2.3

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
66,000 miles

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2018 Jeep Wrangler brakes problems

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2018 Jeep Wrangler Owner Comments

problem #3

Oct 012023

Wrangler

  • 63,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ABS, traction control, and other brake-related warning lights intermittently flashed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was initially taken to an independent mechanic where it was discovered that the module for the braking system was defective and needed to be replaced. The contact was referred to a dealer but was given a diagnostic fee to have the vehicle serviced. The contact later discovered the part that was needed to repair the vehicle; however, the contact was informed by several dealers that the part needed was on backorder. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.

- Saint Cloud, FL, USA

problem #2

May 022023

Wrangler 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 88,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to drive to the residence, where she parked and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated upon restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated as needed. The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to their location for a diagnostic test. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle and attempting to shift into drive(D), the gear shifter seized. The vehicle responded as needed after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The dealer received remote assistance from Jeep engineers. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the messages "4WD Disabled", "Parking System Disabled", "Park" and other unknown messages were displayed. The traction control warning light, the check engine warning light and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who cleared the codes, but could not duplicate the failure. The contact stated while driving 30-35 MPH, the windshield wipers engaged independently, the fuel gauge fluctuated up and down. Additionally, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle lost power steering functionality. The brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle hesitated to respond. The contact was able to pull into a parking lot. The vehicle was towed to the residence of the contact's daughter. The contact stated upon restarting the vehicle, the TPMS and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000. The contact stated the vehicle couldn't be diagnosed and out of pocket for rental and repairs for the vehicle.

- Clackamas, OR, USA

problem #1

Nov 052022

Wrangler

  • 47,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle jerked and pulled inadvertently. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear brake calipers had seized. The dealer diagnosed that the rear brake calipers and the brake line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The contact was awaiting a call back from the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

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