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Driving down the freeway all dash lights flash on including traction light and ABS and feels like my brakes are pumping even when I did not touch the brakes with dinging sound radio shuts off, horn does not work or the buttons on the steering wheel to work the radio. Very dangerous esp when driving down the freeway.
Left hand side toggle ( that switches turn signals on and off) causes lcd display to glitch out when the head light control is turned all the way up. Fried my lcd, replacement $6000, now I need to replace he toggle, $375. Only glitches on one particular setting.
Regarding complaint number: 11175198. The information provided to you in my complaint was sent to Jeep us customer care, Fiat Chrysler automotive group (fca) first, and they fwd it to the Jeep Chrysler regional manager for approval to open a "star" case so engineering technicians at fca could look at the problem on the Jeep as identified to you. The regional maintenance manager --refused to open the "star" case --fearing that the identified electrical & engine problem could cause a recall and safety recall. On 2-18-2019 I received a call from us customer care at Fiat Chrysler automotive, and told that because of the area management refusal to open a "star" my case with them has been closed.
I reported to my dealer approximately 6 months after purchase in 2014 that at random times while in motion all safety lights would illuminate, the radio would go off and there would be a ding noise when this happened. I even took it in on two different occasions and have called the dealership to inquire if there were any recalls associated with this since it happens while in motion. They have test drove it but never could get it to do what I described. The last time it happened was in December 2018. It just happens randomly, but is very scary and seems dangerous since all the safety lights illuminate, RPM gauge drops etc putting it in neutral and back to drive it seems to correct itself, but it is still very concerning
While driving moderate speed on a rural rd (est miles 115K), all red & yellow lights came on, "no bus" light came on which is not listed in the ops manual, windshield wipers came on, RPM gauge went to zero, fuel gauge went to empty, engine light flashing and engine running rough to possible stall. Within a period of time 10 min or so everything came back to normal and Jeep ran ok. This has happen to my wife who is a rural mail carrier on many occasions. In fact in 1 week it happened every day and it has happened many times over a long period. Jeep service folks don't know what is causing the problem as the codes do not pin point the problem. They "think" possibility it could be pwr fuse box, main computer or fwd instrument panel ea at a cost of over $1000 to replace. Service folks want T Jeep brought to them with lights on, gauges zero, engine light flashing but it's an intermittent problem and they are 30 miles or more away depending where the problem happens. Service folks have had the Jeep for a total of 3 days in Jan & Feb and drove it over 150 mile and the problem never appeared. In Feb 2015 while driving (24,171 miles) the engine light came "on" and Jeep stalled in the middle of the road. It was restarted and driven so Jeep was then taken to dealer and they found that a fault code said "wiring does not have enough slack between sensor & wiring causing poor connection". replaced cam sensor & wiring. Fault cleared. Have photos of dash with "all lights and gauges showing zero and no bus light on and wipers going back and forth. I'll send if you need them but it all lights and gauges which are depicted in the ops manual. This possible engine stalling while driving and possible electrical fire is a safety issue. This problem has occurred over many months throughout 2018.
- Coldspring, TX, USA
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Check engine light. Mechanic told me it would cost about one thousand dollars for the repair of the oil sensor switch located inside the engine. The vehicle has about 31K miles and I'm the original owner. Please lmk if this is a common problem. [xxx]. my name is [xxx] vehicle is rarely used. At the time I noticed the engine light it had been sitting for about a week. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
2014 Wrangler has known faulty oil pressure sending unit sensor as there was a tsb on July 15, 2014 stating such. Tsb # 18-034-14 rev. A and rrt 14-046. 1,000 miles short of the 3 yr, 36K mile warranty, but 6 months past the 3 year and Jeep wants $411 to fix their known problem. Jeep states since it is a sensor, it not covered by the longer powertrain warranty.
While driving, sway bar disconnect light illuminates, skid control light illuminates, all gauges go off, then on. Doors will not unlock from the inside using the door control. Will unlock using the key fob. Dangerous condition when sway bar disconnects driving at high way speed.
I have an engine failure code 520 for the oil pressure switch or harness with only 8315 miles on this vehicle. I found a Jeep forum that described this problem in detail and stated that this has been an ongoing problem since 2012 with this vehicle. It was also stated that to replace the defective oil pressure switch the intake manifold and fuel injector rail would need to be removed. That is a little more complicated than what I am willing to try. This should be handled under a recall or at least an extended warranty for consumer protection.
