2018 Jeep Wrangler
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Steering is the leading concern among 1,822 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 26 Wrangler model years with reports.
Of the 2018 reports, 22 involved a crash and 25 involved a fire. 13 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Back over prevention, sensing system, cameraSep 12, 2024
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The wiring harness for the rearview camera and the center brake light may short circuit, which can disable the rearview camera image and center brake light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 111, "Rear Visibility" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a center brake light that fails to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers replaced the harness for the center brake light and rearview camera and/or the spare tire carrier/harness assembly, as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired by January 15, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 77B.
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Electrical system, instrument cluster/panelSep 5, 2024
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."
An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between October 3, 2024, and January 23, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30B.
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Power train, clutch assemblyFeb 23, 2023
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler, and 2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the clutch assembly and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed from November 16, 2023 through July 25, 2024. Owners may contact (FCA US, LLC) customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 19A. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 21V-028. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-028 will need to have the new remedy completed.
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Power train, clutch assemblyJan 28, 2021
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler and 2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will add software to reduce engine torque capability when clutch assembly temperatures rise to a level that may damage the inner pressure plate, free of charge." FCA has ordered a stop sale for the affected vehicles as of February 25, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 4, 2021.
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Power train, clutch assemblyMar 3, 2020
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler and 2020 Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
The overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reroute a wire harness and inspect the clutch system, and replace components as needed. The recall began April 30, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W12.
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Seat belts, front, anchorageSep 26, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.
A separated or severed seat belt buckle strap will result in an inoperable seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 19, 2019. Owners will received a second letter and the recall began March 26, 2020. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VA6.
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EquipmentApr 23, 2019
Erwin Hymer Group USA LP dba American Fastbacks (EHGUSA-AF) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles sold with a roof top tent installed. The top cover of the roof top tent may crack or break, possibly resulting in the cover detaching from the vehicle while moving.
If the roof top tent cover detaches from the vehicle while moving, it can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact American Fastbacks customer service at 1-844-533-7997 extension 301. Note: Vehicles in this recall are also included in recall 19V-190.
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Latches/locks/linkages, doors, latchNov 8, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler four-door vehicles. The right rear passenger door latch may not be in the correct location, possibly preventing the door from latching properly.
If the right rear passenger door opens unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the right rear door latch reinforcement, free of charge. The recall begin December 6, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB6.
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Structure, frame and membersSep 28, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The front track bar brackets may be improperly welded, which can cause the bracket to separate from the frame, reducing steering capability.
An unexpected reduction in steering ability, can increase the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the track bar bracket welds, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 17, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UA5.
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Electrical system, wiring, front underhoodAug 9, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
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SteeringMay 25, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The intermediate steering shaft may not have been properly welded causing a split where the external spline is formed.
If the weld seam splits, the steering wheel may lose center positioning causing a loss of steering responsiveness and increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the intermediate steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U48.
Campaign 18V343000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringMay 17, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
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Power train, automatic transmissionMay 1, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.
If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U43.
Campaign 18V280000 on NHTSA.gov
Structure, frame and membersApr 12, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The rear under body ladder rail may corrode, possibly reducing the strength of the rear floor pan and causing the left rear seat mount to become loose.
If the floor pan strength is reduced and/or the rear seat mount becomes loose, the rear seat may detach in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, coat the interior and exterior of the driver's side rear underbody ladder rail with three-part rust protection. The recall began September 11, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U27.
