| Issue ID | 424081 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10025381 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 1999 |
| File date | 02/07/03 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANI |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was forced to get a new exhaust manifold for my jeep at 76,000 miles. The dealer's price was $1,300 for the repair. I've seen all over the internet and on the nhtsa's site that this is a common problem. I've been told by mechanics that the jeep's manifold is a lesser quality. I lodged a complaint with customer service who called the dealership and, after talking with the service tech, said that he couldn't do anything because it wasn't a "defect" but rather "normal wear and tear." i' can't believe this is true after seeing this common problem!!! Chrysler -- why is this not a factory recall? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ST. MICHAEL, MN |
| VIN pattern | 1J4FY49S1XPXXXXXX |
| 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 | 13/05/99 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | BROOKDALE CHRYSLER JEEP |
| Dealer's telephone number | 763-535-5200 |
| Dealer's city | BROOKLYN CENTER |
| Dealer's state code | MN |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 55429 |