My horn doesn't work. My turning signals intermittently working, my windows wouldn't work, the lighter wasn't working, but now is. Driving down road. Changed fuses, changed light bulbs. Same resuld.
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Wrangler. While driving 10 mph, the radio stopped working as well as other buttons on the instrument panel and the steering wheel. Before discovering the failure, the contact heard an audio indicator and a message displayed for an oil change. Afterwards, the oil change display warning was no longer visible, only the audio indicator. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised the contact to research online for open recalls. The contact found NHTSA campaign number: 16V288000 (air bags), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not made of the failure and the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The failure mileage was 42,000.
The radio would not come on after vehicle start up then would after the battery was disconnected then reconnected. Problem continued disconnecting battery stopped working and power window controlls malfunctioned and started working again. Radio still does not work and will sometimes come on with bright screen and a very loud sound while driving. Dealership states not a warrenty issue. Anotjer mechanic states it is tipm issue and was recalled in other Dodge. Also engine light stays on.
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the tire pressure warning indicator illuminated and remained illuminated even with sufficient air in the tires. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 14V632000 (tires) to the dealer (barnett Chrysler Jeep, 3430 hwy 61 N, white bear lake, mn) and was informed that there was no such recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.
Vehicle check engine light came on shortly after regular service at the dealer. Returned to have it checked, was told that the issue was caused by a faulty oil pressure sensor. The location of the sensor requires removal of the intake manifold, fuel injector's and rails, etc., resulting in approx. 4 hours of labor at the dealer. The dealer advised that they have "seen thousands of these sensor's fail on the 3.6 engine". there is a tsb; 18-034-14 rev. A, documenting complaints. Because the vehicle has 41K miles on it, the dealer will not cover the cost of the repair. I called the manufacturer to complain about the fact there apparently is no recall on this defective item. I was told that I could do nothing, except for put in a complaint about the dealer. I told them that the dealer is not the problem, it is the manufacturer who refuses to issue a recall despite the fact there are numerous instances of this part failing across their product line. Was told to complain to NHTSA.
Overnight failure while parked: Started Jeep in the morning and discovered no interior dome light upon entering, no turn signals, no headlights, no wiper controls, no steering wheel controls, no seat heaters, no esp control. Troubleshooting revealed a grounded clock spring causing critical system failures rendering the vehicle unsafe to drive. These same clock springs were recalled by NHTSA on May 11, 2016 under campaign number 16V288000 ( https://www.NHTSA.gov/recalls?nhtsaid=16V288) only on right-hand drive vehicles for "contamination failures" causing air bag failures where they were replaced and a more protective steering wheel trim shroud was installed. It's safe to say that the left-hand drive vehicles are experiencing the same failure and are no more exempt from these contamination failures. It's also safe to say, I have the same failure and the same air bag malfunction that, thankfully, I did not discover. Thank god I was not in an accident where the air bag didn't fire, or I would have had need to hire an attorney.
Jeep was totally dead on 8/9/2017...I replaced battery and it cranked but none of the electrical controls on steering column work, I.e. blinkers, horn, lights, stereo controls, wind shield wipers..etc. (anything on the steerimg column minus the ignition switch). I took it to a mechanic and he stated the ipcm is bad and needs to be replaced. Mechanic stated he has seen 3 off these this week alone from Chrysler products. It is a 2014 with 40K miles, never been off round. Check engine light came on about a month ago with the code P054C but went off at the next crank up and hadnt come on again. Why would this part just fail? it's nothing I did. Sounds like a faulty part.
Jeep Wrangler steering column electrical issues, possibly related to tipm issues with other Jeep/chrylser/Dodge vehicles. Issue occurred when starting vehicle in parking lot at night. Jeep lights would not turn on even though lights were in the on position from the steering column left stem for lights. Repeated on/off attempts, including vehicle restarts, did not fix no lights issue. When the steering wheel was rotated the lights suddenly turned on. Other related issue is intermittent windshield wiper cycle when windshield wipers are in the off position on the right stem of the steering wheel column.
Randomly the instrument panel gauges would go crazy, the "idiot" lights would come on, and if the cruise control is on, that will disengage. I've had other incidents where the vehicle would not have any power when the key was engaged, until 4 different times of trying it. Also when starting the engine, the starter would continue to crank even with the key disengaged.
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- Southgate, MI, USA