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Representative owner complaints: steering
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Steering, Suspension, Jan 23, 2021
DEATH WOBBLE OCCURS AT SPEEDS AROUND 60 MPH, TRIGGERED BY SMALL BUMPS ON THE ROAD. EXTREME SHAKING OCCURS ON THE STEERING OF THE VEHICLE. THE WOBBLING, WHEN IT IS TRIGGERED, CONTINUES EVEN IF THE ROAD IS SMOOTH AFTER THE BUMPS. THE WOBBLING IS NOT A VERTICAL VIBRATION FROM THE ROAD, IT IS A LEFT-RIGHT VIBRATION ON THE STEERING, WHICH THEN CAUSES VIOLENT SHAKING OF THE WHOLE VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENS IN HIGHWAYS AT REGULAR CRUISING SPEEDS 60 MPH ON STRAIGHT ROAD SEGMENTS, TYPICALLY AFTER GOING THROUGH A SMALL PATCH OF IRREGULAR (LITTLE BUMPY) ROAD, LIKE A BRIDGE OR AN OVERPASS ON THE HIGHWAY. I HAVE HAD ABOUT 5 VISITS TO THE DEALER IN JEEP-CHRYSLER OF MORGANTOWN, WV AND THEY CLAIM THAT SINCE THEY CANNOT REPLICATE THE CONDITION, THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. BUT THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM SINCE THE CAR WAS NEW.
Steering, Suspension, Wheels, Jan 9, 2021
FRONT END WOBBLE OCCURS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (55-65)MPH DURING LANE CHANGES OR HITTING BUMPS IN THE ROAD. THIS GIVES A FEELING OF STEERING WILL CAUSE KEEP TO GO OUT OF CONTROL. SEVERE BRAKING IS ONLY REMEDY RIGHT NOW. IT CAN CAUSE ACCIDENT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS
Steering, Suspension, Jan 8, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING AT VARIOUS HIGH SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOBBLED UNCONTROLLABLY WITHOUT WARNING AFTER GOING OVER A BUMP IN THE ROADWAY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO GLENDALE DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP (900 S BRAND BLVD, GLENDALE, CA 91204) WHERE IT WAS ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THE DEALER WAS FAMILIAR WITH THE DEATH WOBBLE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS FAMILIAR AND THAT ENGINEERS WERE WORKING ON A REMEDY TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING GEAR BOX. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 18,000.
Steering, Suspension, Jan 7, 2021
VEHICLE LOOSES STEERING CONTROL WHEN ENCOUNTERING SMALL BUMPS AT MEDIUM SPEEDS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN "FIXED" BY AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP UNDER FCA WARRANTY, AND CRITICAL SAFETY DEFECT CONTINUES. DRIVER LOSES ABILITY TO CONTROL AND STEER THE VEHICLE WHEN THIS HAPPENS
Steering, Jan 6, 2021
