Wheel Problems of Jeep Wrangler

Jeep Wrangler owners have reported 367 wheel related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common wheel problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel (356 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel bolts (8 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Wheel related problems of Jeep Wrangler

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wheel problems
356
Wheel Bolts problems
8
Wheel Rim problems
3

Recently reported Wheel problems of Jeep Wrangler

The Wheel problem

Three active recalls on this vehicle currently and have not had the vehicle a full calendar year yet. Two pertaining to fire-risk recall which can result in increased risk of occupant injury and injury to persons outside vehicle.   Read details...

The Wheel Bolts problem

During a routine wheel rotation, I was alerted to all 4 of the nuts that secure the tire pressure monitors (and the valve stems) being cracked along their lengths. If only one had been cracked, I would consider it odd, but all 4 means an obvious and extremely dangerous defect.   Read details...

The Wheel Rim problem

The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop light, he depressed the accelerator pedal to drive when all 5-wheel studs inadvertently snapped off the rear passenger’s side wheel. The rim fractured and the tire was sliced and detached from the rim.   Read details...




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