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, Dec 1, 2018
I PURCHASED THIS JEEP BRAND NEW. I CAN HARDLY MAINTAIN MY LANE WHILE TRAVELING OVER 60MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. I AM ALL OVER THE ROAD. I HAVE TO HOLD ON TIGHTLY WITH TWO HANDS. I HAVE OWNED SEVERAL JEEPS OVER THE YEARS. I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE. I HAVE A VIDEO OF THE 1" IN THE PLAY OF MY STEERING WHEEL WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE JEEP DOES NOT MOVE OR RESPOND UNTIL YOU GO PAST THAT 1" GAP. I HAVE ALSO ALMOST WRECKED DUE TO OVER CORRECTING. A CAR CAME INTO MY LANE WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE. I SWERVED, BUT DUE TO THE STEERING BOX NOT RESPONDING TO WHAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DOING, I ALMOST FLIPPED IT. VERY SCARY. IT IS NOT FUN TO DRIVE AND I HAVE CONTEMPLATED GETTING RID OF IT.
Steering, Suspension, Wheels, Dec 1, 2018
ONCE MY 2018 JEEP WRANGLER HIT OVER 16.5K MILES, WHEN DRIVING OVER 60 MPH AND HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE STEERING WHEEL/WHEELS SHAKE VIGOROUSLY AND THE ONLY WAY TO STOP IS TO BRING THE SPEED BELOW 60 MPH, WHICH IS VERY UNSAFE WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. I AM ALSO NOW NOTICING THAT THE STEERING/SUSPENSION FEELS DIFFERENT WHEN TRAVELING ON SECONDARY ROADS WHEN HITTING BUMPS ON THE ROAD. THIS STARTED 2 WEEKS AGO WAS MINOR AND IS CONTINUING TO GET WORSE.
Steering, Dec 1, 2018
THERE IS A DEAD SPOT IN THE STEERING AT CENTER . WHEN I'M DRIVING I HAVE TO CONSTANTLY CORRECT THE STEERING TO MAKE IT GO STRAIGHT . THE PROBLEM GETS WORSE AT HIGHER SPEEDS . THE VEHICLE WONDERS AND I'M SURE IT LOOKS LIKE THERE'S A DRUNK DRIVER BEHIND THE WHEEL . I CAN MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL 15 DEGREES BACK AND FORTH IN EITHER DIRECTION WHILE DRIVING AND NOT GET A RESPONSE FROM THE STEERING . THAT'S THE DEAD SPOT . THIS MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN A LANE .
Steering, Dec 1, 2018
MY NEW JL HAS 2600 MILES ON IT AND I'VE HAD ISSUES WITH THE AMOUNT OF PLAY (COUPLE INCHES OF FREE PLAY) MOST NOTICEABLE ON THE HIGHWAY. IT FLOATS BACK AND FORTH, REQUIRING CONSTANT CORRECTION. I HAD A 2.5' LIFT INSTALLED, AND FIRST THOUGHT THIS WAS THE ISSUE. AFTER READING ALL THE ACCOUNTS OF STEERING, MINE IS EXACTLY AS PEOPLE ARE DESCRIBING. I'VE HAD THE LIFT LOOK AT, ALIGNMENT REDONE, WHEELS BALANCED, AND STILL SEEMS SLOPPY AND UNSAFE. MY PARTICULAR VIN DOES NOT SHOW IT ON THE RECALL, BUT THIS IS HORRIBLY DANGEROUS. I'M DRIVING HOME TO SEE MY FOLK IN A COUPLE DAYS AND AM SCARED OF MY 40K NEW JEEP. PLEASE MAKE THEM DO A FULL RECALL TO INVESTIGATE ALL STEERING ISSUES. I'VE ALSO EXPERIENCED A 'SHIMMY SHAKING ' WHILE ON HIGHWAY SPEEDS TURNING AND WEIGHT SHIFTS. NOT LIKE A VIOLENT DEARH WOBBLE, BUT STILL COMPLETELY SHAKING THE JEEP. I SUPPOSE IF WHILE ON MY DRIVE HOME NEXT WEEK I CRASH, LET THIS BE A WARNING AND EYE OPENER THAT THERE IS SOMETHING DEFINITELY NOT SAFE ABOUT IT. I DON'T HAVE HAVE AN ALTERNATIVE TO DRIVING SOMETHING ELSE. NOR SHOULD WE HAVE TO BE WORRIED ABOUT DRIVING OUR VERY EXPENSIVE NEW VEHICLES..
