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, Nov 19, 2018
AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, GOING OVER ANY BRIDGE TRANSITION OR SEAM RESULTS IN AN ALMOST UNCONTROLLABLE SHAKING IN THE FRONT END THAT CAN ONLY BE STOPPED BY SLOWING DOWN TO ABOUT 40 MPH. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IN TRAFFIC AT HIGHWAY SPEED.
Steering, Wheels, Other or unspecified, Nov 19, 2018
VEHICLE HITS SMALL BUMP IN ROAD (HAPPENS WHILE ON SIDE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS) AND STEERING WHEEL/TIRES BEGIN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. MUST SLOW VEHICLE SIGNIFICANTLY TO STOP SHAKING. FEELS AS THOUGH I HAVE A FLAT TIRE OR A TIRE IS ABOUT TO COME LOOSE.
Steering, Nov 19, 2018
WHEN TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY OVER 70MPH I HIT A SMALL BUMP AND MY STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND UNCONTROLLABLY. IT FORCED ME TO SLOW DOWN UNTIL THE SHAKING STOPPED.
Steering, Nov 19, 2018
IF I HIT A BUMP ON THE HIGHWAY TRAVELING AT SPEEDS OVER 70MPH THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES VIOLENTLY UNTIL I HIT MY BRAKES AND SLOW DOWN UNDER THE MINIMUM SPEED LIMIT FOR IT TO STOP SHAKING.
Steering, Suspension, Wheels, Nov 19, 2018
WE BOUGHT THIS JEEP SUV IN MAY 2018 AND FROM THE ACQUISITION DATE WE NOTICED A PRONOUNCED AND DANGEROUS SHAKING OF THE WHEELS, STEERING WHEEL. AND BODY OF THE VEHICLE EVERY TIME A ROAD BUMP OR UNEVEN PAVEMENT IS ENCOUNTERED WHEN DRIVING 55 MPH AND ABOVE. FOR THE SHAKING TO STOP WE HAVE TO SLOW TO UNSAFE SPEEDS BELOW 50 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY.
Steering, Nov 15, 2018
THIS WRANGLER CANNOT BE KEPT IN STRAIGHT PATH WHEN TRAVELING EITHER AT LOW OR HIGH SPEEDS. THERE IS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF "PLAY" IN THE STEERING WHEEL AMPLIFIED BY HIGHER WINDS AND CROSS TRAFFIC. THIS "WANDERING" REQUIRES CONSTANT STEERING CORRECTION RESULTING IN A CONTINUOUS STRUGGLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL.
Steering, Nov 13, 2018
2018 JEEP JLU RUBICON. 11,000 MILES. STEERING HAS STARTED RANDOMLY LOCKING UP OR GETS VERY STIFF. ONLY HAPPENS FOR MAYBE A HALF SECOND OR SO AT A TIME. IF I DECREASE SPEED STEERING FUNCTION SEEMS TO RETURN TO NORMAL. OCCURS RANDOMLY AND I CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN JEEP IS WARMING UP FROM COLD AND AT SPEEDS AROUND 60MPH.
Steering, Nov 13, 2018
DRIVING HOME ON THE FREEWAY TONIGHT, ABOUT 70 MPH. WENT TO MAKE A LANE CHANGE, BUT THE STEERING BECAME VERY STIFF'COULD BARELY MAKE THE LANE CHANGE. AS QUICK AS IT CAME, IT DISAPPEARED. THEN GOT STIFF AGAIN, THEN DISAPPEARED AND DID NOT RETURN FOR THE REST OF MY DRIVE. VERY VERY SCARY.
Steering, Nov 13, 2018
WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING APPEARS TO STOP WORKING AND THE VEHICLES STEERING WHEEL GETS HARDER TO TURN AND REQUIRES MORE EFFORT TO TURN THE WHEEL. THEN IT UNEXPECTEDLY GETS FREE OR LOOSE AND CAUSES THE OPERATOR TO SUDDENLY OVER CORRECT THE STEERING.
