage
Collision
Title
Salvage

VIN 1C4BJWEG4HL719549 Decoding Jeep Vin Decoder

Error Text

0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct

Make

JEEP

Manufacturer Name

FCA US LLC

Model

Wrangler

Model Year

2017

Plant City

TOLEDO

Series

JK

Trim

Unlimited Sahara

Vehicle Type

MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)

Plant Country

UNITED STATES (USA)

Plant Company Name

Toledo Supplier Park

Plant State

OHIO

Base Price ($)

34245

Body Class

Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)

Doors

4

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)

Wheel Base (inches) From

116.00

Trailer Type Connection

Not Applicable

Trailer Body Type

Not Applicable

Number of Wheels

4

Wheel Size Front (inches)

18

Wheel Size Rear (inches)

18

Steering Location

Left-Hand Drive (LHD)

Number of Seats

5

Number of Seat Rows

2

Drive Type

4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Axles

2

Brake System Type

Hydraulic

Engine Number of Cylinders

6

Displacement (CC)

3600.0

Displacement (CI)

219.68547874103

Displacement (L)

3.6

Engine Power (kW)

212.5245

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Engine Configuration

V-Shaped

Engine Brake (hp) From

285

Turbo

No

Top Speed (MPH)

110

Engine Manufacturer

FCA

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Other Restraint System Info

Active Seat Belt

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Standard

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type

Direct

Auto-Reverse System for Windows and Sunroofs

Standard

Bus Floor Configuration Type

Not Applicable

Bus Type

Not Applicable

Custom Motorcycle Type

Not Applicable

Motorcycle Suspension Type

Not Applicable

Motorcycle Chassis Type

Not Applicable

Dynamic Brake Support (DBS)

Standard

2017 JEEP WRANGLER Crash Test Score

0

Overall Rating

Overall Front Star Rating

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Front Driver Side
Front Passenger Side

Overall Side Star Rating

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Combined Side Barrier and Pole Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Front Seat
Rear Seat

Side Barrier

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Driver
Rear Passenger

Overall Side Pole Star Rating

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Rollover Star Rating

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Rollover Risk:
27.9%

2017 JEEP WRANGLER Safety Features

Advanced Safety Features

Rearview Video Systems Not Available

Seat Belts and Head Restraints

Dynamic Head Restraints Not Available
Head Restraint Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Seat
Advanced Belt Feature Standard
Adjustable Upper Belt Anchorage Driver, Front Passenger
Seat Belt Reminder System Driver, Front Passenger

Air Bags

Frontal Air Bag Driver, Front Passenger
Head/Torso Driver, Front Passenger
Knee Not Available
Additional Air Bags Not Available
Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements Not Tested

Child Passenger Features

LATCH Locations Rear Seat
Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) Not Available
Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) locations Not Available

Complaints Assosiated with VIN 1C4BJWEG4HL719549

Components: POWER TRAIN

August 20, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11254252
Consumer Location: GENEVA, OH
VIN: 1C4BJWEG4HL****

Summary of Complaint

I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2017 JEEP WRANGLER MANUAL TRANSMISSION 4 WEEKS AGO. THE CAR POPS OUT OF REVERSE AND GRINDS TERRIBLY. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER. THEY, AT FIRST, SAID FOR SURE, SOMETHING WAS WRONG. THEN TRIED TO TELL US THAT THAT WAS 'NORMAL' FOR 2017 MODELS. WE DISAGREED AND MADE THEM KEEP DIGGING. AFTER LOOKING AT NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON FORUMS ABOUT THE 2017 TRANSMISSIONS POPPING OUT OF REVERSE, THEY FINALLY AGREED SOMETHING IS WRONG. NOW THEY HAVE HAD MY CAR 5 DAYS AND THEY ARE DRIVING IT AND NOW STATE THE PROBLEM IS GETTING WORSE. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT IS STARING THAT THIS IS A TREND WITH 2017 TRANSMISSIONS. THEY STILL DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH MY BRAND NEW CAR. I DON'T WANT A NEW TRANSMISSION BECAUSE THE 2017 ARE HAVING THIS ISSUE AND MY BRAND NEW CAR SHOULDN'T HAVE A REBUILT TRANSMISSION IN EITHER. JEEP NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS.

