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.
Campaign 24V676000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 24V652000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 23V116000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 21V028000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 20V124000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 19V320000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 18V786000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 18V524000 on NHTSA.gov
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, Feb 19, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH OVER A DIP IN THE ROAD, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY. THE VEHICLE VEERED INTO A PASTURE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BENSON CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH AND DODGE INC (400 WEST WADE HAMPTON BOULEVARD, GREER, SC 29650, 864-877-0161) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING DAMPER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 58020235. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,458.
Steering, Feb 18, 2019
WHEN HITTING A BUMP AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES OUT OF MY HAND. I HAVE TO SLOW DOWN TO GET IT TO STOP. HAPPENS EVERYDAY WHEN I GO TO AND FROM WORK NO MATTER WHAT I DO I CAN AVOID THE BUMPS FOR OVER PASSES.
Steering, Feb 16, 2019
DEATH WOBBLE. I'VE BEEN EXPERIENCING DEATH WOBBLE - ESPECIALLY DRIVING OVER BRIDGE CONNECTIONS - GOING HIGHWAY SPEEDS. MINI DEATH WOBBLE ON BUMPY PAVED ROADS. MY 2018 JLU NOW HAS 25K - I'VE OWNED IT FOR 9 MONTHS. IT STARTED A MONTH OR SO AGO- DEALER REPLACED STEERING STABILIZER. STILL NOT FIXED. GOING BACK TO DEALER FOR THE 2ND TIME ON 2/19/19. THIS JEEP IS UNSAFE!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE JEEPS & ALSO OWN ANOTHER OLDER YJ. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM & NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED.
Steering, Feb 16, 2019
AT ROUGHLY 45 MPH STEERING SEEMED TO 'LOCK'... IT TOOK EXTREME FORCE TO TURN ENOUGH TO MAKE A SLIGHT CORNER WHILE DRIVING. THE SLIGHT CORNER IS APPROXIMATELY A 20 DEGREE CURVE TO THE RIGHT THEN BACK TO THE LEFT. AFTER THIS INITIAL 'LOCK' THE STEERING FELT AS IF IT WANTED TO ONLY GO STRAIGHT. EVEN A LANE CHANGE WAS DIFFICULT. THE SAFETY PART OF IT IS THAT WHILE APPLYING ENOUGH FORCE TO TURN THE VEHICLE...WHEN IT 'UNLOCKED' I NEARLY TURNED INTO THE CAR IN THE LANE BESIDE ME!!
Steering, Suspension, Feb 13, 2019
VEHICLE SHAKES AND VIBRATES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AFTER A BUMP IN THE ROAD IS HIT. ONCE IT WAS SO VIOLENTLY AND CONTINUOUS THAT I HAD TO PULL OVER AND STOP THE VEHICLE SO THE SHAKING WOULD STOP. I WAS TOLD THIS IS "DEATH WOBBLE" A KNOWN ISSUE IN JEEP VEHICLES. BECAUSE I LEASE THIS 2018 WRANGLER, I'D LIKE KNOW IF THERE IS A LEMON LAW PROTECTING ME AS A LEASOR SO THAT I MAY EXIT MY LEASE.
Steering, Electronic stability control (ESC), Feb 12, 2019
POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. ONLY CAN STEERING 10 DEGREES EITHER RIGHT OR LEFT. THANK GOD, I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER. I RESTARTED AND STEERING CANE BACK.
Steering, Feb 12, 2019
WHEN MY SON'S JEEP WRANGLER HITS A SMALL BUMP ON THE FREEWAY AT SPEEDS OVER 50 MILES AN HOUR, IT GOES INTO VIOLENT STEERING VIBRATION. THE FIRST OCCURRENCE WAS ON NOVEMBER 2ND, 2018 AND I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. THE ISSUE HAPPENED AGAIN ON JANUARY 12TH, 2019, AND CHRYSLER REPAIRED IT FOR THE SECOND TIME. THE ISSUE RECURRED FOR THE THIRD TIME ON FEBRUARY 9TH, 2019 AND THIS TIME, THE VIBRATION WAS EVEN MORE VIOLENT THAN THE FIRST 2 INSTANCES. THE FIRST OCCURRENCE HAPPENED WHEN THE CAR HAD APPROXIMATELY 10,000 MILES ON IT. IT NOW HAS 12,000 MILES ON IT. AS I LOST CONFIDENCE IN CHRYSLER BEING ABLE TO PERMANENTLY REPAIR THE VEHICLE, I AM REQUESTING ARBITRATION FOR CHRYSLER TO TAKE THE CAR BACK AND RELIEVE ME OF THE LEASE AS I DON'T WANT TO ENDANGER MY SON'S LIFE, ESPECIALLY THAT IT TOOK HIM A FRIGHTENING 5 TO 6 SECONDS TO REGAIN CONTROL OVER THE VEHICLE DURING THE LAST INSTANCE. HE WAS DRIVING 65 MILES AN HOUR AND THE VEHICLE VEERED ACROSS 3 LANES. HAD THERE BEEN OTHER CARS, MY SON WOULD HAVE BEEN IN A LIFE THREATENING ACCIDENT.
