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.
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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.
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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, Wheels, Nov 4, 2019
WHEN DRIVING OVER SPEEDS OF 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, AND HITTING EVEN THE SLIGHTEST OF BUMPS, MY JEEP STEERING WAS UNCONTROLLABLE, AND I IMAGINE THIS IS THE "DEATH WOBBLE" I HAVE HEARD ABOUT OCCURRING IN JEEPS. THE ONLY WAY TO MANAGE IT WAS TO SLOW WAY DOWN TO 35 MPH AND AVOID BUMPS OF ANY KIND.
Steering, Wheels, Other or unspecified, Nov 4, 2019
ON 9/30/19 AT 4:30AM, ODOMETER READING OF 170 MILES, WHILE AT HIGHWAY SPEED, APPROX 70 MPH, ON I-295, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE. IT WAS UNCONTROLLABLE UNTIL MY SPEED REDUCED TO 35 MPH. AT 35 MPH THE SHAKING BEGAN TO SUBSIDE WHILE I CONTINUED TO SLOW TO A STOP. THE INCIDENT APPEARED TO BE TRIGGERED BY A SLIGHT BUMP OR SEAM IN THE PAVEMENT. ON 9/30/19 THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AT CHERRY HILL DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP, 1708 W. MARLTON PIKE, CHERRY HILL NJ 08002. THEY DETERMINED CAUSE TO BE FAULTY STEERING DAMPER AND REPLACED IT WITH PART NUMBER 68251580AD WHICH I WAS TOLD WAS AN IMPROVED PART OVER THE ORIGINAL. AT FIRST THE PROBLEM SEEMED TO BE RESOLVED. THEN ON 11/3/19 AT 9:30PM, ODOMETER READING 1,490 MILES THE VIOLENT SHAKING OCCURRED AGAIN. CIRCUMSTANCES WERE THE SAME, TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, APPROX 70 MPH, HAD TO REDUCE SPEED TO STOP THE SHAKING, AGAIN ON I-295 BUT DIFFERENT LOCATION, AGAIN APPARENTLY TRIGGERED BY A SLIGHT BUMP OR SEAM IN THE PAVEMENT.
Steering, Nov 3, 2019
WE DROVE OUR 2018 JEEP WRANGLER ABOUT 15 MPH DOWN A RESIDENTIAL STREET, SLOWED DOWN, TURNED RIGHT, AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP! IT WOULD NOT MOVE AT ALL AND THE CAR WAS STILL RUNNING. WE HAD PURCHASED THE CAR ON OCT. 1, 2019, FROM A LOCAL CAR DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP HAD BEEN USING THIS CAR AS A LOANER VEHICLE FOR FOUR MONTHS. THE NEXT WEEKEND WE TRAVELED TO SUGAR GROVE, IL, TO VISIT RELATIVES. ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON, ONE OWNER ENTERED THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR TO PROGRAM AN ADDRESS IN THE NAVIGATION APP. HE USED THE ACC FUNCTION WITHOUT FULLY TURNING ON THE CAR. AFTER 15-20 MINUTES, THE CO-OWNER ENTERED THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE CAR AND DID NOT TURN THE ACC OFF BEFORE PUSHING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND STARTING THE CAR. THAT IS WHEN, AFTER A SLOW RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND WOULD NOT BUDGE. THE DRIVER TURNED THE CAR OFF AND THEN ON SEVERAL TIMES AND THEN TRIED PUTTING THE CAR IN REVERSE. FINALLY THE STEERING WHEEL MOVED. WE WERE SEVERAL HUNDRED MILES FROM HOME IN A CAR THAT DID NOT FEEL SAFE. WE CALLED THE NEAREST JEEP DEALER, WHICH WAS IN NORTH AURORA, IL. IT WAS LATE AFTERNOON AND ALMOST CLOSING TIME, BUT THEY TOLD US TO BRING IT OVER AND THEY WOULD SEE WHAT THEY COULD DO. THEY ENTERED THE CAR'S VIN IN THE COMPUTER AND FOUND THAT A RECALL FOR A STEERING DAMPER (V41) HAD NOT BEEN DONE. THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PART IN STOCK, BUT WERE SURE THAT THIS WOULD NOT HAVE CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP. NEXT, THEY DID SOME TESTS ON THE VEHICLE BUT DID NOT FIND ANYTHING. WE FELT EXTREMELY NERVOUS, BUT DROVE IT HOME AND TOOK IT TO THE SELLER'S DEALERSHIP. THEY REPLACED THE RECALLED STEERING DAMPER AND DID A TSB 08-092-18 TO ADDRESS A STEERING ISSUE. THEN THEY TOLD US THAT THERE WERE NO GUARANTEES THAT IT WOULDN'T HAPPEN AGAIN BECAUSE THEY DID NOT KNOW WHAT CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP. THIS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SAFETY ISSUE NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED!
