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, Aug 14, 2019
MY NEW (FIRST OWNER) 2018 JEEP WRANGLER (JL) UNLIMITED SPORT DEVELOPED VIOLENT, SUDDEN TERRIFYING VIBRATIONS AT APPROXIMATELY THE 10,000 ODOMETER MARK. THIS CONDITION WAS REPEATEDLY INDUCED AT HI-WAY AND FREEWAY SPEEDS (40-70 MPH) WHEN A SLIGHT IMPERFECTION WAS ENCOUNTERED. EXAMPLES OF SUFFICIENT IMPERFECTIONS INCLUDE FREEWAY IRREGULARITY, TRANSITIONS AT OVERPASSES, SLIGHT POTHOLES, AND SIMILAR DISTURBANCES. THE VEHICLE WOULD ENTER A VIOLENT LEFT-TO-RIGHT SHAKING EVIDENCED BY A STEERING WHEEL THAT WAS DIFFICULT TO RETAIN A GRIP ON, TERRIFIED PASSENGERS, AND DANGEROUS CIRCUMSTANCES DUE TO HAVING TO SLOW TO APPROXIMATELY 35-45 MPH TO ALLOW THE VIBRATIONS TO SUBSIDE AND CONTROL TO BE REGAINED. ON DAILY COMMUTES ON THE FREEWAY. JEEP WAS TAKEN TO JEEP DEALERSHIP IN ARCHBOLD OHIO WHERE IT WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE BEEN FIXED BUT THE ISSUE REMAINS TO THIS DAY.
Steering, Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Aug 13, 2019
WHILE STEPPING ON THE BRAKES, THE SERVICE SHIFTER LIGHT COMES ON, POWER STEERING GOES OUT, THEN THE DASHBOARD GOES CRAZY WITH ALL SORTS OF WARNINGS BLINKING AND DINGING: SWAY BAR, STABILITY CONTROL, BLIND SPOT ALERT, AUTO PARK, ETC. TEMP GOES UP AND DOWN, SPEEDOMETER GOES CRAZY. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF AND RE-STARTED, IT USUALLY STARTS AS NORMAL. MOST OCCURRENCES HAVE BEEN WHEN SLOWING DOWN (IN LINE AT A DRIVE THRU, APPROACHING A STOPLIGHT). THE JEEP HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 4 TIMES. THIS SERVICE SHIFTER LATE FIRST CAME ON JUNE 23 AND IT OCCURRED FOUR TIMES THAT DAY.FIRST THEY REPAIRED THE POWER STEERING. THE PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN AND THEY REPLACED THE MODULE IN THE STEERING COLUMN. THE PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN AND THE DEALERSHIP COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. IT HAPPENED AGAIN AND THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT IS STILL SITTING
Steering, Suspension, Aug 12, 2019
VEHICLE HAS SHAKING IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE IS AN IMPERFECTION IN THE ROAD WAY.
Steering, Suspension, Aug 10, 2019
MY NEW (FIRST OWNER) 2018 JEEP WRANGLER (JL) UNLIMITED SPORT DEVELOPED VIOLENT, SUDDEN FRONT-WHEEL TRANSVERSE OSCILLATIONS (FORCEFUL, TERRIFYING VIBRATIONS) AT APPROXIMATELY THE 7,000 ODOMETER MARK. THIS CONDITION WAS REPEATEDLY INDUCED AT HI-WAY AND FREEWAY SPEEDS (40-70 MPH) WHEN A SLIGHT IMPERFECTION WAS ENCOUNTERED. EXAMPLES OF SUFFICIENT IMPERFECTIONS INCLUDE FREEWAY IRREGULARITY, TRANSITIONS AT OVERPASSES, SLIGHT POTHOLES, AND SIMILAR DISTURBANCES. THE VEHICLE WOULD ENTER A VIOLENT LEFT-TO-RIGHT SHAKING EVIDENCED BY A STEERING WHEEL THAT WAS DIFFICULT TO RETAIN A GRIP ON, TERRIFIED PASSENGERS, AND DANGEROUS CIRCUMSTANCES DUE TO HAVING TO SLOW TO APPROXIMATELY 35-45 MPH TO ALLOW THE VIBRATIONS TO SUBSIDE AND CONTROL TO BE REGAINED. ON DAILY COMMUTES ON THE FREEWAY (110 N, 405, I5, 10E) THIS WOULD OCCUR ROUTINELY 3-6 TIMES. TWO JEEP DEALERSHIPS (DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES, AND SCOTT ROBINSON IN TORRANCE [BOTH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DEALERSHIPS]) WERE UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THE FIRST REPORTED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, AND THE SECOND WAS NON-RESPONSIVE TO REQUEST FOR HELP.