ON HUNDREDS OF OCCASIONS THE LAST THREE YEARS OF OWNERSHIP, I HAVE HAD SERIOUS STEERING PROBLEMS WITH DEATH WOBBLE, STEERING WANDER, AND LOCKED-UP STEERING. DEALERS HAVE PERFORMED WARRANTY WORK ON THE TRACK BAR AND STEERING STABILIZER IN THE PAST. HOWEVER, THESE REMEDIES HAVE NOT CORRECTED MY ISSUES. JEEP HAS ANNOUNCED A SERVICE BULLETIN OF THE STEERING BOX, BUT HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL FOR THE PART. I'M PERSUADED THAT THIS PART IS RESPONSIBLE FOR HUNDREDS OF COUNTS OF THIS ISSUE. THE PART HAS BEEN SILENTLY USED IN NEWER PRODUCTION JEEPS, BUT FOR THOSE OF US THAT HAVE THE FIRST MODEL YEAR (AND OVER BASIC WARRANTY MILEAGE) ARE LEFT WITH THIS BURDEN. I PERSISTENTLY HAVE LOCKED-UP STEERING, MORE OFTEN PRONE IN A COLDER CLIMATE, AND HAVE HAD HUNDREDS OF NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCES FROM THIS ISSUE. THE STEERING WHEEL IS DIFFICULT TO TURN AND AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE VEHICLE IS UNABLE TO BE TURNED. WITH ENOUGH FORCE AND SIGNIFICANT BRAKING I AM ABLE TO FREE THE STEERING FROM CENTER INTO THE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL. MANY TIMES THE VEHICLE PERFORMS AN OVER CORRECTION AFTER BECOMING UNSTUCK. I PERSONALLY FEEL DEATHLY AFRAID OF MY JEEP AND HAVE RECENTLY CANCELLED UPCOMING TRIPS INTO COLORADO'S MOUNTAINS BECAUSE I HAVE HAD EXPERIENCES ON THE MOUNTAIN PASSES THIS WINTER THAT HAVE BEEN TOO TERRIFYING. I'M READY TO SELL MY JEEP, BUT KNOWING OF ITS PROBLEM, I'D BE DEVASTATED TO FIND OUT MY VEHICLE KILLED THE NEXT OWNER. IT'S ABSURD THAT MYSELF AND MUCH OF THE JEEP WRANGLER COMMUNITY HAVE HAD TO RELY SOLELY ON THE AFTERMARKET INDUSTRY TO REPLACE STOCK COMPONENTS IN ORDER TO FEEL COMFORTABLE OPERATING OUR VEHICLES - JEEP SHOULD BE FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR FAILED ENGINEERING. FOR CONTEXT, I HAVE UPGRADED THE TRACK BAR, DRAG LINK, TIE ROD AND OTHERS TO INDUSTRY-BEST COMPONENTS IN AN ATTEMPT TO ADDRESS THESE ISSUES AFTER JEEP'S WARRANTY REPLACEMENTS COULDN'T. JEEP MUST FIX THESE STEERING ISSUES!
Steering, Jan 2, 2021
THIS JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED RUBICON WAS PURCHASED USED WITH 26000 MILES. ON THE TEST DRIVE IT SEEMED OK HOWEVER, ON THE DRIVE HOME AFTER PURCHAST (ABOUT 90 MILES) I NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WANDERED. AT TIMES IT WAS DIFFICULT TO KEEP IN THE CORRECT LANE ON THE INTERSTATE WITHOUT VERY CLOSE ATTENTION AND CONSTANT CORRECTION. VERY IRRITATING AND TIREING. THINKING IT WAS MAYBE WIND, (I TRADED A 2013 JEEP UNLIMITED RUBICON) I LATER DROVE IT ON A DAY WITH NO WIND. IT DID THE SAME WANDERING. THERE IS SOMETHING UNUSUAL ABOUT THE STEERING OF THIS VEHICLE.
Steering, Dec 29, 2020
VEHICLE STEERING LICKINGS UP WHILE DRIVING ABOVE 30MPH PARTICULARLY IN COLDER WEATHER CONDITIONS. WHILE DRIVING STEERING LOCKS AND HAS ALREADY NEARLY CAUSES A HEAD ON COLLISION AND INTO A DITCH.
Steering, Dec 26, 2020
STEERING BECOMES VERY TIGHT AND SEEMS TO LOCK UP WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TURN LEFT WHILE DRIVING. THEN WHEN IT RELEASES IT CAUSES THE CAR TO OVER STEER SOMETIMES INTO ON COMING TRAFFIC. THIS HAPPENS BOTH OF LOCAL ROADS AND HIGHWAYS.