Steering, Suspension, Feb 12, 2019
DEATH WOBBLE. WHEN HITTING A BUMP AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL WILL SHAKE SIDE TO SIDE VIOLENTLY UNTIL THE JEEP HAS SLOWED TO AROUND 40-45 MPH. STEERING IS STILL POSSIBLE BUT VERY LIMITED. THIS HAPPENS WHEN GOING STRAIGHT OR DURING TURNS AT 55+ MPH. THIS STARTED WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD 3,800 MILES. I HAVE HAD THE JEEP INTO THE DEALER 3 TIMES. THE STEERING STABILIZER WAS REPLACED, THEN THE TIRES WERE BALANCED. NOW THEY ARE INVESTIGATING TIE ROD ENDS AND OTHER POSSIBLE CAUSES.
Steering, Suspension, Feb 12, 2019
VEHICLE HAS ABOUT 1-2 INCHES OF FREE PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN STRAIGHT. IT IS DIFFICULT TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN ITS LANE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, CONSTANT CORRECTIONS ARE NEEDED. VEHICLE DOES NOT FEEL SAFE TO DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.
Steering, Electrical system, Feb 12, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO KELLY JEEP CHRYSLER DODGE RAM (978-683-8775, LOCATED AT 175 PELHAM ST, METHUEN, MA 01844) WHERE A SOFTWARE UPDATE WAS PERFORMED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER AND THE STEERING DAMPER WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT BACK TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER OBSERVATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 19,000.
Steering, Feb 12, 2019
MODEL IS A 2018 JK SPORT (2-DOOR) WITH 3,400 MILES. UPON A RIGHT TURN INTO THE ENTRANCE DRIVE OF AN APARTMENT COMPLEX AND HITTING A SLIGHT BUMP AT THE CURB LINE, THE CAR IMMEDIATE LOSS STEERING CONTROL ALONG WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATING ON THE DASH AND FELT THE VIBRATION OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATING. STOPPED IMMEDIATELY, CHECK UNDERNEATH, SAW NO DAMAGE. CONTINUED SLOWLY INTO THE APARTMENT COMPLEX, THE STEERING WAS VERY LOOSE TAKING MANY TURNS OF THE STEERING WHEEL TO TURN THE FRONT WHEEL OF THE CAR. ANY TIME THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED RIGHT OR LEFT, THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH ALONG WITH THE VIBRATION OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATING. WITH THE LOOSE STEERING AND THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT / ABS ACTIVATING WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, NOTHING ELSE OUT OF THE ORDINARY DETECTED, DECIDED TO DRIVE SLOWLY TO THE JEEP DEALER. ON THE WAY TO THE DEALER, ON A STRAIGHT AWAY AT ABOUT 25 MPH GOT A VIOLENT SHAKING IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE "DEATH WOBBLE". ARRIVE SAFELY TO THE DEALER KEEPING THE SPEED REAL SLOW AND THE STEERING TURNS TO A MINIMUM. INSPECTION BY THE DEALER REVELED THE FRONT TRACK BAR BRACKET HAD COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE FRAME ON THE WAY TO THE DEALER. AS SEEN IN THE UPLOADED PHOTO, IT IS QUITE OBVIOUS THAT THE BRACKET WAS IMPROPERLY WELDED TO THE FRAME. THIS IS EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEM UNDER SAFETY RECALL UA5 / NHTSA 18V-675 FOR THE JL MODEL, BUT THIS JK MODEL OF THE SAME YEAR. *DT*JB
