| Issue ID | 1266501 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10840041 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 26/02/16 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | After only 2 years of highway driving my 2014 jeep wrangler unlimited started leaking oil. I took it in to the dealership and was told that the oil cooler was failing and leaking. The mechanic said that the "standard" oil filter that had been installed at my last oil change (which was done at a reputable facility) was thicker and better than the filter chrysler uses. This thicker, better filter apparently causes oil pressure to increase in order for the engine to move the oil thru this filter. A quick search online found multiple other accounts of the same part failing. The repair was covered under the powertrain warranty but i was told that if i use any oil filter other than the one they sell that if another failure occurs it would not be covered. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BRADENTON, FL |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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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