Steering, Electrical system, Structure, Aug 10, 2019
MY JEEP RUBICON JL FLOATS OR DRIFTS AS I AM DRIVING IT. IT MAKES FOR A HARD DRIVE ON LONG DRIVES AND I MUST LOOK LIKE I AM DRIVING DRUNK TO OTHERS ON THE ROAD. IT IS EVEN WORSE IN WIND AND IT'S WINDY A LOT WHERE I LIVE. IT WAS VERY SCARY TO DRIVE AT FIRST. I DO NOT LIKE IT OR FEEL IT IS SAFE AT ALL. HAVING NEVER OWNED A JEEP I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST ME OR THAT THE TIRES NEEDED TO BE WORN DOWN A BIT. THE PROBLEM REMAINS. WHILE LISTENING TO FM/AM STATIONS THE VOLUME IS WACKY GOING LOW AND HIGH MAKING FOR LOUSY LISTENING. WHEN THE AC COMES ON ON THE HIGHER SETTING MY JEEP SOUNDS LIKE I AM GETTING READY FOR LIFT OFF. VERY LOUD. ONE LEVER ON MY SEAT NEAR THE HEADREST THAT CONTROLS THE ABILITY FOR A PASSENGER TO GET IN MY TWO DOOR ALMOST IMMEDIATELY BECAME DETACHED AND I DON'T EVEN HAVE MY BACK SEAT IN A LOT SO IT DOESN'T GET USED A LOT. I HAVE AN AUTOMATIC AND IT DOES NOT SHIFT SMOOTHLY. TODAY I PULLED OUT OF A PARKING SPOT AND MY JEEP SURGED FORWARD FASTER THAN IT SHOULD HAVE AND IT OFTEN SHIFTS POORLY FROM PARK INTO DRIVE AND REVERSE. THE SENSOR OR HEATER ELECTRIC WIRE ON THE INSIDE OF THE TAILGATE WINDOW DETACHED.
Steering, Jul 31, 2019
I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS ISSUE WITH BEING ABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE STRAIT. THE JEEP IS ALL OVER THE PLACE. I HAD TO HOLD THE WHEEL AT A ANGLE FOR THE JEEP TO STEER STRAIT. I WAS HEARING A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS MAYBE 10-15MPH AND WAS TOLD THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL HAD TO BE REPLACED.
