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Jeep made it to dealership today (shipped on 2/28 to NC). Arrived without tow hitch or aux switches. Had a chat with dealership and they confirmed most of what we've been seeing here. Jeep bungled extracting those two items as standard equipment and just now added a notification to the website and build software.

Dealership advised me to talk with Jeep so I rang up Jeep Wave and got a human pretty quickly. They were actually pretty helpful and seemed to understand the issue plus my/our frustration. She believes they can cover the cost of having the tow hitch and switches installed but is sending it up whatever approval chain they have.

So.... for now I wait to see what Jeep's official response is and then go from there.
Please keep us updated on that. It's the least they can do, and a bummer that it has taken this long for them to realize that this is entirely on them.
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Please keep us updated on that. It's the least they can do, and a bummer that it has taken this long for them to realize that this is entirely on them.
Yes, please let us know. It will be interesting to see if they are helpful or show their ass like they did in my case.
 

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No word back from Jeep yet but the lead tech at the dealership said that the wiring for the aux switches is there just sans the switches. Apparently they have been showing up this way for a little while now. I haven't put eyes on it myself but if true this makes things a lot easier. Just need Jeep to confirm they will cover the hitch and switch install and then I can move forward. Fingers crossed...
 

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No word back from Jeep yet but the lead tech at the dealership said that the wiring for the aux switches is there just sans the switches. Apparently they have been showing up this way for a little while now. I haven't put eyes on it myself but if true this makes things a lot easier. Just need Jeep to confirm they will cover the hitch and switch install and then I can move forward. Fingers crossed...
Someone else had mentioned that too, so at least you are able to corroborate that. That harness and the labor to do the wiring would probably be the most expensive part of rectifying the situation. The factory hitch is a pretty expensive (over priced) part, but trivial to install given the wiring is done as part of that "Tow prep" package.
 

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Someone else had mentioned that too, so at least you are able to corroborate that. That harness and the labor to do the wiring would probably be the most expensive part of rectifying the situation. The factory hitch is a pretty expensive (over priced) part, but trivial to install given the wiring is done as part of that "Tow prep" package.
My thoughts exactly. My only concern is that when I asked if the tech had put actual eyes on the wiring I was told that the tech said "they would have to dig into the dash to verify." My assumption based off installation videos was that the 4 leads under the hood and in cabin should be easy to see. At the same time, the fact that they said they have been arriving like this makes me think they have been rectifying for others and would know.

I dunno. Its all through a messenger so without looking at it myself I can't 100% verify. Maybe if I have time I'll swing by a local dealership and see if there are any Rubis with missing switches and take a look myself.
 

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My thoughts exactly. My only concern is that when I asked if the tech had put actual eyes on the wiring I was told that the tech said "they would have to dig into the dash to verify." My assumption based off installation videos was that the 4 leads under the hood and in cabin should be easy to see. At the same time, the fact that they said they have been arriving like this makes me think they have been rectifying for others and would know.

I dunno. Its all through a messenger so without looking at it myself I can't 100% verify. Maybe if I have time I'll swing by a local dealership and see if there are any Rubis with missing switches and take a look myself.
Interesting...You are correct on the 4 leads under the hood, but maybe they'd also need to check for the other end of it? Since this situation never occurred before, having it wired, but not actually connected to the physical switches, they may have to do some digging to find where that part is located behind the dash?

Also, when you buy the Aux switches after the fact, that harness does not include the 2 interior leads, which should be there with the factory install. Something else worth having them check.
 

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Yes, please let us know. It will be interesting to see if they are helpful or show their ass like they did in my case.
So Jeep isn't going to do anything about it. Since I am not a 'customer' yet they can't do anything to address the issue. I was told it was a 'sales' issue and to talk to the dealership and try to leverage the regional manager. So... back to the dealership. Kinda shocked that its already this frustrating and I haven't even purchased it yet. Maybe time to switch gears...
 

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So Jeep isn't going to do anything about it. Since I am not a 'customer' yet they can't do anything to address the issue. I was told it was a 'sales' issue and to talk to the dealership and try to leverage the regional manager. So... back to the dealership. Kinda shocked that its already this frustrating and I haven't even purchased it yet. Maybe time to switch gears...
My blood boils for you. My last communication with the dealership was about them pricing the parts and installation of the items out at $1823. Granted, I did not ask them to do this. Their response was, "you are still receiving a great deal" on the vehicle. Umm, that's not the deal I agreed to (nor did you) and as a result, they have a 2024 Rubicon X 4xe sitting on their lot. This is not acceptable..."you are a customer." And for Jeep to say that is another method of them passing the buck. They don't give two sh*ts about their customers, only profits...which are shrinking in the North American market. I'm looking, at the Tacoma, Ranger Raptor, and the Bronco now...I can't with Jeep/ Stellantis.
 

