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
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
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