Lawsuit Says Chrysler's Uconnect Often Freezes and Loses All Functionality
A second lawsuit has been filed concerning Uconnect defects in the 2017-2019 Chrysler 300 and Pacifica. Much like the first, the plaintiffs claim the system is nothing but an endless series of reboots and headaches. … continue reading
Uconnect 8.4A System and Repair Process Is Woefully Defective, Says Lawsuit
There's something seriously wrong with the 8.4A and 8.4AN Uconnect systems and a lawsuit wants Chrysler to do something about it. Namely because the defects limit access to backup cameras, navigation systems, and climate control.
But also b … continue reading
Uconnect Hacking Vulnerability Trial Date Set
A lawsuit concerning hacking vulnerabilities in Fiat-Chrysler’s (FCA) Uconnect system is headed to trial this October. The lawsuit was filed after researchers showed how a Jeep could be controlled remotely through the infotainment system. F … continue reading
FCA Recalls 1.6 Million Takata Inflators in 'Fourth and Final Stage'
Is that a light at the end of the Takata recall tunnel? Fiat-Chrysler (FCA) says they’ve entered the _ fourth and final stage_ by recalling 1.6 million passenger-side inflators.
The bulk of the vehicles are in the US and include the 2010-20 … continue reading
When Will the Takata Recalls Stop? Not Anytime Soon, Apparently.
Takata is like a nightmare we just can’t wake up from. Did you know it’s been almost five years since the first recall? Anyone else ever think we’d be staring down the barrel of yet another recall expansion which I might shorten to YARE for … continue reading
Injuries Caused by Electronic Gear Shifter Are Starting to Add Up
How's this for a review? The government says Chrysler's electronic gear shifter "appears to violate several basic design guidelines for vehicle controls." They go on to say it isn't consistent or easy to use. Tell us how you reall … continue reading
Chrysler Recalls 4.3 Million Vehicles with Takata Airbags
Fiat-Chrysler (FCA) recently recalled a whopping 4.3 million vehicles because of their dangerous Takata airbag inflators. This includes Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and even a few Mitsubishi trucks.
This latest round of recalls has been split into … continue reading
FCA Recalls Over a Million Vehicles That Can Suddenly Roll Away
Fiat-Chrysler (FCA) is recalling 1.1 million vehicles with electronic gear selectors. While the system is working as it was designed, it's the design that's the problem.
"A driver should know the gear-selection based on multiple sets … continue reading
Investigation Expanded Into Faulty Electronic Gear Shifters
If it ain't broke, you can trust automakers to try and fix it.
That's exactly what's happening with some Fiat-Chrysler (FCA) vehicles. Someone high up in the FCA food chain decided it was time to swap out the dependable gear shifter for som … continue reading