Federal safety regulators are kicking off an investigation into faulty 2022 Ram pickup trucks and Jeep Wagoneer SUVs after reports from owners that their engines shut down at low speeds and would not restart. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported Monday roughly 150,000 of the Stellantis-built vehicles are equipped with the company’s 5.7-liter Hemi e-Torque mild hybrid system. … Read More
Parked Jeep Wrangler 4xe SUVs Catching Fire While Charging
32K Jeep Wrangler Hybrid SUVs Recalled for Fire Risk A small number of Jeep Wrangler 4xe SUVs are being recalled after an internal investigation by Stellantis discovered a fire risk while the electric vehicles were parked. The automaker’s routine review of customer data found eight vehicle fires from Jeep Wrangler 4xe SUVS that were parked and turned off, Stellantis said … Read More
2014–2020 Jeep Cherokee Parking Brake Complaints, Investigation
Water Corrosion Likely Cause of Brake Issue in Jeep Cherokee SUVs More than one year after launching an investigation into complaints about the electronic parking brake in 2014 to 2020 Jeep Cherokee SUVs, the NHTSA has still not concluded its findings, issued a recall, or offered a resolution. In July 2022, federal safety regulators reported they would address the customer … Read More
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Hybrid Recall 12K Vehicles
12,458 Hybrids Recalled for Engine Stalling Fiat Chrysler Automobiles issued a recall this week for roughly 12K of its 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x hybrid vehicles due to a problematic engine stalling issue. This is the third recall for this model in 2023 which includes the plug-in hybrid model. Specifically, the recall targets Jeeps with the 2.0-liter inline-4 engine because … Read More
Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Multiple Problems, Recalls, Complaints
Chrysler Pacifica Engine Shutdowns, Fires and More Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid owners were sold on expectations of the easy-going van life. However, the dream of carefree cruising hit a speed bump recently after real life problems such as engine fires and shutdowns brought the fun to a screeching halt. Whether it’s catching fire, not charging or the check engine light … Read More
2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe SUV Recall Sudden Engine Shut Down
Transmission Computer Errors May Lead to Engine Shut Down The engine could unexpectedly shut down on certain 2021, 2022 and 2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe SUVs due to a glitch in the transmission control module software. There are reports that the system has shut down without any warning to the driver. This puts drivers, passengers and others on the road with … Read More
Chrysler Pacifica Hybrids Fire Risk, Recalls, Class Action Lawsuit
Owners of 2017, 2018 Chrysler Pacifica hybrid minivans cannot park or recharge the vehicle near their home due to a fire risk — and there’s no remedy in sight. The immediate risk of these minivans catching fire prompted Stellantis NV, the parent company of the Chrysler brand, to issue a recall on Feb. 11th. The recall covers 2017 and 2018 … Read More
Jeep Compass SUV Top Complains, Problems, but is it a Lemon?
The latest 2021 Jeep Compass models are legendary — or so its advertising tells us — but unfortunately, it’s for all the wrong reasons. Top complaints about the compact crossover SUV include its defective powertrain and shoddy structure. Not what you would expect for a product manufactured by an iconic American brand. Indeed, this 80-year-old Jeep brand became somewhat of … Read More
Chrysler 300 Transmission, Electrical Defects and Recalls
Owners of the Chrysler 300 cars seek out the iconic luxury sedan for its powerful engine and classic looks, not transmission defects or other problems. However, over the years, various model years of Chrysler 300 vehicles have experienced a many issues under the hood ranging from electrical problems to transmission failures. Recalls for Chrysler 300 Models Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has … Read More
2021, 2020 Chrysler Pacifica NHTSA Complaints About Dangerous Stalling
Owners of certain 2021 and 2020 Chrysler Pacifica minivans report the vehicle has a dangerous stalling issue that suddenly left them without power or the ability to steer while at full speed on freeways and roads. Indeed, a car that suddenly turns off in the middle of the road — without warning — is not safe to be on the … Read More
Dodge Charger Windshield Recall (2020-2021), Also Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300 Vehicles
A Dodge Charger windshield recall by automaker Stellantis affects some 21,000 vehicles including Dodge Chargers and Chrysler 300s sedans. There is a major safety risk to drivers with these vehicles. The windshield could detach from the affected vehicles if there is a collision. The urethane sealing used for the windshield was not performing as designed. Back in October 2020, a … Read More
Chrysler Oil Consumption Problems, Tigershark Engine; Class Action Lawsuit
Chrysler oil consumption problems affect many different models including the Chrysler 200, Dodge Dart, Jeep Cherokee, Renegade and Compass, Fiat 500 X and Toro, as well as the Ram ProMaster City. Owners of these vehicles, made between 2014 and 2020, are facing ongoing problems such as running out of oil after driving as little as 1,000 miles, engines suddenly without … Read More