general problems of the 2021 Jeep Wrangler - part 2

221 problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2021 Jeep Wrangler based on all problems reported for the 2021 Wrangler.

36 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 11/06/2025

I own a 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe rubicon with approximately 23,000 miles. I recently received notice of recall 68c (high-voltage battery fire risk). Jeep’s instructions say not to charge the vehicle and to park it outdoors, away from structures, because of potential fire risk. The manufacturer has stated that no repair will be available until at least March 2026, leaving owners unable to safely use or charge their vehicles for months. This recall follows multiple previous recalls and investigations involving fire risk or electrical system failures on the Wrangler 4xe, including earlier campaigns related to the hybrid battery and software updates. The repeated safety issues raise concerns about the overall safety and reliability of this model. My vehicle is otherwise in excellent condition, but I can no longer use it as intended as a plug-in hybrid or safely park it in my garage. Jeep has not offered a timely fix, loaner vehicle, or buyback. I am reporting this because the ongoing risk of fire, coupled with repeated recalls and long repair delays, represents a serious safety hazard that deserves immediate NHTSA attention.

37 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2025

My local dealer has all the documentation on this Jeep. It has been into the dealership many times now the check engine light is on for another problem which I am taking it in again this weekend . When I ask the dealer, I’ve been seeing things on facebook about these Jeeps having issues they just filled me full of a bunch of bull and says every vehicle has issues. I’ve ran the VIN number and found out that mine is one of them that just catches on fire plus sometimes shakes when it’s driving down the road but that’s been minor considering everything else. One time I was driving up the driveway and it felt like the transmission slipped or something. They said it was something in the four-wheel-drive that went out. This is a new vehicle. It has very low miles on it. I’ve had it going on maybe the fourth year now it’s only got 31,000 miles on it I don’t drive it very far. It’s been in the shop several times for recalls or things that’s happened to it. When I first got it, it left me stranded would not start. I’d only had it a few days. It has been a lemon from start to finish. I am terrified to drive it and I don’t have another vehicle. I paid $55,000 for this Jeep just a few years ago. I don’t know what I’m supposed to do. I desperately need help if the manufacturer is refunding people’s monies I want to make sure that I get enough money to buy another vehicle because this one is only a few years old and it’s been in the shop numerous amount of times. The other day it shimmied a little bit on the highway and I thought it was the road and now I’m reading that there’s problems with that also, it’s clearly a lemon. But as I said, I’m scared to death to drive it now. The newest development as I’ve said is now the check engine light is on. It’s only been out of the shop for maybe three weeks since they fixed something in the four-wheel-drive which I’ve never even used. I love the looks of this Jeep, but it’s not dependable so I need help.

38 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 10/14/2025

Put a brand new battery in my vehicle - 3 days later driving on the highway had full loss of power - if said to service the charging system, and to put the car in park, then to press the brake and start button to start the vehicle. Went from 75mph to 25mph - rolled off the highway.

39 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 10/06/2025

I was driving my 2021 Jeep Wrangler and it started running poorly. I was near the dealership. I called them and told them I was headed to them ASAP. (I was within 3 mile range). The car died in the middle of an intersection. I could not put the car in neutral to move it out of the way of traffic. I got a tow truck to bring it to the dealership. Where they told me that the coolant tube fasteners for my vehicle were gone, and that the engine was blown, including the pump. Elbow screws were missing for the vehicle and coolant was everywhere in my vehicle. My car has 46,000 miles on it. It has had every single oil change ,reported recall done and service request to complete completed. . It has been taken very well care of and has only been to this one dealership. . According to the dealership, it is not covered under my powertrain warranty, and that I must pay for the engine and other parts myself. Upon looking into this, I looked into the NHTSA and also the fca for recalls on a 2021. I found that that my 2021 would have been recalled for recall number zd8. Recall code is exactly what is wrong with my 2021 vehicle. I don’t know why they didn’t did not add my VIN number to it, but I am requesting that it be investigated to help me get this covered under warranty. I have contacted Chrysler currently they’re telling me that the engine is not available until November 17 at the earliest so at this time I am in a rental car that I am paying for. . I do believe that my VIN number for my vehicle should have been added and that it should be investigated for other owners of Jeep Wrangler 2021 and 2022 vehicles that possibly were not listed with their VIN numbers. Please help expedite. Chrysler case # 94425835. Dealer code 45091 and customer number 81103. Thank you.

