2009 wrangler tpms sensors

[hedgehog48]

Has anyone had any problems with the aluminum valve stems splitting down the sides on jeep wrangler Jk's? These stems are part of the tire pressure monitoring system and according to the paperwork for my maxcare warranty, are covered. After several calls to customer service, jeep warranty and the local dealer, they are calling the problem corrosion and not covering it. Any input would be appreciated.

[tropical36]

hedgehog48 wrote:
The Chrysler protection plan says they'll cover them, the dealership says they won't. So basically the dealership is afraid to replace them because they believe that Chrysler won't re-imburse them. Pretty good, the only thing the dealer said they will do for me is install the new sensors at a cost to me of $590, then they will submit it to Chrysler and if they pay them, they will pay me. I told the dealership that they actually saved me money by me having the sensors fix at a local tire shop for $30/stem. They looked puzzled until I informed them that my wife and I were at there dealership Sunday test driving a new Sahara unlimited and that there lack of customer support and Chrysler lack to back components listed on a warranty that they charge big bucks for has pushed me away from ever purchasing another Chrysler product.

Not that you'll do much better with any other manufacture, but at least you told them. Not that they'll lose a lot of sleep over it, though. I managed to get a lot of factory warranty, including extended warranty for the drive train on our used 2010 Wrangler, but warranties always scare me and would just as soon buy one old enough, so as to put the cash in my pocket.

[hedgehog48]

The Chrysler protection plan says they'll cover them, the dealership says they won't. So basically the dealership is afraid to replace them because they believe that Chrysler won't re-imburse them. Pretty good, the only thing the dealer said they will do for me is install the new sensors at a cost to me of $590, then they will submit it to Chrysler and if they pay them, they will pay me. I told the dealership that they actually saved me money by me having the sensors fix at a local tire shop for $30/stem. They looked puzzled until I informed them that my wife and I were at there dealership Sunday test driving a new Sahara unlimited and that there lack of customer support and Chrysler lack to back components listed on a warranty that they charge big bucks for has pushed me away from ever purchasing another Chrysler product.

[jpmihalk]

I have owned several Jeeps with the aluminum valve stems and the tire pressure monitoring system. My 2007 Commander and 2008 Liberty both exhibited problems causing the tire pressure monitoring system to display false low pressure warnings which are both annoying and dangerous as it becomes a "Chicken Little" scenario not knowing if it may be real. My 2010 Wrangler also has them but has not shown any signs of malfunction yet.

I have not seen any signs of them splitting nor any overt signs of corrosion upon inspection, but they have been reported to the service department every time the vehicles were brought in for other service and maintenance. Nothing was ever done to alleviate the problems. I am sure I am not alone with these issues.