We're all crazy about Jeeps and by that, I mean the legendary Jeep Wrangler. They're popular for their wide appeal across seasons. No matter what the weather is outside, rain or shine, whether the road conditions are muddy or snowy, the Wrangler comes ready to play. It is the only vehicle that is an all-season one.

Its 4x4 capability will eat snow like a kid in a snowstorm, its soft-top can roll back like a tuna-can lid allowing in all the sunshine you can take, and it also performs well as a daily driver on paved roads.

With that said, Wranglers are not immune to the "bug" of the road that can really ruin your dream drive down to the beach. While many vehicles have issues whether mechanical or otherwise, Jeeps have a reputation for certain problems that are most common among these 4x4 off-roaders. While there are many issues that can be reported, there are 3 in particular that you should know about beyond others - we don't have enough space for an exhaustive list of common Jeep issues.

We'll focus on 3 of the most common complaints regarding the Wrangler, according to RepairPal a consumer-orientated website that tracks and reports owner feedback and car complaints by model, make and year.

Death Wobble

While the death wobble is not exclusive to Wranglers, it certainly has garnered a lot of attention for its parent company Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA).  According to TheDrive, there was a class-action lawsuit in June 2019 that resulted in FCA issuing a service bulletin 2 months later. They offered to fix the Wrangler's violent shimmying at highway speeds (something they initially denied) by installing new steering stabilizer bars in model years 2015-2018.

There are also many forums such as ExtremeTerrain that present owners with solutions and detailed explanations for further details on the shaky off-roader. Although there are plenty of dedicated auto forums, Jeeps, in particular, have many online resources available to them not only for parts but invaluable advice and owner input.

Ignition Switch

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Besides the death wobble, our beloved Jeep Wranglers apparently also had problems with the ignition switch. As reported by repairpal.com, this issue makes starting the vehicle either really difficult or impossible! When turning the key to fully start the key will lock in position and not completely turn over or may not turn at all. In fact, in some cases, the vehicle shut off while driving due to a short circuit.

This "inconvenience" can't be a mere mistake if it affects millions of Wranglers! Model years 1997-2014 had this very same problem when their owners tried to start their engines. Jeep did issue a recall on these faulty ignition switches, so rest assured if you own one now it might already have been fixed. Remember to check the VIN to be sure it was actually done if you aren't the original owner.

Water Leaks

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It's an unspoken rule in the car world that if you own a convertible it'll leak at one point or another. Well, the Wrangler is no exception to that rule. There's a known sealing issue in the A-pillar of these vehicles affecting both the driver and passenger side. Sometimes, it can be so bad that the Wrangler's electronics get fried. This moist problem spans model years 1997-2017 - some 21 years worth - but fortunately, there is an inexpensive and easy fix for this.

No, it's not keeping rags in your Jeep to soak up the water! New rubber door seals are available, and they actually work the way they're supposed to, so you won't have to continue taking a bath in your Jeep whenever the weather turns wet! Note, however, that despite the model years listed above, other model years of the Wrangler are prone to this problem as well.

sources: The Drive, Extreme Terrain, RepairPal, Car and Driver