40 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 09/06/2025

My 2021 Jeep Wrangler 3. 0l ecodiesel experienced a failure of the engine oil cooler that allowed engine oil and engine coolant to cross contaminate. The oil cooler on this engine sits between the oil and coolant passages, so an internal failure of that component mixes the two systems. The failure first occurred in September 2025 while the vehicle was in use, and coolant intrusion into the oil system has recurred in 2026. This condition is a safety concern because it can cause engine overheating and sudden loss of engine performance or engine failure while driving. On one occasion the vehicle overheated within approximately one mile of leaving a service facility. Low oil pressure was also observed (as low as 9 psi), which risks engine damage and loss of power in traffic. The manufacturer (fca us llc / stellantis) initial xxx November 7, 2025 the arbitrator ruled in my favor, finding the oil cooling system failure "was more likely a result of a manufacturer defect" and that my modifications "did not cause the oil cooling system failure," and ordered the manufacturer to repair it. Fca's own [xxx] owner dashboard showed the powertrain limited warranty active (expiration 10/07/2026 or 100,000 miles) as recently as may 18, 2026; yet by xxx a stellantis dealership reported the vehicle under a complete vehicle restriction and refused to diagnose it, leaving a known engine defect unrepaired. I am reporting this so the potential safety defect in the ecodiesel oil cooler and the resulting engine overheating and failure risk are on record, and because the manufacturer has not repaired a defect that an arbitrator determined to be a manufacturing defect. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

41 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 08/11/2025

2021 Jeep Wrangler rubicon, VIN [xxx] , recall p0dab-00 (hybrid/ev cell balancing performance case #[xxx], Jeep corporate case manager tiona. On 8/11/25, I brought my vehicle to freeland Jeep, antioch, TN for a separate issue and requested inspection for the open ev battery recall. The dealership gave a “green flag,” confirming no recall impact. On [xxx], the check engine light came on and the vehicle drove unsafely. On [xxx], the exact recall issue (p0dab-00) was diagnosed — the same issue we asked to be inspected. Approval for hybrid battery replacement was granted; part was ordered for 9/3 with repair by 9/5 — repair never occurred. Service advisor brian astorga claimed the part “cannot be located. ” calls/emails to service manager david beasley and case manager tiona are unanswered. The timing is highly suspicious: the vehicle failed immediately after the “all clear” inspection, suggesting potential negligence or miscommunication. We are now more than 1 month without a vehicle, which is unsafe and unacceptable. And we even had to argue with Jeep to cover a rental! requested action: require Jeep to complete the recall repair immediately or initiate a full buyback. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

42 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2025

The vehicle has multiple critical, uncorrected safety defects: loss of motive power (rq24012), engine contamination (csn 78c), and battery fire risk (recall 68c). Incident details (r/o 6018666, 7/15/2025): my 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe experienced a sudden and complete loss of motive power while operating. The customer concern noted on the repair order states the vehicle "seems to loose power while driving above 30mph. . . And feel like it was going to turn off. " this failure rendered the vehicle inoperable and created an extreme safety hazard on a major roadway (us hwy 281/s37), forcing me to coast to safety. Component failure and safety risk: the failed components are the engine (2. 0l turbo), hybrid propulsion system, and electric coolant heater (ech). The dealer's repair (r/o 6018666) confirmed system instability by replacing the ech. This loss of power is directly linked to the manufacturer's known defect (csn 78c), where sand contamination in the engine can cause catastrophic failure and unrecoverable loss of propulsion. This mechanical defect is the root cause of the safety risk and is currently under NHTSA investigation (rq24012). Additionally, the vehicle is subject to recall 68c (battery fire risk), preventing safe use of the phev system and forcing me to park away from structures. The combination of these uncorrected defects puts both my safety and the safety of others at risk. Warning lamps: a 'service hybrid system' light or similar warning message appeared at the time of the incident. The problem has been confirmed by the dealer (price Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram) and is documented in repair order 6018666. The component is available for inspection upon request.

43 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 07/14/2025

It started with the engine sounding louder then normal. Then a bad smell in the cab of the vehicle. Later found out it was a exhaust leak that was getting into the vehicle causing headaches and other symptoms of carbon monoxide. Also note the burn marks around the broken bracket that could cause a fire if not mechanically inclined to notice. Not check engine light for this. But when I spoke to the dealership it wasn't new to them. Apparently this has happened to alot of the ecodiesel Jeep and gladiators. A common problem that should be resolved before and life threatening injuries result in loss of consciousness or fire.