Steering, Oct 31, 2019
DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD AROUND 65MPH WHEN THE VIOLENT DEATH WOBBLE HAPPENED. GRABBED THE STEERING WHEEL WITH BOTH HANDS AND WAS ABLE TO STEER TO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND SLOW DOWN TO ABOUT 35MPH WHEN IT STOPPED. I CONTINUED ON MY WAY AND HAVEN'T HAD THE PROBLEM RETURN. THE JEEP ONLY HAS ABOUT 6300 MILES ON IT. IT HAS NEVER BEEN DRIVEN OFF-ROAD. I HAVE ALWAYS FELT THE STEERING HAS BEEN RATHER LOOSE FOR A NEW VEHICLE COMPARED TO OTHERS I'VE DRIVEN. CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THERE IS A RECALL (V41) FOR A STEERING DAMPENER PART THAT IS ON BACKORDER THAT SHOULD TAKE CARE OF THE DEATH WOBBLE. WE SHALL SEE...
Steering, Oct 30, 2019
I NOTICED AS SOON AS THE TEMPERATURE DROPPED BELOW 45 DEGREES THAT THE STEERING BECAME STIFF/DIFFICULT WHEN TURNING. I WILL GIVE A COUPLE OF EXAMPLES OF THIS ISSUE. ON ONE OCCASION, I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND WAS ATTEMPTING TO TURN LEFT ONTO MY STREET. THE STEERING WHEEL DID NOT WANT TO TURN AND I HAD TO MUSCLE THROUGH THE TURN. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, I WAS TURNING ON A EXPRESSWAY RAMP AT THE POSITION OF THE STEERING WHEEL FELT AS IF THERE WAS A KNOT THAT I HAD TO ROLL ONTO EITHER SIDE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE ISSUE WITH MY VEHICLE HAPPENS WHEN IT'S BELOW 45 DEGREES AND THE VEHICLE IS COLD. THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND THE ISSUE IS MORE PREVALENT ON THE STREET AND LESS PREVALENT (BUT NOTICEABLE) ON THE HIGHWAY. THE PROBLEM ONLY OCCURS WHEN TURNING. LAST WINTER I ASKED THE DEALERSHIP TO LOOK AT THE STEERING AND THEY REPORTED EVERYTHING WAS FINE. THIS WINTER (2019) I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE. THE TECHNICIAN REPORTED HE FOUND THE ISSUE ONLINE AND CORRECTED THE ISSUE. UNFORTUNATELY, THE ISSUE IS NOT RESOLVED AND THE VEHICLE IS STILL DANGEROUS TO DRIVE.
Steering, Oct 30, 2019
MY 2018 JEEP WRANGLER, STOCK, HIGHWAY DRIVEN ONLY, HAD ITS DAMPER RECALL COMPLETED AND IMMEDIATELY HAD THE DEATH WOBBLE HAPPEN SEVERAL TIMES. VERY SCARY AND DANGEROUS. THE DEALERS TELL YOU THEY DID THE FIX, BUT IT DOES NOT WORK. SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET KILLED. JEEP MUST BE MADE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM NOW. THERE FIX IS ONLY A PUBLICITY STATEMENT, NOT A FIX. PLEASE HELP. OTHERS SAY THEY CAN FIX IT BUT IT COSTS ABOUT $3,000. THE WARRANTY SHOULD FIX IT.
Steering, Oct 28, 2019
WHEN TRAVELING HIGHWAY SPEEDS, RIDING OVER SMALL IMPERFECTIONS IN THE ROAD LEAD TO THE VIOLENT SHAKING OF THE STEERING WHEEL.
