| Issue ID | 1354870 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10950344 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/02/17 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The engine uses excessive oil consumption. 1. 5 quarts per 1000 miles at the minimum. This is a significant cost and has been verified as a issue in multiple jeep wranglers with this issue. Chrysler corp. Has ceased production from the plant in mexico which builds these engines, but refuses to repair this issue. See complaints below: http://www. Carcomplaints. Com/jeep/wrangler/2008/engine/excessive_oil_consumption. Shtml http://www. Wranglerforum. Com/f274/losing-oil-83379. Html http://www. Jkowners. Com/forum/jk-general-discussion/76341-oil-magically-disappearing-3-8l. Html |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FLORENCE, SC |
| VIN pattern | 1J8GA59108LXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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