44 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 07/04/2025

From the moment I drove off the lot, I encountered problems. The battery light came on immediately, requiring a replacement within weeks. I returned to the original carmax location for this service. However, this was only the beginning. Over time, I discovered the following: the driver seatbelt was not functioning properly the right rear passenger seatbelt buckle was completely missing the filters were filthy and had not been cleaned or replaced in well over a year, according to a trusted mechanic the engine may now require replacement at just 38,000 miles when I called carmax to report the missing seatbelt buckle, I was incorrectly told that my vehicle was not under warranty. This was untrue — I was well within the warranty period at the time. Despite this, I was ignored, and the safety concern received no follow-up or correction. This points to either a falsified or negligent vehicle inspection at the time of sale. Your "125+ point inspection" failed to catch multiple clear safety hazards and wear issues — or worse, they were deliberately overlooked. What’s most disturbing is that I only discovered the missing seatbelt after my sister drove the vehicle with my 5- and 3-year-old nephews in the backseat. One child had to sit in the middle because the rear right buckle was completely missing. That realization — that I unknowingly placed children at risk in a vehicle that your team labeled "safe" — is devastating. Now I’m being told that the engine may be failing — and it hasn’t even hit 40,000 miles. I was recently asked by the southlake service team to provide oil change records, which I am willing to share. But let’s be clear: an oil change receipt does not explain why a newer engine is failing at this mileage — unless something much deeper is wrong.

45 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 06/24/2025

While operating the 2021 Jeep Wrangler under normal driving conditions, I experienced repeated overheating issues. A high-pitched noise was consistently heard coming from under the hood during operation. Simultaneously, the engine temperature gauge would spike to high, and the infotainment system displayed an engine overheating warning. When the vehicle is started from a cold start - the high pitch is constant. To prevent damage or risk of fire, I immediately pulled the vehicle over and allowed the engine to cool. Upon restarting, the overheating issue persisted, with the temperature gauge rising and falling erratically—up to four times during a 15-minute drive. I brought the vehicle to an authorized Jeep dealership service center for inspection. The following findings were documented: coolant system: high-temperature coolant reservoir found completely empty. Low-temperature reservoir found low on coolant. Evidence of coolant leakage at multiple coolant line fittings. Engine block: external head gasket leak observed. Pressure test confirmed leaks in coolant lines. Internal engine inspection: spark plugs were removed and coolant residue was found in the combustion chambers. Cylinder walls showed damage consistent with overheating. Slightly burned valves noted during inspection. Based on the findings above, the engine has suffered critical failure due to overheating and internal coolant leakage. The combination of external gasket leaks, coolant residue in the cylinders, damaged cylinder walls, and burned valves presents a serious mechanical and safety concern. Full engine replacement is required. Estimated cost: $16,000. 00 this engine failure may pose a significant safety risk due sudden loss of power while driving, potential engine fire from overheating, exposure to steam or hot coolant under hood risk of engine seizing while on motion.

46 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 06/16/2025

June 5, 2025 stopped at red light turned green tried to turn left and the Jeep flashed the electric red bolt symbol and check engine light came on lost all power would not go when gas pedal was pushed. A/c lost power started blowing hot air and engine turned off. Restarted engine finally got it to go enough to pull out of traffic. Turned off engine opened hood checked battery cables, fuses and all was intact. Started engine drove slowly to the autozone store to have the diagnostic test done and it showed p2101 power train system throttle actuator a control motor circuit range /performance detected unexpected voltage on the throttle actuator control motor circuit also c121c-00 abs torque request signal denied anti-lock brake system u0401-00 implausible data received from ecm/pcm “a”. System was reset to be able to drive home. 6/16/25 went to start Jeep to go to work made a clicking noise check engine light on and the voltage warning sensor flashing and showed service electronic stability control error would not stay running checked battery cables fuses and restarted engine tried to back out of driveway engine would not go. Had Jeep towed to moore cdjr dealership where it was purchased from 9/2023 to have serviced found throttle body needs replaced dealership contacted several parts dealers, mopar, and other dealerships etc. To locate the part needed was advised couldn’t find the parts needed for the repair. Contacted service department and they advised they were calling national auto care my extended warranty for approval for repair. My concern is if I had been driving 65 mph and it went out I would have been in a accident when the vehicle stopped functioning. Safety of myself and other drivers would have been compromised. This is the 2. 0l turbo motor and have been advised that there are several issues with this motor and should trade in vehicle. I don’t have that option and this is the only vehicle I have.