Steering, Dec 23, 2020
DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 75MPH AND WENT OVER A BRIDGE. THE JEEP STARTED TO SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY. HAD TO SLOW DOWN TO GET IT TO STOP SHAKING
Steering, Power train, Dec 22, 2020
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME STIFF FOR ABOUT A COUPLE OF SECONDS,WHEN IT GOT BACK TO NORMAL IT CORRECTED INTO INCOMING TRAFFIC, I NEARLY HIT INCOMING TRAFFIC,IT WAS PRETTY SCARY CAUSE THE STEERING WAS VERY HARD AND STIFF , I WAS TRYING TO CORRECT THE VEHICLE CAUSE IT WAS MOVING TOWARDS THE LEFT EVEN THOUGH I WAS TRYING TO CORRECT IT TO THE RIGHT, WHEN IT LOOSENED UP IT JERKED HARD TO THE LEFT TO INCOMING TRAFFIC,THANKFULLY THERE WAS NO INCOMING TRAFFIC AT THE TIME, ALSO I NOTICED THAT WHEN I PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN GEAR THERE'S NO MOVEMENT, IT ACTS LIKE IT'S IN NEUTRAL, I HAVE TO PUT IT BACK IN PARK AND RESHIFT
Steering, Dec 17, 2020
VEHICLES STEERING GETS A FLIGHTY/WANDERING FEELING AS SPEED INCREASES 40+ MPH, ESPECIALLY ON SECONDARY ROADS. WHEN DRIVING AROUND CURVES OR OVER ANY ABNORMALITY IN THE ROAD THE JEEP WILL WANDER OUT OF ITS LANE AND THEN THE PLAY IN THE STEERING MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO GET IT BACK IN A CONTROLLED MANNER. THE CONSTANT WANDERING REQUIRES CONSTANT INPUT FROM THE OPERATOR TO KEEP THE VEHICLE CENTERED. JEEP KNOWS THAT THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE STEERING BOXES IN THE 2018-2010 JL' AND JT'S, AND HAS ISSUED A TSB IN REFERENCE TO THIS, BUT GETTING THEM TO REPLACE THE STEERING BOX IS A HUGE HASSLE AS IT SEEMS MOST DEALERSHIPS ARE DEBUNKING THIS TSB.
Steering, Dec 17, 2020
I FEEL VERY UNSAFE TRYING TO KEEP MY JEEP GOING DOWN THE ROAD IN A STRAIGHT LINE. THE STEERING RANDOMLY AND OFTEN WANTS TO JUST TAKE OFF TO EITHER SIDE OR THE OTHER ON PERFECTLY SMOOTH ROADS AND GENERALLY 'WANDERS' FOR NO REASON. I PRETTY MUCH DREAD IT WHEN I NEED TO DRIVE IT NOW. IT'S BASICALLY A FIGHT.
Steering, Dec 14, 2020
SO TODAY IT'S A LITTLE ON THE COLD SIDE. I JUMPED INTO THE JEEP AND ONTO THE HIGHWAY AND GET UP TO 60MPH. THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME DECIDES TO PRETTY MUCH STOP IN MY LANE. VERY LITTLE TIME TO REACT, I TRY TO TURN INTO THE LANE TO MY RIGHT AND THE STEERING FEELS REALLY STIFF LIKE THE TIRE IS AGAINST SOMETHING THEN SUDDENLY THERE IS NO RESISTANCE CAUSING ME TO OVERCORRECT AND NEARLY LOSE CONTROL OF THE JEEP. SITTING ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, THE STEERING FEELS NORMAL. I SPEED BACK UP AND AS I GET UP TO AROUND 50-60MPH THE STEERING SUDDENLY FEELS VERY TIGHT AGAIN, NOT WANTING TO TURN MORE THAN 15-20 DEGREES, THEN IT GOES AWAY AND A BIT FURTHER DOWN THE ROAD IT SUDDENLY COMES BACK. I THINK LITEBRITE HAD A VIDEO OF THIS A WHILE BACK. I'VE NEVER HAD ANY STEERING ISSUES WITH MY JL. IT DRIVES ABSOLUTELY GREAT BUT I HAVE TO SAY THIS IS TERRIFYING BECAUSE IT FELT LIKE SOMEONE WAS HOLDING THE STEERING WHEEL TO PREVENT ME FROM TURNING AND THEN SUDDENLY JUST LET GO CAUSING OVER CORRECTION.
