TFW Airbag Crash Sensors May Cause Seat Belt and Airbag Failure
airbags seat belts
There's growing concern that some sort of electrical overstress is messing with airbag control units (ACU) in the Fiat 500.
Most Common Jeep Problems
By combining owner complaint data from CarComplaints.com with investigation, recall, and Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), we’ve put together a list of some of the most widespread problems out there. We can sometimes use this data to predict which cars might experience issues in the future, and what owners can do about it in the meantime.
Ridiculous Water Leaks through the Dome Light
interior
Jeeps are supposed to represent durability, off-road capability and great all-weather handling. Unfortunately for thousands of Jeep Compa...
Jeep Aluminum Valve Stem Corrosion
wheels
Fiat-Chrysler made a mistake by using aluminum valve stems in some of their early tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS). The aluminum s...
What the EcoDiesel Emissions Settlement Means for Grand Cherokee Owners
exhaust system
Fiat-Chrysler has agreed to pay over $800 million in fines and compensation for using defeat devices in 3-liter EcoDiesel engines. The se...
The uConnect Infotainment System Was Hacked. Now What?
infotainment
Automakers have been swapping out mechanical parts for electronic control units, setting up in-car wifi networks, and connecting infotain...
Grand Cherokee's Leather Dashboard Delaminates and Wrinkles
interior
The leather dashboard of the Grand Cherokee's most expensive trim level makes the SUV look cheap over time. That's because of widespread ...
Active Head Restraints Deploy Without Warning
interior
The active head restraints in some Jeep vehicles are handing out free concussions. A mechanical breakdown inside the restraint means they...
Which Jeep Vehicles Have Dangerous Takata Airbags?
airbags seat belts
Parts supplier, Takata, manufactured defective, shrapnel-hurling airbag inflators that need to be recalled. The issue affects 37 million+...
Hard, Strange Shifts and Sudden Shutdowns with the ZF 9-Speed Transmission
transmission
The Cherokee and Renegade’s 9-speed transmission suffers from hard shifts, lurching problems, and a wiring harness defect that can cause ...
What in the Weld is Going on With the Wrangler?
body
The 4th generation (2018-2019) Wrangler has already been recalled multiple times for weld-related issues. Now the feds have been petition...
Electrical Nightmares Thanks to a Faulty TIPM
electrical
If you've heard of a TIPM, chances are you own a vehicle from Fiat-Chrysler (FCA). Think of it like a command center for all the electric...
The Dreaded Death Wobble
suspension
The death wobble is a creative term coined by Jeep owners that describes a situation when the front axle begins violently oscillating, ca...
Gas Geyser! Why Does the Wranger Spit Out Fuel?
fuel system
Jeep owners are up in gasoline-covered arms about how fuel overflows from their tank during the refueling process. The fuel system does n...
Jeep's e-Shift Transmission is Dangerously Confusing
transmission
FCA's electronic gear shifter is confusing because it violates basic design guidelines for vehicle controls. It has caused numerous rolla...
Jeep Windows Keep Falling Into the Door
windows
Without the window regulator, power windows become useless. That's exactly what has happened to thousands of Jeep owners; hundreds have c...
Exposed Gas Tank is a Rear Collision Timebomb
fire
Millions of Jeep vehicles have a gas tank that is positioned in such a way that it is highly vulnerable to being punctured during a rear-...
Complaints On the Rise
As complaints about a specific vehicle start to pile up, we here at Autbeef HQ run them through our abacus and look for any warning signs or potential trends.
Here's a look at the most commonly complained issues with Jeep vehicles over the last couple months. Maybe you see something that looks familiar? If that's the case, keep our abacus moving by adding a complaint of your own over at CarComplaints.com.