jmem
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- Joshua
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- May 31, 2019
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- Memphis, TN
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- 2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon JL, 2018 Jeep Wrangler Sport JL
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I purchased a new 2018 JLUR 6-speed manual and a new 2018 JLU Sport 6-speed manual on April 29, 2019. Both Jeeps stayed at the dealer until Saturday May 4 as the JLUR was getting 35" KO2 tires and Black Rhino rims put on and the Rubicon tires and rims were being transferred to the Sport. I never got the Sport tires and rims back from dealer as the "disappeared" but that is another story. Anyway, picked up the two Jeeps on May 4. The Rubicon is mine and the Sport is my son's. This is my 4th Jeep (5th if you count my the one I purchased and my son drives). I've had a 1996 2-door, a 2006 2-door, and a 2012 4-door, and now the 2018 JLUR and 2018 JLU Sport. Almost zero problems out of any of those previous three jeeps over a collective probably 200k miles. No problems so far with the 2018 JLU Sport.
The Rubicon is beautiful with the 35" tires and rims. I mean like amazing looking. Best looking Jeep, subjective I know, that I've owned. I sold a 2019 M2C that just wasn't practical for my family right now and got the Jeep. I was worried switching from the BMW M2C as I custom ordered it but the Jeep did the trick. Simply great... for two weeks.
On May 17, the 19th day of ownership and 14th day I had been driving the Jeep I was driving through a parking lot and all lights on the dash lit up and power steering went out. I have been driving manuals all my life but honestly though, "good job moron, you just stalled." I hit the button (ug) to start it again and it turned off. Confused I turned it back on and everything was good... for about 200 yards. Then all lights came on again, start/stop and all that and power steering was out. Knowing I didn't kill it I turned it off, waiting about five minutes and turned it back on. I made it a good 500 yards this time and same thing. Luckily I am two minutes from my dealer so I struggled into the dealer with all lights on the dash lit up and no power steering assistance. The service rep didn't check it in but said oh I've seen this before and reseated all fuses, cleared the codes, and sent me on my way. I made it the two miles back to my office and same thing happened so turned around and back to the dealer where my BRAND NEW JEEP WITH DRIVE OUT TAGS has been ever since! Did I mention BRAND NEW. Only filled up the tank once new! Drive out tags still on new! Haven't made a payment yet new!
I'm writing this on May 31 and will update as I get updates myself, but so far:
- It is firing 20+ error codes nearly simultaneously.
- They first were saying that Jeep was sending an engineer out to look at it but then they said that wasn't approved or something
- Said STAR had them order an ABS module (I jokingly said at the time are you sure that isn't the first error to fire because it starts with "A")
- Replaced ABS module and not surprisingly it didn't fix anything.
- Said STAR is having them run circuit overlays on all 20 something modules.
- Update today, May 31, is no progress, still working with STAR, and no new parts have been ordered.
The service guys and my sales guy at the dealer have been ok to work with considering. They did get me a Dodge RAM 1500 which I suppose is better than nothing but doesn't reduce the sting of having a $50k Jeep with drive out tags sitting unusable, especially in this beautiful top off weather. As I told them I didn't pay $50k to have a Dodge RAM (no offense to those who love the trucks).
I have to say I am truly terrified after visiting this forum to the point where I've already researched TN lemon law and getting names of attorneys in case it gets there. Not there yet but at this rate it feels like a waiting game unless Jeep sends some dedicated engineer to fix the thing. I love Jeeps. I want my Jeep back. That said, I love a reliable car way more. The 2006 Jeep I sold a few months ago with 120k miles was in the shop maybe a total of three days. This is insane!
TLDR
- 2018 JLUR purchased April 29, 2019, took possession May 4, 2019
- May 17, 2019 multiple error codes and sent to dealer
Total Days Driven - 14
Total Days in Shop - 14
- Frustrated Jeep Owner
The Rubicon is beautiful with the 35" tires and rims. I mean like amazing looking. Best looking Jeep, subjective I know, that I've owned. I sold a 2019 M2C that just wasn't practical for my family right now and got the Jeep. I was worried switching from the BMW M2C as I custom ordered it but the Jeep did the trick. Simply great... for two weeks.
On May 17, the 19th day of ownership and 14th day I had been driving the Jeep I was driving through a parking lot and all lights on the dash lit up and power steering went out. I have been driving manuals all my life but honestly though, "good job moron, you just stalled." I hit the button (ug) to start it again and it turned off. Confused I turned it back on and everything was good... for about 200 yards. Then all lights came on again, start/stop and all that and power steering was out. Knowing I didn't kill it I turned it off, waiting about five minutes and turned it back on. I made it a good 500 yards this time and same thing. Luckily I am two minutes from my dealer so I struggled into the dealer with all lights on the dash lit up and no power steering assistance. The service rep didn't check it in but said oh I've seen this before and reseated all fuses, cleared the codes, and sent me on my way. I made it the two miles back to my office and same thing happened so turned around and back to the dealer where my BRAND NEW JEEP WITH DRIVE OUT TAGS has been ever since! Did I mention BRAND NEW. Only filled up the tank once new! Drive out tags still on new! Haven't made a payment yet new!
I'm writing this on May 31 and will update as I get updates myself, but so far:
- It is firing 20+ error codes nearly simultaneously.
- They first were saying that Jeep was sending an engineer out to look at it but then they said that wasn't approved or something
- Said STAR had them order an ABS module (I jokingly said at the time are you sure that isn't the first error to fire because it starts with "A")
- Replaced ABS module and not surprisingly it didn't fix anything.
- Said STAR is having them run circuit overlays on all 20 something modules.
- Update today, May 31, is no progress, still working with STAR, and no new parts have been ordered.
The service guys and my sales guy at the dealer have been ok to work with considering. They did get me a Dodge RAM 1500 which I suppose is better than nothing but doesn't reduce the sting of having a $50k Jeep with drive out tags sitting unusable, especially in this beautiful top off weather. As I told them I didn't pay $50k to have a Dodge RAM (no offense to those who love the trucks).
I have to say I am truly terrified after visiting this forum to the point where I've already researched TN lemon law and getting names of attorneys in case it gets there. Not there yet but at this rate it feels like a waiting game unless Jeep sends some dedicated engineer to fix the thing. I love Jeeps. I want my Jeep back. That said, I love a reliable car way more. The 2006 Jeep I sold a few months ago with 120k miles was in the shop maybe a total of three days. This is insane!
TLDR
- 2018 JLUR purchased April 29, 2019, took possession May 4, 2019
- May 17, 2019 multiple error codes and sent to dealer
Total Days Driven - 14
Total Days in Shop - 14
- Frustrated Jeep Owner
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