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, Suspension, Apr 1, 2019
WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED HIT BUMP MY TRUCK SHAKES VIOLENTLY THAT I HAVE TO SLAM BREAKS JUST TO GET TRUNK UNDER CONTROL THIS IS KNOWN IN THE JEEP FORUMS AS THE DEATH SHAKE THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKE ALONG WITH ENTIRE TRUCK .I HAVE HAD MY WRANGLER SERVICED TWICE ALREADY AND THEY PUT IN STEERING DAMPER IN THE FIRST TIME AND 1 MONTH LATER IT WAS DOING IT AGAIN THEN I BROUGHT IT BACK AND THEY REPLACED IT AGAIN THE DAMPER WAS BAD FROM FACTORY NOT EVEN A WEEK LATER ITS DOING IT AGAIN,
Steering, Apr 1, 2019
BOUGHT JEEP WRANGLER JL NEW JUNE 2018. BEGINNING END OF DECEMBER 2018, NOTICED SIGNIFICANT SHIMMY IN THE STEERING WHEEL AT FREEWAY SPEEDS AFTER HITTING A SMALL BUMP. HAD TO SLOW DOWN TO 40 MPH TO STOP THE SHIMMY. HAVE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN THREE TIMES TO THE DEALERSHIP. REPLACED THE STEERING STABILIZER. THIS HAS NOT HELPED THE PROBLEM. JEEP CONTINUES TO HAVE SIGNIFICANT WOBBLE AFTER HITTING BUMPS AT FREEWAY SPEEDS.
Steering, Apr 1, 2019
STEERING LOCKS UP WHEN TRAVELING AT SPEEDS ABOVE 60 MPH. I AM UNABLE TO TURN AND HAVE ALMOST BEEN FORCED OFF THE ROAD ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WHEN THE HIGHWAY CURVES, AND I CANNOT TURN TO MEET IT. STEERING ABILITIES RETURN WHEN I LET UP OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND SPEED DROPS BACK UNDER 50MPH. ISSUE IS INTERMITTENT MOST OF THE TIME, BUT IS COMPLETELY CONSISTENT WHEN TEMPERATURES DROP BELOW 40 DEGREES.
Steering, Suspension, Mar 31, 2019
I HAVE A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER SPORT UNLIMITED WITH 7,000 MILES. I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING A VIOLENT SHAKING WHEN HITTING A SLIGHT BUMP IN A ROAD TRAVELING ANYWHERE FROM 45-70 MPH. THE VIOLENT SHAKING HAS BEEN SO BAD THAT I HAVE HAD TO PULL OVER SEVERAL TIMES ON THE HIGHWAY. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER 5 TIMES FOR THE ISSUE. REPAIRS WERE MADE AND EVENTUALLY THE STEERING DAMPNER WAS REPLACED. MY DEALER IS NOW IN THE PROCESS OF ORDERING AN AFTERMARKET PART TO REPLACE THE ORIGINAL BUT THAT PIECE IS ON BACKORDER FOR SEVERAL WEEKS. THE VIOLENT SHAKING CONTINUES AND I FEEL THAT IT IS GETTING WORSE AND IS A SAFETY CONCERN IN MY OPINION AS THIS CONTINUES TO HAPPEN ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE TRAVELING THE SPEED LIMIT AT 60+ MPH. I HONESTLY DO NOT FEEL SAFE TRAVELING WITH MY YOUNG CHILDREN AND DON'T FEEL COMFORTABLE WITH THE PROCESS MY DEALERSHIP IS TAKING OR THAT THE "FIX" THEY HAVE PLANNED WILL WORK.