Steering, Nov 30, 2018
JEEP WRANGLER JL SPORT (2 DR) BUILD DATE 6/18 PURCHASED 7/18 CURRENTLY 1243 MILE ON THE ODOMETER. SINCE THE DRIVE HOME FROM THE DEALER THE VEHICLE CONSTANTLY WANDERS LEFT AND RIGHT REGARDLESS OF THE TYPE OF ROAD SURFACE. I RECENTLY TOOK THE JEEP ON A STRAIGHT AND LEVEL ROAD AND COULD NOT TRAVEL MORE THAN 25 YARDS AT 45 MPH WITHOUT MOVING THE STEERING WHEEL AT LEAST 1.5 INCHES. I HAVE ADJUSTED THE TIRE PRESSURE UP AND DOWN FROM THE FACTORY SETTING WITH NO CHANGE. I BELIEVE THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON THE JEEP JL, IT IS DIFFICULT TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN ITS OWN LANE CREATING CONTROL PROBLEMS. THE PROBLEM INTENSIFIES WITH SPEED
Steering, Wheels, Nov 30, 2018
MY VEHICLE HAS THE "DEATH WOBBLE" ON THE HIGHWAY AT ANY SPEEDS ABOVE 55 MPH. IF I HIT A SMALL BUMP ON THE ROAD, SUCH AS A HIGHWAY JOINT, MY STEERING WHEEL SHAKES VIOLENTLY AND UNCONTROLLABLY AND MY WHEELS ALSO UNCONTROLLABLY VIBRATE. I AM UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE WHEN THIS HAPPENS AND IMMEDIATELY TRY TO SLOW DOWN AND HOLD ONTO THE STEERING WHEEL AS HARD AS I CAN.
Steering, Suspension, Nov 30, 2018
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES SEVERE WOBBLING OVER BUMPS TO THE POINT THAT THE ENTIRE CAR AND STEERING WHEEL SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLY TO THE POINT WHERE IS RISKS A CRASH. THIS CONDITION IS PRESENT AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS.
Steering, Suspension, Nov 29, 2018
CHANGING LANES ON HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH LOST TOTAL CONTROL OF FRONT END. VIOLENT SHAKING AND NEARLY CRASHED. STEERING WHEEL VIOLENTLY SHAKING AND COULD NOT STEER.
Steering, Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Nov 29, 2018
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, WHEN TRYING TO SLOW DOWN AND APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE WAS VEERING TO THE RIGHT. ALMOST WENT OFF ROAD AND HIT GUARD RAIL. VEHICLE ALSO HAS AN ISSUE WITH STEERING ON STRAIGHT AWAYS WANTS TO WANDER ALL OVER HIGHWAY, HAD TIRES/WHEELS/AND ALIGNMENT INSPECTED EVERYTHING CAME BACK FINE NO ANSWER FOR WHY VEHICLE WANDERS AND VEHICLE CONSTANTLY GOES RIGHT WHILE BRAKING
Steering, Nov 29, 2018
DEATH WOBBLE HAPPENED TWICE AT SPEED OF 70-75 MPH
Steering, Nov 29, 2018
THERE IS A LOT OF PLAY IN THE STEERING AND IT'S VERY DIFFICULT TO KEEP THE VEHICLE STRAIGHT. IT SEEMS TO FLOAT ALL OVER THE ROAD AND REQUIRES CONSTANT STEERING CORRECTION. THIS HAS ALMOST CAUSE MULTIPLE ACCIDENTS. CITY AND HIGHWAY DRIVING.
Steering, Nov 29, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING 64 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND EXHIBITED THE "DEATH WOBBLE". THE CONTACT REMOVED HER FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE SHOOK UNTIL IT SLOWED DOWN TO 40 MPH AND THE SHAKING STOPPED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WHITTEN BROTHERS CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (10701 MIDLOTHIAN TURNPIKE, RICHMOND, VA 23235, (804) 378-0707) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING DAMPER WAS DEFECTIVE. THE REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED, BUT THE CONTACT HAD NOT YET RETRIEVED THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000.
Steering, Nov 29, 2018
MY STEERING SEEMS TO BIND WHEN I TURN THE WHEEL TO THE LEFT. IT WILL BIND THEN LET GO CAUSING OVERSTEERING. THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. THE PROBLEM IS ON BOTH CITY STREETS AND ON THE HIGHWAY. THERE WERE TWO OCCASIONS WHEN THE STEERING WOULD ONLY ALLOW ME TO TURN THE WHEEL 1/4 TO THE LEFT. I HAD TO USE BOTH HANDS AND PULL REAL HARD TO TURN THE JEEP A FRACTION. IT SEEMS LIKE THE PROBLEM IS WORSE WHEN IT IS COLD. THIS PROBLEM WAS ALSO ON BOTH CITY STREETS AND ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS PROBLEM IS ALSO INTERMITTENT. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN. BOTH PROBLEMS SEEM TO BE GETTING WORSE. THE VEHICLE IS IN THE DEALERSHIP NOW BUT THEY HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEMS.