Components: SEAT BELTS

July 03, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11440556
Consumer Location: CLIFTON, ME
VIN: 1C4BJWEG3HL****

Summary of Complaint

I had already had to replace 2 rear seat belts in my wrangler over a year ago. Both seat belts tore completely in half. The cost for the seat belts alone was 500. A year later, I had another seat belt rip in half. One that was already replaced ripped right in half again. I only occasionally have had anyone in the back seat. Possibly once a week. Now, I cannot put anyone, especially children in the back seat of my 4 door, so called 5 passenger jeep because it is not safe. the seat belts fray and rip.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM EXTERIOR LIGHTING

November 10, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11440085
Consumer Location: EAST QUOGUE, NY
VIN: 1C4BJWDG9HL****

Summary of Complaint

While driving all dashboard warning lights came on and the headlights and directional lights stopped functioning causing a dangerous driving condition in the dark. I immediately pulled over the 2017 wrangler and attempted to turn off the vehicle to reset the computer system. The Jeep would not turn off with ignition turned off and the key removed. The Jeep began overheating. I disconnected the battery terminals and the Jeep still would not shut off. Finally I was able to find a large fuse to remove which shut off the Jeep.

Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER

October 05, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11435491
Consumer Location: MARYSVILLE, OH
VIN: 1c4hjweg5hl****

Summary of Complaint

Windshield wiper motor was making a grinding noise, then today, stopped working. It was raining/foggy, couldn't see to drive.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

September 03, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11431586
Consumer Location: RESTON, VA
VIN: 1C4BJWEG9HL****

Summary of Complaint

Jeep has been randomly just shutting off- whether I have been driving for an hour, or the following day- when I go to start it, all lights show up but it will not turn on. I get out of the car with the key and find that my remote start always works. I have taken my car to the dealership, they said I need a new battery? I got the battery checked two weeks ago and all was fine. Several times that my car does not turn on the electrial light shows up on my dash. I have found many people have had this same issue- however MOPAR has not recalled it. Recall Number 18V524000, Report Data Aug 9, 2018- Electrical System- Wiring, front underhood. __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. I have seen the electrical light on my dashboard, however this is always random. The dealership says to replace the battery, which when they sent over the results they didnt even show what it mesaured. This seems to an issue with fellow Jeep owners and should be recalled and added to the MOPAR website.

Components: POWER TRAIN

June 28, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11425156
Consumer Location: NEWBURGH, NY
VIN: 1C4BJWEG2HL****

Summary of Complaint

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, the contact saw smoke coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the clutch disintegrated causing the clutch to catch on fire. There was no crash nor injuries due to the fire. The air bags did not deploy. The fire department was not contacted. A police report was not filed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed with the clutch needing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 21V028000 (Power Train). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and informed the contact that the Vin was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000.

Components: STRUCTURE

July 09, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11424069
Consumer Location: LANCASTER, OH
VIN: 1C4BJWEG8HL****

Summary of Complaint

Both Front Doors Seals are leaking after four years old. Repair cost is $500+ - Had a 2007 4 door for ten years; no leaks. They did a redesign - not a good design!

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

June 16, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11422227
Consumer Location: SIOUX FALLS, SD
VIN: 1C4BJWKG3HL****

Summary of Complaint

Steering wheel controls started working intermittently than quit. Vehicle is RHD and used on a rural mail route. Why weren't all RHD JKU vehicles included in NHTSA recall 16V-288 when this is a documented recall for 2007 to 2016 RHD Jeep JKUs? This problem occurred around June 16 2021. Went to dealer and asked about problem and was told my extended warranty does not cover this.