Steering, Suspension, Other or unspecified, Oct 28, 2019
AT 65 MPH HIGHWAY SPEEDS, WHEN VEHICLE HITS A POTHOLE OR BUMP; VEHICLE WOBBLES, SHAKES, AND LOSES STEERING CONTROL. AS KNOWN "DEATH WOBBLE." OCCURS ON A REGULAR BASIS.
Steering, Oct 28, 2019
TRAVELING STRAIGHT AT 72MPH (CRUISE SET) ON INTERSTATE 69 CROSSED A SLIGHTLY ROUGH BRIDGE EXPANSION JOINT. VEHICLE STARTED TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE. SEVERE STEERING WHEEL OSCILLATION. THE SHAKING STOPPED WHEN VEHICLE WAS SLOWED TO AROUND 20MPH. JEEP HAS APPROXIMATELY 6,000 MILES. THE NEW STEERING DAMPER RECALL HAS ALREADY BEEN INSTALLED. THE JEEP HAS THE STEERING DAMPER RECALL ALREADY INSTALLED.*DT*JB*DT CONSUMER STATED TOOK THE JEEP BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP 11-26-19. THE V41 REPLACEMENT OF THE STEERING STABILIZER HAD BEEN INSTALLED BACKWARDS. SO FAR NO ISSUES WITH THE STEERING.*JB
Steering, Suspension, Other or unspecified, Oct 26, 2019
JUST HAD THE STEERING DAMPER RECALL PERFORMED - NEVER HAD ANY WOBBLE ISSUES BEFORE COMPLETING THE RECALL. I COMPLETED THE RECALL AS I THOUGHT THAT WAS WHAT GOOD CAR OWNERS DO. NOW, JUST 3 DAYS LATER I AM EXPERIENCING THE WOBBLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. VERY SCARY! HAD THE ENTIRE FAMILY IN THE CAR COMING HOME FROM DINNER - DID NOT HIT ANY IRREGULAR BUMPS OR ANYTHING OUT OF THE NORM. WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ON A STRETCH WE DRIVE ALMOST DAILY AND OUT OF NOWHERE, JUST HITTING SOME "NORMAL" MICHIGAN ROAD BUMPS THE STEERING WHEEL AND FRONT END STARTED SHAKING. IT EVENTUALLY STOPPED ITSELF - BUT THEN HAPPENED 5 MORE TIMES. WE DID NOT KNOW WHAT WAS GOING ON AS WE WERE NOT AWARE OF THE ISSUE OR EVEN WHY THERE WAS A RECALL REPAIR. AFTER GETTING HOME AND SEARCHING THE INTERNET I FOUND ALL SORTS OF COMPLAINTS AND THE REASONING BEHIND THE RECALL. IRONICALLY AGAIN, I DID NOT HAVE THE ISSUE BEFORE I HAD THE RECALL WORK COMPLETED. AFTER READING THE ARTICLE I IMMEDIATELY LEFT A MESSAGE FOR MY SERVICE MANAGER AT THE DEALERSHIP AND THEN LOOKED UNDER THE JEEP TO CONFIRM THAT IN-FACT THE PART WAS REPLACED AND HAD THE CORRECT PART NUMBER. I DO WANT TO MENTION THAT EVEN BEFORE THE WOBBLE I DID MENTION TO MY WIFE AND NOTICE THAT I THOUGHT THAT THE STEERING WAS A BIT MORE "LOOSE" AFTER GETTING THE CAR BACK. NOT SURE IF THAT IS RELEVANT, BUT THOUGHT I WOULD NOTE THAT HERE AS WELL.
Steering, Oct 26, 2019
THE FIRST TIME I EXPERIENCED MY STEERING LOCKING UP ON ME I WAS GOING THROUGH AN S CURVE ABOUT 15-20 MPH AND WHEN TURNED TO THE RIGHT MY STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY FELT AS IF IT WAS STUCK IN THAT POSITION ABOUT 30 DEGREES TO THE RIGHT OF CENTER. I HAD TO YANK THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT REALLY HARD IN ORDER FOR IT TO BREAK FREE FROM THAT LOCKED POSITION. THIS SCARED ME SO MUCH I DROVE MY JEEP STRAIGHT TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP PROCEEDED TO CHECK FOR RECALLS OR TSB'S AND OTHER COMPUTER CHECKS AND COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING. FROM THERE THEY TRIED TO REPLICATE THE STEERING PROBLEM BUT COULD NOT SO I WAS LEFT WITH NO ANSWERS. AFTER READING MANY POSTS OF OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE NEW JL MODEL HAVING THE SAME ISSUE I DECIDED TO LEAVE MY JEEP OUTSIDE IN THE COLD AND TEST DRIVE IT WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD. I FOUND THAT MY STEERING WHEEL FELT LIKE THE POWER STEERING WAS OUT. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS CATCHING IN MANY PLACES, BUT AGAIN WORSE TO THE RIGHT. IN MY OPINION IT SEEMS TO BE SOME KIND OF POWER STEERING ISSUE.