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So Jeep isn't going to do anything about it. Since I am not a 'customer'...
...Kinda shocked that its already this frustrating and I haven't even purchased it yet. Maybe time to switch gears...
My blood boils for you...
...This is not acceptable..."you are a customer." And for Jeep to say that is another method of them passing the buck. They don't give two sh*ts about their customers, only profits...which are shrinking in the North American market. I'm looking, at the Tacoma, Ranger Raptor, and the Bronco now...I can't with Jeep/ Stellantis.
Just make sure if you do end up placing an order for a different non-Stellantis vehicle you redact a copy of the sale invoice and send it to Jeep Cares as well as Stellantis corporate with a professionally worded letter expressing how their decisions and lack of customer service led you to spending that money with another company.

I really love the Wrangler, but I whole heartedly understand the frustration and disappointment resulting from such a stupid decision coupled with their complete disorganization in making this change. I haven't had the chance to check out the new Ranger Raptor, however, my brother just took delivery on a new F150 Raptor37 after selling his 2020 Raptor. I did also consider getting a new Bronco Raptor instead of the Wrangler RubiconX but its price point was at the Wrangler 392 so if I was going to go that route the 392 was a better option vs the V6 in the Bronco Raptor.

If I was in either of your shoes where neither Jeep/Stellantis nor the dealership was going to make things right for their change and/or poor communications then I'd certainly be reconsidering the Bronco. My brother has been very happy with both of his Raptor purchases.
 

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Wow, Wow, and Wow. So here's Jeep, losing market share for 8+ quarters, mismanaging their order process, misleading their dealers and customers, and unwilling to step up and make things right on what ends up being a $95 option. Do they not understand how far-reaching customer satisfaction is?? We have people on this thread who will now spend hundreds of thousands on other brands and share their terrible Jeep experience with would-be buyers, some of whom will certainly look at other makes.

All they had to do was step up and say 'our bad, we'll make sure these options are installed at no cost to you....and here's some Jeep swag for the screwup'. I mean really! Delivering it with a duck on the dash would put a smile on my face! Then, happy customers sharing a positive story to hundreds of other shoppers. I really hope this thread and others like it make their way to Jeep executive management.
 

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Wow, Wow, and Wow. So here's Jeep, losing market share for 8+ quarters, mismanaging their order process, misleading their dealers and customers, and unwilling to step up and make things right on what ends up being a $95 option. Do they not understand how far-reaching customer satisfaction is?? We have people on this thread who will now spend hundreds of thousands on other brands and share their terrible Jeep experience with would-be buyers, some of whom will certainly look at other makes.

All they had to do was step up and say 'our bad, we'll make sure these options are installed at no cost to you....and here's some Jeep swag for the screwup'. I mean really! Delivering it with a duck on the dash would put a smile on my face! Then, happy customers sharing a positive story to hundreds of other shoppers. I really hope this thread and others like it make their way to Jeep executive management.
100% and that last part is specifically why I noted that in my previous reply. Also it isn't "$95 option" really. They dropped the "customer preferred" package prices (the irony is dripping from that name) which included the AUX and tow hitch as standard equipment by $50 and then were adding the $95 option. So in reality they are willing to drive away would be loyal customers for a $45 price increase. If whomever is in charge of that change would have been put in my group projects back in executive business classes in college; I'd have asked to be moved to a different group/team because they are clearly incompetent.

However, again, leave the frustrating / pettiness of ad homonyms here in the forum and draft a professional, and pragmatic, letter to Jeep Cares and Stellantis corporate with the receipts demonstrating to them the lost revenue because of their actions and poor customer service. That is the only way someone with means will take notice and see the business case "why did we lose $60k+ in revenue over $45?".
 

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That is crazy. So you aren't a customer and apparently Jeep doesn't want you to be??? They have put so much work into screwing over customers and their own dealers on this one man...good grief. This was so easy and cheap to solve from the beginning, but the arrogance of their approach on this is just nuts.

Not too long ago Jeep Cares started a thread asking for feedback, and a significant number of responses were about the dealership network. I think this little look into how Jeep treats their network explains why, I mean this is literally shitting where you eat. "Sales issue" my ass.
 

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Since ball is back in dealership’s court they are talking with their Jeep rep to see if they can draw up a solution. Going to see what they come back with but not holding out much hope.
 

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Since ball is back in dealership’s court they are talking with their Jeep rep to see if they can draw up a solution. Going to see what they come back with but not holding out much hope.
Did they ever confirm about the Aux Switch wiring being there? If so, that should make a big difference on the total cost/effort.
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