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 6, 2018
STEERING IS VERY 'LOOSE' ESPECIALLY WITH HIGHWAY DRIVING AT INCREASED SPEEDS. SO MUCH SO THAT IT IS VERY SCARY WHEN CARS ARE IN THE NEXT LANE. THERE IS A LOT OF 'PLAY' IN THE STEERING REQUIRED TO KEEP THE VEHICLE STEADY IN THE LANE BUT EVEN SLIGHT CORRECTIONS CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO GO TOO FAR IN THE OTHER DIRECTION. THIS STARTED WITH MY DRIVE HOME FROM THE DEALERSHIP ON 8/25/18. I AVOID HIGHWAY DRIVING AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. I HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED THIS ISSUE WITH OUR 2017 JEEP RUBICON.
Steering, Oct 6, 2018
TERRIBLE STEERING, DRIFTS WAY, WAY TOO MUCH. THERE IS APPROXIMATELY 1' OF PLAY TO LEFT AND RIGHT. IT IS DIFFICULT TO STAY IN LANE. DEALERSHIP DOESN'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 3000 MILES, IT'S A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER JL. THIS IS AN UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITION THAT'S NEEDS A REPAIR OR SOLUTION TO CORRECT BEFORE PEOPLE ARE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
Steering, Structure, Other or unspecified, Oct 6, 2018
HELLO.THIS IS REGARDING MY 2018 JEEP WRANGLER JL RUBICON. I HAVE BEEN READING EXTENSIVELY ABOUT THE FRAME WELDING RECALL (ISSUED 10/5/18) THAT UNFORTUNATELY DOES INCLUDE MY VEHICLE. WE SPENT OVER FIFTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ON THIS JEEP, AND ARE EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED IN THE BUILD QUALITY. JUST TO MAKE SURE THAT THE WELDS ARE BAD, I LOOKED UNDER THE JEEP AND SEVERAL EXTREMELY IMPORTANT WELDS (SOME INVOLVING THE STEERING BRACKET) WERE NOT DONE PROPERLY, AND WILL FAIL. ALSO, SOME OF THE WELDS HAVE SEVERAL POCKS IN THEM AND WILL DEVELOP RUST. IF A WELD ISN'T DONE PROPERLY (OR REPAIRED) PROPERLY, IT WILL FAIL AND THAT FOR FCA TO RELEASE A VEHICLE, IN THIS CONDITION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS DISGUSTING. I HAVE A WIFE AND A BABY ON THE WAY' MY WIFE NO LONGER FEELS SAFE IN OUR NEW JEEP. I AM WRITING YOU TO VOICE MY CONCERN AND WARN OTHERS ABOUT THIS UNSAFE VEHICLE. WE NO LONGER DRIVE THE JEEP AND IT SITS IN OUR DRIVEWAY. I CANNOT DRIVE A VEHICLE THAT MAY FAIL STRUCTURALLY AND INJURE OR KILL US.
Steering, Suspension, Electronic stability control (ESC), Oct 6, 2018
MY JEEP HAS BEEN DRIFTING AND STEERING HAS BEEN AWFUL ON HIGHWAY, ESC AND SERVICE LIGHTS CAME ON. ALL WELDS UNDER THE VEHICLE ARE ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE, AND I ABSOLUTELY DO NOT FEEL SAFE RISKING MY LIFE AND MY CHILD'S LIFE IN THIS VEHICLE WITH WELDS AND COMPONENTS THAT LOOK AS IF THEY WILL BREAK OR FAIL AT ANY MOMENT
Steering, Electronic stability control (ESC), Oct 6, 2018
SOON AFTER PURCHASING MY 2018 JL WRANGLER IN APRIL I BEGAN EXPERIENCING STEERING ISSUES. WHEN VEERING LEFT OR RIGHT TO CHANGE LANES, TAKE A CURVE, ETC. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD 'LOCK' UP AND I'D NEED BOTH HANDS TO PULL IT BACK TO KEEP THE JEEP IN MY LANE. IT ONLY LASTS FOR A FEW SECONDS. I HAD RECEIVED NOTIFICATION THAT IT WAS TIME FOR MY FIRST MAINTENANCE APPOINTMENT AFTER PURCHASING THE JEEP, SO I CALLED TO SCHEDULE THAT AND ALSO TOLD THEM ABOUT THE STEERING ISSUE. ONE DAY PRIOR TO THE APPOINTMENT, MY DASHBOARD ALERT NOTIFIED ME TO "SERVICE THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL". SINCE I ALREADY HAD THE APPOINTMENT, I KNEW THIS COULD BE ADDRESSED AT THAT TIME. THEN A FEW DAYS LATER I RECEIVED THE SAFETY RECALL U48 FOR STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND LET THEM KNOW THAT I HAD RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE AND THAT I ALREADY HAD AN APPOINTMENT SCHEDULED. I TOOK THE JEEP IN FOR THE APPOINTMENT AND THE PROBLEM APPEARED TO BE FIXED AT FIRST. THEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN ABOUT A MONTH LATER AND THEN AGAIN JUST THIS PAST WEEK. IT'S A SCARY SITUATION. THIS LAST OCCURRENCE I WAS TAKING A CURVE IN THE ROAD WITH TRAFFIC COMING THE OTHER DIRECTION. THE STEERING WHEEL 'LOCKED UP' AND I HAD TO FORCEFULLY USE BOTH HANDS TO PULL IT BACK INTO THE LANE.
