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

Stellantis — Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Fiat — produces significant NY Lemon Law case volume.

Common Stellantis defect categories

ZF 9-speed transmission issues

The ZF 9HP 9-speed (Cherokee, Renegade, Compass, 200, Pacifica) — harsh shifting, “hunting,” unexpected gear changes, software-related issues. See transmission defects article.

Jeep death wobble

Uncontrollable front-end shaking in Wrangler and Gladiator with solid front axles. Persistent across model years. See steering and suspension article.

Ram 1500 EcoDiesel issues

DEF system failures, EGR cooler problems, software-related driveability, emissions-system issues.

Pacifica Hybrid issues

Battery management, charging system failures, hybrid system warning lights, multiple recalls.

5.7L / 6.4L HEMI V8 issues

Multi-Displacement System (MDS) issues causing misfires, lifter failures, oil consumption.

Charger / Challenger issues

Engine and transmission issues. Hellcat/SRT specific issues.

Wrangler / Gladiator issues

Beyond death wobble — engine issues, manual transmission, electrical, roof failures.

Compass / Cherokee / Grand Cherokee

ZF 9-speed transmission concerns. Air suspension issues in Grand Cherokee.

Fiat 500 / 500X / 124 Spider

Various engine, transmission, electrical, build-quality issues.

Stellantis settlement profile

Stellantis US LLC handles escalated cases. Settlements at AG arbitration or court mediation. Established frameworks for 9-speed transmission and death-wobble volume.

Settlement values

Stellantis refunds in NY 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

1. Pull every repair order and TSB notice.
2. For 9-speed cases, note specific symptoms.
3. For Jeep death wobble, document specific incidents.
4. Send § 198-a(d) notice.
5. Get a free case review.

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