NHTSA Complaint #11453814 — 2014 JEEP WRANGLER

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11453814
Vehicle	2014 JEEP WRANGLER
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	February 12, 2022
Date Filed	February 24, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

Oil Filter Housing failed leaking oil onto top of motor and hot exhaust manifold nearly causing a fire and catastrophic engine failure in heavy traffic. Dealer has confirmed this is a known issue on the 3.6 pentastar engines from after 2014. Currently replacement part has a 58000 unit back order. Failed with no warning until oil light and temp lights triggered.

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