| Issue ID | 1659488 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11323393 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 04/05/20 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Oil housing cracked during routine oil change, due to an integral part being plastic. Any oil change could result in an instant $600-$1,000 expense for the consumer. It impossible for the consumer to prove the broken part was due to oil change negligence or over-tightening. The cost is entirely left on the consumer even if all preventative maintenance work is complete. This has to be a known issue at fiat chrysler/jeep, and must be addressed by a recall. I replaced the part, for approximately $600, with the same part. This could easily happen again at my next oil change, and every oil change thereafter. I should not have to guess if there will be a $600 repair every time i change my oil. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 93000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ROCKFORD, IL |
| VIN pattern | 1C4BJWEG4CLXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
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