47 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 06/12/2025

My Jeep started leaving me stranded 8 times. The Jeep would not start but had warning lights of " service charging system" , with picture of a battery in left of dash, a wrench, engine light, and it won't go into neutral to have it towed. I had it in the shop twice, and they cannot figure out the cause. They did update the computer to cover the recall from automatic combustion. { updated the computer) . It got worse, the car is now cutting off while on. I had it towed to the Jeep dealer aging tonight . The dashboard lights do not come onto until after engine failure. This is a hybrid, I was told by crossroads to keep the vehicle charged but this has not corrected the problem.

48 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 06/05/2025

In June 2025, I brought my vehicle to the dealership (hendricks Chrysler Dodge birmingham, al) for a full diagnostic inspection, and at that time I was told everything was fine. There were no warnings, no notes about electrical issues, airbags, coolant leaks, engine leaks, or any of the major concerns now being reported. On my most recent visit (October 2025), the dealership suddenly reported multiple “immediate attention” failures, including: • airbag system issues • electrical system failure • coolant system leak • water pump leak • engine oil separator leak these items were never mentioned during my previous full diagnostic despite being safety-related components that typically show symptoms or codes. Because these new issues involve critical components like the airbags, engine, and electrical system, my safety was put at risk. I have been driving the vehicle daily under the belief that it had passed a full diagnostic months earlier. If these problems really existed at that time, then I was unknowingly operating an unsafe vehicle. If they did not exist, then the sudden appearance of multiple major failures raises concerns about incorrect diagnostics or improper prior inspection. I have not received any warning lights except the airbag light. The dealership has not provided a clear explanation as to how these issues appeared only months after a full inspection. This has caused significant concern regarding vehicle safety, diagnostic reliability, and whether the previous inspection was performed correctly. I am requesting NHTSA review because the dealership failed to identify or disclose major safety-related failures, which has potentially placed me in danger without any warning.

49 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 05/28/2025

The contact owned a 2021 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost automotive power. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was started, however, the vehicle failed to start as intended. The contact drifted the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. The contact stated the rear of the vehicle was filled with smoke. The contact exited the vehicle. The contact stated that within five minutes, the fire was coming from the hood compartment. The vehicle was towed to the local tow yard. The vehicle was condemned as a total loss. The contact referenced an unknown recall repair, which had a similar failure description, however, the contact's VIN was not associated with the unknown recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 28,000.

50 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 05/23/2025

I experienced an extreme coolant leak caused by the coolant inlet tube fasteners backing out and becoming loose. This is consistent with mopar recall csn zd8 for 2021-2022 Jeep Wrangler. My VIN does not seem to be covered by this recall but experienced the same issue. I request that the vins be extended to include my VIN. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

51 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 05/20/2025

Since we have had the high pressure fuel pump recall completed/replaced, there have been ongoing problems with the cooling system that cause overheating multiple times, on the same grade of road, during subsequent trips. The vehicle alerts and says it has overheated, and is stopped and allowed to cool off. Coolant is indeed low, but there are not any visible leaks and there is no puddling or areas where it appears to be leaking. We have had this issued looked at twice, several repairs completed, hoses replaced, reservoir replaced, and we are still having this issue. This appears to be something exclusive to the diesel motor, as we have friends with the same vehicle with gasoline engine that are not having this concern.

52 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 04/16/2025

2021-2024 Jeeps with 3. 6 penstar are being sold with camshafts that go bad at around 60-80k miles. There needs to be an immediate recall. I have mine at just under 70k and recently had to spend 3 grand to get it fixed with a new part all because the warranty is up and there’s no recall out for it. This is absolutely unacceptable.