Steering, Other or unspecified, Oct 25, 2019
VIOLENT SHAKING WHILE HIGHWAY SPEED OVER 55MPH WHEN DRIVING NORMALLY. AND DISAPPEARED SLOWLY WHEN IT REDUCE DOWN TO 52MPH.
Steering, Suspension, Oct 24, 2019
VIOLENT SHAKING OF THE FRONT END AFTER HITTING A BUMP AT APPROXIMATELY 65-75 MPH. SHAKING WILL ONLY STOP AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. ONLY 4000 MILES ON THIS VEHICLE.
Steering, Power train, Oct 24, 2019
WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING APPEARS TO BE LOCKING UP
Steering, Other or unspecified, Oct 23, 2019
WOBBLE IN STEERING WHEEL HAPPEN MORE FREQUENTLY THEN I LIKE WHEN TURNING TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT ON A BUMP WHEEL RUMBLES I HAVE TO HOLD IT TIGHT AND SLOW DOWN FOR IT TO STOP. FEELS UNSAFE CAN BE DANGEROUS ALL THROUGH OCT SEPT BEEN HAVING THE ISSUE DOES IT WHEN IT WANTS TO
Steering, Oct 21, 2019
EXCESS PLAY IN STEERING WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT (AT ALL SPEEDS) AS WELL AS STEERING DRIFTS OR WANDERS WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT. NO ISSUES WHILE IN A TURN. NO PROBLEM WHILE HOLDING A STEADY TURN ON A FREEWAY OFF RAMP. I'VE HAD THE DEALER REPLACE THE TRACK BAR AS WELL AS INSTALL THE NEW STEERING DAMPER (UNDER RECALL).
Steering, Oct 21, 2019
VEHICLE HAS ODD STEERING CHARACTERISTICS AND, AT TIMES, CAN BE DIFFICULT TO KEEP IN LANE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN THIS WAY SINCE PURCHASE. LOCAL DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THIS IS NORMAL. JEEP, HOWEVER, HAS ISSUED MULTIPLE RECALLS FOR WRANGLER STEERING PROBLEMS.
Steering, Suspension, Oct 20, 2019
I EXPERIENCED RAPID STEERING OSCILLATION THIS LAST THURSDAY 10/17/19 ON MY *NEW 2018 WRANGLER JLU (NOT LIFTED) WHILE TAKING A TRIP OUT OF TOWN. WE HIT A RAILROAD TRACK AT AROUND 55 MPH AND IT WENT FULL-ON RAPID STEERING OSCILLATION (DEATH WOBBLE). HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND STOP THE VEHICLE FOR THE DW TO STOP. STOPPED BY AN OUT OF TOWN DEALER IN PASO ROBLES, CA AND THEY SAID THE RECENTLY REPLACED (RECALL V41) STEERING STABILIZER WAS INSTALLED UPSIDE DOWN. I HAVE NOW ORDERED A NEW RUBICON EXPRESS TRACK BAR AND FOX 2.0 STABILIZER TO SEE IF THIS WILL HELP ELIMINATE THE WOBBLE. I'VE OWNED TWO JK JEEP WRANGLERS IN THE PAST AND DIDN'T EXPERIENCE ANY OF OSCILLATION. *PURCHASED NEW 2018 JLU WRANGLER FROM DEALER LAST MONTH. THE MILEAGE AT THE TIME OF THE EVENT WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,400 MILES.
Steering, Suspension, Oct 20, 2019
VIOLENT FRONT END SHAKING UPON HITTING BUMP IN ROAD. DEATH WOBBLE???? 4200 MILES ON THIS NEW VEHICLE.
Steering, Oct 18, 2019
WHEN DRIVING AT SPEEDS GREATER THAN 60 MPH STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP AND WON'T TURN PAST A CERTAIN POINT.