Steering, Nov 13, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING OVER 60 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK AND VIBRATED VIOLENTLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD OR WHEN THERE WAS A CHANGE IN THE ROAD SURFACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (AUTO WORLD CHRYSLER JEEP, 1370 AUTO CENTER DR, PETALUNA, CA) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIRES WERE FAULTY. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO THEN DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING DAMPER WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,800.
Steering, Suspension, Electrical system, Nov 12, 2018
MOVING, INTERSTATE & EXTREMELY BUSY HIGHWAY. SOMETIMES IN A TURN, SOMETIMES GOING STRAIGHT. HIT A BUMP SUCH AS A HIGHWAY OR INTERSTATE BRIDGE AND VEHICLE AND FRONT END SHAKE AND SHIMMY. REQUIRES YOU TO SLOW DOWN TO UNDER MINIMUM INTERSTATE SPEED FROM 70 +- TO 30 +- FOR SHAKING TO STOP. RADIO, MAKES A BUZZING SOUND AND RESETS TIME. IT SEEMS TO BE SHORTING OUT. RADIO ELECTRICAL ISSUE HAPPENS WHILE MOVING AND STATIONARY.
Steering, Nov 12, 2018
WHEN TURNING ON CURVES STEERING WILL RANDOMLY LOCK AND THAN UNLOCK CAUSING OVER STEERING. ALSO WHEN GOING IN CURVES WITH BUMPS STEERING SHAKES UNCOMFORTABLE UNTIL YOU SLOW DONE. DOES NOT DO ALL THE TIME JUST RANDOM TIMES. I ALMOST LOST CONTROL ON FREEWAY WHEN THIS HAPPENED. ALSO WHEN STEERING LOCKED UP ON CURVE ALMOST WENT INTO DITCH THAN WHEN UNLOCKED ALMOST WENT INTO OTHER LANE I HAVE BROUGHT INTO DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. BUT IT HAS DONE THIS AGAIN TO MY HUSBAND AND HE ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO BOTH OF US.*DT CONSUMER STATED SHE HAD A STEERING PROBLEM. 'PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).' UPDATED 12/13/18*JB
Steering, Nov 12, 2018
WAS DRIVING AT 9:30 AM ON ELDORADO PARKWAY IN FRISCO TX, OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE WAS ~ 45 DEG F. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO TO TURN LEFT, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS INCREDIBLY TIGHT AND I NEARLY DRIFTED INTO THE LANE TO THE RIGHT. I CONTACTED THE CLOSEST DEALER IMMEDIATELY AND THEY ADVISED ME THAT THEY WERE NOT AWARE OF ANY ISSUE. LESS THAN 48 HOUR LATER THEY CONTACTED ME STATING THAT THERE WAS A BULLETIN AND THEY DID A SOFTWARE UPDATE TO CORRECT. ON THE INTERNET, I FOUND BULLETIN 08-092-18 THAT DESCRIBED THE ISSUE. GIVEN THE NATURE OF THE PROBLEM, I NO LONGER TRUST THIS VEHICLE.
Steering, Nov 12, 2018
VEHICLE STEERING BINDS UP WHILST ENTERING A TURN. THE EFFECT IS SCARY AND ALARMING, IMAGINE DRIVING AND THE ROAD MAKES A TURN, YOU START TO APPLY PRESSURE TO THE STEERING WHEEL TO NAVIGATE THE TURN, BUT RATHER THAN EXECUTING A NICE SMOOTH TURN, THE STEERING IS UNRESPONSIVE. IN FACT THE STEERING WHEEL FEELS LIKE IT IS LOCKED AND WILL NOT MOVE CAUSING EXTREME STRESS, ANXIETY, AND THE FEAR THAT YOU WILL BE IN AN ACCIDENT. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME 6 OR MORE TIMES. IT HAS HAPPENED WHILST TURNING LEFT AND TURNING RIGHT. USUALLY OCCURS WHILE DRIVING AT FREEWAY SPEEDS.
Steering, Nov 10, 2018
BOUGHT THE 2018 WRANGLER 4 MONTHS AGO. WITHOUT WARNING AT TIMES, STEERING WHEEL SEIZES/LOCKS UP WHEN NAVIGATING A LEFT CURVE IN THE ROAD AT ABOUT 40 MPH. LASTS 2-3 SECONDS AND YOU MUST BRAKE QUICKLY AND TO GAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE. WHEN IT LOCKS UP I CANNOT CONTROL THE VEHICLE. I DON'T KNOW HOW THIS HAS NOT BEEN ADDRESSED BY THE MANUFACTURER. CONTACTED DEALER AND MADE SERVICE APPOINTMENT AND THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT STEERING ISSUES BUT WILL LOOK AT IT.