Steering, Suspension, Wheels, Mar 31, 2019
IF I RUN OVER A BRIDGE EXPANSION JOINT OR BUMP IN THE ROAD AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE FRONT SUSPENSION WILL START SHAKING AND MY STEERING WHEEL WILL FEEL COMPLETELY LOOSE. SOMETIMES IT CORRECTS ITSELF AND OTHER TIMES IT IS SUCH A VIOLENT SHAKE YOU HAVE TO REDUCE YOUR SPEED DOWN TO 40 MPH OR LESS UNTIL IT STOPS. ONE INCIDENT WAS WHEN I WAS EXITING THE HIGHWAY AND AS I WAS MERGING IN I HIT A COUPLE OF BUMPS IN THE ROAD. IT STARTED TO SHAKE SO VIOLENTLY THAT I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO LOOSE CONTROL. THANKFULLY I WAS ONLY DOING 35 TO 40 MPH. IT WAS SO BAD THE PERSON BESIDE ME SLAMMED ON THEIR BRAKES. I HAD TO SLOW DOWN TO 15 MPH BEFORE IT STOPPED. THEN IT WAS LIKE NOTHING EVER HAPPENED.
Steering, Suspension, Wheels, Mar 29, 2019
I HAVE BROUGHT MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TWO TIMES FOR THE DEATH WOBBLE. ON HIGHWAYS, GOING 55+ IF MY CAR HITS AN UNEVEN SURFACE OR BUMP, THE CAR SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLY UNTIL I REDUCE MY SPEED. IT DOESN'T HAPPEN EVERY TIME, BUT NOTICED ITS WHEN MY FOOT IS STILL ON THE GAS UPON HITTING THESE BUMPS. HORRIFYING - ESPECIALLY DRIVING WITH CHILDREN. PEOPLE DRIVING NEXT TO ME COULD SEE THE CAR DOING THIS AT ONE POINT
Steering, Suspension, Wheels, Mar 29, 2019
I HAVE BROUGHT MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TWO TIMES FOR THE DEATH WOBBLE. ON HIGHWAYS, GOING 55+ IF MY CAR HITS AN UNEVEN SURFACE OR BUMP, THE CAR SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLY UNTIL I REDUCE MY SPEED. IT DOESN'T HAPPEN EVERY TIME, BUT NOTICED ITS WHEN MY FOOT IS STILL ON THE GAS UPON HITTING THESE BUMPS. HORRIFYING - ESPECIALLY DRIVING WITH CHILDREN. PEOPLE DRIVING NEXT TO ME COULD SEE THE CAR DOING THIS AT ONE POINT
Steering, Suspension, Mar 28, 2019
VIOLENT SHAKING OF THE ENTIRE VEHICLE WHEN HITTING A BUMP AT HIGHWAY SPEED (72MPH) SHAKING IS SO VIOLENT THAT HOLDING ONTO THE STEERING WHEEL IS NEAR IMPOSSIBLE. TO CORRECT THE ISSUE THE VEHICLE BRAKES MUST BE APPLIED WITH FORCE TO SLOW THE VEHICLE BY 30MPH OR MORE WITHIN SECONDS, RISKING A REAR END COLLISION AT HIGHWAY SPEED. THIS VEHICLE HAS NO MODIFICATIONS, ALL PARTS AND ACCESSORIES ARE FACTORY INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED. DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED THE STEERING DAMPENER WITH ISSUE CONTINUING. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN OCCURRING OFF AND ON SINCE APPROXIMATELY 10K MILES OF USE.
Steering, Mar 25, 2019
IF I RUN OVER A BRIDGE EXPANSION JOINT OR BUMP IN THE ROAD 50-75 MILES PER HOUR THE FRONT SUSPENSION WILL START SHAKING AND GROW TO A VIOLENT SHAKE IF YOU DONT REDUCE SPEED TO 40 OR LESS. 1 INCIDENT I WAS ON HIGHWAY AND IT STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY SO I HAD TO BREAK HEAVILY AND STRUGGLED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL WHILE PULLING OFF TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. I HAD A HARD TIME KEEPING FROM RUNNING INTO THE WIRE BARRIER.
