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, Oct 17, 2018
I PICKED MY NEW VEHICLE UP 18 HOURS AGO WITH 5 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. I CAN REPORT UNSAFE HIGHWAY DRIVING UNDER DRY AND CALM DRIVING CONDITIONS. DRIVER IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL INPUT TO OFFSET THE CONTINOUS UNEXPECTED CHANGE IN DIRECTION OF THE VEHICLE.
Steering, Suspension, Oct 17, 2018
TAKATA RECALL OVER STEERING PLAY IN STEERING FRONT OUTER TIRE WEAR AFTER ONLY 3K MILES IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY
Steering, Oct 17, 2018
THE STEERING HAS TOO MUCH PLAY AND DOES NOT RESPOND WELL. IT BECOMES WORSE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IT IS VERY HARD TO CONTROL BECAUSE IT WILL DRIFT THEN MAY OVER CORRECT WHEN YOU STEER TO MAINTAIN YOUR LANE. IT HAS DONE THIS SINCE DAY ONE.
Steering, Engine, Oct 17, 2018
WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, I ENCOUNTERED SEVERE TIGHTNESS FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. DISABLING ME TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT, TYPICALLY ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE ACCELERATING. IF I WAS TO TURN THE VEHICLE'S STEERING WHEEL FOR A SLIGHT CURVE OR TURN THE VEHICLE WOULD REMAIN STRAIGHT MAKING THE VEHICLE IMPOSSIBLE TO MAKE THE APPROPRIATE ADJUSTMENT. VEHICLE WAS PULLED TO SAFETY FOR A RESET ( TURNING OFF THE ENGINE FOR 5 MINS BEFORE RESTARTING). UPON ACCELERATING THE TIGHTNESS OF THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN, EVENTUALLY CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL.
Steering, Oct 16, 2018
SAME COMPLAINT AS MANY OTHERS. THE STEERING HAS TOO MUCH PLAY AND DOES NOT RESPOND WELL. IT BECOMES WORSE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IT IS VERY HARD TO CONTROL BECAUSE IT WILL DRIFT THEN MAY OVER CORRECT WHEN YOU STEER TO MAINTAIN YOUR LANE. IT HAS DONE THIS SINCE DAY ONE.
Steering, Oct 16, 2018
JEEP SHAKES VIOLENTLY ANY TIME IT HITS A BUMP ABOVE 60MPH SO BADLY I HAVE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. MULTIPLE TIMES I'VE NEARLY BEEN REAR ENDED TRYING STOP TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THIS IS NOT MY FIRST WRANGLER I HAVE OWNED 5. I KNOW HOW A JEEP RIDES. THIS IS NOT A SAFE VEHICLE AT ALL. THIS JEEPS HAS NOTHING AFTER MARKET ON IT. I'VE TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. I CAN'T AFFORD TO TRADE IT IN. BUT I DON'T WANT MY KIDS IN. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED. OTHERS HAVE ALREADY REPORTED THIS AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. *DT UPDATED 11/29/18*JB
Steering, Suspension, Other or unspecified, Oct 16, 2018
THERE HAS BEEN A MAJOR RECALL RELATED TO THE TRACK BAR WELDS ON THE JL MODEL WRANGLERS AND WHEN I SEARCH MY VIN IT IS NOT INCLUDED BUT MANY OF THE WELDS ON MY FRAME ARE RUSTING ALREADY AND APPEAR TO BE "BAD" WELDS. I AM A PROFESSIONAL WELDER AND I KNOW WHAT A GOOD WELD LOOKS LIKE. PLEASE HELP ME ADDRESS THE ISSUE WITH THE MANY "BAD" WELDS ON MY BRAND NEW JEEP.
