| Issue ID | 788139 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10328517 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/01/01 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Consumers feels that his 2008 jeep wrangler rubicon poses a safety hazard *gr received 2 documents from mr. Hopkins. 4/19/2010 *gr the consumer is afraid the engine may catch on fire, due to it backfiring. Also, the rpm periodically remained high. The consumer stated he repeatedly had to pull over to the side of the road and shut the engine off in order for the vehicle to return to normal. The chech engine light never illuminated and therefore, the computer was unable to record any malfunctions. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | HAYDEN, ID |
| VIN pattern | 1J8GA64128LXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Dealer's name | DAVE SMITH MOTORS |
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