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, Mar 11, 2019
TAKATA RECALL I PURCHASED A 2018 JEEP SAHARA WITH 18 MILES ON IT AND HAVE BROUGHT IT TO THE SHOP 2 TIMES FOR DEATH WOBBLE. IT STILL HAS THE ISSUE AND ITS GETTING WORSE. THE JEEP DEALERSHIP SEEMS TO HAVE NO ANSWERS ON HOW TO FIX IT. THE LAST ISSUE MADE ME SLOW DOWN TO APPROXIMATELY 20MPH ON THE HIGHWAY NEARLY RESULTING IN A REAR ENDING ACCIDENT.
Steering, Mar 11, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING OVER 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO REGAIN CONTROL. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JOHNSON DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (481 US-46, BUDD LAKE, NJ 07828, (908) 850-8700) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING STABILIZER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED TWICE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED A THIRD TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.
Steering, Mar 11, 2019
STEERING LOCKED-UP WHILE DRIVING - STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN TO THE LEFT PAST APPROXIMATELY 11:00 GOING APPROXIMATELY 45-50 MPH. STEERING RETURNED WHEN SPEED DROPPED BELOW APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH BUT CONTINUED TO FREEZE AND FREE FOR APPROXIMATELY THE NEXT 0.5 MILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH.
Steering, Other or unspecified, Mar 10, 2019
I HAVE A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER JL AND SINCE I GOT THE TRUCK IN JULY 2018, THERE HAS BEEN AT LEAST 10 TIMES DURING WHICH I'M DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY GOING OVER 50 MILES PER HOUR WHERE I WILL HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD AND THE STEERING WHEEL STARTS SHAKING VIOLENTLY. IT HAPPENED 2 TIMES TODAY DURING A 2 HOUR DRIVE. IT CAN LAST FOR OVER A MINUTE AND I NEED TO SLOW DOWN CONSIDERABLY TO GET IT TO STOP.
Steering, Mar 9, 2019
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX 60-65MPH, IN 30 DEGREE WEATHER AND ON THE HIGHWAY, I WAS COMING AROUND A BEND AND THE STEERING LOCKED UP. I COULD NOT TURN MY STEERING WHEEL AND ALMOST COLLIDED WITH A TRACTOR TRAILER AND WAS HEADING STRAIGHT INTO THE MEDIAN. AFTER PULLING ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND SLOWING DOWN, THE STEERING THEN LOOSEND AND MY CAR SWERVED ALMOST HITTING THE CAR IN THE NEXT LANE OVER. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON 2 OTHER SEPARATE OCCASIONS BESIDES THE ONE JUST EXPLAINED. I'M VERY CONCERNED OVER THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY. THE DEALERSHIP 'COULDN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM' SO NO REPAIR WAS DONE. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED ASAP.
Steering, Suspension, Mar 8, 2019
AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AFTER CROSSING AN UN-EVEN EXPANSION JOINT OR POTHOLE (STRAIGHT AND SWEEPING CURVES) THE FRONT END STARTS VIOLENTLY WOBBLING/SHAKING ALL THE WAY THROUGH TO THE STEERING WHEEL. MY 2018 WRANGLER JL 2DR HAS ONLY 1,030 MILES ON IT AND IS BONE STOCK OTHER THAN MOPAR SIDE STEPS. THIS HAPPENED 5 TIMES ON A 60 MILE DRIVE.
Steering, Mar 8, 2019
DEATH WOBBLE. THE STEERING SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE WILL SHAKE VIOLENTLY AFTER HITTING A BUMP AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 40MPH AND 70MPH. THE SHAKING OF THE STEERING SYSTEM CONTINUES UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS SLOWED TO SPEEDS AROUND 40MPH AND BELOW, AT WHICH TIME THE SHAKING FADES UNTIL IT DISSIPATES COMPLETELY. THE SHAKING CANNOT ALWAYS BE ANTICIPATED AND CAN CAUSE PANIC WITH THE DRIVER, ESPECIALLY A DRIVER THAT HAS NEVER EXPERIENCED THE SHAKING BEFORE OR HAS NEVER DRIVEN THE VEHICLE BEFORE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE. THE STEERING DAMPER WAS REPLACED, BUT THE ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVED. THE VEHICLE IS SCHEDULED TO GO BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR FURTHER INSPECTION OF THE ISSUE. AT THIS POINT, I WOULD DEEM THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.