53 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 02/14/2025

The Jeep was taken to the dealership under a software battery recall and the software was updated. One week later while driving at approximately 55mph, there was a sudden jerk in the propulsion system. The car shifted abruptly from electric to gas motor and the electric mode was unavailable. The vehicle jerked and hesitated at every acceleration and deceleration causing unsafe operating conditions . The check engine light was on I returned it to the dealer immediately and was told that the high voltage hybrid battery was bad. I'm pretty convinced from my and other experiences that the software up date was not a remedy to previous incidents reported to you. It was a software patch that determined if the battery was bad.

54 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 01/07/2025

My 2021 Jeep 4xe is not safe after the 68c battery recall, this recall has caused the combustion engine to start intermittently even though I am in hybrid or electric mode, when this happens, the Jeep will not respond to the accelerator pedal for a few seconds while the computer figures out what to do, when pulling away from a stop sign or turning left in traffic this lag has made it very difficult to drive in traffic. I feel the 68c recall has made this vehicle unsafe to drive unless you know it's going to lag and make driving corrections because of it. At this point I will not let anyone but myself drive it for fear they will experience the lag and end up in an accident because of it. I have had it back to the dealer 2 times and they acknowledge my complaint but since it has no codes they can't or don't know h0w to fix it. They have contacted stellantis and they advise the Jeep is operating as designed. It didn't do this prior to the 68c recall. Not sure what to do at this point but I now have a vehicle that I bought because I liked the performance of the hybrid system but now that performance is compromised to the point, I feel it's not safe, and Jeep cant seem to rectify the issue even though the dealer acknowledges its and issue.

55 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 01/04/2025

Received regenerative braking must be serviced notice, followed by loss of motive control. Push accelerator, would not accelerate and actually rolled backwards, multiple notification lights came on, car started to move after 5 seconds, happened again. Pulled over to turn on/off car, car would not turn on. Tried several times and resolved to get it towed. After 5 min, tried one more time to start the car and it did turn on. Functioned normally. Drove to dealership and dealership diagnosis is nothing wrong, dealership now working with Chevrolet engineers.

56 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 01/03/2025

Metal chunks found in engine oil, and as were not metal powder swirl, shavings, or specs, possibly from bottom engine crankshaft. At the crank pulley, with the belt off, I could feel nudge by hand from the middle, for an engine component with max specified endplay 0. 012 inches, or fraction of a millimeter. An existing manufacturer recall, and not a safety recall, for this 2021 Jeep Wrangler 2. 0l turbo is inspection for loose bolts for water pump inlet. This vehicle will not be available for inspection requests, because it is still not, and waiting to be, diagnosed as the dealer could not necessarily hear an engine issue. I have heard it knock, like a rumbling v8 and turbo whined, and recently I decided to strain the old and knocking oil that I kept and discovered metal. There was something wrong all along. Top engine, with good gas mileage, has been fine. The safety concern to this vehicle is metal in oil to possibly enter top engine and create sudden or instant engine seizure while in operation. The safety of driver or others could be at risk. The safety concern to this vehicle is also the detioration of engine components since they appear under the sole discretion of this motorized vehicle. This means, no other factor known to the driver of this vehicle by which rate of engine detioration has occurred. An indicating observation to be made into this vehicle's safety is the endplay of the crankshaft. This vehicle is nearly 97,000 miles odometer. The endplay seems very excessive, causing me to speculate on original factory fitment and installation during assembly. What determinations into a non-safety recall of loose water pump bolts might emerge as consideration into engine interior deterioration, as rate of this deterioration appear under sole vehicle discretion and remain unknown to the driver. Insufficient cooling is known to cause buildup in any engine, this vehicle has burped coolant air. No warning lights in the dash was seen.

57 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 12/28/2024

After performing the 95b recall, within 20-30 miles of driving the cel came on. After powering off and back on the “service charging system” alert displayed on the dash. The vehicle seemed drivable however, and I proceeded to drive it to the dealership two days later which is about 4 miles away. In multiple instances when trying to accelerate from a stop the vehicle would not accelerate to more than 3-4 mph for multiple seconds leaving me stranded pulling out across traffic in the middle of an intersection waiting on the car to accelerate to a normal speed. Regardless of how much the accelerator was pressed the vehicle just rolled forward very, very slowly. Eventually, the vehicle lurched forward violently. Within this 3-4 mile drive this happened 3 times. The car remained jerky and unpredictable. I was fortunate to be driving at a low traffic time and made sure to allow extra space due to feeling the car acting slow after the cel appeared. Had I treated it normally during normal commute hours, I would have been hit by oncoming traffic. I left the vehicle at the dealership and am waiting on response.