Steering, Seats, Nov 9, 2018
THE FIRST DAY I PURCHASED THE JEEP THERE WAS OBVIOUS STEERING WHEEL PLAY AS I DROVE HOME ON THE FREEWAY. THREE WEEKS LATER THE STEERING IS STILL LOOSE AND I AM CONCERNED THAT THERE WILL BE A CRASH. AT 70 MILES PER HOUR IT IS VERY NOTICEABLE THAT THE STEERING SYSTEM HAS TOO MUCH PLAY. IT SEEMS THAT THERE MAY BE A SCREW(S) LOOSE ON THE STEERING SHAFT OR A PROBLEM IN THE STEERING GEARBOX ITSELF. WHILE DRIVING YOU HAVE TO CONSTANTLY CORRECT THE STEERING DUE TO THE VEHICLE WANDERING FROM LANE-TO-LANE. THE SECOND PROBLEM OCCURRED TODAY AS THE DRIVERS SEAT BACK FAILS TO LOCK IN PLACE AFTER GETTING ITEMS OUT OF THE BACK SEAT AFTER LEAVING THE GROCERY STORE. THE SEAT BACK SIMPLY ROCKS BACK AND FORTH AS I ACCELERATE AND BRAKE. THE PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE WITH THE STRAP THAT ALLOWS THE SEAT TO BE TILTED. THIS STRAP AT THE BASE OF THE SEAT GOES INTO THE AIRBAG HOUSING FOR SIDE IMPACTS. THIS STRAP DOES NOT ENGAGE THE MECHANISM TO KEEP THE SEAT IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION.
Steering, Electrical system, Nov 8, 2018
THE VEHICLE DRIFTS DEPENDING ON SPEED AND ROAD CONDITIONS AND DOES NOT ALIGN ITSELF. THIS IS CURRENTLY UNSAFE ESPECIALLY WITH WINDY CONDITIONS. IN ADDITON, THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS THAT HAVE AFFECTED BOTH THE START/STOP OR ECO MOOD NOT TO WORK AND CAUSES THE SCREEN TO FUNCTION SLOWLY IN A DELAYED MOTION.
Steering, Nov 7, 2018
GAP IN THE STEERING WHEEL , I CAN MOVE THE WHEEL LIKE AN INCH RIGHT AND LEFT AND THE CAR KEEP GOING STRAIGHT AND FEELS LIKE I'M FIGHTING THE STEERING TO KEEP THE CAR STRAIGHT AND THE CAR WON'T DRIVE STRAIGHT
Steering, Nov 7, 2018
THE VEHICLE WANDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD, FEELS LIKE YOU ARE DRIVING IN A WIND STORM. PLAY IN THE STEERING. WORSE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. STARTED FROM THE DAY I DROVE IT HOME, HAS BEEN TO 2 DIFFERENT DEALERS 4 TIMES, CANNOT FIIND ANYTHING WRONG. WAS TOLD ITS A JEEP THING. CURRENTLY AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR A WEEK WORKING WITH CHRYSLER ENGINEERS.
