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.
Campaign 19V680000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 18V675000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 18V332000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 18V231000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: steering
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Steering, Jul 3, 2020
EVERY SINGLE DAY I DRIVE MY JEEP I CONSTANTLY HAVE TO CORRECT MY STEERING BECAUSE IT'S CONSTANTLY WANDERING IN THE LANE, I'M AFRAID AN OFFICER IS GOING TO PULL ME OVER BECAUSE THEY MAY BELIEVE I'M DRIVING DRUNK. MY STEERING WHEEL HAS ABOUT 3' OF PLAY IN IT BEFORE THE WHEELS ARE RESPONSIVE, IT'S JUST DOWNRIGHT DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. *TR
Steering, Jun 30, 2020
I WAS ON THE 15 FREEWAY, CHANGING TO THE LANE ON MY RIGHT, SO I CAN THEN EXIT THE FREEWAY. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE JEEP STARTED SHAKING HARD. I GOT SO SCARED AND PUT MY HAZARD LIGHTS ON WHILE MAKING THE LANE CHANGE. STILL SHAKING AS I MADE MY EXIT. IT STOPPED AS I CAME TO A STOP AT THE LIGHT SIGNAL. I WENT STRAIGHT TO THE ONTARIO CA JEEP DEALER. 6/3/2020 THEY SAID IT WAS THE STEERING DAMPER THAT HAD ALREADY BEEN REPLACED, NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN AND THAT JEEP IS COVERING THE COST BUT THE PART IS ON BACKORDER AND THERE ISN'T AN ETA. THEY RESERVED A RENTAL CAR FOR ME THROUGH ENTERPRISE BUT I HAVE TO PUT DOWN THE $50.00 DEPOSIT AND PAY THE DAILY SALES TAX. I'M SCARED TO DRIVE MY JEEP ESPECIALLY SINCE THIS PART HAS ALREADY BEEN REPLACED.
Steering, Jun 29, 2020
THE WRANGLER HAS HAD LOOSE STEERING AND HARD TO KEEP STRAIGHT ON THE HIGHWAY SINCE LEASED. HAD BACK TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. IT HAD BOTH THE STEERING DAMPENER AND SWAY BAR REPLACED ONLY FOR THEM TO TURN AROUND AND TELL ME THAT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE ISSUE. IT IS GETTING WORSE THE MORE MILES THAT ARE PUT ON IT. I AM REALLY DISAPPOINTED IN JEEP/CHRYSLER! *TR
Steering, Jun 28, 2020
LOOSE STEERING IN THE NEUTRAL STEERING STAGE. DEAD ZONE 1 INCH TO THE LEFT AND TO THE RIGHT. STEERING WHEEL STRAIGHT. JEEP WILL VEER TO THE RIGHT. THIS HAPPENS AT SPEEDS OF 50 MPH OR HIGHER.
Steering, Structure, Jun 18, 2020
RUST ON THE FRAME (MAINLY THE WELDS) AND HUBS. THE DOORS LEAK ON DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS FLOOR WHEN OPENED DURING RAIN. STEERING HAS PLAY WHEN GOING THROUGH TURNS WHILE MAINTAINING HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TR
Steering, Jun 17, 2020
ALMOST 1.5-2" OF PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL WITHOUT THE WHEELS MOVING. *TR
Steering, Jun 11, 2020
RECENTLY PURCHASED A CERTIFIED PRE OWNED WRANGLER 2018JLUR UNDER 25K MILES AND LESS THAN 2K MILES FROM PURCHASE. CHECKED OUT STEERING AND WAS LOOSE NOTICED WONDER AT FROM 20MPH TO OVER 65MPH. OVER 65MPH STEERING IS VERY LOOSE AND UNSAFE, WAS IN A CONSTRUCTION CORRIDOR ON HIGHWAY AND DUE TO HOW LOOSE STEERING AND WANDERING WAS IT COULD EASILY LEAD TO A CRASH AND FATALITY. THERE IS A DEAD ZONE OF A 30 DEGREE TURN OF THE WHEEL. DEALER WAS VERY HELPFUL AND CONFIRMED PITMAN ARM AND DRAG LINK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AS IT WAS STATED THE PITMAN ARM HAD SEIZED IN THE CONNECTION WITH THE DRAG LINK. *TR
