Three problems related to engine burning oil have been reported for the 2016 Jeep Wrangler. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tl - the contact owns a 2016 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45-50 mph, there was a burning oil smell detected inside the vehicle. The contact parked the vehicle and saw there was oil leaking from the vehicle onto the ground. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the failure was diagnosed as a cracked oil cooler that leaked into the exhaust system. The contact informed a Jeep dealer of the failure but the part to repair was on back order. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000. Tp.
I noticed an oil burning smell and upon further inspection saw oil all over the undercarriage of my vehicle including the transmission and exhaust . Looked under the hood and noticed oil underneath my engine cover by the oil filter housing. So now every time I drive it smells like it's on fire. So I guess they are not worried about the people who buy their vehicles burning up.
The oil filter housing assembly is made of plastic that cracks. This leads to oil leaking and several inches of oil sits in the v of the hot engine until it spills over. This is a definite fire hazard. Fca needs to recall with a redesigned part made of metal. I have already replaced mine twice in 1 yr. Replacing it with the same part is not fixing it. Failed at 29k miles and now at 42k miles. This is a $1000 repair each time. Mine was covered under power train warranty but this is unacceptable quality and practices. I noticed oil leaking underneath the engine again and this time I thought it was the rear main seal. I noticed burnt oil in the v of the engine block as well. To my suprise, same part has failed already. Parts failing at this low of mileage are a design flaw that is being ignored by fca. Something needs to be done. Oh. . . One last thing. . While the mechanic had it apart, he noticed the head gasket was leaking too so he replaced that at 29k miles. No wonder Chrysler/fiat is the worst car maker in the world.