58 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 12/26/2024

Recent recall 95b was performed December 15th, 2024 on my Jeep 4xe. The vehicle passed the road test involved with the safety recall to detect a defective high voltage battery. On December 26th, within 100 miles of the recall test being performed, the vehicle cruise control involuntarily shut off, check engine light illuminated and the vehicle lost power on the freeway. We were able to return home with the vehicle lurching while driving, having erratic acceleration from a stop and pushing through braking. The issues continued a few days later when delivering to the Jeep service center and the Jeep died in the service lane and had to be pushed the rest of the way to the service bay. The "fix'' that stellantis has provided seems to simply later detect the battery issue that the recall test was designed to detect under their care during the test procedure. There are numerous other 4xe owners that I am aware of that are having the same post-test failures and motive power losses in traffic soon after their vehicle 'passed' the battery test. This 'solution' is causing a dangerous situation for the owners and the general motoring public. The Jeep has since been reevaluated and determined that the battery that the recall was intended to detect is indeed defective and is being replaced.

59 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 12/23/2024

The engine and cluster showed and made noises indicating that the hybrid system was malfunctioning. The cluster indicated a speed limit at high speeds, but never did so. The electric drivetrain was disconnected and the handling and power were severely affected. It was dangerous because the distracting and concerning issues were during a rapid speed and in dangerous conditions with no clear remedy. The check engine, red turtle, and battery lights indicated the problem, but not beforehand. There were some warranty fixes around the battery including recall work.

60 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 12/22/2024

After taking my Jeep 4xe in for the 95b recall I drove around 50 miles and the check engine light came on. Once home vehicle would not turn on or charge. Error on dash said “charging system error. ” next day the vehicle would turn on be experience extreme slowness after stopping with bursts of acceleration. The accceleration and breaking system were extremely jerky and I felt like I didn’t know how the car would respond when accelerating which was dangerous.

61 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2024

I was driving on the turnpike on or about December 15, 2024. I drove over some ridges on the PA turnpike. My Jeep starting violently shaking out of control it felt like the wheels were gonna pop off. I had to grip onto the steering wheel to try to keep the vehicle from hitting any other cars. It went on for about five minutes then it stopped, but I could feel a change in the way, the steering felt. There was no warning signs on my dashboard . It felt like I didn’t have complete control of the steering. After I got off of the turnpike, I was on 663 trying to get home safely after experiencing this terrifying experience . When I was on 663 I hit a red light and when the light turned green, I went to put my foot on the gas and it would not go so the person behind me almost hit. I had to put the Jeep into park and I put it back into drive then proceeded to go and it was still driving like I didn’t have complete control of the steering so then on December 19 2024. I set up an appointment with sands Chrysler Jeep Dodge ram. When I was on the phone with the advisor, she told me that was the death wobble that I was experiencing, but I need to have the Jeep diagnosed to verify that so I got a multi point inspection report sent to me that said , caution steering linkage (damage/leaks/worn components) pending recommendations replace steering damper (stabilizer) associted item general concern #1 customer states vehicle was shaking heavily on highway. The dealership is charging me when they know that fiat Chrysler automobiles (fca) , the former parent company of Jeep issued a recall for the 2018 to 2019 Jeep, Wrangler and Jeep gladiator models due to a steering wheel vibration issue known as the “ death wobble”. Fca recalled over 190,000 vehicles to replace the front suspension steering damper also known as the stabilizer. And that’s exactly what I needed to have replaced, steering damper also known as stabilizer. Also called Jeep wave. They are trying to get me a discount.

62 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 12/14/2024

The vehicle’s check engine light come on earlier this year and the electric motor/battery was not functioning properly. It was serviced in September and I was told by the dealership that the software update would resolve the issue. It did not. The vehicle was serviced again on 12/13/24 and I was told that it passed the 95b recall test but that the check engine light came back on. The dealership said they ran more tests and now the electric cooling/heating unit needs to be replaced but they won’t have the part for approximately 2 weeks. The electric cooling/heating unit is for controlling climate within the vehicle and should not affect its propulsion. While driving the vehicle the day after I picked it up from the dealership, I was nearly involved in what would’ve been a serious accident. I was turning at an intersection, but the vehicle lost motor function and would not accelerate, leaving me sitting in the intersection with traffic oncoming. Fortunately, after several seconds, the vehicle began to move with not much time to spare. This problem recurred throughout my drive returning home. I have not and will not drive the vehicle again until I am able to return to the dealership for a third time.