Components: SERVICE BRAKES

May 14, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11421762
Consumer Location: WHITING, NJ
VIN: 1C4BJWDG0HL****

Summary of Complaint

2017 jeep Wrangler sport JKU all stock, normal road tires from the dealership, rear and front driver side break caliper is sticking and causing break drag at 32,000. due to this causing the rear break pads to prematurely wear bi-lateral and damaging the rotor on the affected side, causing the vehicle to operate at higher RPMS as the breaks are dragging. due to the heat the caliper boot was damaged as well. Excessive dust on rim and burning break smell with excessive friction heat along with the vehicle pulls to affected side when you let go of the wheel at residential speeds. the heat causes a dangerous break lag and the break pedal is harder to depress as what i believe is fluid not making it back to the master cylinder. when the vehicle is in drive you let your foot off the break on level ground the vehicle dose not move as it should when the transmission is in drive at idle, no gas given, the breaks squeak and jump grip as the jeep tries to move when gas is given, the break is stuck on the rotor. rear breaks where replaced bilaterally cleaned with new calipers, high temp silicone grease , rotors and ceramic pads is hopes to fix the problem. after that is when the front driver caliper was noticeably showing the same signs as the rear did. to have a non dealership mechanic do the job is 970.00.vehicle drives as if the emergency break is on but was inspected and is not touching the inner drum. vehicle is not heavily uses ether 1.)no lights or check break lights luminated its all feel. no accidents due to the break lag but is very dangerous if you need to stop suddenly. 2.)issue confirmed by a independent service center mechanic 3.) at 15,000 miles vehicle was taken back to the dealership for a break groaning sound and squeak when backing up or when driving, dealer stated it was just dust on the pads, inspection found no issues. after the visit the sound would still periodically kept reoccurring but was kept being told "dust" not sure if that was a early sign

Components: SERVICE BRAKES

April 22, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11414411
Consumer Location: BALDWIN, MD
VIN: 1C4AJWBG6HL****

Summary of Complaint

DRIVER SIDE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED. 31765 MILES ON VEHICLE. SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING AND ROUGH RIDE. TOOK VEHICLE TO JEEP DEALER. TOLD $2,100 TO REPAIR AND CAUSED BY MY ONLY DRIVING VEHICLE 31000 MILES IN 4 YEARS. TOLD DEALER I BELIEVED THIS WAS SAFETY ISSUE AND I WAS FILING NHTSA COMPLAINT. FCA PROVIDED REPLACEMENT BRAKE CALIPERS FOR ALL 4 WHEELS AND FAILED BRAKE HOSE AT NO CHARGE. DEALER REPAIRED AT $965 COST TO ME FOR DAMAGE CAUSED BY FAILED BRAKE CALIPERS.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STRUCTURE UNKNOWN OR OTHER

March 24, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11405938
Consumer Location: MARYSVILLE, IN
VIN: 1C4BJWKG5HL****

Summary of Complaint

REAR REAR WINDOW EXPLODED WHILE SITTING STILL BELIEVE DUE TO REAR DEFROSTER MALFUNCTION BUT DEALER IS SAYING NO. NO OTHER EXPLANATION COULD HAVE DONE IT NO OUTSIDE INTERFERENCE RUNNING IN A RESIDENTI DRIVEWAY CLEAR COOL DAY WINDOWS DOWN NO INSIDE PRESSURE

Components: AIR BAGS

March 22, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11404976
Consumer Location: LOGANVILLE, GA
VIN: 1C4BJWDG9HL****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V734000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE HAD EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE STATED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MALL OF GEORGIA CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP (4345 BUFORD DR, BUFORD, GA 30518) WHO DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE FRONT IMPACT SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REPAIRED HAD TO BE PAID FOR OUT OF POCKET. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000.

Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL SERVICE BRAKES

March 05, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11402793
Consumer Location: BALTIMORE, MD
VIN: 1C4BJWDG6HL****

Summary of Complaint

DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEED OF 63 MPH ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED JEEP LOST SPEED IMMEDIATELY. FELT LIKE THE BRAKES WERE STUCK SMELLED A TERRIBLE BURNING SMELL

Components: ENGINE

March 10, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11400214
Consumer Location: BUCKFIELD, ME
VIN: 1C4BJWDG4HL****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT THE LOCAL DEALER LEE CHRYSLER JEEP (765 CENTER ST, AUBURN, ME 04210) FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE OIL FILTER ADAPTER HAD CRACKED CAUSING OIL TO LEAK FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000.

