| Issue ID | 1708586 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11377777 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 01/02/20 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | In 2014 mopar started using a plastic oil filer / cooler housing on the 3. 6 penstar engines. This plastic oil filer/cooler housing is easy to crack or develop oil leaks. The oil then puddles up under the intake manifold laying against the hot engine block. It appears to be a faulty design that could result in engine fires or breakdowns from loss of oil. This is used on lots of different models of vehicles. Mine is the 2014 jeep wrangler unlimited. The oil leaks anytime the engine is running. After the engine valley is full the oil runs down the back of the engine and falls on the transmission bell housing and exhaust pipe causing burning oil smell and possible fire hazard. Mopar should replace these on all vehicles after the 2014 year. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 92000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BATESVILLE, AR |
| VIN pattern | 1C4BJWEG0ELXXXXXX |
| 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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