Stellantis Lemon Law Cases in Connecticut (Jeep, Ram, Dodge, Chrysler)

Stellantis (FCA brands: Jeep, Ram, Dodge, Chrysler, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Maserati) has meaningful Connecticut market share — strong Jeep / Ram presence in eastern CT and Litchfield Hills. Connecticut Lemon Law applies fully.

Common Stellantis defect patterns

• UConnect 5 infotainment — random reboots, CarPlay disconnects.
• ZF 8HP transmission programming — shift quality.
• Pentastar 3.6L V6 — older issues with lifters / rocker arms.
• Hemi 5.7L / 6.4L — generally reliable; cam/lifter issues on some.
• EcoDiesel 3.0L V6 — emissions / DEF system issues; Dieselgate-style exposure.
• Jeep Wrangler / Gladiator death wobble — front-axle vibration. Recall + extended warranty for some VINs.
• Ram 1500 / 2500 / 3500 death wobble — same front-end issue.
• Cherokee 9-speed transmission — older ZF 9HP issues.
• Pacifica / Voyager — sliding-door, fuel-pump issues.
• Hellcat / SRT — generally reliable but engine issues on track use.
• 4xe plug-in hybrid — battery cooling, software issues.

Death wobble — Stellantis-specific

The Wrangler / Gladiator / Ram death-wobble issue is well-documented:

• Symptom: violent front-end shake after hitting bumps at speed.
• Cause: track bar bushings, steering damper, front-axle geometry.
• Stellantis response: replacement steering dampers; extended warranty.
• Connecticut prevalence: relevant for I-84 / I-95 highway driving.

Strong CT Lemon Law case where wobble recurs after multiple repair attempts.

Stellantis IDS / arbitration

Stellantis uses BBB Auto Line as certified IDS. CT consumers can:

• File DCP arbitration.
• File BBB Auto Line.
• File court action.

DCP is generally preferred.

CUTPA in Stellantis cases

• Death wobble disclosure — pre-purchase awareness.
• EcoDiesel emissions — lingering CUTPA exposure.
• 4xe hybrid — battery / range claims.

Bottom line

Stellantis is fully covered under Connecticut Lemon Law. Death wobble, UConnect, ZF 8HP, and EcoDiesel are common case patterns. CUTPA punitive damages available where deceptive practices are pleaded.

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