Steering, Mar 25, 2019
WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO KEEP THE JEEP IN THE LANE. ALSO WHEN GOING OVER A BUMP THE FRONT END WOBBLES? WE HAD A TERRIBLE TIME TWO DAY'S AGO AS IT WAS WINDY. THE JEEP WOULD BE PUSHED LEFT AND THAN RIGHT AS THE WIND BLEW. IT WAS SCARY. YOU ARE CONSTANTLY CORRECTING AND MUST KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE ROAD 100 % OF THE TIME I WAS TRYING TO MAINTAIN 70 MPH
Steering, Suspension, Electronic stability control (ESC), Mar 25, 2019
!!! CAR CURRENTLY @ DEALERSHIP FOR 5TH TIME FOR SAME ISSUE !!! WHEN DRIVING @ HWY SPEEDS AND HIT A BUMP DIVOT OR POTHOLE THE ENTIRE JEEP VIOLENTLY VIBRATES SHAKES AND SWAYS FROM FRONT TO BACK. AFTER THE LATEST "FIX" NOW IT STILL VIBRATES SHAKES SWAYS AND NOW BOUNCES THE VEHICLE INTO ANOTHER LANE MY FAMILY & I NEARLY HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE HWY ON SATURDAY 3/23/19. WE HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE INTO DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES SINCE JANUARY 2019 FOR THEM TO FIX THIS ISSUE AND FCA/DEALERSHIP HAVE NO IDEA HOW TO REMEDY THIS ISSUE. AFTER THIS LAST INCIDENT ON 3/23/19 I DON'T WANT MY FAMILY OR MYSELF IN THIS JEEP. I WAS VERY SCARY ON 3/23/19 BEING BOUNCED INTO ANOTHER LANE WITH OTHER CARS RIGHT BEHIND AND ALONG SIDE OF ME. IT WAS A WHITE KNUCKLE DRIVING EXPERIENCE I DON'T WANT TO HAPPEN AGAIN. ITS DANGEROUS UNSAFE ALARMING & THREATENING TO ALL DRIVERS!
Steering, Suspension, Mar 24, 2019
JEEP WRANGLER SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLY AFTER HITTING A BUMP AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. NEED TO SLOW DOWN PRECIPITOUSLY TO GET IT TO STOP SHAKING. FOR INSTANCE HAVE TO SLOW FROM 65-70 TO 35. USUALLY DOES IT 2-3 TIMES EVERY TIME I'M ON 4 LANE HIGHWAY. HAD LOCAL MECHANIC LOOK INTO IT. HAVE NOT HAD IT TO DEALER YET.
Steering, Suspension, Mar 24, 2019
WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AROUND 65 TO 70 MPH, CROSSING OVER BRIDGES OR OVERPASSES MY STEERING WHEEL SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLY UNTIL I SLOW DOWN TO ABOUT 15 MPH. THIS HAS HAPPENED DOZENS OF TIMES THE LAST TIME I ALMOST SIDESWIPED A TRACTOR TRAILER. I'VE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE NOW AND THE UPLOADED A PROGRAM THAT DIDNT DO ANYTHING. I WAS TOLD NO RECALL YET BUT OTHERS ARE POSTING SAME ISSUES IN FORUMS.
Steering, Suspension, Mar 23, 2019
HIT POTHOLE ON INTERSTATE TRAVELING 65 MPH AND EXPERIENCED SEVERE MOTION IN THE STEERING AND SUSPENSION TO THE POINT OF ALMOST LOSING CONTROL OF VEHICLE. AFTER LOOKING AT VIDEOS ONLINE RELATED TO THIS THE EXPERIENCE IS BEING REFERRED TO AS THE "DEATH WOBBLE" FOUND ON JEEP FORUM. THIS IS A STOCK JEEP NOT MODIFIED IN ANY WAY IN TERMS OF LARGER TIRES OR LIFTED SUSPENSION. THE PROBLEM SPONTANEOUSLY RESOLVED WHEN I SLOWED TO AROUND 40 MPH. I WAS NOT TURNING OR CHANGING LANES AT THE TIME IT HAPPENED.