Steering, Vehicle speed control, Dec 12, 2020
JUST GOT THIS JEEP USED FROM JEEP DEALERSHIP BACK IN JULY. I USUALLY DON'T DRIVE OVER 60 BECAUSE OF THE SPEED LIMITS AROUND HERE. BUT I JUST DID WHEN I WENT TO GO VISIT FAMILY 2 HOURS AWAY AND MY STEERING WHEEL SEEMED TO LOCK UP WHEN I WENT ANYWHERE FROM 60/70MPH. I HAD TO JERK THE STEERING WHEEL SLIGHTLY TO ONE SIDE SO I COULD DRIVE ON A BENDED PORTION OF THE ROAD. IT'S NOT LISTED AS A RECALL BUT THIS IS SERIOUSLY CONCERNING TO ME. I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST THAT ONE TIME BUT I TEST IT OUT WHEN I DROVE BACK HOME AND THE LAST 6 TIMES I WENT TO VISIT AND THE EXACT SAME THING HAPPENS EVERY TIME. MOST RECENT TIME IT HAPPENED WAS YESTERDAY AND MY UNCLE SAID TO REPORT IT.
Steering, Suspension, Dec 12, 2020
STEERING DAMPER RECALL WAS COMPLETED I'M STILL EXPERIENCING THE "DEATH WOBBLE".VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO DEALERSHIP 6 TIMES AND GET TOLD EVERY TIME THAT EVERYTHING LOOKS GOOD. PROBLEM OCCURS WHEN I HIT A BUMP OR A ROUGH SPOT ON THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE AND STEERING WHEEL BEGIN TO SHAKE LIKE THE VEHICLE IS JUMPING ON THE ROAD. TYPICALLY OCCURS WHEN TRAVELING OVER 50 MPH AND ONLY CORRECTS AFTER YOU SLOW DOWN. ISSUE CONTINUES TO HAPPEN AND AND I FEEL THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE AND CAN POSE A LIFE THREATENING.
Steering, Dec 11, 2020
STEERING IS LOCKING UP WHILE GOING AROUND CORNER AT 65 MILE PER HR JUST STARTED AFTER NEARLY 2 YEARS AND LESS THAN 10000 MILES
Steering, Dec 10, 2020
TOOK MY WIFE VEHICLE TO WORK SEE WHAT THIS SHAKINESS SHE EXPIRENCED. AND WHEN I TELL YOU IT HAD TO BE THEE MOST SCARIEST THING I'VE EVER EXPERIENCED. THE CAR IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALERSHIP THEY TOLD ME IT'S A BAD STEERING STABILIZER WE WILL SEE. I WANT THIS ON THE RECORD THIS IS MY SECOND TIME FOR THIS ISSUE. I DO HAVE VIDEO PROOF UPON REQUEST.
Steering, Other or unspecified, Dec 9, 2020
WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY MY STEERING LOCKED UP AND I ALMOST HIT THE CONCRETE MEDIAN. IT IS HAPPING AT HIGH AND LOW SPEEDS. TAKE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND I AM ALWAYS TOLD NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE.
Steering, Lane departure, Dec 7, 2020
VEHICLE DOING DEATH WOBBLE FROM REPETITIVELY FROM SPEEDS 50 ON UP TO 70 AT TIMES LOWER. HARD TO CONTROL.
Steering, Electrical system, Visibility/wiper, Dec 1, 2020
I WAS GOING AROUND THE CORNER AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP MAKING IT TO WHERE I HAD TO PULL HARD THE OTHER WAY JUST TO UNLOCK IT. AND WHEN I FIRST GOT THIS VEHICLE THE WINDSHIELD SHATTERED WITHIN TWO MONTHS OF OWNING THIS JEEP. AND NOW THE STEERING WHEEL IS LOCKING UP AND ALSO MY CONTROLS ARE NOT WORKING ON MY STEERING WHEEL AND THE COLUMN IN THE MIDDLE AC HEATER HEATER ALL THE CONTROLS.
