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Virginia · Article Updated May 24, 2026

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

Stellantis brands span Virginia Lemon Law cases including Pacifica hybrid, ZF transmission, Jeep death-wobble, Ram defects.

Stellantis — Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Fiat — produces meaningful Virginia Lemon Law case volume, especially Jeep Wrangler/Gladiator (popular in rural Virginia) and Ram 1500.

Common Stellantis defect categories

  • ZF 9-speed transmission issues — Cherokee, Renegade, Compass, 200, Pacifica.
  • Jeep death wobble — Wrangler and Gladiator with solid front axles. Per-se serious safety defect under § 59.1-207.13(B)(2).
  • Ram 1500 EcoDiesel — DEF, EGR cooler, emissions-system.
  • Pacifica Hybrid — battery, charging, hybrid system.
  • 5.7L / 6.4L HEMI V8 — MDS issues, lifter failures.
  • Charger / Challenger — engine, transmission, Hellcat/SRT.
  • Wrangler / Gladiator — engine, manual transmission, roof.
  • Compass / Cherokee / Grand Cherokee.
  • Fiat 500 / 500X / 124 Spider.

Stellantis settlement profile

Stellantis US LLC settles most Virginia cases via BBB Auto Line or court mediation.

Settlement values

Stellantis refunds in Virginia 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 death wobble, document specific incidents — these qualify as serious safety defects triggering Virginia’s single-attempt rule.
  4. Send certified-mail notice.
  5. Get a free case review.

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