Steering, Jul 30, 2019
CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON 7/1/2019. THE STEERING WAS WONDERING ON THE DRIVE HOME FROM THE DEALERSHIP. WE ACTUALLY DID NOT GET TO TEST DRIVE THE CAR WE PURCHASED AS THEY WERE CLEANING IT SO WE TEST DROVE ANOTHER VEHICLE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE NORMANDIN IN SAN JOSE BECAUSE MY EXPERIENCE WITH SOUTH COUNTY GILROY WAS SO BAD, I WILL NEVER GO THERE AGAIN. NORMANDIN MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR ME TO COME IN ON THE 10TH OF JULY TO GET THE ENGINE START STOP SYSTEM FIXED AND TAKE A LOOK AT THE STEERING. TURNS OUT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SOLD TO US WITH A RECALL IN PLACE THAT THE DEALER DID NOT MENTION AND SHOULD NOT HAVE SOLD THE VEHICLE. STEERING WANDERS SO JEEP REPLACES TRACK BAR AND STEERING STABILIZER. PARTS CAME IN AND APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED FOR 7/23 FOR NEW PARTS TO BE INSTALLED. JEEP SEEM TO WANDER LESS BUT WAS STILL DID NOT DRIVE AS GOOD AS MY JK. 7/29 I WAS DRIVING JEEP ON FREEWAY AROUND 60 MPH AND I STARTED TO EXPERIENCE THE STEERING WHEEL SHIMMER/ DEATH WOBBLE. EVERY TIME I CROSSED A JOINT ON THE FREEWAY, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE PRETTY VIOLENTLY FOR ABOUT 2-3 SECONDS BEFORE IT MELLOWED OUT. THIS HAPPENED ABOUT 8X DRIVING ABOUT 16 MILES DOWN THE HIGHWAY. THE JEEP WAS DROPPED OFF AT THE DEALER AUGUST 1ST FOR THEM TO EVALUATE IT AND I WAS TOLD IT COULD COST ME $100 AN HOUR FOR THE EVALUATION. I AM CURRENTLY DRIVING A RENTAL*DT *JB
Steering, Jul 27, 2019
WANDERS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. CANT MAINTAIN CENTER OF ROAD AND HAVE TO APPLY CONSTANT CORRECTIONS TO STEERING. FEELS LIKE DRIVING ON ICE. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY WOULD NOT LOOK AT THE PROBLEM EVEN THOUGH JEEP KNOWS WELDS MAY BE BAD AND THE PROBLEM IS COMMON. VERY DANGEROUS
Steering, Jul 27, 2019
WHEN TRAVELING AT SPEEDS OF APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH OR MORE, THE STEERING WILL SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE BECOMES DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE SHAKING IS BY REDUCING THE SPEED. THIS HAS HAPPENED A COUPLE OF TIMES. I HAVE RETURNED IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE. THE FIRST VISIT HELPED BUT ONLY FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS AND THE PROBLEM RETURNED. I RETURNED IT TO THE DEALER AGAIN AND IT IS RESOLVED AT THIS TIME.
Steering, Power train, Wheels, Jul 26, 2019
MY CAR HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING THE 'DEATH WOBBLE' AS SOME DEALERSHIPS HAVE TOLD ME THAT. THE STEERING GETS A MIND OF ITS OWN AND ITS SUPER HARD TO CONTROL SOMETIMES. I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW CAR AND IT FEELS LIKE IM DRIVING A LEMON. ALMOST EVERY OTHER DAY SINCE I PURCHASED IT (ONE MONTH AGO) SEEMS LIKE IVE ALMOST GOTTEN INTO AN ACCIDENT.
Steering, Jul 18, 2019
LOOSE STEERING THAT DOES NOT TRACK STRAIGHT WITHOUT CONSTANT CORRECTION. STEERING HAS BEEN BINDING DURING OPERATION CREATING AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION
Steering, Suspension, Other or unspecified, Jul 17, 2019
STEERING DOWN THE ROAD IS LOSE AND HARD TO KEEP JEEP STRAIGHT WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD. I HAVE REPLACED THE STEERING STABILIZER TO FIX THE "DEATH WOBBLE" BUT THE STEERING PROBLEM IS STILL THERE AND WORSENING
Steering, Jul 11, 2019
VEHICLE DELIVERED WITH EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL PLAY. ABOUT 10 DEGREES+ OF FREE PLAY. AFTER MULTIPLE VISITS TO DEALER, AND REPLACEMENT OF STEERING GEARBOX, IT IS LESS, ABOUT 5 DEGREES OF FREE PLAY. DEALER AND JEEP WAVE HAVE TOLD ME THERE IS NOTHING MORE THEY CAN DO. I WOULD SEND/UPLOAD A SHORT VIDEO (MP4) THAT SHOWS THIS, BUT IT DOES NOT LOOK LIKE THAT IS AN OPTION.
