| Issue ID | 812349 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10352135 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER 2-DR 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 05/08/10 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2008 jeep wrangler 2-dr 4x4. While driving 5 mph up an extremely steep gravel road incline, the oil warning light illuminated and the vehicle would not accelerate. The rpms continued to increase but the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle was shifted into neutral for approximately 5 minutes and the oil light shut off. He was then able to operate the vehicle as normal. The weather was described as very hot during the failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where he was informed that the transmission fluid potentially became extremely hot, causing the failure. The dealer advised the contact to install a cooler. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 35,900. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 35900 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LAS VEGAS, NV |
| VIN pattern | 1J4FA24128LXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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