general problems of the 2008 Jeep Wrangler

Three problems related to seats have been reported for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Seats problem

Failure Date: 08/13/2016

Takata recall, I keep receiving calls regarding my recall. My Jeep was imported from puerto rico and they have the airbag and the dealership here does not have any airbags and could not help me. I have been waiting over an year for the airbag. Last week I went to the dealership in lake orion, mi and was informed that they do not have a status on when they will be receiving these airbags. My concern is I have 4 children and its my only vehicle. Please advise on this recall.

2 Seats problem

Failure Date: 05/10/2015

I was on 75 south bound going 70 mph. I had just gotten on the interstate from the bruce b downs entrance. After the right lane ended I switched to the middle lane. Coming up to fletcher exit, the gears changed. Almost like the car gave out. I looked down, I didn't change anything. On my way to look back up I see smoke from the hood and smoke through the rare view mirror. Grey smoke in the front and black in the back. I looked down at the gages and it was over heating. Looked to my left, no cars, pulled over to the left emergency lane. As I opened my door, the fire was already spitting out from the front left tire. I grabbed my phone. As I'm walking away, the fire was growing engulfing the whole front of the vehicle. Within minutes, law enforcement arrived on scene and we watched the whole vehicle go up in flames. At first 2 fire trucks put out the fire. Once they left and we were waiting for the tow truck to arrive, it caught fire again. The state trooper had to call the fire department to come back out. Before the fire started, there wasn't a noise or a light blinking to indicate a problem. The vehicle felt the same as it always did. Everything just happened fast and all at once. I never got any recall notices. I had the Jeep for 2 months. Insurance company never did an investigation because there was nothing left to investigate. I never called Chrysler because I didn't have proof who was at fault. I have never heard of this being an issue with Jeeps until I bought my new car and the sales rep looked me in the eyes told me it was manufacturer defect. It happened to 2 of his former clients. Told me Chrysler won't do anything because it can't be proven.

3 Seats problem

Failure Date: 06/10/2008

Driver seat without notice lowers with result that the driver has mirrors that are now not adjusted and visibility issues. I have in good faith tried to get it repaired at dealership and they have in-turn tried to repair by installing two new mechanisms: both replacements do the same. It appears to be an engineering design defect. My vehicle purchased new is a 2008 Jeep rubicon, four door.


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