Steering, Jul 8, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL CAN BE TURNED UP TO TWO INCHES RIGHT AND LEFT AND THE WHEELS DO NOT TURN.UP TO 4 INCHES OF SLACK , FREE PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL. STEERING WHEEL MUST BE CONSTANTLY MOVING TO STAY ON A STRAIGHT PATH. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS, INCLUDING PATTERSON CHRYSLER DODGE (903-218-4651, LOCATED AT 1611 US HIGHWAY 259 N, KILGORE, TX 75662). THE DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 900. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED. *TR*JB
Steering, Jul 2, 2019
THE VEHICLE WANDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD. DIFFICULT TO KEEP IT WITHIN THE ROAD LANE. VERY DANGEROUS, ALWAYS CORRECTING STEERING BACK AND FORTH TO KEEP IT IN THE LANE. VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 3000 MILES, ORIGINAL OWNER, COMPLETELY STOCK, NEVER TAKEN OFF ROAD.
Steering, Jul 2, 2019
STEERING HAS A DEAD SPOT IN THE WHEEL WITH ABOUT 2 INCHES OF PLAY. CONSTANTLY HAVE TO MAKE CORRECTIONS LEFT AND RIGHT AS YOU DRIVE DOWN THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW ABOUT ONE MONTH AGO AND NOW HAS 452 MILES ON IT. DEALER JUST REPLACED THE TRACKER BAR, WHICH WAS A POSSIBLE FIX PROVIDED BY CORPORATE. HOWEVER, ONLY A SLIGHT DIFFERENCE WAS MADE TO THE STEERING PROBLEM AFTER THIS REPAIR. VERY UNSAFE WHEN DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY DOING 65-70 MPH. SERVICE MANAGER STATED THE ONLY THING CORPORATE HAS LISTED SO FAR TO REPLACE, IF THIS ISSUE ARISES, IS THE TRACKING BAR.
Steering, Suspension, Other or unspecified, Jul 1, 2019
KEEP WRANGLER DEATH WOBBLE, CAUSE ME TO SWERVE OFF THE ROAD WHILE MY TWO YOUNG CHILDREN WERE IN THE CAR. SINCE THEN MY DAUGHTER HAD BEEN COMPLAINING ABOUT NECK PAINS. MY NECK AND BACK ALSO HAS BEEN IN PAIN SINCE THEN. GOING TO SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT.
Steering, Jun 30, 2019
THE VEHICLE HAS 800 MILES ON IT AND HAS NEVER BEEN OFFROAD BUT THERE IS VIBRATION AND LOOSE STEERING, IT'S MY WIFE'S DAILY COMMUTER SO IT DOESN'T EVEN SEE POTHOLES YET I CHECKED AND THE TRACK BAR CAN BE MOVED AROUND BY HAND ON A BRAND NEW VEHICLE. SHE EXPERIANCED DEATH WOBBLE AT 65MPH TWICE WHICH PROMPTED ME TO CHECK THE BAR.
Steering, Jun 25, 2019
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE GOING 75 MPH I HIT A POT HOLE IN THE PAVEMENT AND THE FRONT END STARTED SHAKING AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS MOVING, AKA DEATH WOBBLE.
Steering, Jun 24, 2019
I HAD A PREVIOUS REPORT OF THE DEATH WOBBLE. THIS REPORT IS FOR SEVERELY LOOSE STEERING. TOO MUCH PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE JEEP WANDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD AND IT'S A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. THE STEERING STABILIZER/DAMPENER HAS BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES NOW AND A NEW TRACK BAR WAS INSTALLED AND ALSO THE PCM HAS BEEN FLASHED. NOTHING IS WORKING AND THIS PROBLEM COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THE DEALER SAYS 'WELL IT'S A SHORT WHEEL BASE TWO DOOR JEEP SO....'. I'M NOT BUYING THAT. I'VE HAD TWO DOOR JEEPS IN THE PAST AND IT WAS NEVER AN ISSUE. RESEARCHING THIS THERE ARE MANY OTHERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM!
Steering, Jun 24, 2019
LOOSE AND WANDERING STEERING. WHEN YOU TURN THE STEERING WHEEL THEIR IS ABOUT TWO INCHES OF PLAY BEFORE THE WHEELS MOVE MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE AND UNSAFE. FCA HAS INSTALLED 4 STEERING GEARS, 2 STEERING DAMPERS AND A TRACK BAR. FCA DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX THIS ISSUE. WE HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH THIS ISSUE FOR OVER 8 MONTHS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN PARKED FOR THE LAST 3 MONTHS.