Steering, Suspension, Other or unspecified, Mar 8, 2019
DEATH WOBBLE IF I HIT ANY LITTLE BUMP OR CREASE IN THE ROAD. I HAVE TO STOP THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY FOR IT TO STOP. ALSO IF I LET GO OF THE STEARING WHEEL, YHE VEHICLE VEARS OFF TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT.
Steering, Mar 8, 2019
STEERING WHEEL WILL RANDOMLY LOCK AND NOT ALLOW THE CAR TO MAKE TURNS. ISSUE WILL OCCUR WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS OR PARKED. I HAVE VIDEO OF THE VEHICLE TURNED ON AND THE STEERING WHEEL NOT BEING ABLE TO TURN.
Steering, Mar 8, 2019
SINCE I BOUGHT MY JEEP WRANGLER JL, I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING THE DEATH WOBBLE, SO THE DEALERSHIP HAS CHANGED THE STEERING DAMPER FOR THREE TIMES, BUT I HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. THIS IS SO RIDICULOUS, AND THEY JUST SAID THAT I HAVE TO WAIT FOR OTHER TIME TO CHANGE IT WITH AN AFTERMARKET PIECE. DRIVING THIS CAR IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, IT DOESN'T MATTER THE SPEED.
Steering, Suspension, Electronic stability control (ESC), Mar 8, 2019
CAR WAS BROUGHT IN 3 TIMES FOR DEATH WOBBLE. FIRST COULD NOT REPLICATE, THEN PART WAS REPLACED WITH A PART REMOVED FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE AS THE REQUIRED PART WAS ON NATIONWIDE BACK-ORDER. THAT PART WAS DEFECTIVE, CAR WENT BACK IN THE SHOP AND WAITED FOR NEW PART TO COME IN. ON 3/6/19 THE DEATH WOBBLE REOCCURRED WITH MY VEHICLE. IT DOES NOT STOP UNTIL YOU REDUCE YOUR SPEED - DIFFICULT TO DO IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. CURRENTLY HAVE NOT RECEIVED RESPONSE FROM DEALER TO BRING CAR BACK IN. THEY HAD FCA ENGINEER LOOK AT IT THE LAST TIME IT WAS IN AND WILL NOT SEND ME COPY OF THE DOCUMENTATION.
Steering, Suspension, Wheels, Mar 7, 2019
"DEATH WOBBLE" VIOLENT LEFT TO RIGHT SHAKING IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND WHOLE FRONT END OF JEEP. HAPPENS ANYTIME AFTER HITTING BUMP, POTHOLE, BRIDGE JOINT; ON ANY TYPE OF ROAD AND SPEEDS FROM 40MPH TO 80MPH+. ISSUE DOES NOT RESOLVE ITS SELF UNTIL SLOWING THE VEHICLE DOWN TO VERY LOW SPEEDS, SOMETIMES AS LOW AS 30MPH. *NO* 'UPGRADES' OR ANY AFTERMARKET PARTS/WORK HAVE BEEN DONE TO THE JEEP.
Steering, Mar 7, 2019
MY JEEP SHAKES VIOLENTLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN I HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD OR ANYTHING THAT IS UNEVEN. IT'S NOW AT THE DEALER FOR THE 4TH TIME THEY CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT'S WRONG. I WILL NOT DRIVE THIS TRUCK IT'S DANGEROUS.
Steering, Suspension, Mar 7, 2019
THERE IS A LOT OF PLAY IN THE STEERING AT NORMAL SPEEDS. ALSO WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD MINOR BUMPS MAKE THE CAR JART IN EITHER DIRECTION AND WHEN LARGER BUMPS ARE HIT THE VEHICLES STEERING WHEEL SHAKES VIOLENTLY BACK AND FOURTH UNTIL I SLOW DOWN. MY WIFE STATED THAT SHE LOOKED IN HER REARVIEW MIRROR AS I WAS FOLLOWING HE AND SHE SAID IT LOOKED LIKE THE WHEELS WERE WOBBLING . THE CAR IS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP WAITING TO BE REPAIRED. THEY SAID THE STEERING DAMPNER NEEDED REPLACE, BUT FROM WHAT I READ THAT WILL JUST MASK THE PROBLEM FOR NOW
Steering, Suspension, Mar 7, 2019
A VERY EXTREME VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL OCCURS AT CERTAIN TIMES WHEN AN UNEVEN ROAD IS ENCOUNTERED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ALSO KNOWN AS DEATH WOBBLE. THE STEERING DAMPER WAS REPLACED AND DOES NOT SOLVE THIS ISSUE. THE VEHICLE MUST BE PULLED OVER TO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND A COMPLETE STOP MUST OCCUR BEFORE CONTINUING ON. UNTIL THIS PROSES HAS BEEN COMPLETED IT FEELS LIKE THE VEHICLE IS LOOSING CONTROL BY THE OPERATOR. THIS USUALLY OCCURS AT A SPEED OF 45 MILES AN HOUR ON UP.
