Differential Unit problems of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler

Two problems related to differential unit have been reported for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Differential Unit problem

Failure Date: 12/11/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving 25-35 mph, the vehicle seized and stopped. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to gulf Chrysler Dodge Jeep (3781 s mckenzie st, foley, al 36535, (251) 943-5075) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the rear differential had locked up. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 23,000.

2 Differential Unit problem

Failure Date: 11/16/2018

Manual transmission started popping out of 2nd gear around 9500 miles. Transmission had to be replaced. At 11,500 creeking noise when turning left/right. Had to have rear axles & rear differential replaced.




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