Engine
3.8L 6-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 372 of 372 complaints with a usable failure date.
Odometer when the failure occurred
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 291 of 372 complaints reporting a plausible odometer (500 to 500,000 miles; unverified).
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Air bags
104 complaint records4 crash reports
"AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON, HAD DIAGNOSTICS CHECKED, DRIVER AIRBAG CIRCUIT OPEN. JEEP STATES THAT JEEP IS NOT COVERED BY RECALL. *TR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse air bags parts in the directory →
Fuel system
80 complaint records
"WHEN FILLING WITH FUEL THERE IS ALWAYS A LARGE BURP OF FUEL WHERE THE GAS SPILLS ALL OVER THE PLACE WHEN TANK IS FULL. *TR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse fuel system parts in the directory →
Steering
65 complaint records1 crash report
"I EXPERIENCED A CLASSIC "DEATH WOBBLE" AS DESCRIBED ON JEEP PROBLEMS.COM. EXTREME SHAKING FROM SIDE TO SIDE AND LOSS OF ABILITY TO STEER UNTIL I SLOWED DOWN BELOW 20 MPH. *TR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse steering parts in the directory →
Federal defect investigations
Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA21002 opened Sep 2021 | OPEN | Air Bags | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. |
| EA15007 opened Dec 2015 | closed Jul 2016 | Air Bags | Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure - led to recall 16V290000 On May 10, 2016, Fiat Chrysler America (FCA) submitted a Part 573 Defect Information Report announcing NHTSA recall 16V290 involving 394,258 model year (MY) 2007-2010 Jeep Wrangler vehicles.Under the recall FCA will replace the clockspring and install a... |
| PE15025 opened Jun 2015 | closed Dec 2015 | Air Bags | Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure In it's response to ODI's PE15-025 Information Request letter, FCA identified 1,703 consumer complaints, field reports and legal claims responsive to the subject defect condition on the subject Wrangler vehicles.Six of these reports alleged an air bag... |
| DP14004 opened Sep 2014 | closed Jul 2015 | Electrical System | Totally Integrated Power Module Failure In a letter dated August 21, 2014, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a defect investigation of alleged failures associated with the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM)... |
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V021000DO NOT DRIVE | Air Bags | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama,... | Normally free |
| 16V352000DO NOT DRIVE | Air Bags | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. | Normally free |
| 16V290000 | Air Bags | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Jeep Wrangler JK vehicles manufactured March 2, 2006, to August 13, 2010. | Normally free |
| 13V176000 | Air Bags | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Jeep Wrangler right-hand drive vehicles manufactured February 1, 2007, through October 10, 2011. | Normally free |
| 11V528000 | Air Bags | CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2012 RIGHT HAND DRIVE (RHD) JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2007, THROUGH OCTOBER 10, 2011. | Normally free |
| 10V236000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2010 JEEP WRANGLER LEFT AND RIGHT HAND DRIVE PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 15, 2006 THROUGH APRIL 22, 2010. | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016265 2016-05-27 | Airbag | 459,492 | On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. |
| 2016216 2016-05-12 | Airbag | 35,110 | Certain vehicles which are subjected to dusty environments and/or extensive usage with top/doors removed, the clockspring assembly for the driver's airbag may become damaged and fail due to dust ingress. |
| 2010185 2010-06-04 | Brakes | 28,958 | On certain vehicles, the right and left front inner fender liners could contact the right front and left rear brake tubes respectively, which could cause a partial loss of braking at the affected wheel. |
| 2009108 2009-04-14 | Airbag | 350 | On certain vehicles, the driver airbag squib wires on the steering column control module (SCCM) may be reversed. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107418 Sep 2025 | Service Brakes | SWITCH - CLUTCH STARTER INTERLOCK & MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY - CLUTCH | |
| 9100645 Aug 2025 | Unknown Or Other | Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units only. | |
| 9100653 Aug 2025 | Unknown Or Other | Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units only. | |
| 104087 Apr 2025 | Unknown Or Other | ACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER | |
| 103954 Apr 2025 | Unknown Or Other | ACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER |
Show 55 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101232 Oct 2024 | Power Train | Plate - Planetary | |
| 9100226 Sep 2023 | Electrical System | Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. | |
| 9004378 May 2021 | Equipment | KEY, BLANK WITH TRANSMITTER Please note that after programming the new key integrated transmitter that Lock, Unlock and Remote Start will all function as expected but the Remote Start Cancel button requires a double (2x) button press versus the original single (1x) button press... | |