Steering, Nov 6, 2018
I HAVE A BRAND NEW JEEP JLU WITH STREET TIRES AND NO LIFT. WHEN ON THE HIGHWAY, I STARTED FEELING THE STEERING WHEEL VIOLENTLY SHAKE. I SLOWED DOWN AND THE SHAKING STOPPED. THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES. I CALLED THE GM OF THE DEALER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM AND HE ASKED IF I HAD EVER OWNED A JEEP BEFORE AND THAT THIS IS NORMAL. HE CALLED IT THE 'DEATH WOBBLE'. HE TOLD ME I WILL HAVE TO DEAL WITH IT BECAUSE IT HAPPENS. HE ALSO SAID I HAD TO BALANCE MY TIRES EVERY OIL CHANGE TO ENSURE IT DOESN'T HAPPEN AS OFTEN. THIS IS A SERIOUS CONCERN FOR ME AND MY FAMILY. THIS WAS NOT DISCLOSED PRIOR TO SALE AND WAS NOT MENTIONED IN THE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTED COSTS. I HAVE ASKED FOR THEM TO BUY BACK THE VEHICLE AND PAY BACK ALL PAYMENTS MADE. *DT*JB
Steering, Nov 6, 2018
THE JEEP WANTS TO WANDER. IT IS NEXT TO IMPOSSIBLE TO HOLD A STRAIGHT LINE WHILE DRIVING. IT IS MOST NOTABLE AT HIGHWAY SPEED. CONSTANT CORRECTION IS NEEDED TO STAY IN YOUR DRIVING LANE. I PREVIOUSLY OWNED THREE JEEP JKS, 2007, 2012 AND 2015 MODELS AND DID NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM.
Steering, Nov 5, 2018
FROM THE DAY THIS VEHICLE WAS NEW IT HAS HAD ERRATIC TRACKING DOWN THE ROAD THAT REQUIRES CONSTANT CORRECTIONS. WE HAVE HAD TWO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS LOOK AT IT & THEY CLAIM IT IS NORMAL. I BEG TO DIFFER AS I HAVE OWNED 5 JEEP WRANGLERS IN THE PAST & NEVER WAS THE STEERING SENSITIVITY THIS BAD. THERE IS SOMETHING NOT NORMAL. IT REQUIRES BOTH HANDS BE ON THE WHEEL AT ALL TIMES.
Steering, Other or unspecified, Electronic stability control (ESC), Nov 4, 2018
WHILE IN MOTION AT UP TO 50 MPH, ON CITY STREETS, ESC WARNING LIGHT AND CONTACT DEALER MESSAGE LIT UP ON DASHBOARD. STEERING REQUIRES NUMEROUS CORRECTIONS TO STAY ON PATH IN LANE.
Steering, Nov 3, 2018
WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MILES PER HOUR, IN A STRAIGHT LINE ON A FOUR-LANE HIGHWAY, I APPROACHED A CURVE AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN. I HIT THE BRAKES AND SLOWED DOWN, AND THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO RESPOND ONCE MY SPEED DROPPED BELOW 55 MILES PER HOUR. THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES.
Steering, Nov 2, 2018
MY JL CURRENTLY HAS 11,500 MILES. EVERYTHING WAS FINE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEEDS UP TO 75 MPH UNTIL I HIT 11K MILES. ONE DAY, I WENT OVER A BRIDGE SEAM AT 75 AND THE STEERING BEGAN TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE BACK AND FORTH TO THE POINT IT WAS HARD TO CONTROL. I LET UP ON THE GAS, AND IT DIDN'T GO AWAY UNTIL I WAS DOWN TO AROUND 30 MPH. AS I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY MORNING COMMUTE I PUT ON MY FLASHERS TO SLOW DOWN AS I WATCHED ALL OF THE CARS BEHIND ME ALMOST CRASH TRYING TO SLOW DOWN. WHEN IT STOPPED I PULLED OVER ONE LANE WITH EVERYONE PASSING ME REALLY UPSET. LIKE I SAID, I DROVE 11K MILES WITH NO PROBLEMS AT ALL. NOW SINCE THAT HAPPENED IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME I HIT A BUMP DOING 65 MPH. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY CHECKED THE TIRE PRESSURE BUT FOUND NOTHING ELSE WRONG. I HAD READ ABOUT THE 'DEATH WOBBLE" AND ASKED ABOUT THAT BUT ALL PLAYED DUMB. ALSO, SINCE THAT HAS HAPPENED I AM FEELING THE DRIFTING IN THE STEERING WHEEL THAT OTHER ARE COMPLAINING ABOUT. THIS IS EXTREMELY UPSETTING AFTER PAYING GOOD MONEY TO NOT BE ABLE TO DRIVE SAFELY OVER 60 MPH. I AM NOT LETTING MY WIFE OR ANYONE DRIVE THE VEHICLE AND WOULD LOVE TO JUST BRING IT BACK.