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The contact owns a 2000 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the vehicle did not pass inspection because the frame on both sides underneath the vehicle was rusted. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 177,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the vehicle's skid plate was witnessed under the vehicle, which is what prompted a closer look at the vehicle. Upon looking more closely, the contact noticed that the vehicle's frame was completely rusted at the bottom. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000. Updated 09/10/15
The contact owns a 2000 Jeep Wrangler. While traveling approximately 45 mph, the gears became extremely difficult to change over without warning. The contact also heard a grinding noise upon changing gears and the vehicle wobbled. The contact was able to cautiously drive the vehicle to a repair shop. The technician diagnosed that the underbody framing fractured due to corrosion and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 210,000.
Frame is rotting away. Vehicle is garage kept. No specific area because its the entire frame. These vehicles cost entirely too much money for this to be happening. There are many complaints on here with the same issue. Chrysler apparently didn't feel it necessary to step up to the plate and fix the issue. If I was not a knowledgeable individual, this is a huge safety issue for someone driving down the highway and frame of Jeep breaking. I'm sure it's already happened and is just not being acknowledged.
Premature rusting of the chassis frame. May have to repair or replace frame sections or possibly the entire frame due to premature corroding of the frame. Apparently a very common problem with Wrangler owners.
- Athens, GA, USA
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Purchased this vehicle in 21013 from a private seller. Upon changing the engine oil one day shortly thereafter, noticed the passenger side frame area, where the rear, lower control arm is mounted, was completely rusted through! I have since had this repaired, at an additional cost of $800. Also, noticed the passenger side frame all along where the transmission skid plate is mounted - is completely rusted through along approximately 8" along the bottom! I can run 4 fingers in the bottom of this frame! and, the front skid plate nutserts on both sides of the skid plate, are gone! rusted away - completely! previous owner had the skid plate actually welded to the frame! this should never, ever happen! I have a 2003 Toyota 4runner with zero frame rust - zero! looks brand new to this day! come take a look. Many, many, many and way too numerous to mention people have this same frame rust problem on their Jeep. Why is this" this is not safe, yet these vehicles are re-sold over and over again. This is 2015. No other vehicle - american or import - has this problem. Why is this allowed to happen? must people get killed during their enjoyment of their supposedly "safe", in this case, american made vehicle before dealers and the NHTSA will apply a repair bulletin? Toyota, is still buying back trucks with frame rust - why isn't the american company Chrysler" hmmmm.
The construction of this frame has extreme rust issues. The internal frame was not correctly protected form weather resulting in excessive rust that has a high risk of frame failure.
Jeep Wrangler from 1997 to 2006 have issues with badly rusted frames to the point of being unsafe. Toyota had issued a recall where they were buying back pickups or replacing frames. Why can't Jeep do the same?
Affected parts: Frame and suspension last weekend I was driving 2000 Jeep tj thought I had a shock mount break. The Jeep wobbled and I lost control of keeping the Jeep straight in my lane almost hitting a car in the other lane. I checked under the Jeep and noticed the rear passenger lower trail arm broke totally away from the frame due to rust. Looking on forums and the web read about safetcap autorust frame sections. So thinking this might be an option to repair it asked a friend that used to work at a body shop take a look. He took a look and was shocked how bad the Jeep was rusted for being a 2000. Didn't notice until we looked again but the skid plate is also falling away from the frame. He is not sure he would have any good metal to weld to and also said it will be like dominos there will be more failed rusted parts under the Jeep like brake lines etc. Friend said safety is a huge concern even if you were able to patch it because so much of the frame and components are rusted so bad. I don't have the resources, knowledge or extra money to throw couple grand at it and replace the frame. Since this is a safety issue has anyone had any luck communicating this to Jeep Chrysler dealers or heard anyone that has" couple options I see now are to part it out or try to sell it as it stands. Any suggestions? I never went on any rough trails because it was a primary vehicle. For a 2000 Jeep Wrangler sport tj this is a huge safety issue. Does Jeep not treat the frames with rust protection? is the frame just poorly designed" will never purchase another Jeep vehicle.
The Jeep has only 70,000 miles on it and is in good shape execpt for the frame is rusted out and my husband had to weld some support bars where the frame was rusted out. Is there any kind of safety recall that we can come back on the dealer with this? we have only had this Jeep for about 3 months.
I was driving and I went to turn the corner I lost control of the vehicle. My mechanic showed me the frame has rotted out on both sides of the vehicle from the rear end to where the doors are. This vehicle does not come in contact with salt water. Also there was no way of me knowing that this was going to happen. I could have been driving faster and this would of caused a accident where I could have been killed or killed someone else. The vehicle can no longer be fixed. I feel that this should never rotted out the way it did. This vehicle was actually built for myself and delivered in October of 1999.
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- Milbridge, ME, USA