Steering, Apr 16, 2020
THE VEHICLE HAS ABOUT TWO INCHES OF LOOSE PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL, LEFT AND RIGHT OF CENTER. THIS IS TRUE WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY, IN MOTION OR EVEN IF THE VEHICLE IS ON A LIFT WITH THE WHEELS OFF THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THREE DEALERS AND TWO PRIVATE REPAIR FACILITIES AS WELL AS A CASE WITH JEEP WAVE. THE FIRST DEALER THREATENED TO VOID MY FACTORY WARRANTY. THE SECOND PUT A RESTRICTION ON THE FACTORY WARRANTY AND JEEP WAVE DROPPED THE CASE. THE DEALER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM GOT APPROVAL TO REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR DESPITE THE RESTRICTION. THE PROBLEM IS STILL NOT FIXED AND THEY SAID THEY CANNOT FIND ANYTHING ELSE WRONG WITH IT. THE OTHER DEALERS AND THE JEEP CORPORATION HAVE REFUSED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE IS OVER 18 MONTHS OLD AND ONLY HAS 1500 MILES ON IT. *TR
Steering, Mar 29, 2020
STEERING FEELS 'LOOSE' AND 'WANDERS' FROM SIDE TO SIDE AT SPEEDS ABOVE 50MPH. I FEEL I HAVE TO FIGHT THE STEERING WHEEL JUST TO KEEP IT GOING STRAIGHT. IT OCCURS ON HIGHWAYS, SMOOTH ROADS, BUMPY ROADS, ALL ROAD CONDITIONS.
Steering, Mar 25, 2020
DEAD ZONE IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE VEHICLE WANDERS AND REQUIRES CONSTANT STEERING WHEEL ACTION TO MAINTAIN LANE CONTROL.
Steering, Mar 19, 2020
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS OF 70MPH MY STEERING WHEEL LOST THE ABILITY TO TURN LEFT. FELT LIKE I HAD NO POWER STEERING TO THE LEFT SIDE. THIS WENT ON FOR 10 MINUTES WHERE I COULD BARELY LEAN LEFT IT. ALL OF THE SUDDENLY THE STEERING WHEEL CORRECTED ITSELF AND THE VEHICLE JUMPED TO THE LEFT CAUSING ME TO ALMOST HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY AFTER IT CORRECTED ITSELF AND IT DIDN'T COME BACK THE REMAINING DAY.
Steering, Mar 13, 2020
EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT VIOLENT SHAKING AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 45 &50 MPH MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE STEERING. VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE BROUGHT TO A STOP FOR ISSUE TO BE CORRECTED. IT IS HAPPENING ON A WEEKLY BASIS. THE ISSUE STARTED AFTER HAVING THE DAMPER REPLACED WHICH WAS DONE DUE TO A RECALL. AFTER THE FIRST INCIDENT THE DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING DAMPER AGAIN AND IT HAS CONTINUED TO HAPPEN. WE HAVE CONTACTED FCA AND TRIED WORKING W/ OUR DEALERSHIP TO GET RESOLVED BUT THE BEST ANSWER WE HAVE RECEIVED IS TRY NEW TIRES AND KEEP DRIVING IT UNTIL IT HAPPENS AGAIN THEN TAKE IT BACK. AFTER RESEARCHING IT LOOKS LIKE THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH MANY OTHER 2018 JEEP OWNERS THAT EXPERIENCING SIMILAR RESULTS AFTER CHANGING OUT THE DAMPER MULTIPLE TIMES. I FEEL THIS IS AN UNSAFE VEHICLE THAT JEEP IS NOT WILLING TO TAKE THE TIME TO CORRECTLY DIAGNOSE AND FIX THE ISSUE.
