2017 Jeep Wrangler: excessive oil consumption

Filed Dec 16, 2024 · Engine · FL

The oil cooler leaks and the oil runs down the intake valley, down the back of the engine, and onto the frame and the exhaust pipe, this can create a fire hazard under the driver's seat. It also causes oil puddles on the ground which is a hazard. The dealer says oil cooler leaks are the most common issues on the Chrysler/Jeep 3.6L engine. I was told by the dealer, when making an appointment for replacement, that they have to change these oil coolers a ridiculous number of times. I can safely assume that thousands of people are having this same issue, by the amount of blogs, videos and beware when buying warnings and the fact that there are hundreds of aftermarket options for this item. This leak is going to cost me $1,000 to have fixed because they did not engineer it properly, not to mention cleaning the undercarriage and my driveway. Send me a rebate to cover my cost on this flawed engineering issue please!

Filed Jan 30, 2024 · Engine · ND

The oil cooler leaks when cold and the oil runs down the intake valley, down the back of the engine, and onto the exhaust pipe, which makes it a fire hazard. It also causes oil puddles on the ground which is a hazard when the oil drips splatter other vehicles windshields, as well as making areas slippery for walking. The dealer says oil cooler leaks are very common on the Chrysler/Jeep 3.6L engine. I was told by the dealer, when making an appointment for replacement, that they have to change these oil coolers all the time. Thousands of people have this same issue and there are hundreds of aftermarket options. This leak is going to cost me $1,000 to have fixed because they did not engineer it properly.

Filed Feb 9, 2023 · Engine · GA

I smell oil burning as I drive then found oil on the garage floor. Found the oil adaptor (Oil filter housing) worped causing oil to drip out and onto the hot exhaust. Oil on heat is a safety issue and should be addressed.

Filed Mar 10, 2021 · Engine · 67,000 miles · ME

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that while at the local dealer lee chrysler jeep (765 center st, auburn, me 04210) for routine maintenance, it was discovered that the oil filter adapter had cracked causing oil to leak from the engine compartment. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,000.

Filed Feb 24, 2021 · Engine · 52,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that the oil filter housing was cracked, causing oil to leak from the vehicle, without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure and informed him that the replacement part was on backorder. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure and informed him that the part would not be available for another two to three months. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.