We Want To Charge

Summary

A concerned 4xe owner shares their frustration over unresolved battery issues in Jeep's hybrid vehicles, specifically around the B9A and 04B recalls. The owner launched a petition urging Jeep for greater transparency and an extended warranty, citing ongoing problems with battery reliability. Their goal is to rally the 4xe community for a fair solution, ensuring Jeep partners with its customers to address safety concerns and prevent owners from facing costly battery replacements. The petition advocates for a 5-year warranty extension and an honest dialogue between Jeep and its customers.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker is asking for support for a petition regarding issues with Jeep's 4xe vehicle battery system.
• 😀 The petition aims to encourage Jeep to address problems with battery design and offer better solutions for 4xe owners.
• 😀 The speaker expresses a loss of confidence in Jeep, Stellantis, and Samsung due to recurring battery issues and unresolved recalls.
• 😀 The speaker's personal experience with Jeep’s battery problems, including a failed battery and recall updates, motivated the petition.
• 😀 Jeep’s continued inability to resolve the issue, including the failed b9a and 04b recalls, is a significant concern for the community.
• 😀 The speaker highlights a desire for transparency from Jeep regarding battery problems and recalls, stating the need for honesty and openness.
• 😀 The petition requests an extended warranty for 4xe vehicles, ideally five additional years and 75,000 more miles, as a gesture of good faith.
• 😀 The speaker is frustrated with how the battery issue impacts the ownership experience, including concerns about battery replacements after warranty expiration.
• 😀 The lack of resolution and transparency has led to a growing sense of unease and distrust among Jeep 4xe owners.
• 😀 The speaker is advocating for a partnership between Jeep and the 4xe community to find practical solutions that benefit everyone.
• 😀 The speaker encourages viewers to sign the petition and share the video to raise awareness and gather support for the cause.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of the petition mentioned in the video?

The petition aims to address issues with Jeep's hybrid battery system, specifically requesting more transparency from Jeep and an extension of warranties for affected Jeep 4xe vehicles.

Why does the speaker feel the need to start the petition?

The speaker feels frustrated by Jeep's handling of the ongoing hybrid battery issues and recalls, which have led to a loss of confidence in the company's ability to properly resolve the problem.

What personal experience motivated the speaker to create the petition?

The speaker had a bad experience with their Jeep's battery, which failed after going through multiple recalls, leading to concerns about being stuck with expensive battery replacement costs once the vehicle's warranty ends.

What is the speaker's concern regarding their Jeep’s warranty?

The speaker is concerned that the warranty will expire before the battery issues are resolved, leaving them to bear the cost of replacing a potentially faulty battery.

What two main actions are being requested in the petition?

The petition requests Jeep to provide more transparency regarding the battery issues and extend the warranties of affected 4xe vehicles to cover the cost of potential future battery problems.

How does the speaker feel about the previous recalls (B9A and 04B)?

The speaker feels that both recalls were insufficient in resolving the battery issues, with Jeep admitting that the issues from the B9A recall were not fully addressed, which has further eroded their confidence in the company.

What does the speaker think about Jeep’s response to the hybrid battery problem?

The speaker believes that Jeep has been evasive and not fully transparent about the hybrid battery issues, which has led to a lack of trust in the company's ability to properly resolve the problem.

What extended warranty terms does the speaker think would be fair?

The speaker believes a reasonable request would be an additional five years and 75,000 miles added to the warranty to address the ongoing battery issues.

Why does the speaker mention the Chrysler Pacifica hybrid community?

The speaker brings up the Chrysler Pacifica hybrid community to highlight that similar battery issues are affecting other vehicles with hybrid systems, which makes it clear that the problem is not just limited to Jeep and may be a larger industry issue.

How does the speaker describe their own situation with the Jeep 4xe?

The speaker is nearing the end of their warranty period but has concerns about the potential for expensive battery repairs if the issues are not resolved before the warranty expires. They are frustrated by the impact this is having on their plans, including travel, and have started the petition as a result.