Jeep owners sue Strantis over Wrangler, Gladiator
Owners claim they would not have purchased the vehicles if they had known about the risks go through Brad Anderson November 21, 2024 19:11 NHTSA recently launched an investigation into 781,000 Jeeps that are at risk of catching fire. The fire is believed to have been caused by an electrical connector in the power steering pump. While some electric vehicles appear to have a tendency to spontaneously combust when not in use, a lawsuit filed in the United States claims that 2021-2023 Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler models may also accidentally catch fire. The lawsuit filed in Michigan names four plaintiffs who own Wrangler and Gladiator models and, while none of their vehicles caught fire, they feared a fire could break out at any time. Those concerns are fueled by a recently announced investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration involving 781,000 Jeep vehicles built in 2021 through 2023. READ: 781,000 Jeeps under NHTSA investigation after under-hood fires A National…
Jeep Gladiator sales drop, union blames 4xe Plug-In
In 2021, Gladiator sales in the United States reached a peak of nearly 90,000 units. Stellantis recently reduced pickup truck production from two shifts to one shift. The high price may put Jeep out of the budget of many truck buyers. The Jeep Gladiator was an instant hit upon its launch. With the same off-road capabilities as the iconic Wrangler but entering the market with a more practical body style, it quickly gained fans and became a best-seller. However, sales have declined over the past few years, prompting Stellantis to lay off more than 1,100 people at the Gladiator plant. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP") { adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd(" 6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); In 2021, Jeep Gladiator sales peaked in the United States at nearly 90,000 units, and sales are also good in 2020 and 2022. However, sales plummeted to 55,188 units in 2023, with only 32,670 units finding homes…
2025 Jeep Gladiator drops manual transmission, moves further upmarket
Toyota Tacoma is now the only truck in America with a manual transmission Jeep will stop offering the six-speed manual option in the 2025 Gladiator. The price has also gone up, but if you take the added equipment into account, it's actually a savings. Stellantis has confirmed that the Gladiator 4xe plug-in hybrid will go on sale late next year. There's one less manual pickup on the market now that Jeep has announced that the 2025 Gladiator will be offered exclusively with an eight-speed automatic transmission. That means the Toyota Tacoma is now the last truck to be offered with a DIY transmission. This is sad and confusing, because the only powertrain combination available for the 2025 Gladiator is the one that was recently eliminated in the 2025 Wrangler. In that model, the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 is now paired exclusively with a six-speed manual transmission, while the eight-speed automatic is reserved for the four-cylinder, Hemi V8, and plug-in hybrid powertrains.…
2025 Jeep Gladiator drops manual transmission, moves further upmarket
Toyota Tacoma is now the only truck in America with a manual transmission Jeep will stop offering the six-speed manual option in the 2025 Gladiator. The price has also gone up, but if you take the added equipment into account, it's actually a savings. Stellantis has confirmed that the Gladiator 4xe plug-in hybrid will go on sale late next year. There's one less manual pickup on the market now that Jeep has announced that the 2025 Gladiator will be offered exclusively with an eight-speed automatic transmission. That means the Toyota Tacoma is now the last truck to be offered with a DIY transmission. This is sad and confusing, because the only powertrain combination available for the 2025 Gladiator is the one that was recently eliminated in the 2025 Wrangler. In that model, the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 is now paired exclusively with a six-speed manual transmission, while the eight-speed automatic is reserved for the four-cylinder, Hemi V8, and plug-in hybrid powertrains.…
NHTSA investigating mysterious Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator fires
The investigation is looking into the scope and frequency of the defect affecting two Jeep models. go through Brad Anderson September 11, 2024 09:12 The fire is suspected to have originated on the passenger side of the engine compartment. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has received multiple reports of the problem, including one death and one injury. The automaker is aware of several fires that started in the power steering pump electrical connector. More than 781,000 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator models are under investigation in the United States because they can catch fire even when turned off. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received nine owner questionnaires, multiple field reports, and one death and injury report. These documents claim that a fire can occur in the engine compartment, believed to be on the passenger side of the engine compartment, even when the vehicle's ignition is turned off. Read: 'Nap mode' feature? Jeep…
Jeep recalls Gladiator and Wrangler for having ‘nap mode’
Stellantis said dealers will replace the instrument panel with an upgraded printed circuit board go through Brad Anderson September 10, 2024 19:49 The recall affects 11,554 Jeep Gladiators and 21,309 Wranglers in the United States. A malfunctioning instrument cluster could distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash. The screen failure has been a concern for Jeep since it was reported on October 14, 2022. Jeep has just announced a recall of more than 32,000 Gladiator and Wrangler models in the United States because the center instrument panel screen may automatically pause and go blank without any warning. It turns out that the tiny 3.5-inch display on some models may decide not to show required indicators mandated by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, like the speedometer or warning lights. You know, the stuff that's important while driving. Jeep says this could distract the driver and increase the risk of a crash without prior warning. It adds that once the…
Jeep dashboard recall affects Gladiator and
Chrysler is recalling 33,000 Jeeps for possible instrument panel failure. September 8, 2024 — Jeep's instrument panel recall affects about 33,000 Jeep Gladiators and Jeep Wranglers, which could cause drivers to lose their speedometers and warning lights. The Fiat Chrysler recall includes 2020 to 2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018 to 2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles whose instrument panel clusters may malfunction due to a short circuit. Once a Jeep dashboard fails, it will not function. In October 2022, Chrysler was notified that the instrument panels on 2018 to 2024 Jeep Wrangler and 2020 to 2024 Jeep Gladiator vehicles were blank. Engineers studied the failure mode and examined instrument panels that were returned under warranty. FCA and the supplier determined the failure was caused by an internal short circuit. In addition to hiding important safety displays from the driver, a blank dashboard violates federal safety standards. The Jeep instrument panel recall letters are expected to be mailed on October 3, 2024. Chrysler…
Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator recalled again after original
Jeep is recalling Wranglers and Gladiators that may stall due to a software glitch. These vehicles were previously involved in another recall, and this fix appears to have made the situation worse. Jeep is aware of 35 field reports related to this issue, but no accidents or injuries. The Wrangler and Gladiator are two of Jeep's most iconic vehicles, but they are being recalled due to a possible loss of traction. The recall affects only 94 vehicles from the 2021 model year, but all are believed to be affected by the issue. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); As the safety recall report explains, 69,201 Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators equipped with manual transmissions were initially recalled for 2023 because their clutch intermediate pressure plates could overheat and eventually break. MORE: Ford recalls more vehicles in 2024 than GM, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Volkswagen and BMW combined…
2024 Jeep Gladiator to be unveiled in Florida
Truck Company Showcase A Ford has made its love for Texas clear by producing trim levels and special editions inspired by the Lone Star State. Ford's luxurious King Ranch pickup is named after the 825,000 acres of land made famous by the Running W brand. Ram has taken a similar route with the Laramie Longhorn Southfork Edition, named after the Southfork Ranch, which was featured on the TV show "Dallas." Chevrolet has gone more directly Texas with the Silverado. Now Florida A special edition of the 2024 Jeep Gladiator is being launched, called the High Tide Edition. 2024 Jeep Gladiator Mojave X Jeeps can go anywhere, but many owners choose to bring their vehicles to Daytona Beach, Florida, for the Jeep Beach event, which includes an obstacle course, off-road camp and a vehicle parade. “The annual Jeep Beach event in Florida this year attracted 250,000 people and 40,000 Jeep SUVs and midsize pickups over two weekends, one of the largest…
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