Steering, Mar 11, 2020
THE STEERING ISSUE BEGAN AS A SHUTTER AND VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN GOING OVER A BUMP OR A RUT. THE DEALERSHIP HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE IN AND KEPT IT ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE ISSUE HAS SUBSIDED A BIT BUT NOW THE VEHICLE'S ALIGNMENT IS OFF AND THE STEERING IS VERY LOOSE. YOU HAVE TO KEEP THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED TO THE ONE O'CLOCK POSITION, TO THE RIGHT, WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR THE JEEP WILL DRIVE OFF OF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE CONSTANTLY DRIFTS WHILE DRIVING SO YOU NEED TO MANEUVER THE WHEEL BACK AND FORTH CONSTANTLY TO KEEP THE JEEP ON THE ROAD. THE WHEEL IS SLOPPY WITH A LOT OF PLAY FOR THE FIRST INCH OR TWO ON EITHER SIDE. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX THIS ISSUE AND IT IS AN ABSOLUTE SAFETY HAZARD. THIS IS MY ONLY PERSONAL VEHICLE SO I DON'T HAVE ANOTHER OPTION. I PURCHASED THE JEEP BRAND NEW AND IT HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT OR ABUSED. THIS JEEP NEEDS TO BE RECALLED OR REPLACED. IT IS UNACCEPTABLE THAT BEST JEEP CHRYSLER IN PLYMOUTH, MA WON'T CORRECT THE ISSUE OR REPLACE THE JEEP. THE FM RADIO, BLUETOOTH, AND CLOCK ARE ALSO BROKEN AND THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX THAT EITHER.
Steering, Mar 11, 2020
WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE STEERING SEEMS LOSE AND THE CAR WONDERS ON THE ROAD. THE STABILIZER HAS BEEN REPLACED BUT THE STEERING ITSELF IS LOOSE. I JUST GOT AN ALIGNMENT AND THE PROBLEM STILL HAPPENS. I DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY TO WORK AND I HAVE A HARD TIME CONTROLLING THE JEEP IN A STRAIGHT LINE.TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRING AND THATS JUST HOW THEY ARE. THIS IS THE SAME THING THEY TOLD ME WHEN I COMPLAINED ABOUT THE DEATH WOBBLE AND NOW THAT IS BEING ADDRESSED.
Steering, Mar 10, 2020
LOOSE STEERING AND WANDERS
Steering, Mar 9, 2020
AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS START SHIMMY (DEATH WOBBLE) HIT A BUMP OR ROAD IMPERFECTION, THAT SHOULDN'T HAPPEN ON A NEW CAR IT CAN LEAD TO A FATAL ACCIDENT
Steering, Mar 5, 2020
JUST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE AND PICKED UP ON 2/14/20 AND HAVE EXPERIENCED VIOLENT "DEATH WOBBLE". CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT WAS FROM MY LIFT THAT I JUST HAD INSTALLED. AFTER A RE-CHECK, THE PLACE THAT DID THE LIFT STATED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE LIFT. I CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE WOBBLE FROM THAT POINT ON AND TILL THIS DAY. WOBBLE WILL OCCUR AT ANY SPEED UNDER 50 MPH, HOWEVER, I AM ABLE TO SLOW DOWN AND EVENTUALLY GAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IF UNDER THAT SPEED LIMITS. CANNOT CONTROL VEHICLE WHEN ENGAGES IN WOBBLE OVER 50-55 MPH. TOOK ME INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAY, NO CONTROL OF STEERING, BRAKING WAS INEFFECTIVE, STEERING WHEEL SHAKING VIOLENTLY AND COULD NOT GRIP AND I HAD TO WAIT FOR THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A STOP ON ITS OWN (ON THE HIGHWAY) IN ORDER FOR IT TO COME OUT OF THAT CONDITION. VERY DANGEROUS AND I AM LUCKY THAT I WAS NOT KILLED THAT DAY. SINCE THEN, I DO NOT DRIVE OVER 50-55 MILES PER HOUR. IT FELT LIKE THE TIRES WERE GOING TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE WAS GOING TO FALL APART RIGHT THERE ON THE ROAD. FOR THE LESS AGGRESSIVE WOBBLES THAT ARE EXPERIENCED EACH TIME I DRIVE, I DO NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE HAVING ANYBODY IN THE VEHICLE WITH ME BECAUSE I AM SCARED FOR THEIR SAFETY. I JUST BROUGHT TO AUTO REPAIR SHOP TODAY AND THEY SAID THE STEERING STABILIZER WAS WORN OUT AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. I LOOKED UP A RECALL FROM JUNE 2019 AND IT STATED THAT THIS WAS COMPLETED FOR MY VEHICLE. APPEARS THIS IS GOING TO BE THE 2ND REPLACEMENT SINCE JUNE FOR THE STABILIZER.