Steering, Oct 16, 2018
AS DRIVING MY NEW JEEP I NOTICE I WAS NOT HAPPY WITH THE HANDLING .STEERING THE JEEP, TO MUCH PLAY ON STEERING, KIND OF A BIG TURN OFF COMING OFF.SPECIALLY ON THE MAINE HIGHWAYS WITH EXTRA PEOPLE IN THE CAR
Steering, Oct 15, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT LEASED A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL FELT EXTREMELY LOOSE WHILE MAKING TURNS OR DRIVING ABOVE 45 MPH. THE DEALER (HERITAGE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM PARKVILLE, 9219 HARFORD RD, PARKVILLE, MD 21234, 1-877-391-7850) WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT YET DEVELOPED A SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V343000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Steering, Oct 15, 2018
THE VEHICLE HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE STEERING. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE WANDERS AND EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL TRAVEL IS REQUIRED TO BRING THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE CENTER OF THE LANE. THIS OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND WHEN TRAVELING AT BOTH CITY AND HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IT IS A CONSTANT STRUGGLE TO KEEP THE VEHICLE CENTERED WHEN TRAVELING. THE ISSUE IS WORSE WHEN TRAVELING ON SLIGHTLY UNEVEN OR ABOVE NORMAL ROAD CROWN. THE STEERING WHEEL CAN BE CENTERED, OR CROOKED TO EITHER SIDE. THIS DEMONSTRATES THE EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE WHEEL.
Steering, Oct 15, 2018
LOOSE STEERING CAUSING VEHICLE DRIFTING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I HAVE TO CONSTANTLY CORRECT THE VEHICLE FROM DRIFTING. EXTREME PLAY AND DEAD SPOTS IN STEERING WHEEL. THIS NEEDS TO HAPPEN IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN STRAIGHT LINE AND STAYING IN LANE. VEHICLE DRIFTS TOWARDS OTHER LANES AND VEHICLES WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. REQUIRES DRIVER TO CORRECT STEERING WHEEL TO STAY IN LANE CONSTANTLY.
Steering, Suspension, Oct 14, 2018
VEHICLE SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLY BACK AND FORTH AFTER HITTING BUMP OR CHANGE IN PAVEMENT HEIGHT AT HIGHWAY SPEED (60 TO 70 MPH). THIS STARTED AFTER ROUGHLY 2800 MILES (6 WEEKS OF OWNERSHIP). THIS CAUSES A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND FEELING THAT DRIVER WILL LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES IN LAST SIX DAYS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER WHO SAYS THEY CANNOT FIND PROBLEM OR RECREATE THIS LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. AFTER HITTING BUMP YESTERDAY THE ONLY THING THAT STOPPED BACK AND FORTH SHAKING WAS TO PULL TO SIDE OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. THIS SITUATION IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. WHILE THIS LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND SHAKING DOES NOT OCCUR AT SLOWER SPEEDS (YET), I BELIEVE THIS VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE A SERIOUS CRASH IF IT CANNOT BE FIXED.
Steering, Oct 13, 2018
WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION THE STEERING IS VERY LOOSE. YOU CAN MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT AND RIGHT ABOUT 4 INCHES IN PLAY AND THE WHEELS NEVER TURN AT ALL. THIS MAKES DRIFTING, ESPECIALLY AT HIGH SPEEDS, A HUGE SAFETY RISK. YOU MUST OVERCORRECT THE WHEEL IN ORDER TO STAY IN YOUR LANE WHILE DRIVING. THE CASTER NUT AND GEAR BOX NUT SEEM TO COME FROM THE FACTORY EXTREMELY LOOSE CAUSING THIS POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING SAFETY HAZARD.
Steering, Oct 13, 2018
AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OVER 70MPH, THE STEERING BECOMES VAGUE TO THE POINT OF A LOSS OF FINE CONTROL. WITHOUT STEERING INPUT AND WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT CROSS WINDS, THE FRONT WHEELS WILL STEER QUICKLY FROM LEFT TO RIGHT AND BACK. THE CHANGE IN DIRECTION IS SO DRASTIC THAT ONSTANT AND CAREFUL ATTENTION IS REQUIRED TO AVOID UNEXPECTED LANE CHANGES. I'VE OWNED TWO OTHER WRANGLERS (2000 AND 2007) AND THIS IS NOT A CONDITION BASED ON STEERING GEOMETRY OR 4WD SYSTEMS. THIS IS A LIFE-THREATENINGLY DANGEROUS CONDITION AND REQUIRES IMMEDIATE GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT AND INTERDICTION.