63 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 11/27/2024

I have a 2021 Jeep Wrangler jl--VIN [xxx] . On Wednesday, [xxx], the vehicle suddenly and without prior warning overheated. I immediately parked the car. There were no obvious signs of leaks but we went and got some coolant and I put about 1/4 gallon of coolant in as it was low. I had the car towed to the dealership. The service advisor informed me that the issue was related to TSB 07-001-22 rev. B. They had to tighten the bolts connecting the inlet tube. As I searched on some Jeep forums, I discovered that this issue was addressed with csn zd8, however, it's only applicable to certain vins within 2021-2022. When I mentioned this to the advisor, she said my car wasn't affected by the recall. Clearly, this is a broader issue than just the vins noted in the recall since this exact issue happened to my vehicle. I reached out to fca and was assigned a case manager. After speaking with her, she informed me that she just talked with the dealership possibly providing cost assistance with the matter. I don't know why they're putting it back on the dealership when it's clearly a manufacturing defect. The dealership covered about 1/2 of the cost. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

64 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 11/08/2024

I was driving on the 15 freeway in san diego going 75 mph and I received a number of alerts and flashing and audible sounds. When I looked at the dash it had an alert that said performance unstable pull over place vehicle in park. I immediately lost power to the accelerator and the car started to slow so I pulled over on the shoulder. Luckily, I was in the right hand side lane in the carpool section, and there was a shoulder. If there had been no shoulder, I would’ve been stuck in traffic in the lane. The car would not restart and I had to have it towed from the 15 freeway.

65 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 10/26/2024

On [xxx], I was in fort lauderdale, FL for vacation with my 2 friends. I was driving for about 20-30 minutes on the road, got on the highway and noticed a rubber smell. I got off the highway. I still noticed the smell did not go away. So I opened the windows & turned off the ac. Then I saw white smoke coming from the vents and smoke coming from the right side of the hood, in front of the passenger side. I proceeded to pull over and parked the car. We exit the car & saw smoke/flames coming from the right passenger side & underneath the car. I called 911. There were no warnings or indications on my dashboard that something was wrong. I got my car serviced a month prior to this fire at a certified Jeep dealership. My car was deemed a total loss by my insurance. This was completely a safety hazard to myself, two friends and the public. Luckily, there was a fire department just a few buildings down. They arrived shortly after the 911 call and put out the fire, preventing further damage to the surroundings. It was terrifying but thankfully we are all safe. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

66 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 10/15/2024

My 20214xe hybrid from the day I bought it was often saying "electric not available" there was a potential fire recall last winter that took four months to remedy, during that time we were told not to charge it, park in our garage, park near our home/structures or park by other cars. I purchase a hybrid that I'm not able to use as a hybrid. Finally, got the repair in the spring. Literally, two months later, it starts doing all kinds of dangerous things. I would come to a stop or be in the middle of a turn and would have no power whatsoever, gas pedal to the floor and going nowhere and then would lunge forward. Took to the dealer, computer said critical hybrid battery overheating, the original repair clearly didn't work. Eventually, it was approved for hybrid battery being replaced. All was well until 2 weeks ago when it got "Jeep death wobble", violently shaking back and forth at about 60mph. They did repair it but informed us that there is another risk for fire recall, do not charge it or park in garage, etc. Etc. I have a vehicle that is a risk for burning my house down, this is multiple times and unacceptable. I also purchased a hybrid that I am not able to use as a hybrid.

67 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 09/24/2024

The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v767000 (fuel system, gasoline, engine); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

68 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 09/04/2024

Approaching red light and the vehicle came to a sudden stop. Message popped up on dashboard to place into park and start vehicle. Vehicle would not start and could not shift into neutral to move off of road. Message then appeared to plug car in to calibrate battery. Had car towed to my house, plugged car into charging station and message popped up to service charging system. Car will not start.

69 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 08/28/2024

The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that several warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was able to restart however, the failure recurred. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,986.

70 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 08/08/2024

Vessel continues to show oil pressure warning light with no obvious cause - oil pressure is within range and oil is not low nor low life?.



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