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Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
large hairline crack in the plastic of the trunk compartment.
3000 mi
windshield was warped. manufacturer defect covered under warranty.
5500 mi
Panoramic sunroof developed a rattle. Service dept admitted it is a design flaw with no fix from chrysler. tightened the sunroof fasteners and rattle went away.
12300 mi
lower bumper bent. jeep will not fix.
31200 mi
Moon roof squeaks like mad on bumpy roads. Have had this into 3 separate dearships and no one has been able to fix. Thus dealership tightened up the rollers and that worked for 10 miles before it started again
32000 mi
Sun window has squeaked since we purchased vehicle. After the 8th trip to the dealership, technician found a TSB from Chrysler that says replace the runners for the panoramic window under warranty. Squeaks fixed!!!
1240 mi
Rattle coming from roof area when driving. Located noise coming from sunroof/panoramic roof location. I loosened the three screws securing the panoramic roof glass, repositioned the glass slightly, secured the three screws and problem fixed.
18000 mi
US $219
We also had a continuous rattle that was diagnosed as a clip of some sort that came loose in the sliding roof area.
58000 mi
US $1525
Leather covered dash panel had lifting of the leather.
6200 mi
Rear lift gate leaked. Repaired in March (also they had to change the lift gate lock button, since it was broken as well).
1000 mi
STEERING WHEEL REPLACED WRONG ONE INSTALLED AT FACTORY
I took the vehicle in to get the driver's lower vertical door weatherstripping replaced. It is soft rubber. I had worn a hole in the weatherstrip getting in and out of the car.
31000 mi
Water leaking in through the rear wiper motor harness cut out and headliner has water stains in it and needs to be replaced. Gasket is torn in two!
290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
11980 mi
RUST ON THE HOOD
5000 mi
Rattle in right rear of vehicle when going into driveways and the like
14000 mi
Windshield cracked while parked, seemingly no visible cause but had to claim from insurance rather than Jeep warranty.
113000 mi
US $200
Sunroof wouldn't close completely, causing water to partially ruin overhead courtesy light. Sunroof fixed, but no parts available to fix overhead light. Had to cut wire to disable it.
5300 mi
Small leak (drips) in rear window when in high pressure car wash. No leaks during rain. Dealer replaced washer nozzle seal under warranty.
Worn drivers side worn seat cover replaced under warranty and console cup holder replaced because of peeling chrome also under warranty.
6000 mi
Front bumper was not correctly attached to the vehicle when purchased.
36000 mi
Dealer replaced the chrome trim piece between the taillights (containing the rear view camera and lock button). The left attachment bolt broke and pulled away approximately 1/4 inch. The part was replaced under warranty.
28480 mi
Driver's seatback replaced under warranty due to squeaky lumbar adjustment.
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