Steering, Oct 12, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V675000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. WESTBURY JEEP CHRYSLER DODGE RAM (100 JERICHO TURNPIKE, JERICHO, NY 11753, (516) 336-4784) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND PROVIDED THE CONTACT WITH CASE NUMBER: 57197558. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Steering, Oct 12, 2018
MY VIN IS LISTED UNDER UA5 RECALL ABOUT THE TRACK BAR WELDS. I FEEL VERY UNCOMFORTABLE ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY THE WELDS ARE WEAK OR NOT DONE PROPERLY AND POSSIBLY BREAK OFF. I HAVE NOT HEARD BACK FROM JEEP/CHRYSLER/FCA AT ALL. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALERSHIP, THEY HAD NOT IDEA THIS WAS AN ISSUE. I'M NOT CONCERNED ABOUT THE STEERING WHEEL FEELING 'LOOSE' AS OTHERS SAY. THE PLAY DOESN'T BOTHER ME. BUT THE WELD ISSUE IS A CONCERN. I LOOKED AT THEM VISUALLY BUT I'M NO EXPERT. WHILE THEY DON'T LOOK CLEAN I DON'T KNOW IF THEY'RE STRUCTURALLY SOUND.
Steering, Oct 11, 2018
MY WELDS TO THE TRACK BAR ARE A MAJOR CONCERN TO ME AND MY FAMILY. THEY DON'T LOOK TO BE COMPLIANT AND I'M CONCERNED THAT THEY MAY BREAK. THERE'S A RECALL AND MY VIN DOESN'T SEEM TO BE IN THE CURRENT RECALL BUT THEY LOOK WORSE THAN ONES THAT ARE CURRENTLY IN THE RECALL LIST. PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENTS.
Steering, Oct 11, 2018
THE STEERING IS HORRENDOUS! IT'S ALL OVER THE ROAD! WANDERS AND FEELS VERY LOOSE. WHEN DRIVING IT TAKES TOTAL CONCENTRATION TO STAY IN THE LANE. NON STOP CORRECTING.SOMETHING HAS TO BE CORRECTED NOTICED IT FROM DAY 1 . IT HAS ONLY 600 MILES ON IT SO FAR AND I AM SCARED TO DRIVE IT! GOING TO THE DEALER 10/15
Steering, Structure, Oct 10, 2018
GOT A RECALL NOTICE (UA5) FOR A BRAND NEW 2018 JEEP WRANGLER JL REGARDING POSSIBLE BAD FRAME WELDS. DEALERSHIPS DO NOT HAVE INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT HOW TO INSPECT THE WELDS OR WHAT TO DO IF AN ISSUE IS FOUND. NO CLEAR WAY TO DETERMINE IF THE VEHICLE IS SAFE TO DRIVE WITHOUT AN INSPECTION THAT THE DEALERSHIPS DON'T SEEM CAPABLE OF PERFORMING.