Steering, Mar 2, 2020
JEEP JL 2 DOOR WRANGLER RUBICON STEERING WANDERS HORRIBLY CAUSING AN UN-SAFE DRIVING CONDITION. VEHICLE HAS HAD STEERING STABILIZER REPLACED BY RE-CALL AS WELL AS A NEW FRONT TRACK BAR BY WITHOUT NOTICEABLE IMPROVEMENT IN DRIVING CHARACTERISTICS. SIGNIFICANT PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL WITH CONSTANT STEERING ADJUSTMENT TO DRIVE DOWN STRAIGHT ROAD. I HAVE OWNED TWO PREVIOUS JEEPS WHICH DROVE MUCH BETTER THAN THIS JL.
Steering, Suspension, Wheels, Mar 2, 2020
WHEN DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT ABOUT 65 MPH . IF I HIT A BUMP OR POTHOLE IN MY LANE THE FRONT END AND STEERING WHEEL JUMPS/SHAKES VIOLENTLY AND THE VEHICLE IS VERY DANGEROUS AND SCARY AND HARD TO CONTROL . THIS HAS HAPPENED ALOT . IT IS VERY DANGEROUS .
Steering, Mar 1, 2020
CAR WILL NOT KEEP STRAIGHT, WOBBLES LEFT AND RIGHT DURING NORMAL DRIVING. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES. ADDRESSED THE TRAC BAR RECALL BUT STILL HAVING ISSUES.
Steering, Suspension, Feb 29, 2020
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH I HAD A SEVERE VIBRATION (DEATH WOBBLE) IN THE FRONT OF MY JEEP. IT IS 2018 WITH LESS THAN 4,000 MILES. IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND I HAVE TAKEN IT TO JEEP BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO RECREATE IT.
Steering, Feb 28, 2020
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD WILL CAUSE THE STEERING COLUMN TO SHAKE EXCESSIVELY ALONG WITH THE FRONT WHEELS GOING INTO A SEVERE WOBBLE. THIS WOBBLE WILL NOT STOP UNTIL THE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN UNDER 15 MPH.
Steering, Feb 24, 2020
IN JULY OF 19 I PURCHASED MY 2018 JEEP WRANGLER SPORT S 4DR FROM A LOCAL DEALERSHIP. ABOUT 1000 MILES INTO OWNERSHIP I BEGAN NOTICING LOOSE STEERING WITH EXCESSIVE PLAY. I TOOK THE JEEP IN FOR SERVICE AND A FLASH TSB WAS PERFORMED, THE PROBLEM WAS BETTER, BUT STILL PRESENT. AT THE SAME TIME I WAS ALSO PART OF THE WELD RECALL NO REPAIR NEEDED. I STARTED NOTICING SHUTTERING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AFTER HITTING BUMPS. I HAD THE SUSPENSION CHECKED WHEN I WENT IN FOR THE SECOND WELD RECALL NOTICE ON MY JEEP IN 01/19, IT WAS OK ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP. 02/19 I EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE VIBRATION/SHUTTERING OF THE FRONTEND AFTER HITTING A BUMP AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. DID NOT STOP UNTIL I SLOWED TO ABOUT 40MPH. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP, AN UPGRADED STEERING DAMPENER WAS PLACED ON THE VEHICLE. SHUTTERING CONTINUED. 10/19 SHUTTERING GETS WORSE. WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55MPH STEERING LOCKS UP ON A CURVE TWO TIMES, LIKE THE POWER STEERING DROPPED FOR A COUPLE SECONDS THEN RETURNED. TAKEN TO THE SHOP, DAMPENER REPLACED AGAIN, CANT DUPLICATE LOCK UP. I CONTACTED JEEP CARES AND FCA. 11/19 VEHICLE IS TAKEN TO THE SHOP AGAIN FOR 2 WEEKS. SHOP ACKNOWLEDGES STEERING IS LOOSER THAN IT SHOULD BE. STEERING GEAR IS REPLACED. AFTER GETTING VEHICLE BACK STEERING IS TIGHT BUT NOW WANDERING ALL OVER THE PLACE, CANT KEEP JEEP IN A STRAIGHT LINE ESPECIALLY AT HIGH SPEED. 