Steering, Suspension, Nov 28, 2020
MY JEEP HAS A "DEATH WOBBLE" THAT HAPPENS IN EXCESS OF 50 MILES AN HOUR IF THE JEEP HITS ROUGH ROAD, UNEVEN PAVEMENT OR GOING INTO A CURVE ON THE INTERSTATE, IT WILL BEGIN TO SHAKE SO VIOLENTLY ITS AS THOUGH THERE IS A MINI EARTHQUAKE INSIDE THE JEEP. IT IS TERRIFYING. THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE, BUT AFTER TAKING MY JEEP TO TWO DIFFERENT JEEP DEALERSHIPS IN TWO DIFFERENT STATES, THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIX THIS ISSUE. NOTE THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE SINCE I BOUGHT THE JEEP IN 2019, IT SEEMED TO GET BETTER AFTER I TOOK IT IN FOR THE ORIGINAL RECALL, BUT SINCE OCT 2020 HAS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE AFTER THE JEEP DEALERSHIP HAS WORKED ON IT. SINCE OCT 2020 AND AS OF NOV 28 2020, I HAVE TAKEN THE JEEP TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THIS ISSUE 3 TIMES, I WILL HAVE A 4TH UNDER MY BELT WHEN THEY RECEIVE SOME OTHER PART THEY SAY THEY JUST FOUND AND NEED TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE.
Steering, Suspension, Nov 28, 2020
TRAVELING WEST ON I 40 IN WILMINGTON NC APPROX 70 MPH WHEN VEHICLE BEGAN TO SUDDENLY SHAKE VIOLENTLY FOR NO APPARENT REASON. MY WIFE BECAME SO SCARED AS SHE DROVE, WE HAD TO PULL OVER AND I HAD TO TAKE OVER DRIVING. SHE WILL NOT DRIVE THIS JEEP AGAIN. I'VE NEVER SEEN A VEHICLE SHAKE SO VIOLENTLY AS IF THE ENTIRE FRONT END WAS ABOUT TO FALL OUT FROM UNDER THE CAR ANY SECOND. NOT A SAFETY ISSUE, I THINK IT DEFINITELY IS A SAFETY ISSUE. 3 LANE HIGHWAY, 70 MPH, CARS ON EVERY SIDE OF YOU AND YOU HAVE TO SLAM ON BRAKES, OR THE INSTINCT IS TO SLAM ON BRAKES BECAUSE YOU DON'T KNOW IF YOU ARE ABOUT TO DIE OR NOT. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS FRONT END ISSUE WITH JEEP WRANGLER.
Steering, Nov 27, 2020
WHEN GOING AROUND CORNERS AROUND 60MPH STEERING LOCKS UP AND WHEN FORCED TO TURN IT UNLOCKS AND SWERVES LEFT OR RIGHT DEPENDING ON THE CORNER. WORSE IN COLD CONDITIONS. VERY DANGEROUS IF IN TRAFFIC!
Steering, Nov 25, 2020
WHEN THE TEMPERATURES ARE COLDER I CAN NOT STEER THE VEHICLE. DRIVING ALONG GOING AROUND A CURVE AND THE JEEP WILL NOT TURN
Steering, Electrical system, Nov 23, 2020
WHILE DRIVING, THE BATTERY VOLTAGE LIGHT CAME ON. WE MONITORED THE VOLTAGE AND NOTED THAT IT WAS DROPPING QUICKLY FROM AROUND 11.7 TO A LOW POINT OF ABOUT 8.9. WHEN THE VOLTAGE GOT THAT LOW, MANY DIFFERENT WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN THIS HAPPENED, ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET GOING UNDER 20 MPH. IT WAS IMMEDIATELY AFTER A TURN. CAUSE OF ISSUE IS UNKNOWN. THE DAY BEFORE, THE BATTERY VOLTAGE WARNING LIGHT HAD COME ON. I DID SOME BASIC DIAGNOSTICS AND DID NOT LOCATE AN ISSUE WITH THE BATTERY CONNECTIONS OR BATTERY ITSELF.