Jeep Problems and News Tagged #technology

Jeep technology Problems

  1. Valve Stem Corrosion

    Fiat-Chrysler made a mistake by using aluminum valve stems in some of their early tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS). The aluminum stem and metal cap are highly susceptible to corrosion from salt and other contaminates.

    Continue reading article "Valve Stem Corrosion" Two corroded valve stems

  2. uConnect Hacks

    Automakers have been swapping out mechanical parts for electronic control units, setting up in-car wifi networks, and connecting infotainment systems to cloud-based services. So it was only a matter of time before these technologies got hac…

    Continue reading article "uConnect Hacks" Infotainment screen with uConnect loaded

  3. Jeep e-Shift Design Defect

    FCA's electronic gear shifter is confusing because it violates basic design guidelines for vehicle controls. It has caused numerous rollaways and even deaths. So why did FCA make the switch?…

    Continue reading article "Jeep e-Shift Design Defect" Overhead view of Jeep gear shifter

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  5. Automakers have been swapping out mechanical parts for electronic control units, setting up in-car wifi networks, and connecting infotainment systems to cloud-based services.

    So it was only a matter of time before these technologies got hacked.

    Luckily, the hacking in this case was done by researchers in partnership with Wired.com. Their goal was to point out vulnerabilities in a Jeep Cherokee with an infotainment system.

    And things got crazy, real fast.…

    keep reading article "Researchers Hack Jeep Cherokee, Take Driver For a Wild Remote-Controlled Ride"