In 2015, FCA entered into a with the NHTSA due to failures in handling dozens of recall campaigns. This order required Chrysler to offer to buy back certain vehicles from owners if the safety defects were not repaired within a reasonable timeframe.

: This was the most prominent defect. The shifter often returned to a central position, leading drivers to believe they were in "Park" when they were actually in "Neutral" or "Drive," causing "rollaway" accidents. 2. Current Paths to a Buyback

: Check your VIN on the NHTSA Recall Website . If there is an "Open" safety recall that the dealer cannot or will not fix, you have grounds to escalate a claim for a vehicle buyback through Mopar Customer Care.

: Several class-action lawsuits regarding transmission lunging and engine stalling have reached settlements. Check Jeep's Official Recall Page to see if your vehicle is covered under a specific settlement program. 3. How to Initiate a Buyback Process