Components: ENGINE

March 01, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11399960
Consumer Location: HASLET, TX
VIN: 1C4BJWEG0HL****

Summary of Complaint

ENGINE OIL COOLER. CRACKS CAUSING MASSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAKS. MY JEEP WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE. I NOTICED THE OIL ON THE FLOOR. I FOLLOWED IT UP BOTH SIDES OF THE ENGINE TO THE COOLER. I HAVE NOT CHANGED THE OIL IN MONTHS. IT WAS BELOW ZERO HERE FOR 3 DAYS IN NORTH TEXAS. THE COOLER IS MADE FROM PLASTIC. IT GETS HOT THEN COLD THEN HOT AGAIN AND IT CRACKS. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE AND IS A MASSIVE ISSUE AS WELL. JEEP/CHRYSLER KNOWS THIS, HOW DO I KNOW? BECAUSE THEY HAVE NO MORE PARTS, THEY RAN OUT FOR REAL GONE NO COOLERS. NHTSA WAS MADE FOR THIS. EVERY JEEP HAS THIS ISSUE! MY JEEP IS AT AUTONATION IN KELLER TEXAS WAITING FOR PARTS THEY TELL ME IT COULD BE MONTHS!!! I NOTICED THE OIL ON THE 1ST OF MARCH THE JEEP HAD BEEN PARKED SINCE FEB.20TH NO HISTORY OF ANY LEAKS. JEEP HAS 66000MILES ON IT 1 OWNER ME.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

March 04, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11400009
Consumer Location: ONEIDA, TN
VIN: 1C4BJWKG0HL****

Summary of Complaint

MY POWER DOOR LOCKS WOULD WORK SOMETIMES AND OTHER TIMES MY DOOR WOULD REMAIN LOCKED AND I COULDN'T EVEN UNLOCK IT MANUALLY I WOULD HAVE TO CRAWL ACROSS CONSOLE AND USE OTHER DOOR

Components: POWER TRAIN

December 26, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11398165
Consumer Location: IPSWICH, MA
VIN: 1C4BJWDG0HL****

Summary of Complaint

INTERMMITTENT STALLING WHEN PUT IN REVERSE. HAPPENS MORE FREQUENTLY IN COLD WEATHER. HAS SHUTTERED SEVERAL TIMES AND ONE STALL WHEN PUT IN DRIVE BUT HAPPENS MOSTLY WHEN REVERSING. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE WINTER 2019 WITH NO RESOLUTION AFTER DEALERSHIP CHECKED IT OUT. HARD TO DIAGNOSE BECAUSE IT DOESN'T HAPPEN EVERY TIME.

Components: ENGINE

January 01, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11397720
Consumer Location: AU TRAIN, MI
VIN: 1C4BJWDG1HL****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OIL FILTER HOUSING WAS CRACKED, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK FROM THE VEHICLE, WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AND INFORMED HIM THAT THE REPLACEMENT PART WAS ON BACKORDER. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED HIM THAT THE PART WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR ANOTHER TWO TO THREE MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 52,000.

Components: ENGINE

February 19, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11397274
Consumer Location: AURORA, TX
VIN: 1C4BJWDG7HL****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE OIL FILTER HOUSING WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE OIL FILTER HOUSING FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED SINCE THE PART WAS ON A NATIONAL BACK ORDER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 72,000.

Components: POWER TRAIN ENGINE

February 15, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11397302
Consumer Location: ALBERS, IL
VIN: 1C4BJWFG1HL****

Summary of Complaint

OIL SPILLAGE ON DRIVEWAY. STARTED AFTER COLD WEATHER MOVED INTO AREA. NOW COSTING 1500.00 TO FIX PROBLEMS. HAVE NOTICED OF SEVERAL COMPLAINTS OF SAME AREA BREAKAGE ON MULTIPLE OTHER SAME YEAR AND STYLE VEHICLES VIA INTERNET SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES.