Steering, Suspension, Mar 22, 2019
AT FIRST WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEEDS IN COLD WEATHER THE STEERING WOULD BECOME EXTREMELY STIFF WHEN TURNING LEFT AND THEN IT WOULD LOOSEN UP QUICKLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE VERY BADLY. THE DEALERSHIP UPDATED THE STEERING MODEM AND IT STOPPED FOR APPROXIMATELY 3 MONTHS. THIS WEEK WHEN GOING STRAIGHT OVER A BRIDGE ON THE HIGHWAY AT HIGH SPEEDS THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY (REFERRED TO AS DEATH WOBBLE) AND IT FELT LIKE THE TIRES WERE GOING TO FALL OFF. IT HAS BEEN WITH THE DEALERSHIP FOR 5 DAYS AND I STILL DON'T HAVE IT BACK YET.
Steering, Mar 22, 2019
STEERING SHIMMY/SHAKE/WOBBLE WHEN DRIVING AT SPEED. STEERING DOES NOT RETURN TO STRAIGHT AFTER MAKING TURN. STEERING WHEEL FEELS LOOSE AND AND PLAY SO IT FEELS LIKE IT DOES NOT IMMEDIATELY RESPOND WHEN TURNED. THIS ISSUE HAS HAPPENED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS AND CONTINUES TO OCCUR. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO JEEP FOR SERVICE AND REPAIRS DID NOT CORRECT ISSUE. ANOTHER SERVICE APPOINTMENT SCHEDULED.
Steering, Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Mar 22, 2019
I WAS DRIVING AT 45 MILES PER HOUR WHEN MY SERVICE SHIFTER LIGHT WENT OFF. WITHIN 1 MINUTE I LOST MY POWER STEERING, AND BRAKES. MY CAR LOCKED INTO GEAR AND I LOST ALL ABILITY TO ACCELERATE. AT THAT POINT THE CAR STARTED DINGING AND PROMPTING EVERY CODE IN THE CAR. SWAY BAR ENGAGEMENT, REAR ELECTRONICS, FUEL LOW, TIRE PRESSURE, CHANGE OIL.....I CAN'T REMEMBER EVERY ONE. WHEN I GOT MY CAR TO STOP I COULD NOT GET THE CAR TO TURN OFF AND ALL OF THE FANS WERE BLOWING ON HIGH ALONG WITH THE MOTOR REEVING. I FINALLY GOT IT TO TURN OFF AND CALLED FOR A TOW. THE REPAIR SHOP TOLD ME THE CAR HAD THROWN OVER 100 CODES BUT NONE WERE ACTIVE. THEY KEPT MY JEEP FOR 10 DAYS AND TOLD ME THEY TOOK IT APART AND CHECKED EVERYTHING. I WAS TOLD BECAUSE NO ISSUES WERE CURRENT THEY COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM THOUGH.I PICKED IT UP AND NOT 8 MILES DOWN THE ROAD THE SAME EXACT THING HAPPENED. THIS TIME HOWEVER I WAS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WHERE I WAS ALMOST HIT AND BECAUSE I HAD NO BRAKES OR POWER STEERING I ALMOST HIT A PERSON WALKING. THANK GOD I WAS ABLE TO AVOID ALL OF THAT AND GET PULLED OVER TO SAFETY. IT IS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP AGAIN.
