With just 11,449 miles on the odometer, this client reported the first major issue on their new 2022 Jeep Gladiator: leaking front shock absorbers causing excessive bouncing while driving. The dealership confirmed and replaced both shocks, ensuring the vehicle operated correctly.
Later, with 23,197 miles, additional issues surfaced. The tailgate controller required replacement, and the third brake light was out. The vehicle also underwent a safety recall for the clutch. While the dealership ordered the necessary parts for the brake light, they promptly addressed the other issues, ensuring compliance with California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations for tire inflation inspections.
Between October 13 and October 27 that year, the Gladiator continued to exhibit problems, including excessive white exhaust at cold starts and a lack of acceleration in 3rd and 4th gear. Despite performing multiple learning procedures for the transmission and clutch, the dealership could not consistently replicate the issues, resulting in no further repairs at that time. However, parts were still on order for the tailgate controller.
The latest service visit occurred from November 22 to November 28 the same year, at 25,650 miles. The owner reported a wobble at highway speeds after hitting potholes, persistent issues with the third brake light, and a perceived lack of acceleration power at 3000 RPM. The dealership confirmed the steering damper was leaking and replaced it, alongside balancing the tires. The third brake light was also replaced, resolving that specific concern.
Despite these efforts, the vehicle continued to exhibit performance inconsistencies, raising serious concerns about its reliability. Persistent defects and repeated service visits prompted the owner to seek legal recourse under the Lemon Law. If you’re facing similar issues with your vehicle, consulting with legal experts in lemon law can help protect your rights and potentially secure a replacement vehicle or a refund.
After recurring repair visits that seemed to go nowhere, this Jeep driver decided to seek legal action. The Lemon Law Experts, familiar with California’s consumer protection laws, successfully negotiated a settlement with FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles). This resulted in FCA repurchasing the problematic Gladiator and covering all of their legal fees and costs. This victory provided the owner with the financial relief and peace of mind needed to move forward without the burden of a faulty vehicle.
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