| Issue ID | 1535680 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11174896 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 05/02/19 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driver's side of windshield would not defrost. After internet review, i believe my heater core is partially clogged with a sludge like substance circulating in the anti freeze coolant and this only allows hot air to circulate on the passenger side of vehicle. The sludge like substance clogging the heater core is believed by some to be caused by manufacturing remnants stuck in the cooling system. The issue only became apparent to me on a longer than normal commute in cold weather. I was travelling on a highway at night following a snowstorm and the roads were poorly plowed. I only have 50,000 miles on this car and have not had any work done to this car's engine or had any damage to the engine compartment. The anti freeze has not been changed since manufacture and not yet removed from the vehicle. The problem occurred last night. February 5, 2019, but may have been an issue prior to last night, but the problem was not as severe. I will attempt to contact fca regarding this issue. There are numerous complaints listed on the internet regarding this issue. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 51000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EDEN PRAIRIE, MN |
| VIN pattern | 1C4BJWEG9DLXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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