Components: POWER TRAIN

February 22, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11397396
Consumer Location: CINCINNATI, OH
VIN: 1C4BJWDGXHL****

Summary of Complaint

BOUGHT THE VEHICLE NEW IN 2017, AND IN MID-2018, HAD A SYNCHRONIZING ARM REPAIRED, AS THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING OUT OF REVERSE. IN 2019, HAD IT LOOKED AT AGAIN BECAUSE IT WAS SLIPPING OUT OF 4TH GEAR, AND NOTHING WAS FOUND. IN LATE 2020, HAD IT IN TO CHECK A CREAKING NOISE WHEN DEPRESSING THE CLUTCH (LOCAL TRANSMISSION REPAIR SHOP), AND IT WAS FULL OF RUST, THEY SAID IT NEEDED REPLACED SOMETIME SOON. SO WE TOOK IT IN NOW (FEB. 2021) AND THEY SUGGESTED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED REPLACED AS WELL BECAUSE IT SLIPPED OUT OF 4TH FOR THEM WHEN THEY DROVE IT. CALLED THE DEALERSHIP, THEY RECOMMENDED CALLING CHRYSLER, WHO OPENED A CASE, AND NOW I'M TAKING IT IN TO HAVE IT DIAGNOSED AT THE DEALERSHIP AND FOLLOWED UP THROUGH THE CASE AT CHRYSLER. THIS SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE, AS I'VE READ SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEMS AND FIXES.

Components: POWER TRAIN

February 17, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11396664
Consumer Location: WARRINGTON, PA
VIN: 1C4HJWDG6HL****

Summary of Complaint

OIL LEAKS FROM THE OIL COOLER HOUSING AT 34000 MILES

Components: SEAT BELTS

November 01, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11394563
Consumer Location: CLIFTON, ME
VIN: 1C4BJWEG3HL****

Summary of Complaint

THE LEFT REAR SEAT BELT SHOULDER STRAP BECAME UNATTACHED AS MY 9 YEAR OLD, 50 POUND GRANDSON WAS ATTEMPTING TO STRAP HIMSELF IN. A WEEK LATER ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BACK SEAT, THAT SEATBELT WAS DISCOVERED TO HAVE A TEAR MORE THAN HALF WAY ACROSS. I HAVE ONLY THE MIDDLE SEAT THAT IS SAFE FOR MY GRANDSON TO SIT IN. THIS IS ONLY A 3 YEAR OLD JEEP, THE PARTS WITHOUT LABOR IS 500. TO HAVE THE SEAT BELTS REPLACED. IT WILL MOST LIKELY COST ME 1000. TO HAVE TWO SEAT BELTS REPLACED. THESE ARE DEFINITELY FAULTY UNSAFE SEAT BELTS.

Components: POWER TRAIN ENGINE

February 01, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11390972
Consumer Location: TEMPERANCE, MI
VIN: 1C4BJWFG0HL****

Summary of Complaint

NOTICED OIL LEAK SMELL, TOOK TO MECHANIC AND DIAGNOSIS SHOWS THE OIL HOUSING UNIT, PLASTIC COVER ON THE COOLER IS CRACKED AND LEAKING. VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVEN OFF ROAD AND IS COMPLETELY STOCK.

Components: ENGINE

January 14, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11389434
Consumer Location: SALT LAKE CITY, UT
VIN: 1C4HJWDG8HL****

Summary of Complaint

OIL LEAK COMING FROM THE OIL HOUSING UNIT, PLASTIC COVER ON THE OIL COOLER WAS CRACKED AND THE LEAK SHOWS SYMPTOMS OF A REAR MAIN SEAL LEAKING WHEN IN FACT IT IS NOT. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. COMPLETELY STOCK AT THIS TIME.

