Windshield Problems of Jeep Wrangler - part 1

The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the engine fan would suddenly turn on and the engine temperature gauge would rise with the message that the engine had overheated. The contact stated that during the failure the vehicle would suddenly decelerate to protect the engine. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who indicated that the engine tubing was faulty. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the water pump was faulty. The water pump was replaced but the failure continued. The contact stated that the rear driver’s side and passenger’s side window motor were faulty, and the window would not properly open and close. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 20,000.

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Tl the contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact noticed that the front windshield was cracked on both the driver and passenger sides. The vehicle was taken to larry roesch Chrysler Jeep Dodge ram (200 w grand Ave, elmhurst, IL 60126, (630) 333-9121) where it was determined that the windshield needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 30,000.

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The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the windshield cracked too easily when struck by objects while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the windshield needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

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I have received 3 chips one leading to a serious crack in my windshield all on the driver's side in less than 6 months of road time. This is my second Jeep and my first never got a chip. I feel the windshield in my 2012 Jeep rubicon is of inferior quality and needs to be looked into. I fear my safety if another rock hits this windshield. I have contacted Jeep manufacture and filed complaints so it will be on file. It was recommended to go back to dealership and have them look at it and will do in near future but I wanted to file a complaint/concern with your agency too. I do not have much faith in the dealership as to making a resolve with this issue. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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Last night as I was wating for my son in our driveway. I literally saw my windshield crack from the base of the windshiled frame. No rock or objects hit the windshield. As I menetioned, I was parked in drive. Heat and defrost was on as it is winter time.

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I have owned the vehicle for 7 months. I have had to replace the windshield several times due to cracks. The windshields are spaced to thin and are weak.

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One day after purchasing a brand new 2010 Jeep Wrangler 2 door, the windshield began to crack from the bottom of the windshield. There was not a rock chip and no other obvious signs of anything that would cause a windshield to crack. The dealership has stated that they will not cover it and it is not their problem. After researching this, it seems to be a common problem that Chrysler refuses to remedy.

The contact owns a 2010 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated the vehicle was equipped in a manner in which the roof and doors could be removed from the vehicle during warm weather. When the roof and doors were removed, the side view mirrors were repositioned to mount onto the front windshield support frame. The contact stated that when the mirrors were mounted in this position, the view in the passenger side mirror was obstructed by approximately 85 percent, reducing visibility while driving at any speed. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was told there was no repair available for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 2,000 and the current mileage was 11,000.

While parked in my driveway, I started my Jeep Wrangler and put the defrost on. My windshield cracked along the bottom of the windshield. There were no chips, cracks or defects in the windshield. The vehicle was not moving and still in park in my driveway.

The windshield cracked at the bottom right in the middle. The vehicle was not in motion and the window defroster was turned on. That is when the crack formed.

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Sunday April 4th, 2009 the temperature was a high of 73 and on April 5th, 2009 the high was 49. I own a 2007 Jeep Wrangler sahara with approx. 27k miles. After out running errands and using the defrost,I noticed a small crack at the bottom of the passengers side of the wind shield. When I noticed the crack it was approx. 3 " long, and ran from bottom to top, since then it has begun to curve towards the drivers side by about 1". I have taken the vehicle to two dealers and both have dismissed it has a rock chip. One service manager told me that even the smallest rock chip is enough to crack the windshield. He traced the crack with a writing pen and determined it was not a stress issue but a "rock hit". The other service manager rubbed her finger over the crack and determined it to be a "rock hit", both service managers did state that the "rock hit" could have been already present and the current temperature change could have caused the crack. One service manager did say that if the "rock hit" was not present he could fix it under the current warranty. I came home a did a google search and found several complaints about the 2007 Jeep and it's windshield.

Very cold weather for area with defrost on high causes front windshield to crack and then spread the length of the windshield.

Windshield cracked in front of driver seat. Vehicle was stopped in driveway when a "pop" was heard. Crack went up 2 inches, then slowly over 2 days traveled left then down again 18 inches further. The vehicle was stopped, there were no rock flying or chips anywhere. Contacted local dealer about problem. He said they are not aware of any such windshield problems being common with the Jeep jk models, he also said Chrysler hq is not aware of any such windshield problems being common either. Everyone on the internet seems to know about it. I was advised of it by another Jeep owner that hey had 2 windshields replaced already, and to watch our windshield, a week later our cracked as well.

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Windshield cracked on my 2008 jk Wrangler. Right up the middle, seems as if this is a common occurrence on these vehicles.

Large crack developed in windshield at 15,000 miles after normal usage from minor rock damage.