Steering, Oct 9, 2018
VEHICLE IS IMPOSSIBLE TO KEEP ON THE ROAD. STEERING HAS SO MUCH PLAY I HAVE ALMOST STRUCK THE GUARD RAILS AND/OR OTHER ADJACENT VEHICLES. ESPECIALLY ACUTE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. FCA HAS REFUSED TO ADMIT A SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE EXISTS DESPITE THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ON BLOGS AND ONLINE FORUMS. THERE IS 1 - 2 INCHES OR MORE OF PLAY IN STEERING THAT REQUIRES FATIGUING ATTENTION WHILE DRIVING TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN ITS LANE. SHOCKING FCA HAS NOT HAD A RECALL DESPITE ONLINE POSTS WITH FIXES / ADJUSTMENTS TO THE STEERING BOX THAT HAVE SOLVED THE ISSUE. DEALERS REFUSE TO MAKE THE ADJUSTMENT BECAUSE IT I NOT AUTHORIZED BY FCA. PLEASE GET INVOLVED BEFORE SERIOUS ACCIDENTS OCCUR. I JUST SAW A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR STEERING ON THIS MODEL DUE TO POOR FACTORY WELDS TO THE TRACK BAR. THIS IS A SEPARATE BUT STILL SERIOUS SAFETY CONTROL ISSUE. THIS HAPPENS (NOTICEABLE) TRAVELING ABOVE 30 MILES PER HOUR. FCA IS IN DENIAL -HELP!!! THEY WILL NOT MAKE THE ADJUSTMENT AT THE DEALER.
Steering, Oct 8, 2018
AFTER PURCHASING MY JEEP RUBICON I NOTICE THAT THE VEHICLE STEERING WANDERED ON THE HIGHWAY. I WAS NOT ABLE TO KEEP THE VEHICLE STRAIGHT WITHOUT IT WANDERING FROM SIDE TO SIDE. TO MUCH PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAD LESS THAN 100 MILES. I SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE JEEP DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT INSPECTED. THE JEEP WAS INSPECTED AND I WAS TOLD THEY FOUND NO PROBLEM WITH IT, HOWEVER I DID SOME RESEARCH AND SOON LEARNED THAT OTHERS HAD BEEN EXPERIENCING THE THE SAME PROBLEM. TO FIX IT ONE OWNER TOOK HIS IN TO HIS DEALER AND THEY MADE AN ADJUSTMENT IN THE STEERING TO A ( -8 ) AND IT WENT AWAY, BUT IT MADE HIS STEERING HARDER TO TURN.
Steering, Suspension, Oct 8, 2018
I HAVE NOT HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE FAULTY TRACK BAR WELD AS OF YET, BUT I AM ABSOLUTELY NOT DRIVING UNTIL A FIX/REPLACEMENT HAS OCCURRED. I HAVE 3 CHILDREN AND I HAVE TO THINK ABOUT THEIR SAFETY AND MINE. I CANNOT IMAGINE HOW THIS PROBLEM CAN BE SATISFACTORILY FIXED. OBVIOUSLY CANNOT PUT A BAND AID ON IT
Steering, Oct 7, 2018
FROM THE DAY I PICKED IT UP STEERING IS DANGEROUSLY LOOSE AT SPEEDS ABOVE 45 MPH. ON WINDING BACKROADS YOU HAVE TO STRUGGLE CONSTANTLY TO KEEP IN YOUR LANE. PEOPLE WILL DIE FROM THIS, IT IS THAT LOOSE. MY WIFE REFUSES TO DRIVE IT AFTER ONE TRIP. I CONTACTED JEEP AND THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS A TSB FOR MY JEEP. THE DEALERSHIP SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG AND WHEN I COMPLAINED ABOUT THE TSB THEY CLAIMED THEY DID IT. THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE IN THE STEERING. I JUST REACHED 2000 MILES. I CAN'T AFFORD TO JUST GET RID OF IT.
Steering, Oct 7, 2018
STEERING VERY HARD TO CONTROL AND KEEP STRAY... EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL CONTINOUSLY STEERING FROM 10-2 POSITION TO KEEP STRAIGHT... JERLS OFF TO ONE SIDE OR THE OTHER RANDOMLY... VERY UNSTABLE AND UNSAFE
Steering, Oct 7, 2018
THE STEERING IS NOT RESPONSIVE AND HAS ABOUT A 1-2 INCH DEAD SPOT OF WIGGLE GAB BEFORE THE STEERING CAN RESPOND TO YOUR DRIVING