Steering, Mar 7, 2019
WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, APPROX 70 MPH, AND HITTING A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD THE STEERING COLUMN AND INTERIOR OF THE CAR SHOOK VIOLENTLY. (DEATH WOBBLE). I HAD TO SLOW DOWN RATHER QUICKLY AND WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED BY THE CAR BEHIND ME,. THIS HAPPENED PRIOR AND WE BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY THE REPLACED A PART, BUT THAT OBVIOUSLY THAT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM.THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED MY WIFE WAS DRIVING AND I TOLD HER IT'S JUST A JEEP AND THAT IS HOW THEY RIDE OVER BUMPS, BUT AFTER IT HAPPENED TO ME, I KNEW RIGHT AWAY THAT WAS WHAT SHE FELT THE FIRST TIME! WE BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME SOMEONE HAS COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS. THE CAR IS AT THE DEALERSHIP AND WE ARE NOT SURE IT WILL EVER BE FIXED PROPERLY. SHE DOES NOT WANT TO DRIVE THE CAR AGAIN
Steering, Mar 7, 2019
I HAD THE JEEP IN FOR SERVICE, THE FRONT END WOBBLED VIOLENTLY AND IT IS HARD TO KEEP THE JEEP GOING STRAIGHT IN THE LANE WITH ONE HAND, TWO HANDS MUST BE USED! THE DEALERSHIP INSTALLED A NEW STABILIZER SHOCK TO TAKE CARE OF THE THE FRONT END WOBBLE WHICH SEEMS TO OF HELPED. WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS IN THE ROAD AT SPEEDS ABOVE 55 MILES AN HOUR I CAN STILL FEEL THE WOBBLE BUT ITS DAMPENED BY THE SHOCK. THE DEALERSHIP FLASHED THE ECM WITH AN UPDATE FOR THE STEERING, BUT IN MY OPINION IT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. I SEE THIS SAME PROBLEM ON OTHER JEEPS ALL OVER THE INTERNET, AND HAVE ALSO DRIVEN OTHER 2018 JEEP WRANGLERS AT OTHER DEALERSHIPS AND THEY ALSO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. IT HAS TO BE SOMETHING WITH THE ELECTRIC ASSIST ON THE STEERING. I DON'T THINK THIS VEHICLE IS SAFE TO DRIVE! I HAVE A 19 YEAR DAUGHTER WHO CANT UNDERSTAND WHY I DONT LET HER DRIVE THE VEHICLE! TRY TO EXPLAIN THAT TO YOUR DAUGHTER WHO THINKS LOVES THE VEHICLE. I DO HAVE A REF# 11164329
Steering, Mar 7, 2019
TOO MUCH PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL, DEAD ZONE BETWEEN 11:00 AND 1:00. HAVE TO DRIVE WITH TWO HANDS ON THE WHEEL AT ALL TIMES TO KEEP IT IN A STRAIGHT LINE AND FEELS DANGEROUS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. DEALERSHIP SAYS COLUMN FLASH IS UP TO DATE AND IS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. IF THAT INDEED IS THE CASE, THEN IT'S A BAD DESIGN. BEEN WAITING 8 MONTHS TO HEAR OF A FIX BUT NOTHING AS OF 3/07/2019.
Steering, Mar 7, 2019
2 WEEKS AGO MY CHRYSLER ADVISED THE DEALERSHIP TO REPLACE THE STEERING DAMPER AFTER I EXPERIENCED VIOLENT VIBRATION IN THE WHEEL WHEN HITTING A BUMP ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 70MPH. YESTERDAY IT HAPPENED AGAIN AT ONLY 63MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. TAKING IT BACK AGAIN TO HAVE IT EVALUATED. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 4400 MILES ON IT.