| 9004009 Apr 2021 | Power Train | Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) are one-time usage. | |
| 71838 Jan 2021 | Visibility | Warranty Bulletin D-18-16 Rev. B Mopar Windshield Made With Corning Gorilla Glass (Rev. B) | |
| S1121000006 Rev. Aug 2020 | Engine | (Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns | |
| S1121000006RevA Aug 2020 | Power Train | (Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns | |
| S2025000005 Jun 2020 | Electrical System | Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination. Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0407 ? EGR Sensor B Circuit Low, or P0408 ? EGR Sensor B Circuit High Set | |
| 23-015-20 Apr 2020 | Equipment | Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19 | |
| 08-049-20 Apr 2020 | Equipment | Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary. | |
| D-20-02 Rev. A Mar 2020 | Equipment | DIPAP Requirements - Addition of Jeep Wrangler (JL/JK) and Jeep Gladiator (JT) Hard Top and Targa Top Panel Replacements - All Dealers (Rev. A) | |
| 31-006-19 Nov 2019 | Structure | Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage. | |
| 31-003-19 Nov 2019 | Equipment | Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts. | |
| 31-005-19 Nov 2019 | Equipment | Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts. | |
| 3100619 Nov 2019 | Structure | Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage. | |
| 3100419 Nov 2019 | Visibility | Authentic Mopar® Glass Replacement This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the recommended usage of Authentic Mopar® Glass. | |
| 3100319 Nov 2019 | Structure | Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts. | |
| 3100519 Nov 2019 | Structure | Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts. | |
| 9004142 Oct 2019 | Structure | DOOR, Assembly (Front or Rear) For concern of flag nut not aligned to hole, use a blunt tool and lightly tap on the flag nut to knock it loose from e-coat that has dried it in place. | |
| 9003220 Aug 2019 | Equipment | RADIO [RES] - New and/or Service Exchange For RES radio concerns. Use the wiTECH 2.0 and inspect the radio part number and serial number under the Radio/ECU Details tab. Please verify that the radio part number and/or serial number is not "FFFF". | |
| DOT-L4X8T-04 Mar 2019 | Steering | The SKU is a Tie Rod Center Stud. The Customer commnunication requested return of unsold inventory to inpsect for possible incorrect direction threads (right hand rather than left hand). Incorrect direction threads will prevent it from being installed. | |
| S80 Jun 2018 | Power Train | Customer Satisfaction Notification S80 Aftermarket Dana 60 Front Axle The aftermarket front axle steering knuckles have been machined with an incorrect taper during the manufacturing process on about 250 of the above vehicles, with approximately 80 of the axles sold by Mopar... | |
| D-17-15 Jun 2017 | Wheels | (X71) Front Left and Right Brake Caliper Hoses & Both Wheel Speed Sensors - 2007 - 2010 Jeep Wranglers (JK) | |
| 05-022-17 Jun 2017 | Service Brakes | Front Brake Caliper Hose Leak (X71 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves replacing both front brake caliper hoses and wheel speed sensors. Customers may experience a brake fluid leak coming from the front wheel opening area. | |
| S80 Jun 2017 | Power Train | Customer Satisfaction Notification S80 Aftermarket Dana 60 Front Axle The aftermarket front axle steering knuckles have been machined with an incorrect taper during the manufacturing process on about 250 of the above vehicles, with approximately 80 of the axles sold by Mopar... | |
| 9003687 Mar 2017 | Seat Belts | Restraints Remove I-Sheet from packaging. Correct information sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use. | |
| 9003681 Mar 2017 | Seat Belts | Restraints Information Sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use. | |
| 23-037-16 Jul 2016 | Structure | Out Of Tolerance Door And Windshield Frame Gaps Causing Water Leaks This bulletin involves adjusting the windshield frame and A-pillar between the door to close gaps and prevent water leaks. The customer may describe gaps between the windshield frame, door and top of cowl. | |
| R2118796A Feb 2016 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling. | |
| RL108213A$ Jan 2016 | Engine And Engine Cooling | NAG1 (5A580) Valve Body As per Warranty Bulletin D-13-22, please use R2108213A$ valve body for all Warranty (W), Mopar (M) and Mopar Vehicle Protection (F) claims.~ Assembly also includes Filter (52108325AA) and Gasket (52108332AA).~ | |
| 23-038-15 Oct 2015 | Structure | Cracked Vinyl Soft Top Window This bulletin provides soft top vinyl window precautions during cold weather. | |
| 9003225 Mar 2015 | Structure | Part Description: Soft Top Quarter Window or Rear Window Issue Description: Please cycle the zipper 5-10 times when there is a single skipped zipper tooth. | |
| 9002887 Feb 2015 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Part Description: Valve Body Assembly Issue Description: Valve body design was changed between 2010MY and 2011MY applications. To prevent mix matching valve bodies and solenoid packs the connectors are color coded.~ Valve bodies with a white connector can be used on 2010, 2009,... | |
| 23-034-14REV.A Dec 2014 | Electrical System | JEEP WRANGLER 2012-2014: COWL TRIM PANEL FASTENER WATER LEAK. CUSTOMER MAY EXPERIENCE WATER ACCUMULATION ON THE FRONT FLOOR AREA. *LJ UPDATED 05/01/15. *LJ | |