Steering, Other or unspecified, Nov 28, 2018
WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS STEERING SEEMS LOOSE AND NOT VERY RESPONSIVE. IT TAKES A GOOD DEAL OF TURN IN THE WHEEL FOR IT TO MOVE THE WHEELS A LITTLE. IF YOU HAVE TO MOVE QUICKLY THE WHEEL DOES NOT REACT. I FEEL IT IS UNSAFE BECAUSE IF YOU NEEDED TO GET OUT OF THE WAY AND MOVE THE WHEEL IT DOES NOT RESPOND, IN MY OPTION THE STEERING IS TOO LOOSE AND DOES NOT HAVE ANY RESISTANCE BEHIND THE WHEEL AND IS DANGEROUS AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Steering, Suspension, Nov 28, 2018
WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE. GOING ABOUT 60 MPH STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND BEGAN TO SHAKE AGGRESSIVELY. HAD NO CONTROL OF VEHICLE. HAD TO APPLY BRAKES AND GET IT DOWN TO 40 MPH BEFORE STEERING WILL UNLOCK. VEHICLE NOW IN JEEP DEALERSHIP WITH NO RESOLUTION. IN ADDITION I'VE HAD SHOOTING PAIN DON BACK FROM AGGRESSIVE SHAKING.
Steering, Wheels, Nov 28, 2018
I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT AT A SPEED OF 65 MILES PER HOUR ON A BUSY, MAIN HIGHWAY. WITHOUT WARNING, THE JEEP WENT INTO A "DEATH WOBBLE" AND WAS UNABLE TO BE CONTROLLED. I WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE AND I WAS FORCED TO COAST TO A STOP ALONG THE SHOULDER. ONLY UPON BRINGING THE CAR TO A COMPLETE STOP DID THE THE VIOLENT SHAKING STOP. I WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR PROPERLY AFTER THAT, AS THE STEERING WAS LOOSE AND NOT CORRECTLY CONTROLLED. I MADE IT TO A GAS STATION WHILE DRIVING SLOWLY AND WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP FROM THERE.
Steering, Nov 28, 2018
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 70-75 MPH AND THE FRONT END STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. STEERING WHEEL AND FRONT END WERE VISIBLY SHAKING. HAD TO PULL TO SIDE OF ROAD. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP THE NEXT DAY IN WHICH THEY STATED IT WAS THE "DEATH WOBBLE". PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO FIX FOR 5-6 MORE MONTHS (APRIL - MAY 2019). COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE CONSIDERING IT'S BRAND NEW, I COMMUTE 5 DAYS A WEEK (120 HIGHWAY MILES A DAY) AND ALSO TRANSPORT TWO SMALL CHILDREN TO SCHOOL EVERY DAY. I ALSO SUFFER FROM PANIC ATTACKS, IN WHICH THIS INCIDENT BROUGHT ON A FULL BLOWN ATTACK. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT MY SAFETY IN THIS VEHICLE.
Steering, Suspension, Wheels, Nov 28, 2018
UA5/NHTSA 18V-675 TRACK BAR WELD RECALL. I HAD THE REQUIRED INSPECTION DONE TWO WEEKS AGO, BUT DEALER WON'T DO THE WELDING. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO MAKE JEEP CUSTOMER SERVICE MAKE THE LOCAL DEALER FIX THIS VERY SERIOUS ISSUE, BUT NOTHING HAPPENS. I'VE EVEN TRIED A DEALER 1 HOUR 40 MINUTE DRIVE FROM ME HERE IN ARIZONA, THEY WON'T DO IT EITHER.