Components: SERVICE BRAKES ENGINE FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

December 16, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11387614
Consumer Location: LOGANVILLE, GA
VIN: 1C4BJWDG9HL****

Summary of Complaint

WHEN THE HEAT WAS TURNED ON A BURNING SMELL WAS DETECTED. VEHICLE WAS TAKING TO THE DEALER FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND AN ANALYZE FOR THE BURNING ODOR, THIS VEHICLE IS AT 52000 MILES. RESULT: MAJOR LEAK TO THE OIL FILTER HOUSING AND THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT IS ALSO LEAKING GREASE. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT BEING USING FOR OFF-ROADING OR 4WD DEALER STATED THAT THE OIL FILTER HOUSING WAS FIXED AND THE VEHICLE CAN BE DRIVEN WHILE WAITING ON THE OTHER PARTS. I CONTINUE TO DETECT THE BURNING ODOR. THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO LEAK OIL. ON FURTHER INSPECTION THE COOLANT AND THE RADIATOR IS EMPTY. DEALER MECHANIC STATED THAT THE RADIATOR IS LEAKING AND THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE. I AM NOT THE ONLY CUSTOMER THAT IS HAVING THIS ISSUE; WHEN INQUIRED ABOUT A RECALL, I WAS TOLD THAT CURRENTLY THE MANUFACTURE DOES NOT HAVE ONE IN PLACE. I WAS TOLD THAT THE MANUFACTURE IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE BUT WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE IT AND ONCE THE VEHICLE REACHES 50,000 MILES AND OUT OF WARRANTY, IT IS NOW THE CUSTOMER PROBLEM.

Components: STEERING

December 24, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11387285
Consumer Location: INDEPENDENCE, KY
VIN: 1C4HJXEG1JW****

Summary of Complaint

WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION WHILE AT SPEEDS OF 65 TO 80 WHEN YOU HIT A BUMP THERE IS SEVERE STEERING WHEEL WOBBLE THAT CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO SHAKE. IT FEELS LIKE THE ENTIRE FRONT END IS GOING TO FALL APART. I HAVE READ OTHER COMPLAINTS ON 2018 JEEP WRANGLERS AS WELL CITING A STEERING DAMPENER ISSUE.

Components: ENGINE

December 12, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11386127
Consumer Location: FAR ROCKAWAY, NY
VIN: 1C4BJWDG8HL****

Summary of Complaint

ADAPTER ENEGINE OIL FILTER .WIRING K1-2 WAY.

Components: POWER TRAIN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SERVICE BRAKES

November 27, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11377294
Consumer Location: BAY SHORE, NY
VIN: 1C4BJWDGXHL****

Summary of Complaint

MY CAR WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALER FOR THE SAME REPAIR 3 TIMES IN THE LAST THREE MONTHS. IT WAS NEVER CORRECTED PROPERLY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DASHBOARD WAS ON (WHILE IN MOTION AND STATIONARY ON ROADS AND HIGHWAYS)BECAUSE THERE WAS A ENGINE CALIBER MISFIRE. BRAKES WERE SQUEAKING AFTER BEING REPLACED. BROUGHT MY CAR BACK TO THE DEALER ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, DEMANDING THIS REPAIR BE DONE PROPERLY. NAME OF THE DEALERSHIP IS EMPIRE JEEP DODGE LOCATED ON SUNRISE HIGHWAY IN WEST ISLIP NEW YORK. MY VEHICLE IS STILL AT THE DEALERSHIP - BEING WORKED ON. PER THE CONVERSATION WITH THEIR ASSOCIATE TODAY, MY CAR SHOULD BE READY BY TODAY 12/1 OR TOMORROW 12/2. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE THAT WHEN I BROUGHT MY CAR IN ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27 THAT I NEED TO HAVE THE INSPECTION DONE BY NOVEMBER 30. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU NEED FURTHER DETAILS.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

November 23, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11377124
Consumer Location: EATON, CO
VIN: 1C4BJWFG3HL****

