DETROIT, Mich. (August 2, 2018) — Fiat Chrysler has recalled 1.4 million Ram pickup trucks due to a malfunction with its power-locking tailgate that may suddenly open. While most of the vehicles are in the United States, some 260,315 were sold in Canada and about 45,000 in Mexico and outside the NAFTA region. Under the recall, certain Ram pickup trucks … Read More
Fiat Chrysler Recalls 160,000 Stalling 2017 Pacifica Minivans
2017 Chrysler Pacifica Minivans Recalled for Engine Stalling A recall was announced by Fiat Chrysler for more than 160,000 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivans after it was discovered that a computer glitch may accidentally shut off the engine while driving, according to USA Today. The defective software problem mostly affects vehicles located in North America with gasoline engines. The glitch is … Read More
Fiat Chrysler Recalls 1.3 Million Cars to Replace Faulty Alternators, Fix Air Bag Problem
Anti-lock Brake Issue, Air Bags Injured 5 People Roughly 805,000 vehicles in the United States are part of two worldwide recalls by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles for 1.3 million vehicles due to faulty alternators affecting anti-lock brakes and wiring problems that could cause engines to stall and air bags to deploy when there is no crash. The first of two recalls … Read More
Fiat Ranked Top of Worst Automakers in 2016, Consumer Reports Says
It’s not always ideal to get first place. Just ask Fiat Chrysler. The Fiat brand ranked first on the Consumer Reports list of worst auto manufacturers in 2016 with low reliability ratings and not a single model recommended. The score Fiat received was 31 out of 100 points. The least reliable model in the lineup is the Fiat 500L. Complaints … Read More
Jeep Grand Cherokee Monostable electronic Gear Shift Problems
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, the parent company of the Jeep brand, is investigating whether a recalled gear shift contributed to the death of 27-year-old Star Trek actor Anton Yelchin. The young actor was found trapped between his 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee and a brick wall after the car rolled down his driveway and struck him about 1 a.m. in the morning. … Read More
Jeep Renegade SUV is Sporty, but Transmission is Rough Lemon Law Lawyer Says
You don’t buy a Jeep Renegade unless you are looking to drive an adventurous vehicle that stands out from the pack, but for some owners this rebellious 4-wheel drive SUV has disappointments after it leaves the dealership. 2015 and 2016 Jeep Renegade owners often complain that the transmission gives them a rough ride and shifting issues take some getting used … Read More
Recall of 224,000 Jeep Wrangler SUVs by Fiat Chrysler Due to Faulty Airbag Wiring
More than 224,000 2016 and 2017 Jeep Wrangler SUVs in the United States and the world are being recalled due to a wiring issue that could prevent airbags from deploying during a crash, according to the Associated Press. Fiat Chrysler stated that wiring may loosen during a collision and if that happens the airbags may not inflate and seat belts … Read More
Fiat Chrysler Recalls 74,833 Ram and Dodge Pickup Trucks Due to Fire Risk and Stalling
A recall by Fiat Chrysler in the United States asks 74,833 owners of Ram and Dodge pickup trucks to replace faulty alternators due to a potential fire risk or engine stalling. The auto manufacturer stated come alternator may have issues with the diodes and this could potentially cause a short circuit in the part that may cause the vehicle to … Read More
5 Million Airbag Control Units Recalled by Continental Automotive
At least nine injuries have been linked to an electronic defect in airbags manufactured by Hannover, German manufacturer Continental Automotive Systems prompting a recall of 5 million vehicles worldwide among several manufacturers including Honda, Fiat Chrysler and Mercedes Benz. Roughly 1.5 million to 2 million of the vehicles subject to recall are expected to be in the United States. The … Read More
FIAT CHRYSLER RECALL: Want Your Airbags to Deploy? Just Slam the Door of Your Dodge Charger
You may not want to slam your door shut when you get in or out of a Dodge Charger or you may accidentally cause the side air bags to unexpectedly deploy. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has announced a recall of 322,000 of these vehicles in North America due to the issue which has to date caused three known minor injuries. The … Read More
Love it or Hate it, the Fiat 500 L Ranks as Consumer Report’s Most Unreliable Car of the Year
If you are someone who fell in love with the 2014 or 2015 Fiat 500 L for its good looks, you are not alone. Thousands of drivers took the plunge and purchased one of these cheap little compact cars, but after spending some time together they are ready to break up. Indeed, this spunky little Italian car is attractive, saves … Read More