Stellantis (Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram) Lemon Law Cases in Michigan — Home-State Defendant

Stellantis North America (formerly FCA US) is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan. This is the third leg of Detroit Three home-state defendant cases, with significant case concentration in the Eastern District of Michigan federal court.

Common Stellantis defect categories

ZF 8/9-speed transmission issues — Cherokee, Renegade, Compass, 200, Pacifica, Grand Cherokee, Ram 1500.
Jeep death wobble — Wrangler and Gladiator with solid front axles. Significant Michigan case volume given Stellantis home presence.
Ram 1500 EcoDiesel — DEF, EGR cooler, emissions-system.
Pacifica Hybrid — battery, charging, hybrid system.
5.7L / 6.4L HEMI V8 — MDS issues, lifter failures (well-documented manufacturer pattern).
Charger / Challenger — engine, transmission, Hellcat/SRT.
Wrangler / Gladiator — engine, manual transmission, roof.
Compass / Cherokee / Grand Cherokee.
Wagoneer / Grand Wagoneer — premium-tier electrical, transmission.
Fiat 500 / 500X / 124 Spider.

The Jeep death-wobble litigation pattern

The Jeep “death wobble” — uncontrolled steering vibration in Wrangler and Gladiator at highway speeds — has produced extensive Michigan litigation given:

Stellantis home-state defendant status.
Well-documented manufacturer knowledge (TSBs, customer-relations records).
Safety-critical nature of the defect.
Federal Magnuson-Moss claims with mandatory § 2310(d)(2) attorney fees.

Stellantis home-court factors

Stellantis North America’s Michigan presence creates particular dynamics:

Auburn Hills HQ in Oakland County.
Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (Ram 1500).
Warren Truck Assembly Plant (Ram Heavy Duty).
Detroit Assembly Complex - Mack (Jeep Grand Cherokee).
Jefferson North Assembly (Jeep Grand Cherokee).
Local defense counsel with deep auto-industry expertise.
In-state production records — easier discovery access to TSBs, warranty-claim data, and internal manufacturer communications.

Stellantis settlement profile

Stellantis US LLC settles most Michigan cases via BBB Auto Line or federal court mediation in E.D. Mich.

Settlement values

Stellantis refunds in Michigan typically range:

Chrysler 300, Pacifica: $35,000-$60,000+
Dodge Charger, Challenger: $35,000-$80,000+ (Hellcat higher)
Dodge Durango: $40,000-$70,000+
Jeep Compass, Renegade: $25,000-$40,000+
Jeep Cherokee: $30,000-$50,000+
Jeep Grand Cherokee: $45,000-$90,000+
Jeep Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer: $70,000-$130,000+
Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator: $40,000-$75,000+
Ram 1500: $40,000-$80,000+
Ram 2500/3500: $55,000-$120,000+
Ram Promaster: $40,000-$70,000+
Fiat models: $20,000-$40,000+

What you should do

Report defect within 1 year of delivery.
Pull every repair order and TSB notice.
For 9-speed cases, note specific symptoms.
For death wobble, document specific incidents.
Send certified-mail notice.
Consider federal-court filing in E.D. Mich. for Magnuson-Moss fees.
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