Steering, Nov 28, 2018
'TAKATARECALL' STEERING WHEEL STUCK ON VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY TO LEFT SIDE CAUSING ME TO ALMOST GOING OFF SIDE OF ROAD HAD TO JERK STEERING WHEEL BACK ALMOST LOSING CONTROL, WAS ABLE TO KEEP CONTROL WITH BOTH HANDS ON WHEEL
Steering, Nov 28, 2018
JUST PURCHASED A NEW JEEP WRANGLER JL RUBICON AND IT HAS MAJOR STEERING ISSUES. ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO KEEP THE CAR IN A STRAIGHT LINE DUE TO EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE STEERING. ON A WINDY DAY IT ACTUALLY DANGEROUS AND ON ONE OCCASION I ALMOST HIT A GUARDRAIL ON THE INTERSTATE. THE WANDERING IS MOST NOTICEABLE ON THE INTERSTATE. THIS IS NOT CAUSED BY ANY SPECIFIC ROAD SURFACE. I WANTED TO DOCUMENT THIS JUST IN CASE SOMETHING HAPPENS TO ME OR MY VEHICLE. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF OTHER WRANGLER OWNERS 2018 JL MODEL THAT ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. I ONLY HAVE 2500 MILES BUT ANOTHER ISSUE THAT I HAVEN'T YET EXPERIENCED IN MY JEEP YET BUT THERE IS A DANGEROUS SHIMMY WHEN HITTING BRIDGE OVER PASSES, EXPANSION JOINT IN THE ROAD WHEN YOUR GOING 55-65 MPH. WOULD BE NICE IF GOVT COULD STEP IN AND ACCELERATE THE FIX AND MAKE FIAT CHRYSLER FIX THESE JEEPS BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED DRIVING THEIR JEEP.
Steering, Suspension, Other or unspecified, Nov 27, 2018
EXTREME WOBBLE AND SHAKING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHICH CONTINUES WELL PAST THE ROAD IMPERFECTIONS THAT CAUSED THE SPECIFIC TYPE OF SUSPENSION TRAVEL. STARTED UNDER 1000 MILES. HAPPENS SEVERAL TIMES EVERY WORKDAY - CAN BE REPLICATED. THIS VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY STOCK AND BRAND NEW. IF DRIVING AROUND A SLIGHT TURN WITH SMALL BUMPS THE VEHICLE STARTS SHAKING VIOLENTLY AND KEEPS SHAKING FOR 20-30 SECONDS UNTIL THE TRAVELING SPEED IS REDUCED TO 50 MPH WHICH IS NOT A SAFE SPEED AT TIMES. 2 STEADY HANDS MUST BE ON THE STEERING WHEEL TO MAINTAIN CONTROL AND CHANGING LANES IS NOT POSSIBLE. HAD TO MAKE AN AVOIDANCE MANEUVER DURING THE SHAKING AND ALMOST LOST CONTROL WHILE TRAVELING 60 MPH. THIS CAR IS NOT SAFE TO OPERATE AND THE PROBLEM HAPPENS MULTIPLE TIMES PER DAY. UNKNOWN COMPONENTS AND PARTS CAUSE THE EXTREME SHAKING/WOBBLING. THIS STATEMENT IS TO DOCUMENT THE PROBLEM; THERE WILL BE VIDEOS AND REPAIR INVOICES IN THE FUTURE BUT SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS HAVE TOLD ME THERE ARE NO FIXES FOR THE PROBLEM CALLED DEATH WOBBLE. I AM CURRENTLY ON A "WAITING LIST" FOR A REPAIR ATTEMPT. I WILL CALL FOR AN UPDATE WITH THE DEALERSHIP 11/30/18. THE TIRES ARE STOCK AND AT PROPER PRESSURE. THERE HAVE BEEN NO MODIFICATIONS TO THE VEHICLE.
Steering, Nov 27, 2018
AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS MY STEERING WILL SHIMMY VIOLENTLY, UNTIL SLOWED DOWN TREMENDOUSLY OR COMPLETELY STOPPED
Steering, Nov 27, 2018
WHEN DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND VEHICLE HITS A BUMP OR BRIDGE LIP, VEHICLE SHAKES AND STEERING WHEEL SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY. THIS OCCURRED ON NOVEMBER 22, 2018 AND NOW IT HAS CONTINUED WHEN I DRIVE ON THE INTERSTATE WITH POSTED SPEED OF 70.
Steering, Suspension, Nov 26, 2018
AT 60 MILES PER HOUR ON THE INTERSTATE VEHICLE STARTED VIOLENTLY SHAKING AND VIBRATING. HAD TO SLOW DOWN AND PULL OVER. JEEP ONLY HAS 4300 MILES AND IS STOCK WITH NP MODIFICATIONS.
Steering, Nov 26, 2018
WHEN I HIT A BUMP AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE STEERING SHAKES VIOLENTLY. DEATH WOBBLE. DEALERSHIP SAYS PARTS TO FIX ARE ORDERED BUT WILL NOT BE IN FOR ANOTHER MONTH.