Steering, Feb 12, 2019
"DEATH WOBBLE" SECOND OCCURENCE...I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY I-10 AT APPROX 70MPH I RAN OVER A ROUGH PATCH IN THE PAVEMENT; SUDDENLY THE STEERING BEGAN VIOLENTLY WOBBLING, I LET OFF THE GAS, CHECKED TO SEE IT WAS CLEAR AND I CHANGED LANES AS I BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN TO ABOUT 40 MPH AS I ATTEMPTED TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE STEERING. FINALLY THE WOBBLING STOPPED, AND I WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE MY DRIVING SPEED. THEN AFTER ABOUT 5 MIN HAD PASSED, AGAIN THE STEERING STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY AND IT WAS EVEN MORE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. IT WAS VERY STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO STEER. IT WAS AT THAT POINT THAT MY HUSBAND WHO WAS WITH ME SAID THATS IT, WERE TAKING IT BACK TO THE DEALER, WHICH I DID, I TOOK IT BACK TO CRYSTAL CHRYSLER IN CATHEDRAL CITY WHERE WE PURCHASED IT ON 11-30-2018. THERE IS A CHRYSLER #U48 LISTED. THIS IS MY SECOND COMPLAINT IVE POSTED HERE ON THIS WEBSITE IN THE HOPES THAT SOMETHING CAN BE RESOLVED AS I AM NO LONGER GOING TO DRIVE MY BRAND NEW JEEP WRANGLER BECAUSE OF THE EXTREMELY UNSAFE "DEATH WOBBLE" THAT I HAVE EXPERIENCED EVEN AFTER TAKING IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY KEPT IT FOR 10 DAYS, AND FIRST TOLD ME THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH IT, THEN THEY REPLACED THE STEERING BOX. I CAN NO LONGER DRIVE MY JEEP AND FEEL SAFE, I FEEL THAT AT ANYTIME THE STEERING COULD GO OUT AND IT WILL CAUSE A CRASH IN WHICH BOTH MYSELF AND SOMEONE ELSE CAN BE KILLED....!!!! NHTSA ID NUMBER 11171707
Steering, Service brakes, Feb 11, 2019
ON COLD MORNINGS WHILE PARKED, THE BRAKE WILL NOT DEPRESS AND THE CAR WILL NOT START. AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS OR AFTER THE CAR WARMS UP, IT WILL START. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. ON CHRISTMAS MORNING AFTER FINALLY GETTING THE CAR TO START, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY (65 MPH) ON A STRAIGHTAWAY. IT HAPPENED TWICE THAT DAY. I WAS TOLD UNTIL THEY CAN DUPLICATE IT, THEY CANNOT FIX IT. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN THIS VEHICLE.
Steering, Feb 11, 2019
MY 2018 JEEP WRANGLER HAS A STEERING ISSUE THAT CAUSES THE STEERING WHEEL TO SHAKE AND VIBRATE WHEN HITTING ROAD IMPERFECTIONS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. WAS PURCHASED NEW AND HAS BEEN BACK FOR REPAIRS THREE TIMES. THE STEERING DAMPENER WAS REPLACED AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. TASCA JEEP IN RI HAS HAD THE JEEP FOR A WEEK FOR THIS 3RD VISIT WITHOUT RESOLUTION. I KEEP GETTING TOLD THAT THE CHRYSLER ENGINEERS ARE NOT GETTING BACK TO THEM THRU THE " STAR" PROGRAM. WE BOUGHT THIS JEEP TO TOW BEHIND OUR RV AS WE ARE RETIRED AND HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO LEAVE FOR OUR RETIREMENT VENTURES AND DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING OR TOWING THIS BRAND NEW JEEP.