Summary of Complaint

DURING HIGH WINDS THE HOOD WAS FLUTTERING. ON 11/23/2020, DURING HIGH WINDS, ON A STATE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 65 MPH, WE PASSED A LARGE TRUCK AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE HOOD LATCH SHEERED OFF IN THE WIND. WE REPLACED THAT LATCH AND NOTICED THE FLUTTERING WAS REDUCED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BUT NOT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, SO WE REPLACED THE PASSENGER SIDE AS WELL. WE HAD TO OBTAIN PARTS FROM TWO DEALERSHIPS, AS NEITHER DEALERSHIP HAD TWO PARTS. BOTH DEALERSHIPS INDICATED THIS WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM AND THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO STOCK ENOUGH PARTS.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

November 08, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11376071
Consumer Location: QUINCY, CA
VIN: 1C4AJWAG3HL****

Summary of Complaint

WAS DRIVING AND SMELLED A BURNING SMELL.. THOUGHT THAT THERE WAS A LITTLE OIL ON ENGINE DUE TO OIL CHANGE 2 DAYS BEFORE. DECIDED TO PULL OVER, BRAKES WERE GONE. ROLLED TO STOP JUST IN TIME TO GET OUT. BURNED UNTIL ALL WAS SMOLDERING..

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

October 10, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11374109
Consumer Location: LEWES, DE
VIN: 1C4AJWAG3HL****

Summary of Complaint

ONLY 8000 MILES AND AIR CONDITIONING NOT COOLING. TOLD 2100 DOLLARS TO REPAIR!!

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM EXTERIOR LIGHTING

March 26, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11366511
Consumer Location: NEW BRITAIN, CT
VIN: 1C4HJWEG8HL****

Summary of Complaint

ALL THE DASH BOARD LIGHTS GO OUT & THE RADIO. MANY ATTEMPTS TO FIX THE PROBLEM. IT'S NOT GETTING FIX THE PROBLEM.

Components: AIR BAGS

September 20, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11362449
Consumer Location: CROSSLAKE, MN
VIN: 1C4BJWKGXHL****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HIS FIANC WHO OWNS A 2017 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARING LIGHT WAS FLASHING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO TANNER MOTORS (620 W. WASHINGTON ST, BRAINERD, MN 56401; (218) 829-3597) WHO STATED THAT THE CLOCKSPRING NEEDED TO REPLACED DUE TO THE VEHICLE BEING TURNED TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT TOO MANY TIMES. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE IF THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED HOWEVER, THE DEALER CONTACTED PERSONS WITH CHRYSLER REGARDING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V290000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM UNKNOWN OR OTHER

September 26, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11361460
Consumer Location: GRAYSVILLE, TN
VIN: 1C4BJWDG3HL****

Summary of Complaint

A FEW MONTHS AGO, I GOT IN MY CAR AND TURNED THE KEY AND THE CAR WOULD NOT START. ALL LIGHTS CAME ON, BUT NO POWER. LET IT SIT ABOUT 5 MIN, TRIED AGAIN AND IT MAGICALLY STARTED. IT DID THIS 3 OR 4 TIMES IN A FEW DAYS TIME OVER THE SUMMER (2020) AND THEN STOPPED. ON 9/26/20, IT STARTED DOING THIS AGAIN. IT LEFT ME AND MY MOTHER STRANDED FOR 20 MIN AT A TIME DOING THE EXACT THING, BEFORE FINALLY STARTING. I LOOKED UP RECALLS AND ON MY MAKE AND MODEL, THERE IS A RECALL ABOUT A CHIP IN THE KEY FOB NOT CONNECTING WITH A MODULE IN THE JEEP COMPUTER CORRECTLY. CALLED THE DEALERSHIP, THEY SAID SINCE MY SPECIFIC VIN WAS NOT MENTIONED IN THE RECALL, IT WOULD BE $75 FOR THEM TO LOOK AT IT AND IT WOULD BE 4 DAYS BEFORE THEY WOULD GET ME IN. I AM 6 MONTHS PREGNANT AND HIGH RISK WITH GESTATIONAL DIABETES AFTER LOSING 2 BABIES. I AM LIVID THAT I CAN'T GET ANY HELP ON A LEASED VEHICLE SINCE THE MILEAGE IS OUTSIDE OF MY WARRANTY. I HAVE CRIED ALL MORNING TERRIFIED THAT ME, MY DAUGHTER AND UNBORN BABY WILL BE STUCK SOMEWHERE AT A DOCTOR APPT IN A BAD AREA WITH NO TRANSPORTATION.

