Corrosion class action lawsuit

[Stuckinthesand]

I live on Eastern Plains of Colorado. Local Dealer said to go to local body shop who does their warranty work. Body shop wouldn't do it since dealer hadn't paid them for last couple wrangler jobs.

I decide it is a Wrangler. This was a DIY job. So an afternoon, big wrench to break bolts, some sand paper, gasket material, tape, primer, and a spray can of truck bed liner fixed my 2020 JL just fine. Looks better than picture shows, but I like the way it turned out.

So far so good, anyway! Nice thing about the bed liner, hides imperfections and easy to touch up!

This legit looks good in my opinion. Definitely an option if mine gets into the doors.

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[Stanley_ii]

This legit looks good in my opinion. Definitely an option if mine gets into the doors.

Thanks!

And customizable to your liking! Just get creative with the tape before you start.

 

[2019JLUS]

the bubbles add character. just hope they never pop

 

[Stanley_ii]

the bubbles add character. just hope they never pop

Hmmm. Add a little pin stripping to look like strings attached to the bubbles to look like balloons... Some different colors on the balloons (added paint will help stop then from popping, right?).

Creative solutions are way better than dealing with a dealer, Jeep cares, or stellantis! Way better for your blood pressure, too!

 

[ek1]

Aluminum body panels dont corrode past the surface layer. I'll see ya'll in 40 years with unpainted hinges no worse for wear.

You should at least do a basic Google search and read up a bit before posting incorrect info. The issue with JL Wranglers (MY 2018+) is galvanic corrosion, which (I quote) - happens when aluminum comes into direct contact with a dissimilar metal. Aluminum, being less noble, acts as an anode and corrodes preferentially, often leading to more significant damage than just surface oxidation.

In short, because the body and frame of a JL Wrangler are made from steel while doors, windshield frame, tailgate and hood are made from aluminum, all aluminum parts will eventually suffer from corrosion, which will start with paint bubbles, then will turn into pitting, which will eventually turn into holes. This will happen to EVERY SINGLE JL ever made, some will get corrosion quicker (mine '23 did in just over 2 years after delivery) and some later (right now most people reporting it about it have MY 2019 / MY 2020 Wranglers).

Assuming you actually own a JL Wrangler, good luck with your 40-year plan. Read this just in case you want to have a Plan B: https://www.corrosionpedia.com/definition/568/galvanic-corrosion

Here is Jeep's own TSB for this issue: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2024/MC-11006237-0001.pdf

 

[Hootbro]

This is insane that they won't extend coverage for this issue

Why?

At some point, a line has to get drawn on what is not covered past a warranty period.

 

[TheNewGuy]

You should at least do a basic Google search and read up a bit before posting incorrect info. The issue with JL Wranglers (MY 2018+) is galvanic corrosion, which (I quote) - happens when aluminum comes into direct contact with a dissimilar metal. Aluminum, being less noble, acts as an anode and corrodes preferentially, often leading to more significant damage than just surface oxidation.

In short, because the body and frame of a JL Wrangler are made from steel while doors, windshield frame, tailgate and hood are made from aluminum, all aluminum parts will eventually suffer from corrosion, which will start with paint bubbles, then will turn into pitting, which will eventually turn into holes. This will happen to EVERY SINGLE JL ever made, some will get corrosion quicker (mine '23 did in just over 2 years after delivery) and some later (right now most people reporting it about it have MY 2019 / MY 2020 Wranglers).

Assuming you actually own a JL Wrangler, good luck with your 40-year plan. Read this just in case you want to have a Plan B: https://www.corrosionpedia.com/definition/568/galvanic-corrosion

Here is Jeep's own TSB for this issue: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2024/MC-11006237-0001.pdf

I believe his point was that it will be a LONG LONG time before the corrosion penetrates thru the aluminum panel. 40 years may be a slight exaggeration but most of these JLs will be in boneyards before anyone has to worry about holes in their doors

 

[Sublime]

Aluminum body panels dont corrode past the surface layer. I'll see ya'll in 40 years with unpainted hinges no worse for wear.

This is simply not true.

Ask anyone up north in the trucking industry what happens to the aluminum side rails and body panels of their semi-trailers. We recently had to park one that wasn't even 10 years old due to holes in the structural side rails.

 

[mwilk012]

You should at least do a basic Google search and read up a bit before posting incorrect info. The issue with JL Wranglers (MY 2018+) is galvanic corrosion, which (I quote) - happens when aluminum comes into direct contact with a dissimilar metal. Aluminum, being less noble, acts as an anode and corrodes preferentially, often leading to more significant damage than just surface oxidation.

In short, because the body and frame of a JL Wrangler are made from steel while doors, windshield frame, tailgate and hood are made from aluminum, all aluminum parts will eventually suffer from corrosion, which will start with paint bubbles, then will turn into pitting, which will eventually turn into holes. This will happen to EVERY SINGLE JL ever made, some will get corrosion quicker (mine '23 did in just over 2 years after delivery) and some later (right now most people reporting it about it have MY 2019 / MY 2020 Wranglers).

Assuming you actually own a JL Wrangler, good luck with your 40-year plan. Read this just in case you want to have a Plan B: https://www.corrosionpedia.com/definition/568/galvanic-corrosion

Here is Jeep's own TSB for this issue: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2024/MC-11006237-0001.pdf

Please educate me on galvanic corrosion like I’ve never changed zincs in a multi billion dollar power plant.

I’ll see you in 40 years if you’re not dead.

 

[ek1]

This is simply not true.

Ask anyone up north in the trucking industry what happens to the aluminum side rails and body panels of their semi-trailers. We recently had to park one that wasn't even 10 years old due to holes in the structural side rails.

You are 100% correct, and this is the EXACT reason why Jeep is replacing body panels IF pitting is found. Not because they give a flying donut about their loyal customers, but because pitting will eventually lead to a structural failure of a panel, which may result in a very costly lawsuit.

 

[mwilk012]

You are 100% correct, and this is the EXACT reason why Jeep is replacing body panels IF pitting is found. Not because they give a flying donut about their loyal customers, but because pitting will eventually lead to a structural failure of a panel, which may result in a very costly lawsuit.

You people live in a fully delusional state. It’s incredible.

 

[ScotM]

So much wrong information in this post. It’s simple aluminum oxidation. The panel hem seams aren’t assembled correctly. The raw aluminum wasn’t prepped correctly. The hinges rely on a paint seal to keep out moisture, which won’t work. There are a couple of great Facebook pages devoted to this problem, and how to have it repaired correctly. I suggest anyone looking for answers start there.

 

[mwilk012]

So much wrong information in this post. It’s simple aluminum oxidation. The panel hem seams aren’t assembled correctly. The raw aluminum wasn’t prepped correctly. The hinges rely on a paint seal to keep out moisture, which won’t work. There are a couple of great Facebook pages devoted to this problem, and how to have it repaired correctly. I suggest anyone looking for answers start there.

No, don’t you know? The whole jeep is going to crumble to pieces.

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