Steering, Mar 6, 2019
STEERING WHEEL 'LOCKED UP' WHILE NEGOTIATING A CURVE. DRIVING ABOUT 60-65. MPH. HAD A HARD TIME NOT DRIVING OFF THE ROADWAY.
Steering, Mar 6, 2019
THERE'S AN INCH OF STEERING PLAY, BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT. VEHICLE SWERVES AND IS DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN A SINGLE LANE. CONSTANTLY HAVING TO CORRECT STEERING AND FEELS THAT IF I WERE TO OVER CORRECT IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION I COULD EASILY LOSE CONTROL. FEELS LIKE I'M DRIVING IN HIGH WINDS. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP DAY AFTER IT WAS PURCHASED AND THEY ADJUSTED TO THE TOE AND REPROGRAMMED THE STEERING BOX. FEELS SLIGHTLY BETTER, BUT STILL HAVING SAME ISSUES MAINTAINING A LANE. DOESN'T MATTER IF I'M DRIVING AT A LOW OR HIGHER RATE OF SPEED. IS MOST NOTICEABLE WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT, AND NOT AS NOTICEABLE WHILE TURNING, BUT STILL NOTICEABLE.
Steering, Suspension, Other or unspecified, Mar 5, 2019
MY VEHICLE HAS UNDER 3000 MILES. I HAVE ALREADY TAKEN IT IN ONCE TO SEE A DEALER ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. WHEN GOING 50MPH OR HIGHER, AFTER I HIT A BUMP, MY STEER WHEEL WILL VIBRATE FOR A COUPLE OF SECONDS THEN STOP. TWICE NOW, AFTER HITTING A BUMP ON THE HIGHWAY, GOING OVER 50 MPH AND SURROUNDED BY TRAFFIC, THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE FIRST TIME IT LASTED ABOUT 10 SECONDS. I IMMEDIATELY TOOK TO DEALER AND THEIR PAPERWORK SAYS THAT THE STEERING DAMPENER WAS REPLACED. THE SECOND TIME JUST HAPPENED BUT LUCKILY IT ONLY LASTED 2 SECONDS. BOTH TIMES IT ONLY STOPPED SHAKING AFTER I SLOWED DOWN UNDER 50 MPH WHILE ON A BUSY HIGHWAY WHICH HAS CARS GOING 70 MPH. THIS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN. I'VE BEEN READING ON FORUMS AND I'M NOT THE ONLY DRIVER EXPERIENCING THIS. PLEASE MAKE THIS AWARE BEFORE SOMEONE GETS INJURED OR EVEN KILLED DUE TO THIS DEFECT.
Steering, Mar 5, 2019
THE STEERING WHEEL IS SHAKING VIOLENTLY AT HIGH SPEEDS AT UNEVEN SURFACES AFTER THE REPLACEMENT OF THE STEERING DUMPER AND THE SOFTWARE UPDATE STILL THE CAR HAS THE SAME PROBLEM.REALLY HARD TO KEEP IT STRAIGHT ON THE HIGHWAY,EXCESS PLAY ON THE STEERING WHEEL.NOT SAFE AT ALL
Steering, Suspension, Mar 4, 2019
JEEP ATTEMPTED A SECOND FIX OF THE DEATH WOBBLE PROBLEM. BY CHANGING OUT THE DAMPENERS AND EXTENDING SOME ROD. WELL IT DID HELP WITH THE DEATH WOBBLE, IF YOU HIT CERTAIN BUMPS JUST RIGHT WITH THE WHEEL TURN, IT STILL FEELS LIKE THERE'S A SLIGHT WOBBLE, THAT IS QUICKLY CORRECTED . AFTER THIS SECOND FIX. MY JEEP NO LONGER RIDES LIKE IT USED TO. I FIND MYSELF DRIFTING MORE EASILY AND THE STEERING NOT AS IT WAS BEFORE
Steering, Mar 3, 2019
WHEN TRAVELING AT SPEEDS ABOVE 60 MPH AND A BUMP IS HIT OR A BRIDGE IS CROSSED, THE STEERING WHEEL, FRONT TIRES, AND FRONT OF THE TRUCK VIBRATES VIOLENTLY. TWO STEERING DAMPERS HAVE BEEN PUT ON THE JEEP WHICH REDUCES THE SHAKING FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME BEFORE IT RETURNS.