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#122 of 134 Re: So Many Leaks We Call It The Sive! [steve_] by mac24 Jun 20, 2009 (5:06 am)
Replying to: steve_ (Jun 19, 2009 7:59 am) I have to wonder if some of the dings have to do with people expecting the CJ Wrangler to be more of a passenger car instead of an offroading utility rig.   I agree, although there are two problems with current models that Chrysler seem to have found to be insoluble/not worth bothering with (take your pick).   The first is the water leak issue that most of the hardtops suffer with. Second is uncontrollable steering oscillation, often referred to as 'death wobble', that seems to be appearing with increasing frequency on later models in standard configuration. It's a phenomenon that's known on earlier models ('06 and back), but usually only in combination with worn joints, larger tires, and a suspension lift. Replies to this message: corbinman (Aug 14, 2009 2:49 pm)
#123 of 134 Re: So Many Leaks We Call It The Sive! [steve_] by roadburner Jun 22, 2009 (7:54 pm)
Replying to: steve_ (Jun 19, 2009 7:59 am) My 1999 Sahara has had a few issues, but nothing that couldn't be fixed with a little patience and a few dollars. That said, I'm never selling it.
#124 of 134 help starting by dhoudek Jun 23, 2009 (5:42 am)
i can't start my jeep and i am out of ideas. -fuses all are good -battery is good, radio lights all work -once i turn the key to "crank" i get nothing -touched the "posts" on the starter and i get sparks   am i missing checking something? Replies to this message: tidester (Jun 23, 2009 5:52 am) dhoudek (Jun 23, 2009 6:09 am) mac24 (Jun 24, 2009 3:43 am)
#125 of 134 Re: help starting [dhoudek] by tidester HOST Jun 23, 2009 (5:52 am)
Replying to: dhoudek (Jun 23, 2009 5:42 am) Got gas?   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper Replies to this message: dhoudek (Jun 23, 2009 6:09 am)
#126 of 134 Re: help starting [tidester] by dhoudek Jun 23, 2009 (6:09 am)
Replying to: tidester (Jun 23, 2009 5:52 am) yes i got gas.. i can turn the battery on and my gas gadge goes up to show half a tank
#127 of 134 Re: help starting [dhoudek] by mac24 Jun 24, 2009 (3:43 am)
Replying to: dhoudek (Jun 23, 2009 5:42 am) Assuming it's an '08 it should still be under warranty; let the dealer take care of it.
#128 of 134 jeep wrangler x right hand drive by sunnydays91 Jul 21, 2009 (3:11 pm)
This thing starts when it wants to...yes I have gas and have had it to the dealer now this is the 5th time. They keep telling me it starts every time for them. I deliver mail and NEED this vehicle. Please help if you know anything about this Replies to this message: shesforelie (Sep 26, 2009 5:19 pm)
#129 of 134 Re: So Many Leaks We Call It The Sive! [arkainzeye] by edf4 Jul 28, 2009 (5:41 pm)
Replying to: arkainzeye (Jun 18, 2009 4:33 pm) Well that is no surprise, as the Jeep is not an SUV: it is a Jeep! Whenever a Jeep is compared to other vehicles, it always scores low, because it is not like other vehicles. It is slow, it does not have leather, it has a high center of gravity, it doesn't corner well, it is louder than a car on the highway, and it does not get great gas mileage, BUT, it is unique. The Jeep is the ONLY four door convertible sold in the USA, it is the ONLY vehicle currently for sale in which the doors can be removed (and should for summer driving), it is outstanding, even when stock, in off road conditions (other than deep mud), can be highly personalized with an endless array of aftermarket accessories for hard core off road use or poser mall cruisers. It is still available with a manual transmission, crank windows and manual door locks for those who like pure and simple vehicles. Most importantly, in my experience, 90% of Jeep owners LOVE their Jeep and keep them forever and/or buy more than one.    It is unfortunate for those few who have purchased Jeeps with problems and I truly hope Chrysler does the right thing and remedies your issue: it is not only the right thing to do, it is good business. The fact that they have not yet done so, says a lot about why they are in the trouble they are in. The majority of Jeeps sold however, are as trouble free as any other top make, I have an early 2007 Unlimited X, 6 speed, 4x4, dual tops, 24S package, and have enjoyed (knock-on-wood) over 34,000 trouble free miles of mixed local, highway and moderate off road use. I know five other people with an '07+ Unlimited in various model designations and none have reported any problems with the hard top or anything else. I love my Jeep and recommend it to everyone who asks about it. I would rate it a 99 out of 100 if CR were to ask me, taking off a point for Chrysler not offering a 33" tire option.
#130 of 134 Re: So Many Leaks We Call It The Sive! [mac24] by corbinman Aug 14, 2009 (2:49 pm)
Replying to: mac24 (Jun 20, 2009 5:06 am) I have the second problem and am being told it's a "known" problem by the dealer, but it isn't fixing the problem. It's going in tomorrow, again.   No leaks though...I have the 3 piece "freedom" top.   I read about bad mileage but I'm getting a solid 22 to 23 MPG, although most of my driving is highway and I do keep it under 70. I get great mileage on roads where the speed limit is 40 to 45 MPH. I have the 6 speed and it seems that with the V6 you can put it in overdrive at a lower speed than you could with the straight 6.   Other than the "death wobble" I'm pretty happy with the Jeep....it's my fourth one and I have to say that the best one I had was a 2000 Sahara.
#131 of 134 Re: jeep wrangler x right hand drive [sunnydays91] by shesforelie Sep 26, 2009 (5:19 pm)
Replying to: sunnydays91 (Jul 21, 2009 3:11 pm) my right hand jeep is giving me the same problem, i contacted a lawyer for the lemon law, it didn't start for them, the mechanic was under the jeep at the time that it would not start, he change a part on it, i pick it up this morning for my route, and sure enough it would not start on me a fee times. I contacted a lawyer, im sending him all the information. lets see whats happens. your mail carrier. can i please use your message for my case. thanks, your neighborly mail carrier

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