Steering, Mar 20, 2019
MY 2018 WRANGLER WILL NOT GO STRAIGHT I NEED TO CORRECT ALL THE TIME. IF I LOOK OFF TO MY SIDE MIRRORS OR MY INSTRUMENTS WHEN I LOOK BACK TO THE ROAD I MUST CORRECT. IF THERE IS A WIND IT BECOMES A SERIOUS PROBLEM. I REQUESTED THE DEALER FIX THE PROBLEM AND THEY REPLACED THE STEERING SHOCK.THAT DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. HELP
Steering, Mar 17, 2019
JEEP VIOLENTLY SHAKES WHEN HITTING A ROAD IRREGULARITY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE WHEEL WOBBLING STOPS ONLY WHEN SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCING SPEEDS. REDUCING AT THAT RATE OF SPEED CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS. I HAVE HAD 4 STEERING DAMPENERS REPLACED BY THE DEALER. HAVING OWNED MULTIPLE JEEPS, I NEVER EXPECTED TO EXPERIENCE DEATH WOBBLE ON A BRAND NEW STOCK VEHICLE. THE DEALER IS WAITING FOR A TRACK BAR AND NEW STABILIZER TO INSTALL. I AM NOT CONFIDENT IN THEIR ABILITY TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE WITHOUT AFTERMARKET PARTS. THIS IS AN UNSAFE CONDITION THAT NEEDS IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. JEEP LOOKS AT THIS AS AN EXAGGERATED ISSUE AND HAVE BEEN QUOTED SAYING NO ONE HAS DIED FROM DEATH WOBBLE. DO WE HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL SOMEONE DIES FOR IT TO BE A REAL SAFETY ISSUE?
Steering, Suspension, Mar 16, 2019
I LEASED MY WRANGLER OCTOBER 28 2018. WITHIN TWO WEEKS I GOT WHAT IS CALLED THE 'DEATH WOBBLE' THE STEERING SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLY AND THE FRONT TIRES SHAKE SIDE TO SIDE WHEN YOU HIT A BUMP GOING OVER 50MPH. TOOK VEHICLE IN TO DEALER. AFTER WAITING OVER TWO WEEKS STEERING DAMPER WAS REPLACED. TWO MONTHS LATER SAME ISSUE. TOOK BACK TO DEALER NEW STEERING DAMPER PUT ON ALONG WITH WHAT THEY SAID WAS 'OTHER ISSUES ' I NOW KNOW THEY ALSO REPLACED THE TRACK BAR. TWO WEEKS LATER SAME ISSUE. TOOK TO ANOTHER DEALER WHOM I HEARD DELT WITH THIS MORE. THEY AGAIN REPLACED THE TRACK BAR. TWO DAYS LATER SAME ISSUE. I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THEY SAY IT DOESN'T FALL IN THE LEMON LAW. I HAVE NO ANSWERS AND AM FORCED TO DRIVE AN UNSAFE VEHICLE UNDER 45MPH. I HAVE NO ANSWERS AND THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO.
Steering, Mar 14, 2019
"DEATH WOBBLE" WHEN TRAVELLING AT 65 MPH OR FASTER AND HIT BUMPS OR IRREGULARITIES IN THE THE ROAD. THE WHOLE FRONT END SHAKES VIOLENTLY FROM SIDE TO SIDE UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS SLOWED TO LESS THAN 30 MPH.
Steering, Suspension, Mar 14, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH ONTO A BRIDGE, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO SHAKE AND VIBRATE VIOLENTLY. AFTER REDUCING THE SPEED TO 40 MPH, THE SHAKING AND VIBRATION CEASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WALKER JEEP CHRYSLER (102 ORCHARD PARK RD, HURRICANE, WV) WHERE A SUSPENSION DAMPER WAS INSTALLED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT SUSPENSION DAMPERS WERE INSTALLED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000.
Steering, Suspension, Mar 13, 2019
SEVERE WOBBLING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS USUALLY AFTER HITTING BUMP OR UNEVEN PAVEMENT.
Steering, Suspension, Mar 11, 2019
WOBBLE AFTER HITTING BUMP, EXPANSION JOINT, OR POT HOLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.
Steering, Mar 11, 2019
GOING AROUND A GRADUAL LEFT TURN AT 40-50 MPH, STEERING LOCKED UP AND WAS UNABLE TO TURN AT ALL, NOT MATTER HOW MUCH EFFORT.