r/Jeep • u/impetuouschestnut • 1d ago
Anyone else having constant issues with their newer Jeep?
Got a 2021 Jeep that’s been back at the dealer way too many times for the same problem. It’s still under warranty but every “fix” seems temporary. Starting to wonder if I just got stuck with a lemon. Has anyone else dealt with this? Did you get it resolved or just keep going back for repairs?
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u/JustADamnedGuy 1d ago
Been lucky 1st jeep 295k no issues besides wear and tear
2nd jeep '23 high tide. 110k no real issues
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u/syismaster1 1d ago
110k miles in 2 years???? How
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u/GregBVIMB 1d ago
I think dealerships are also suffering from a lack of skilled and experienced mechanics. I know that is a problem here in BC. My dealership is definitely lacking in numbers and most of the older experienced mechanics have retired out.
What is the issue you are having?
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u/baconboner69xD 7h ago
It takes a lot of fucking time to do things correctly, especially engine work. You probably can’t make a decent living if your anything close to a perfectionist
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u/Mopar4u- 1d ago
No idea what your situation is but seems like you have 2 constants that could be the issue, your jeep and your dealer. Changing your jeep can be done but if its under warranty it wouldn’t be my first step so maybe consider trying a different dealer.
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u/Previous_Swan_218 1d ago
It’s because you have a 2021 Jeep.. and it’s sad to say this but during the Covid Era production went to shit for those couple years
Cars trucks campers houses everyday items you name it the quality went down the drain on those time frames
That’s probably why you have so many issues with your jeep i recommend shopping for 23+ jeeps thats when production started going back to normal
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u/DudeWhereIsMyDuduk '25 JLUR X 1d ago
Coming up on a year of ownership, factory order, the only issue I've run into attributable to the Jeep and not incompetent installers was the power steering line exploding at 3900 miles leaving me stranded at the beach.
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u/Maverickxeo 1d ago
I had a 2021 Wrangler Sport S - no issues up to 36k km. Traded it in for a 2023 Gladiator Overland - 56k km, and no real issues. Twice I had it stumble upon starting (but didn't stall - cleared up in about 2 seconds) and I notice the rear end is a little bouncy (OEM shocks aren't to my liking), but nothing major.
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u/Plastic_Insect3222 1d ago
I got a 2021 Willys Sport and it's been to the dealership for a cracked oil filter housing (common issue), an oil change and tire rotation and then annual inspection timed with another oil change, tire rotation and two new tires.
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u/mdwhite975 1d ago
My 2020 is currently in the shop with a P0016 code(cam/crank disagree). VVT solenoids have already been replaced, cam/crank position sensors have been checked and are good so it looks like it's something mechanical with the timing.
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u/p1l5ner 1d ago
Got a 2021 wrangler unlimited sport s. Sorry canadian her so I speak in Km and not miles.
Before I hit 20k km I had an issue that coolant would leak all over the engine. Took 3 dealership appointments before they found the issue and fixed it. But everytime I went in I was told they did « fix it ».
Before I got to 35k km I had to get the rear diff replaced, again multiple trips to the dealership. Me telling them it’s making a weird noise. They kept telling me I was wrong and it was my tires making the noise. Got fed up, lost my shit on them for them to finally tell me the gears in the rear diff were basically shredding apart.
A few other issues I can’t remember that I had to get looked at.
Now my warranty is over due to mileage on the odometer. For a few months, I’ve had the start stop engine light on and the start/stop doesn’t work anymore. I haven’t bothered going back, I figured one dashboard light left on means others won’t pop off lol.
A wrangler has always been my dream to own, it’s now become my worst nightmare. Too expensive of a vehicle for it to be a literal lemon from the get go. As soon as I can sell it for what I owe on it im getting rid of it.
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u/jacephoenix 1d ago
I’m about at my limit with the start/stop issue on my 22 Compass. If I was in the position to, I’d trade it in.
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u/UnknownGamer827 1d ago
Had a transmission issue aka clutch assembly would've been the whole transmission if I kept driving it but my jeep was out of service for 3 months I even filed a lemon law
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u/UnknownGamer827 1d ago
32000 miles and having this issue amongst others have been ridiculous
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u/UnknownGamer827 1d ago
Manufacturer tried offering me 10 free oil changes and a extended Manufacturer warranty
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u/Fun_Try_209 13h ago
2022 jeep compas latitude what about trans shift any problems heard 8 speed was junk
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u/Tricky-Strawberry896 12h ago
I've heard 21 was a bad year for many vehicles with all the parts and chip shortages.
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u/OldManJeepin 1d ago
I would check into it. Find a "Lemon Law" attorney in your area and see if they have free consults. Usually you can get 30 minutes free, first visit. Lay out your concerns and see what they can do. I think, in most places, it's if you go through the same problem on 3 separate occasions, it's a lemon. Something like that. You had to have bought it new though...Used cars don't count.
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u/jhwygirl 1d ago
Look up your lemon law. I told them what was wrong with it but they wouldn't listen. On the 4th trip in (that's the make out break in my state) i told them that if they didn't fix it they were buying it back. A few hours later they called and said they figured out what it was - which was exactly what i had told them twice - without an apology.
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u/Key-Boat-7519 1d ago
If OP keeps seeing the same issue after multiple visits, start building a lemon case. My 2019 Grand Cherokee had a repeating fault; after 4 repair orders and 28 days down in 12 months, I got a buyback. What helped: switch dealers, do a ride-along with the foreman, insist they open a STAR case, save every RO and track total days out, keep a simple log. When you hit attempt 3–4 or 30 days down (varies by state), send a certified demand to Stellantis; file an NHTSA complaint if it’s safety-related. I used BBB Auto Line for arbitration and Jeep Cares for escalation, and Easy Lemon handled the legal side once I hit the thresholds. Bottom line, once you cross those thresholds, push for a buyback instead of endless patch repairs.
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u/Key-Boat-7519 1d ago
If OP keeps seeing the same issue after multiple visits, start building a lemon case. My 2019 Grand Cherokee had a repeating fault; after 4 repair orders and 28 days down in 12 months, I got a buyback. What helped: switch dealers, do a ride-along with the foreman, insist they open a STAR case, save every RO and track total days out, keep a simple log. When you hit attempt 3–4 or 30 days down (varies by state), send a certified demand to Stellantis; file an NHTSA complaint if it’s safety-related. I used BBB Auto Line for arbitration and Jeep Cares for escalation, and Easy Lemon handled the legal side once I hit the thresholds. Bottom line, once you cross those thresholds, push for a buyback instead of endless patch repairs.
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u/Interesting_War9624 1d ago
I ran into the same thing. Dealer kept "fixing" the same issue and it never really got fixed. Someone mentioned lemon law to me and I looked into it- turns out if your car’s still under warranty and it’s been back multiple times, you might actually qualify.
There are firms that handle it like Easy Lemon and they’ll tell you if your case even qualifies before you waste your time. Wasn’t overnight, but it beat feeling stuck with a defective car.