Why does my Jeep have high oil consumption?
The FCA (Fiat Chrysler) dealer technician said the oil level was low, and the plaintiffs say technicians admitted ” abnormally high oil consumption is a known issue with their vehicle and that the dealership itself has had to replace multiple engines as a result of abnormally high oil consumption .”
How much oil does a Jeep Cherokee use?
According to the class action, Jeep models equipped with the 2.4L Tigershark engines typically consume one quart per 1,000 miles, including in these SUVs.
Why are there no warning lights on jeeps?
By allegedly concealing the engine problems, Jeep occupants and others are put in danger because the engines are designed to shut off when the oil falls to specific levels. In addition, even when the oil is dangerously low, the Jeeps allegedly show no warning lights or other indicators.
What causes an oil leak in a Jeep Wrangler?
The oil filter housing has a manufacture flaw, which causes engine oil to leak in the engine bay and onto the exhaust. Thousands of customers have had this same issue in their Jeep Wrangler. It does not matter the age or mileage of the vehicle.
Are there any problems with the Jeep Wrangler engine?
Jeep Wrangler owners have reported 168 problems related to engine oil leaking (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Jeep Wrangler based on all problems reported for the Wrangler.
What causes a Jeep Wrangler to catch on fire?
The malfunction has accrued in Jeep Wrangler with as little as 2K miles on them. The malfunction is not only a health but safety risk to drivers and their passengers. When driving the cabin fills up with smoke from burning oil and has a high potential to ignite and cause a fire.
What causes a Jeep Wrangler sport to stall?
While approaching a stop-light on several occasions (but not on every occasion), the 3.6 liter pentastar engine in my 2012 Jeep Wrangler sport has stalled, which causes immediate & complete loss of power-steering & hydraulic brake-power. To restart the engine, I must shift into neutral or park.