Steering, Feb 10, 2019
I CURRENTLY OWN A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED JL MODEL. MY COMPLAINT IS REGARDING WHAT IS KNOWN AS DEATH WOBBLE. I AM A FORMER ASE MECHANIC. I HAD 10,000 THOUSAND MILES ON MY 18 JL THAT IS COMPLETELY STOCK. I WAS TRAVELING WEST BOUND ON STATE ROUTE 33 AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH WHEN HIT A EXPANSION JOINT THAT CAUSE A RAPID AND RATHER VIOLENT SHAKING IN THE STEERING WHEEL THAT SEVERALLY DIMINISHED MY ABILITY TO NOT ONLY STEER MY VEHICLE BUT ALSO MY BRAKING ABILITY. YOU HAVE TO GET YOUR VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN TO UNDER 30 MPH OR COME ALMOST TO A COMPLETE STOP ON THE FREEWAY. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WHEN YOU HAVE TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE STEERING STABILIZER PER FCA AS A SO CALLED FIX. BEING A ASE CERTIFIED MECHANIC FOR YEARS THIS HAS NEVER BEEN A FIX ONLY A COVER UP/ BAND-AID FIX TO COVER UP THE TRUE ISSUE. MY 2018 JEEP WRANGLER IS BACK AT THE DEALER AGAIN AFTER APPROXIMATELY 1000 MILES FOR THE SAME ISSUE. THAT'S EVEN AFTER FCA SO CALLED STEERING STABILIZER FIX. IF MY JEEP WAS LIFTED OR MODIFIED IN ANYWAY I CAN ACCEPT MY CHANGES COULD HAVE CAUSED THIS ISSUE. IT'S STOCK. THIS WILL MARK 6 WEEKS THE DEALER HAS HAD MY JEEP LOOKING TO TRY AND REPAIR THIS ISSUE. I CURRENTLY CAN NOT HAVE ANY FAITH IN MY JEEP TO TAKE IT ANYWHERE WITH OUT FEAR OF GETTING HIT OR HITTING SOMEONE ELSE DUE TO FCA NOT TAKING THIS ISSUE SERIOUSLY AND REPLACING STEERING COMPONENTS. FCA SAYS THIS ISSUE IS CAUSED MOSTLY BY MODIFIED OR ALTERED/ WORN FRONT ENDS. THE NEW 18 JL MODEL IS A COMPLETELY NEW FROM GROUND UP PER PRESIDENT OF FCA( MEANING THEY HAVE MODIFIED THE WHOLE STEERING/ SUSPENSION WITH THIS PROBLEM BUILT IN BY THEM). THEY NEED TO FIX THIS ASAP BEFORE DEATH WOBBLE LIVES UP TO ITS NAME! THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE THERE FIST ATTEMPT TO FIX IT ON NOVEMBER 15TH 2018 AND HAS HAPPENED AFTER FCA SAID FIX ON JANUARY 29TH 2019.
Steering, Feb 10, 2019
STEERING HAS EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL PLAY AND OVERALL VAUGNESS 1-2 INCHES LEFT AND RIGHT OF CENTER. VEHICLE WANDERS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT ALL SPEEDS AND REQUIRES CONSTANT DRIVER INPUT TO KEEP IN STRAIGHT LINE. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN HERE SINCE PURCHASE. VEHICLE HAS 1683 MILES AS OF WRITING THIS.
Steering, Suspension, Feb 10, 2019
I WAS DRIVING THE JEEP ON THE HIGHWAY GOING THE SPEED LIMIT OF 65 MPH AND WHEN CHANGING LANES AND HITTING A BUMPY PART OF THE HIGHWAY, THE JEEP BEGAN TO SHAKE VIGOROUSLY. I HAD TO SLOW DOWN TO 40 MPH AND PULL OFF THE SIDE OF THE HWY. AFTER THIS INCIDENT, ANYTIME DRIVING THE JEEP OVER 55 MPH AND HITTING A BUMP, THE JEEP WOULD SHAKE. I WOULD HAVE TO SLOW DOWN BELOW THE SPEED LIMIT FOR IT TO REGAIN CONTROL. THE JEEP WAS TAKEN INTO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND THEY INSTALLED A NEW "STEERING STABILIZER". WHEN TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AGAIN GOING 65 MPH, HITTING A POTHOLE, THE JEEP BEGAN TO SHAKE AGAIN. I WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL WHEN SLOWING DOWN UNDER THE SPEED LIMIT TO 50/55 MPH. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR A BRAND NEW CAR. I SHOULD BE ABLE TO GO THE SPEED LIMIT ON THE HIGHWAY, HIT A BUMP, AND NOT FEEL AS IF MY LIFE IS IN DANGER. THESE CARS NEED TO BE RECALLED BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED INCLUDING MYSELF AND MY PASSENGERS.
Steering, Suspension, Feb 9, 2019
DEATH WOBBLE WHEN I HIT EXPANSION JOINTS ON A OVER PASS,BUMPS,PAT HOLES ETC..I BOUGHT MY JEEP A WEEK AGO AND ONLY 500 MILES ON NO MODIFICATION ALL STUCK FROM FACTORY
Steering, Suspension, Wheels, Feb 9, 2019
AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE VEHICLE DEVELOPS A PRONOUNCED SHIMMY WHICH LASTS FOR SEVERAL SECONDS WHEN ENCOUNTERING A BUMP IN THE ROAD. IDENTICAL TO WHAT WAS COMMONLY CALLED THE "DEATH WOBBLE" ON MY 97 WRANGLER.
