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There needs to be a recall on the 2014 Jeep wrangler oil filter housing immediately. My Jeep has the Pentastar oil filter housing used in these vehicles can crack and warp due to heat exposure and this can lead to serious oil leaks. Despite knowing about this issue, the company has never issued a recall, instead, they have discontinued the production of the Pentastar and redesigned the oil filter housing for newer vehicle models. My jeep was pouring out oil and the red oil light turned on. I immediately had my jeep towed to the dealer. They had already "fixed" this issue two times previously. It is beyond comprehension that this has not been a manufacturer recall. It is extremely dangerous.
My dash indicates that there is a problem with airbags, service engine soon, tire, and brakes. My controls on the steering wheel will not work. My seat belt doesnt stay hooked. I sometimes smell like a oil burning smell. Had to replace oil housing. And suspension feels very loose. My vehicle is not in recall, but make and model are with all recalls needing fixed. What do I do now?
When driving at Interstate Speeds (65-70), and any roadway imperfections (uneven pavement, pot holes, broken pavement) are hit, the vehicle will start to violently shake, will feel like you'll lose control and sometimes the vehicle fishtails. I did Google Searches on this to see if other Jeep Owners were having similar problems, and found many instances for this model year. They referred to this as the "death wobble". I took mine into the dealership and they did over $1000 worth of work to it, and it has helped it some. Not sure that it is completely fixed.
2014 Jeep Wrangler. Consumer writes in regards to numerous safety issues with vehicle. The consumer stated the steering wheel would move from side to side. While driving the vehicle all the warning lights illuminated. The dealer stated the wires were too short. All 24 rockers needed to be replaced twice. Both front U joints were replaced. The engine and fuel injector harnesses were replaced. The orignal wires cracked and shorted out. Both the drag links ends were replaced. The front drive shaft failed. The front axle assembly broke from the trac bar.
Major oil leak. Took to mechanic. Oil cooler needs replacing. Checked on Jeep forum, there are thousands of complaints regarding this issue. Mechanic went to order part 3-4 months for a replacement. Jeep has a back order problem. Was told not to drive as it could overheat and cause a fire. This seems to be a safety issue that Jeep is ignoring.
- Lancaster, PA, USA
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Radiator on these models start leaking prematurely. There are many documented cases on online forums with radiators going out or leaking with only a few thousand miles and being covered under warranty. However, some dealers would argue that the coolant smell is normal, in order to push the repair further out. My vehicle only has 46K miles and has a leak on the driver side portion of the radiator where the aluminum part of the radiator meets with the plastic part of the radiator. The leak is very slow and most people might not realize it (this is what makes it even more dangerous!!) other than for the coolant smell near the front of the vehicle. I believe a defective radiator like this could cause serious safety concern as its highly probable to blow at anytime given how much pressure is in the cooling system. This would be dangerous and potentially deadly if it were to go out on the freeway, or out in a remote area, or even for someone working in the engine bay or under the car. Jeep knows this is a problem, but if you're out of warranty they won't do anything about it, even if it's not the first time it's happened.
My engine light came on. We got the machine attached the code read PO520 engine oil pressure sensor circuit. When we called the dealership they said it wasn't under warranty any longer and wouldn't repair. While I researched we found a technical service bulletin that was issued prior to the warranty expiration. The oil sensor should have and could have been replaced prior to the warranty expiring if the dealerships were mandated to notify and fix all repairs related to defective parts. During my research we found that the passenger side airbag is a recall in extended warranty status. Regardless if we got the extended warranty it is illegal for a dealership to sell a used vehicle with a defective airbag or a recall. It is also illegal for me not to get it fixed or my registration can be revoked. I should not be responsible for this cost to repair either of these items. I am just asking you to please take these issues seriously and to have both these parts replaced. If this wasn't bad enough, this time of year, covid and my current financial situation it makes it very difficult for me. Please help me.
Clock spring- after researching on the web, their are many people with this complain and we need to do something about it. My steering wheel buttons do not function, along with the horn. Not having the horn functioning is extremely dangerous. I had an incident where I could have died, simply because of my unfunction clock spring. A semi truck was backing up, not realizing I was behind and I could not used my horn to hunk. If it wasn't for another driver by my side, the semi truck would have crashed me. Please we need this to be a recall. Thanks
Oil leak onto transmission; source is from the oil filter adapter housing (pursuant to certified Jeep dealership technician diagnosis). Cost $1000 for repair/replace/fix!
There has been many complaints on a rear main seal leak. My vehicle is not even close to 150K miles its barely at 90K and already having a leak issue. I was reading online that certain Jeep right at 16K were having the same issue. This is costly and it is extremely uncomfortable that my vehicle goes from being good to drive to hey now you have a rear main seal leak and it will cost you around 850 plus dollars. It leaked oil in my driveway and now I have to pay someone to clear that up.
While driving I observed smoke was coming out from my vehicle engine compartment with the odor of burning oil. I was just around the corner from my house so as I pulled into my driveway I looked under my vehicle and noticed oil dripping from under the engine on to the exhaust pipe. I am aware that 2014 Jeep Wrangler have a problem with the oil filter housing cracking over time. I opened my hood and looked at the oil filter housing and there was oil all over the top of the motor. I went to my local Jeep dealer and was told that this year Wrangler has a big problem with this and that there is no recall. I don't understand how a safety issue like this that mopar has not been called on the carpet for a fire hazard like this and that they are aware of the premature failure of this part. I was told the repair would be roughly $600. Could you help me resolve this issue and what appropriate action I can take. My vehicle only has 35,000 miles on it. Not to mention my driveway is a mess :(
Horn problem - horn appears to run off a relay, so when horn is depressed it takes.5-1 second for a it to sound. A real safety concern if someone is quickly merging into my lane and I can't warn them that I am there - which has happened several times now.
Coolent elbow with thermostat tends to develop a small leak, leaking could result in a engin seizure or being stranded on highway/off road not sire if this is a common issue or isolated
Hood latches would flex so bad the hood would flutter and act as though it was fixing to fly up every time a heavy gusty wind or a large vehicle would me me coming in on coming towards me.
Windy day on the highway and my hood was fluttering so bad that I had to get off the high way for the fear of my life. One of the latches came un done durring that time and feared my hood would flip open and block my windahield
I was driving my Jeep at night in a residential neighborhood. I looked down and there was a sharp turn in the road. By the time I realized it, it was too late and I hit the guard rail. The fire started right in front of my windshield. I was able to get out but within minutes my entire Jeep that was less that a year old at the time was completely consumed in flames. The front end was still in tact so the damage in my opinion was not nearly enough to result in total loss.
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- Norwalk, CT, USA