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Unless you want to get stuck somewhere with electronic stability control / hybrid battery system/ turtle mode issues.
Have a Sahara now with ~2900 miles. No issues on paved roads. Took moderate difficulty dirt road near Big Bear, CA area, on hot day today (~90F). Halfway up a long steady ascent (~3000ft ascent over ~10mi), suddenly has check engine light on, along with popup to service electronic stability control as well as service hybrid battery system. Turtle mode and red wrench. No power to go up hill. Had to reverse it downhill for approx. 1/4mile, then no power to make it past a flat rocky bit. Turned off for about 15min to cool on the one-way narrow road. After cooling, no more turtle mode so was able to turn it around and make it back down. Did check all the fuses/relays, all seated. Check engine light was on during drive home on highway but off next time I started it. Issue appears heat related.
Do NOT take this vehicle up ascents off-road until FCA does a recall and fixes their electronics issues.
Have a Sahara now with ~2900 miles. No issues on paved roads. Took moderate difficulty dirt road near Big Bear, CA area, on hot day today (~90F). Halfway up a long steady ascent (~3000ft ascent over ~10mi), suddenly has check engine light on, along with popup to service electronic stability control as well as service hybrid battery system. Turtle mode and red wrench. No power to go up hill. Had to reverse it downhill for approx. 1/4mile, then no power to make it past a flat rocky bit. Turned off for about 15min to cool on the one-way narrow road. After cooling, no more turtle mode so was able to turn it around and make it back down. Did check all the fuses/relays, all seated. Check engine light was on during drive home on highway but off next time I started it. Issue appears heat related.
Do NOT take this vehicle up ascents off-road until FCA does a recall and fixes their electronics issues.