| Issue ID | 1524228 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11163174 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 12/11/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My 2015 jeep wrangler with less than 36,000 miles (current mileage is 31,000) developed a hole in the upper right (facing the vehicle) on the radiator. Only factory authorized antifreeze was in the cooling system. In fact, the coolant had never been touched since purchasing it new april 17th, 2015. This past fall i knew i had a leak and took it to the dealer. They said it was leaking oil around my oil filter and ended up charging me $46. 00 for an oil change; however, the mechanic (pete) could not explain the leak. I felt the fluid on my garage floor with my fingers and honestly thought is was part oil and antifreeze. Now, on wednesday december 26, 2018 they are going to replace the radiator and the dealer's estimate was approximately $800. 00 dollars. In short, no radiator should blow a hole in the sidewall of the radiator with so few miles and time. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 29000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HARRISVILLE, UT |
| VIN pattern | 1C4AJWAG6FLXXXXXX |
| 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 | 70 |
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