12/19 VEHICLE IS TAKEN BACK TO SHOP ALIGNMENT IS PERFORMED. AFTER A COUPLE HUNDRED MILES I NOTICE STEERING IS LOOSE AND THERE IS A DEAD SPOT IN THE STEERING AGAIN. I RELAY THIS TO FCA. 01/19 FCA REGIONAL TECH DRIVES VEHICLE, SAYS ITS DRIVING AS DESIGNED, CHECKS ALIGNMENT AND ADJUSTS CASTER. PROBLEMS WITH LOOSE STEERING AND DEADSPOT PERSIST. JEEPS DEGREE OF WANDERING DEPENDS ON CONDITIONS SEEMS EVEN MORE DIFFICULT TO OPERATE ON WINDY DAYS THAN IT WAS BEFORE STEERING GEAR CHANGE. TAKES CONSTANT CORRECTIONS TO KEEP IT GOING STRAIGHT.
Steering, Suspension, Feb 20, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT UNDISCLOSED SPEEDS, THE WENT OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO WARNING BEFORE, DURING OR AFTER THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RANDY MARION CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM 2000 US-421, WILKESBORO, NC 28697 WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A DEFECTIVE STEERING DAMPER. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO HENDRICK CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FIAT OF CONCORD 7630 HENDRICK AUTO PLAZA NW, CONCORD, NC 28027, WHERE THE STEERING DAMPER WAS REPLACED A SECOND TIME HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO HENDRICK CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FIAT OF CONCORD, WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS TEST DRIVEN BY A TECHNICIAN. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. ON ANOTHER OCCASION WHILE MERGING INTO TRAFFIC AT 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE FISHTAILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE BACK TO THE RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
Steering, Suspension, Feb 16, 2020
WE BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE FROM HOFFER JEEP IN TOPEKA, KS. THE VEHICLE WAS WON BUY A PERSON AT A CASINO EVENT SO WE ARE THE 2ND OWNER. THE VEHICLE HAD, I BELIEVE UNDER 2K MILES, UPON OUR PURCHASE. SINCE, WE HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE IT HAS CONSISTENTLY HAD A "DEATH WOBBLE". I SIMPLY CANNOT COUNT HOW MANY TIMES AT OR UNDER MANDATED HIGHWAY SPEEDS THIS VEHICLE HAS ENTERED A 'DEATH WOBBLE". THE MOST RECENT WAS FROM RETURNING FROM MANHATTAN KS TO KANSAS CITY THE VEHICLE ENTERED A "DEATH WOBBLE" NO LESS THAN 4 TIMES. THE LAST TIME I WAS DRIVING 5 MILES UNDER THE 75MPH SPEED LIMIT WHEN HITTING SOME ROAD CHATTER, NOTHING SIGNIFICANT, CAUSED UNCONTROLLABLE CHATTER IN FRONT WHEELS, AXLE, GENERATING STRONG VIBRATION THROUGH THE STEERING COLUMN AND WHEEL. I RELEASED THE ACCELERATOR AND THE VEHICLE CAME OUT OF THE "DEATH WOBBLE" AT 27MPH, ON AN INCREDIBLY BUSY HIGHWAY. THIS WAS/IS UNSAFE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE DANGERS IT CAUSED COULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC IN NATURE AND NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED. THIS VEHICLE IS STOCK AND HAS NOT HAD ITS SUSPENSION, TIRES, ETC., ADJUSTED OR MANIPULATED IN ANY SHAPE, FASHION, OR FORM. PLEASE ADVISE ON HOW THIS MATTER SHOULD BE DEALT WITH GOING FORWARD? THANKS