Steering, Suspension, Jun 22, 2019
I'VE HAD MY VEHICLE IN 3 TIMES FOR WHAT THEY CALL THE DEATH WOBBLE. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY STILL SITTING AT THE DEALERSHIP AS I AM WAITING A CALL FROM THE SEVICE MANAGER. THE SECOND TIME I BROUGHT IT IN THEY AGAIN FIXED SOMETHING ON THE FRONT END AND IT WAS A LITTLE BETTER BUT STILL NOW RIGHT. NOW I'M BEING TOLD THAT THE TIRES NEED TO BE REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 35,000 MILES ON THE TIRES. DUE TO THE FRONT END PROBLEMS MY TIRES GO BAD AND I'M SUPPOSED TO PAY FOR IT. I'M TOLD ITS A WEARABLE ITEM. THEY WOULD BE FINE IF THEY WEREN'T CUPPING DUE TO THE FRONT END PROBLEM. I HAVE ALSO FILED A COMPLAINT WITH CHRYSLER JEEP AND HAVE HEARD NOTHING BACK FROM THEM EITHER. TO TOP IT ALL OFF, I WAS STOPPED BY THE STATE HIGHWAY PATROL. THEY SAW IT HAPPEN ON THE EXPRESSWAY, WERE CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY AND STOPPED ME. THANK GOODNESS I DIDN'T GET A TICKET OR ANYTHING. I'M COMPLETELY FRUSTRATED. THE DEALERSHIP WON'T HELP FIX IT. CHRYSLER JEEP HAS NOT CALLED ME BACK. I'VE PAYED A LOT OF MONEY FOR THIS JEEP AND CAN'T GET IT FIXED.
Steering, Jun 21, 2019
HAVE HAD MY JEEP SERVICED TWICE FOR IT WANDERING ALL OVER THE ROAD FOR LITTLE TO ZERO IMPROVEMENT. I RECENTLY TOOK A 6.5 HOUR HIGHWAY TRIP AND IT WAS ABSOLUTELY HORRIFIC ALL OVER THE ROAD VERY UNSAFE AND THERE WAS LITTLE WIND AND DRY ROADS SO WEATHER WAS NOT THE CAUSE. CAN NOT STAY STRAIGHT CONSTANTLY MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WHEN YOU SHOULD BE GOING STRAIGHT. IT IS ALL THE TIME IN TOWN AND HIGHWAY BUT HIGHWAY DRIVING IS AMPLIFIED THE EFFECTS. I FEEL IT IS UNSAFE AND WE HAD IT PARKED FOR ABOUT 40 DAYS NOT USING IT BECAUSE MY FIANCE AND I FEEL IT'S U SAFE. AFTER THE MOST RECENT SERVICE STILL ABSOLUTELY NO CHANGE IN FACT THE HIGHWAY DRIVING IS MUCH WORSE.
Steering, Jun 17, 2019
PURCHASED NEW 2018 WRANGLER. STEERING HAS PLAY SIDE TO SIDE. VEHICLE WILL NOT RESPOND TO CORRECTION UNTIL YOU REACH THE THRESHOLD OF THE STEERING WHEEL PLAY TO EITHER SIDE. MAY BE DANGEROUS IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS. NO RECALL FOUND. DID FIND NUMEROUS ONLINE SITES, VIDEOS, AND BLOGS DOCUMENTING THIS ISSUE, BUT JEEP SEEMS TO THINK EVERYTHING IS OK.
Steering, Jun 15, 2019
WRANGLER JL SPORT WONDERS FROM ONE SIDE OF THE LANE TO THE OTHER. WHILE THIS IS HAPPENING IF I HIT A BUMP IT WILL LAUNCH THE VEHICLE INTO THE OTHER LANE OR ON THE SHOULD. I SHOULDN'T FEEL AFRAID TO DRIVE A VEHICLE I SPENT $52,000.00. VERY DISAPPOINTED!! THE BEST PART IS IF YOU ASK A MECHANIC ABOUT IT AT THE DEALERSHIP THEY KNOW NOTHING ABOUT IT OR HEARD OF ANY PROBLEMS, WHAT A JOKE!!