| 23-034-14 REV. A Dec 2014 | Structure | Cowl Trim Panel Fastener Water Leak This bulletin involves modifying or replacing the cowl trim panel fasteners to correct a water leak condition. The customer may describe a water accumulation condition on the vehicle floor front foot well area. | |
| 2303414REVA Dec 2014 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Cowl Trim Panel Fastener Water Leak This bulletin involves modifying or replacing the cowl trim panel fasteners to correct a water leak condition. The customer may describe a water accumulation condition on the vehicle floor front foot well area. | |
| 2303414 Dec 2014 | Structure | Cowl Trim Panel Fastener Water Leak | |
| 2303414 Nov 2014 | Structure | Cowl Trim Panel Fastener Water Leak | |
| 23-034-14 Nov 2014 | Structure | SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. | |
| 9003112 Jul 2014 | Structure | Soft Top Door Rail Service Kits Use this soft top door frame rail kit for worn foam or a water leak: 1) For 2010 - 2014 units, remove the old foam part, clean rail of any residue, alcohol wipe the surface, apply promoter (if available), and apply new foam part.~ 2) For 2007 -... | |
| 08-058-14 Jul 2014 | Electrical System | SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. | |
| 14-004-13 Jul 2013 | Fuel System | SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. | |
| SB-23-021-13 May 2013 | Structure | JEEP: ON SOME VEHICLES, INFORMATION IS PROVIDED REGARDING THE REPLACING, SEALING, REFINISHING OF DOOR, HOOD AND/OR TAILGATE HINGES. MODEL 2007-2013 WRANGLER. *PE | |
| 23-021-13 May 2013 | Structure | Replacing Door, Hood And/Or Tailgate Hinges This bulletin involves replacing, refinishing and sealing door, tailgate and hood hinges. | |
| M31050813 May 2013 | Air Bags | New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? M31050813 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on certain 2008 through 2012 model year (JK) Jeep Wrangler vehicles equipped with a Right Hand Drive (RHD) steering configuration (sales code AHF) and built for U.S... | |
| SB08-003-13-REVA May 2013 | Equipment | SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. | |
| 08-003-13 REV. A May 2013 | Electrical System | Clock In The Radio Loses Time This bulletin involves replacing the Wireless Control Module (WCM)/Sentry Key Remote Entry Module (SKREEM). Customer may experience a condition where the clock will lose over one minute a month. | |
| 9002519 Mar 2013 | Equipment | 82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc), and some ladco states (Illinois,... | |
| 09-001-13 Feb 2013 | Engine | Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs or removal of engine components. | |
| 08-003-13 Jan 2013 | Electrical System | Clock In The Radio Loses Time This bulletin involves replacing the Wireless Control Module (WCM)/Sentry Key Remote Entry Module (SKREEM). Customer may experience a condition where the clock will lose over one minute a month. | |
| SB-08-003-13 Jan 2013 | Equipment | SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. | |
| 23-001-13 Jan 2013 | Visibility | Soft Top Rear Window Zipper Will Not Disengage This bulletin involves removing the metal zipper stops from the end of the rear window zipper in order to adjust and realign the zipper tapes to eliminate zipper skips that can prevent the zipper from disengagement. | |
| SB-23-025-12 Sep 2012 | Structure | JEEP: REPAIR PROCEDURE INFORMATION IS BEING PROVIDED REGARDING REMOVAL, REFINISHING, SEALING, REPLACING DOOR, TAILGATE AND HOOD HINGES. MODEL 2007-2012 WRANGLER. *PE | |
| WB-D-11-25 Apr 2012 | Power Train | JEEP: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INFORMATION REGARDING THE EXTENSION WARRANTY FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REPLACEMENT OF TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES. *PE | |
| SB-21-006-11 Jun 2011 | Power Train | CHRYSLER: 2008-2010 JEEP WRANGLER. WEEPING TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES. INFORMATION ON INSTALLING NEW TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER SUPPLY AND RETURN LINE ASSEMBLY. *RM |
Showing 60 of 65 distinct bulletins on file for this vehicle.
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Watch the airbag warning light through a full key cycle.It should light on start and go out within seconds. A light that stays on, or never lights at all, means the system needs attention. Run the VIN for inflator recalls specifically.
- Smell for fuel and watch the first restart when hot.Hard starting when warm, hesitation under load, or any fuel odor near the tank or engine bay match this vehicle's fuel-system cluster. Check the recall table for fuel pump campaigns.
- Drive one straight highway stretch and one slow parking lot.Wander or a shimmy over bumps at speed, and heavy or dropped assist at low speed, are the two faces of this vehicle's steering cluster. A clunk on turn-in points at the linkage.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 6 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Do not drive it home until the do-not-drive recall is confirmed repaired.At least one campaign on this vehicle carries a federal do-not-drive advisory. Confirm the repair with the dealer, by VIN, before taking delivery.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
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