Steering, Suspension, Wheels, Feb 9, 2019
THE FRONT WHEELS OF THE VEHICLE OFTEN SHAKE VIOLENTLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN THE VEHICLE HITS A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD. OFTEN THE TRIGGERING EVENT COULD ALSO BE UNEVEN OR PATCHED SECTIONS OF FREEWAY. THE FRONT END SHAKING IS SO VIOLENT, CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT. THE VEHICLE MUST BE SLOWED IMMEDIATELY BELOW 50MPH TO STOP THE SHAKING. THIS WILL HAPPEN AT LEAST ONCE, EVERY TIME I DRIVE ON A FREEWAY.
Steering, Suspension, Feb 9, 2019
AT SPEEDS OVER 45MPH, THAT IF YOU HIT A BUMP, EXPANSION JOINT, ANYTHING THAT WOULD CAUSE THE SUSPENSION TO LOAD AND UNLOAD, IT GOES INTO AN IMMEDIATE 'DEATH WOBBLE ' . YOU CANNOT CONTROL STEERING AND DIRECTION AT THIS POINT. IT VIBRATES AND SHAKES SO BAD THE SOFT TOP LATCHES CAN BECOME UNDONE. HAS BEEN SITTING IN A DEALERSHIP FOR 2 WEEKS WITH NO ANSWERS ON WHY. HAS 10,000 MILES ON IT BUT STARTED AT AROUND 9000 MILES. NOTHING AFTERMARKET ON IT AT ALL.
Steering, Feb 7, 2019
WHEN OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE IS COLD, STEERING BECOMES DIFFICULT AT 50MPH PLUS. STEERING ALMOST LOCKS UP AND LETS YOU MOVE 15 TO 20 DEGREES FROM CENTER AND WILL NOT MOVE MORE UNLESS A LOT OF FORCE IS APPLIED TO OVERCOME, THUS WHEN THIS HAPPENS USUALLY YOU GO FLYING OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THERE IS A TSB FOR THIS, 08-092-18 - I HAD THIS APPLIED AND DID NOT HELP LOTS OF INFORMATION ON JL FORUMS; HTTPS://WWW.JLWRANGLERFORUMS.COM/FORUM/THREADS/STEERING-WHEEL-LOCKING-UP.20839/PAGE-3
Steering, Feb 7, 2019
IN COLD WEATHER <40, WHEN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, ANY TIME I TRY TO CHANGE LANES TO THE LEFT, THE STEERING BINDS AND BARELY MOVES. A FEW TIMES IT HAS SUDDENLY 'LET GO', AND WITH THE FORCE I WAS HAVING TO USE TO CHANGE LANES, ALL OF A SUDDEN MAKES THE VEHICLE ALMOST LOSE CONTROL.
Steering, Suspension, Feb 6, 2019
EXPERIENCING THE DEATH WOBBLE WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS AND EVERY BUMP OR TRANSITION FROM HIGHWAY TO THE OVERPASS I GET THE WOBBLE IF I LET OFF THE GAS IT EVENS BACK OUT. I'VE ALSO BEEN EXPERIENCING SOME PLAY IN MY STEERING WHEEL SINCE I PICKED IT UP FROM THE REPAIR. I TOOK IT IN FOR REPAIR 12/12/18 (INVOICE 557959) AND THEY REPLACED THE STEERING DAMPER. HAD IT BACK LESS THAN A MONTH AND THE DEATH WOBBLE WAS BACK. DROPPED IT OFF 2 DAYS AGO JUST GOT A CALL AND THE STEERING DAMPER IS BAD AGAIN AND BOTH TIE RODS ARE BAD. IT'S LESS THAN A YEAR OLD. I CALLED BACK TO HAVE THEM CHECK THE TRACK BAR WELD JUST IN CASE SINCE SOME HAVE A RECALL ON THEM.
Steering, Suspension, Electronic stability control (ESC), Feb 6, 2019
JEEP WONDERS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT ABOVE 40 MILES, EXCESSIVE PLAY IN STEERING WHILE DRIVING IN CITY SPEEDS AND HIGHWAY ,BOUGHT IT BRAND NEW STARTED FROM DAY ONE HAVE BROUGHT IT TO DEALERS 4 TIMES , HAVE CALLED CHRYSLER FCA CUSTOMER CARE ONLY TO B TOLD THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH JEEP AND IT IS DOING WHAT IT IS DESIGN TO DO ,?EALER WILL NOT LOOK AT PROBLEM ANYMORE AND TELLS ME TO CALL FCA !!!DEALER OPEN A CASE ON THE JEEP FCA CAME BACK AND SAID VEHICLE IS DOING WHAT IT IS DESIGN TO TO IT IS WITHIN SPECS, .NO COPYS WERE GIVEN TO ME !!!!ASE WAS CLOSED