| Issue ID | 1498521 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11130051 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 04/06/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | At 54,500 highway miles, two rod bearings failed in the engine resulting in total engine loss. After engine replacement the throw out bearing failed resulting in failure of the clutch. Engine failed while being driven on a freeway but was able to be driven into the dealership. Clutch failed while being driven on city streets resulting in towing. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 64500 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PARIS, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1J4FA24118LXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 75 |
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