Components: ENGINE

September 18, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11361100
Consumer Location: CHESAPEAKE, VA
VIN: 1C4BJWDG7HL****

Summary of Complaint

WE WERE PARKED, WITH MOTOR RUNNING AND GOT A SLIGHT WHIFF OF THE SWEET ANTI FREEZE SCENT. TOOK IT TO A SHOP WHO SAID WE HAD A VERY SMALL HOLE NEAR THE TOP OF THE RADIATOR. AFTER RESEARCH, WE SEE THIS IS A HIGHLY REPORTED PROBLEM. ON A 3 YEAR OLD VEHICLE? WE HAVE A 15 YEAR OLD VW BUG CONVERTIBLE AND A 20 YEAR OLD FORD F150 AN HAVE NEVER HAD ISSUES WITH THE RADIATORS. SO DISAPPOINTED IN THIS!

Components: ENGINE

September 18, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11360714
Consumer Location: DURANGO, CO
VIN: 1C4HJWFG6HL****

Summary of Complaint

I HAD BEEN DRIVING ABOUT 2 HOURS WHEN I NOTICED A SMELL. I STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND GOT OUT TO TAKE A LOOK. I FIRST WALKED TO THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE AND FOUND NOTHING. I TURNED AROUND AND STARTED FOR THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN I NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE HOOD. I LEANED IN THE TO DRIVERS SIDE TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND SAW FLAMES. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF ANY ISSUES, NO LIGHTS, NO PERFORMANCE ISSUES, ETC. EVERYTHING WAS STILL WORKING FINE WHEN I SHUT THE ENGINE OFF.*DT THE CONSUMER PROVIDED PHOTOS. *TR

Components: ENGINE

March 27, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11360556
Consumer Location: CENTERTON, AR
VIN: 1C4BJWDG7HL****

Summary of Complaint

FAULTY RADIATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAS ALWAYS MAINTAINED REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND NEVER HAD ACCIDENTS OR ISSUES. THE TEMP STARTED OVERHEATING AND UPON INSPECTION THE MECHANIC STATED THE RADIATOR WAS CAUSING IT. MY RESEARCH ONLINE SHOWS MANY OTHERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS ISSUE. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN ON A CAR THAT IS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD!

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

September 21, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11360558
Consumer Location: CENTERTON, AR
VIN: 1C4BJWDG7HL****

Summary of Complaint

FAULTY BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE HEATER WOULD BLOW AIR BUT IT WOULD NOT GET HOT. UPON INSPECTION THE MECHANIC FOUND THE CHEAPLY MADE PART HAD FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. MY RESEARCH ONLINE HAS FOUND SEVERAL PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM IN NEWER MODEL JEEP WRANGLERS. THIS PART SHOULD NOT BE FAILING ON A CAR THAT IS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD!!

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL SERVICE BRAKES

September 18, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11359796
Consumer Location: SANTA FE, TX
VIN: 1C4BJWDG8HL****

Summary of Complaint

MY DASH KEEPS LOOSING POWER AND WHEN IT DOES I HAVE NO BREAKS OR LIGHTS. EVERYTHING DROPS TO ZERO AND THEN IT WILL JUST JUMP BACK UP AGAIN. MY ABSOLUTE, BRAKES,BATTERY, SEATBELT SENSORS KEEP GOING ON AND OFF. THIS HAPPENS MOVING AND IN PARK. OCCASIONALLY IT WON'T START EITHER. I HAVE HAD THE BATTERY, ALTERNATOR AND STARTER TESTED. I WAS TOLD THERE WAS A RECALL WHEN GETTING IT CHECKED AND INSPECTION BUT UPON CALLING THE READERSHIP I WAS TOLD NO.

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