| Issue ID | 1440460 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11063390 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 01/01/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Radiator reservoir was found to be low at around 9,000 miles during first oil change. Along, with a slight smell of antifreeze when the vehicle was warm. The reservoir was top off with no signs of leaks from reservoir and smell was thought to be coming from reservoir. Both issues continued with no signs of visible leaks upon inspection of coolant system. So issues was thought to taken till reservoir was found low again at around 36,000 miles still no signs of leaks, and reservoir was top off. Continued to monitor with no signs of leaks until the smell of antifreeze began to get stronger and more frequent when vehicle was warm. After internet search, reading about people with similar issues the problem was found. On, engine side of radiator behind fan along the end cap there was noticable signs of leak. Radiator was replaced. Fca informed. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 9000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BEECH GROVE, IN |
| VIN pattern | 1C4BJWEG0FLXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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