The AC definitely stops blowing cold when the engine cuts off. I will make a mental note for next occurrence to check cluster behavior, radio stack, gauges etc. I will also double check fob lock/unlock when ignition switch lights are all out. If I remember correctly, the fob buttons do nothing...
Luckily we didn't buy it outright. My loyalty to the Jeep brand has been largely diminished due to this issue, as well as from reading some of the horror stories that all of you have gone thru as well.
we were going to trade it in for something else at the same dealership but the early lease termination would have resulted in negative $12,000 equity. Luckily we are leasing it and it seems to run fine 99.99% of the time. Goes back to dealer under lease contract terms in May 2026. Silver lining
After it randomly shuts off, the keyless start/stop status indicator lights (OFF/ACC/RUN) are all non-illuminated. We have to wait for the "OFF" status light to come back on, before we can push the button and start it back up. Sometimes it comes right back on, sometimes it takes several minutes...
Issues started spring 2023. While driving or at idle, engine would turn itself off. Highway, city, McDonalds drive thru, towing/not towing. Instances of this event in all situations. Took to dealer service Fall 2023, they replaced main battery under warranty due to negative terminal...