I guess I am writing with more than one issue. Sorry for the inconvenience of such a long explanation but I thought long and hard before delving into this. I purchased my 2007 Jeep Wrangler unlimited x 4-door 2wd in October of 2006. I was one of the lucky victims that while going 70 mph, the entire Jeep shut down and then restarted on it's own. This happened twice. Took it in once, I got the "I'm sorry look" and was let go. Didn't even bother with the dealership the second time and finally was lucky enough not to have a wreck before the recall was sent. Within one month, not more than 1200 on the vehicle, it would not start. Called tow trucks twice. Each time, it took the tow truck 30-45 minutes to arrive and in that time frame, with repeated efforts, I was able to get the vehicle to start. This has not happened again for about 6 - 9 months then came February 2007. It was about 45 degrees outside and I walked out to get the mail. As I looked up at the Jeep, I was stopped dead in my tracks and did not even want to face what I knew had happened. Right below where the windshield starts, right above the hood, on the drivers' side was an approximate 1" crack. I went back outside 3 times thinking maybe I "thought" I was seeing something that wasn't really there. Within one week, the crack had extended up about 1/2" and cracked horizontally about 4 inches across. So sorry again for the long, indepth letter. I just don't know what to do anymore. Would really appreciate some advice. Lana jackson lawton oklahoma.

Driving Jeep in cold weather, the windshield suddenly cracked from the center, bottom of glass to the passenger side of the glass. The inner pane of glass cracked. There was not any damage to the glass prior to the break. I was running the defroster at the time and the ambient temperature was approx. 7 degrees f.

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Cracking front windshield after turning on defroster.

The windshield on the vehicle is very weak. I have had three cracks in the last three weeks. This seems to occur on days below 32 degrees f. I do not travel gravel roads and have never had a vehicle windshield do this before.

I have a 2005 Jeep Wrangler. I am the original owner and it is the original windshield. On December 13, 2007 the windshield cracked while I was driving. There were two cracks (possibly initiated from one point below the molding). The cracks started on the bottom just off center and went up about two inches and then curved 90 degrees and went horizontally across the windshield. The Jeep warranty book says it covers defects in the glass for one year or 12,000 miles. Since my Jeep was past this point my insurance covered it. They had safelite autoglass put in a new windshield on December 27, 2007. Six days later on January 2, 2008 on my way to work the windshield cracked again while driving. The replacement windshield was less than one week old! this time there were three cracks. One went straight up from the bottom of the windshield to the top, molding to molding. The other two were similar to the first time. They began at the bottom, went up two inches and turned 90 degrees and became horizontal cracks. The cracks could have initiated from a single point below the molding. This time the cracks started more toward the center, about 4 inches closer to the driver side than the first cracked windshield. The auto glass technician said that cracked windshields are a common problem with Jeep Wranglers. I have read online forums and a lot of Jeep owners are having this same issue. Also, a CO-worker had the same thing happen to his Jeep. He went through 2 windshields in 3 years. It sounds like a systematic safety issue with Jeep Wranglers. I hope that Jeep will correct this quality deficiency before anyone gets hurt. I called the Jeep customer service number and they told me that they couldnt correct their defective vehicle. If the windshield cracks or spider webs while driving on a highway, this issue could lead to a severe accident and/or death if it hasn't already.

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In December 2007 I was sitting in my 2006 Jeep Wrangler x in my driveway with my defroster on when about 5 minutes later I heard a popping noise like when you put ice in a glass and it starts to get hot. I look around and noticed a crack in my windshield coming from under the bottom seal. I called my dealership which they told me it was probably a chip that expanded. I brought it down and fought with the service manager that this should have not happened even if there was a chip in the window because every car that has a chip and turns their defroster on should do the same thing. The dealership told me I had to pay for the window and that it might happen again. The insurance I have covered my window and now again I looked the other day and I have another crack on the new window. Not very happy with this car.

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The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Wrangler. The windshield developed a crack approximately three inches long. The contact stated that the crack has extended across the entire windshield. The dealer stated that they were unable to assist. The current mileage was 15,000 and failure mileage was 14,000. Updated 03/06/08. The dealer stated the crack was due to a rock hitting the windshield. The consumer did some research and discovered, the windshield tend to crack due to freezing temperatures. The consumer stated the 2007 models have a window change and the edges are no longer protected with a rubber sealer and thus it seems this may be making the glass excessively fail. Updated.

Windshield cracked while driving without any external forces, dealer claims stress fracture, manufacture refuses to replace due to mileage over 12,000, vehicle is a little over 14,000 miles and only one year old. This a safety issue due to manufactures defect that should be replaced regardless of mileage on vehicle. In the process to replace windshield as soon as possible, vehicle being used only in emergency if needed!!.

I bought my 2007 Wrangler jk from herterich food/Jeep in dover , DE . It was brand new, and a few days after buying it, it had rained and my soft top leaked from the forward left and right sides of the soft top right at the corners of where it meets the windshield. I've taken it back to the dealer to have it fixed twice and still the same result. It always leaks regardless of what rain condition. Note this was a brand new vehicle that I bought. And if it continues it im afraid it will cause water damage that is irreversible to my interior.

