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2013 Jeep Wrangler Wheels Problems

4 owner-reported wheels complaints from NHTSA data

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Complaints
May 2019Sep 2017
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (4)

mediumWHEELS
Filed: May 2019

I UNDERSTAND THAT THE NEXT YEARS MODEL HAD A RECAP FOR THE 2014 MODEL FOR THE TPM CONTROL MODULE. IT SEEMS TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY 2013 YEAR MODEL. THE WARNING LIGHT KEEPS ALERTING DESPITE THE SENSORS ARE ALL FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND TIRE PRESSURE CHECKED.

NHTSA #: 11209414
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Aug 2018

ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2018 AT APPROXIMATELY 12:20 I WAS DRIVING DOWN I820 SOUTH BOUND AT THE SPEED OF 65 MPH WHEN I HEARD A LOUD POP THAT SOUNDED LIKE A GUNSHOT, ABOUT 30 SECONDS OR LESS LATER THERE WAS ANOTHER ONE. THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED SHAKING AND I ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. LUCKILY, I WAS IN THE FAR RIGHT LANE AND AT AN EXIT WHEN I REGAINED CONTROL AND I IMMEDIATELY TOOK THE EXIT AND GOT TO THE SHOULDER OF THE SERVICE ROAD. IT APPEARS THE TIRE FAILED FROM THE SIDEWALK. SEE ATTACHED PICTURE UP CLOSE TO VIEW TWO SIDEWALL RUPTURES CONSISTANT WITH THE SOUNDS AND TIRE FAILURE. TIRE IS GOODYEAR EAGLE RSA WITH APPROXIMATELY 55% TREADLIFE REMAINING

NHTSA #: 11122390
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Sep 2017

STUDS KEEP BRAKEN ON REAR WHEELS

NHTSA #: 11023755
mediumWHEELS,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2014

I PURCHASED THE JEEP WRANGLER NEW FROM DAVID STANLEY JEEP,IN MIDWEST CITY OKLAHOMA. THE VEHICLE HAD AFTERMARKET WHEELS AND TIRES ON IT BEFORE I PURCHASED IT. WHILE TAKING THE INITIAL TEST DRIVE I ASKED THE SALESMAN IF THE SPEEDOMETER HAD BEEN ADJUSTED FOR THE OVERSIZED TIRES. HE ASSURED ME THAT IT HAD BECAUSE THEY WOULD NEVER SELL ANYTHING THAT WASN'T RIGHT. ABOUT A MONTH AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE I WAS PULLED OVER FOR GOING 30 IN A 25 ZONE. I HAD SEEN THE POLICE OFFICER PRIOR TO BEING PULLED OVER SO I CHECKED MY SPEED AND I KNEW I WAS GOING THE CORRECT SPEED. SINCE THAT TIME I MAKE IT A HABIT TO DRIVE BY THE MOBILE SPEED RADARS THAT ARE PLACED AROUND TOWN AND EVERY TIME MY SPEEDOMETER IS 5MPH OFF. THIS IS AT A LOW SPEED SO IT WILL ONLY GET WORSE AT A HIGHER SPEED. I BROUGHT THIS TO THE DEALER ATTENTION AND THEY REFUSED TO FIX IT. I THEN SENT A COMPLAINT TO CHRYSLER AND THEY HAVE REFUSED TO HELP AS WELL. *TR

NHTSA #: 10627797

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