Steering, Suspension, Oct 18, 2019
WHEN GOING OVER A BUMP AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE VEHICLE SOMETIMES STARTS TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY WITH THE STEERING WHEEL AND ENTIRE VEHICLE WOBBLING UNCONTROLLABLY. THE ONLY WAY TO BRING THE VEHICLE BACK UNDER CONTROL IS TO SLOW DOWN OR SOMETIMES BRING IT TO A COMPLETE STOP. THIS CREATES A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN ON THE EXPRESSWAY AND YOU HAVE TO SLOW DOWN OR STOP FROM GOING 75 MPH WITH TRAFFIC. THE DEALER HAS PUT IN TWO DIFFERENT STEERING DAMPERS AND THE PROBLEM IS STILL THERE. IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY.
Steering, Suspension, Oct 18, 2019
ON THREE OCCASIONS IN THE PAST 2 WEEKS, I EXPERIENCED A TERRIFYING VIOLENT SHAKING OF THE ENTIRE FRONT OF THE CAR WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAYS.HARROWING EVENT, THOUGHT WAS GOING TO GET INTO A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT. THIS IS A LEASE VEHICLE WITH ONLY 5500 MILES AT THE TIME THESE SCARY EVENTS TOOK PLACE.
Steering, Oct 18, 2019
STEERING HAS PLAY/DEAD AREA WHEN DRIVING. ROAD IRREGULARITIES CAUSE IT TO STEER DRAMATICALLY AND SUDDENLY (BUMP STEER). CORRECTING THE BUMP STEER REQUIRES LARGE STEERING WHEEL INPUTS (SAWING OF STEERING WHEEL). ROAD "S" TURNS MAGNIFIES DEAD AREA OF STEERING WHEN REVERSAL OF DIRECTION IS STEERED. HIGHER SPEEDS MAGNIFY THE FEELING THAT THE STEERING IS LOOSE OR NOT TIGHTLY CONNECTED. THERE IS A NOTABLE TIME LAG IN A STEERING INPUT. A FAMILY MEMBER THAT HAVE DROVE IT CALLED IT "SQUIRRELY" . MY WIFE REFUSES TO DRIVE IT. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (50-70 MPH), THE FRONT TIRES WILL SHIMMY IF A BUMP IS ENCOUNTERED ON THE INTERSTATE.
Steering, Oct 17, 2019
WHILE IN MOTION, VEHICLE DOES NOT STEER STRAIGHT AND REQUIRES CONSTANT STEERING ADJUSTMENTS. DEAD SPOT IN STEERING RESPONSE WHERE STEERING WHEEL DOES NOT TURN WHEELS. WHEN A SMALL STEERING ADJUSTMENT IS REQUIRED, SIGNIFICANT STEERING INPUT IS REQUIRED, OFTEN CAUSING EXCESSIVE OVERSTEER AND MAKING VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL.
Steering, Oct 17, 2019
SINCE OWNERSHIP OF THE 2018 JEEP WRANGLER JL IT HAS HAD A STEERING PROBLEM AND IT WILL WANDER AND YOU WILL HAVE TO CONSTANTLY DEATH GRIP THE WHEEL AT ALL TIMES WITH BOTH HANDS. BUMP CAN AND WILL JERK THE CAR WHICH CAN THROW IT INTO ANOTHER LANE THUS DAMAGING VEHICLES OR SERIOUSLY HURTING ME/OTHERS AND MAY CAUSE DEATH. I HAVE CONTACTED FCA ABOUT THIS MATTER, THEY HAVE ISSUED A RECALL TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. THE JEEP HAS BEEN LIFTED PER A MOPAR (MANUFACTURER) LIFT 2.5" WITH 35" TIRES WHICH ARE BY NO MEANS OVER SIZED. FCA STATED IN A PHONE CALL WITH ME THAT THEY WANT TO SEE IT WHEN STOCK TIRES, THEN THEY COULD HELP, HOW WOULD HAVING 31" (STOCK) TIRES BE SAFE THAT IS A ROLLOVER WAITING TO HAPPEN. THIS STEERING IS MOST NOTABLE AROUND 50+MPH AND CAN BE SCARY TO DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY/INTERSTATE AS SOME LANES ARE NARROW.