- the contact stated that while driving 2007 Jeep Wrangler limited the warning lights on dash board turned on and radio turned off, at which time vehicle lost power while driving at 65-75 mph. Vehicle mileage at the time of failure was 2900, and is currently 7464. The first time vehicle lost power the rpms were still running. He put the vehicle in neutral. Then attempted to restart the vehicle and was successful. The second time the incident occurred warning lights turned on, and the radio turned off for another 5 second. He took foot off the accelerator and left the vehicle in drive and the vehicle regained speed, the lights turned off and the radio turned back on. The contact stated that he noticed that sometimes when he opened the windows the radio was off for about 5 seconds. The contact did take vehicle to dealership for second time, and they replaced the ignition switch, and the circuit brake panel. The contact stated that he took vehicle to dealership for repair again on 12/26/06 because the vehicle was still having the same electrical problems. Updated 1/17/2006 - windshield bracket bolts corroded. The left blinker would blink very fast. The dealer replaced the left front turn signal bulb. Gear shift became stuck. The dealer replaced the console mounted shift lever.

I have a 2004 Jeep Wrangler and there are several problems but the worst is that neither front belts will retract fast enough to prevent either door from slamming on the shoulder portion. I fear that after repeated door closing on the belts will weaken them to the point of breaking during an impact. The secondary problem is the front windshield is cracking in 2 places.

Windshield-2004 Jeep liberty within a month of buying there was little chips all over windshield spoke with dealership (nothing they would do) this vehicle has only been driven in town and on highway. This is ridiculous for a 24,000 dollar vehicle.

Instrument panel gauges and lights go off intermittently when using turn signal. Blower power failed altogether (mechanic found burned out wiring harness under dashboard. ) air conditioner failed --evaporator and compressor. Water leaks on passenger side from front windshield (windshield was replaced twice at dealer but failed to fix problem. ) rear center break light wire failed. Hood latch broke off.

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I purchased a 2002 Jeep Wrangler from shakers Jeep dealer. South main streeet, waterbury, CT. After having the Jeep for one month the windshield piited inbetween the glasss. It was alset to have Plymouth glass to install. Then shaker Jeep went out of buisness! all there customers where sent to bradshaw Jeep. To make a long story short when the sun or head lights hit the winshild it is blinding! in October I went to bradshaw and spoke to daimler/Chrysler about the problem. For 2 month's I have e-mailed and call both with no success, since then at 4:30 a. M. A oncoming car had it high beems on and I just tap the corner of my Jeep on a branch of a tree. It has know cost me 250. 00 for a rental and 650. 00 for the Jeep to be fixxed. The auto body shop told me it was a cheap factory installed windshield!!!!m not looking to get reinburst for the work but I still have the windshield problem. . I hope you can help thank you in ance liam e. Behr jr.

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Car was parked in garage when window glass exploded. Glass was inbedded into concrete wall. Nothing struck or damaged the window. I was in the process of lowering it, (it is on hydraulic suspension so can not be slammed.

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Windshield is ,causing bubbles that make it difficult to see especially in bright sunlight.

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Windshield is delaminating, causing bubbles that make it difficult to see especially in bright sunlight.

Many problems with this vehicle. Water pump leaked - fixed under warranty, gas tank seal leaked - fixed under warranty, seats ripped - fixed under warranty, suction cup marks on window - fixed under warranty, front stabilizer shock leaked - fixed under warranty, rear window seal leaked - repaired under warranty two times and still leaks, instrument panel fails - out of warranty not repaired, radiator failed - out of warranty fixed at my cost, stabilizer arm failed both sides twice - fixed under warranty once and the out of warranty fixed at my cost, exhaust manifold failed - out of warranty - fixed at my cost, clutch fork failed - out of warranty fixed at my cost, leak under the dash board passenger side - fixed under warranty. Of all the problems above. . . Loss of instrument panel needs to be fixed by the manufacturer regardless of in or out of warranty. Loss of gauges is a driving distraction and can result in an accident. Jeep needs to address this manufacturing defect as long as this vehicle is on the road.

Consumer experiencing ongoing problems with varous parts: 1. Cracked intake manifold; 2. Muffler failed/ replaced;, 3. Water leaking through front windshield moulding; 4. Instrument lights would intermittently go out, and 5. Fuel gauge/sender would not register properly.

Each time I am on the highway and anywhere within any vicinity behind a truck and any size of debris is thrown up on my windshield. . . . It causes a break. Each time it has broken. . . . This size of rock or debris has been hardly visible to the eye. The very last time was a tiny piece of asphalt and it left the biggest break of all. There is obviously some type of default in the windshield for it to break so easily. I am curious as if there are any other individuals having the same problems. I have spoken with many individuals with Jeeps and none have expierenced this type of difficulty.