Steering, Oct 6, 2018
STEERING WHEEL OFF CENTER AND TRACKS LEFT TO RIGHT ON A STRAIGHT ROAD. STEERING CORRECTION IS CONSTANTLY REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL STABILITY. BUILD DATE MARCH 2018. TOOK DELIVERY FROM PHILLIPS CHRYSLER JEEP IN OCALA FLORIDA ON SEPT. 20 2018. PRESENT MILES ON ODOMETER 750 MILES. WE MENTIONED TO DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATLE AFTER PURCHASE AND WAS ADVISED STEERING SYSTEM WAS NOT CALIBRATED CORRECTLY AT FACTORY AND DEALER PROCEEDED TO REALIGN FRONT END. HOWEVER STEERING WHEEL IS NOW OFF CENTER IN OPOSITE DIRECTION. THEY ALSO INDICATED THAT OFF TRACKING IS SYMPTAMATIC WITH ALL TERRAIN TIRES.
Steering, Oct 5, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE STEERING SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LIBERTY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FIAT (1101 E OMAHA ST, RAPID CITY, SD 57701, 605-343-1000) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 6,200. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Steering, Oct 5, 2018
RECENTLY PURCHASED A NEW 2018 JEEP WRANGLER JL UNLIMITED SPORT 4 DOOR. LATELY, I HAVE BEEN DRIFTING OFF LANE TO THE RIGHT. I HAVE TO CORRECT MY LANE ADJUSTMENTS AND I AM NOT EXACTLY SURE WHY. VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 600 MILES AND ALREADY DRIFTING?! THERE HAS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLE.
Steering, Oct 5, 2018
THERE IS EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE STEERING SYSTEM. THE STEERING SYSTEM ON THIS ALSO HAS EXCESSIVE WANDERING MAKING IT HARD TO ANTICIPATE WHERE THE JEEP IS GOING TO GO. THIS ISSUE GETS WORSE AS SPEED INCREASES. THE JEEP IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND I HAVE ALMOST BEEN IN MULTIPLE WRECKS DUE TO IT. THE JEEP DEALER HAS NO FIX FOR THIS AND SAYS IT IS NORMAL. I WILL BE LOOKING FOR AFTERMARKET FIXES SO I CAN DRIVE MY $50K JEEP ON THE INTERSTATE WITHOUT HAVING TO WORRY ABOUT WRECKING AT ANY MOMENT.
Steering, Oct 4, 2018
MY JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED JL, HAS 976 MILES ON IT. SINCE DAY 1, THE STEERING WHEEL HAS HAD A LOT OF PLAY (AN INCH OR MORE LEFT TO RIGHT). IT WILL NOT TRACK STRAIGHT AND IT WANDERS ON THE ROAD. IT IS DIFFICULT TO KEEP IT IN THE LANE WITHOUT A LOT OF CORRECTION. IT IS UNCOMFORTABLE AND IS UNSAFE. JEEP TECH AT DEALER SAID JEEP TOLD HIM THAT IT WAS PURPOSELY BUILT THAT WAY -- I THINK NOT! NO VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE THAT AMOUNT OF PLAY - IT IS UNSAFE. DRIVING BETWEEN TWO SIMIS ON I-285 IN ATLATA IS VERY SCRAY AS IT IS DIFFICULT TO KEEP THE JEEP IN THE LANE. DANGEROUS. GETTING NO HELP FROM DEALER.
Steering, Oct 4, 2018
SAME ISSUE AS MANY OTHERS: LOOSE STEERING ESPECIALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, AND DEAD SPOTS OFF CENTER. REQUIRES CONSTANT CORRECTION TO STAY IN LANE, WHICH AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND NEXT TO TRUCKS CAN BE TERRIFYING. FORMER WRANGLER JK OWNER, SO I KNOW IT'S NOT A "JEEP THING". SEEN MANY REPORTS OF LOSE BALL JOINTS, WEAK TRACK BAR WELDS, AND INCORRECT ALIGNMENTS, IN ADDITION TO THE NEW ALUMINUM GEARBOX, AS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ISSUE. JEEP NEEDS A COMPREHENSIVE STEERING FIX FOR THE JL, AND SOON. I BELIEVE THIS ISSUE STARTED FOR BUILDS AROUND APRIL AND LATER, IN RESPONSE TO REPORTS STEERING FOR SOME WAS LOCKING UP. I BELIEVE JEEP WENT THE OTHER DIRECTION AND SIMPLY MADE THE STEERING LOOSE INSTEAD OF FIXING THE ACTUAL LOCKUP ISSUE. JEEP MUST COME UP WITH A TRUE SOLUTION THAT RESULTS IN NO LOCK UPS AND TIGHT, RELIABLE, SOLID STEERING.
Steering, Oct 4, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOOSE AND HAD TO BE CONSTANTLY MANEUVERED. THE DEALER (MONROE DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM SUPERSTORE, 15160 S DIXIE HWY, MONROE, MI 48161, (734) 230-7872) WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V343000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6. *TT*JB
Steering, Oct 4, 2018
LOOSE STEERING, ALMOST DANGEROUS HANDLING ON HIGHWAYS WHEN PASSING VEHICLES, ESPECIALLY TRUCKS. DIFFICULT TO KEEP IN LANE.
Steering, Oct 3, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STEER STRAIGHT WITHOUT MOVING THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT AND RIGHT. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THERE WAS A DEAD SPOT IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ARRIGO DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM MARGATE (2250 SR 7, MARGATE, FL 33063, (954) 633-5365) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,500.
Steering, Oct 3, 2018
JEEP WANDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD LIKE STEERING IS LOOSE - HARD TO KEEP GOING IN A STRAIGHT LINE. FELT IT DURING TEST DRIVE BUT THOUGHT IT WAS "JUST A JEEP THING". AFTER DRIVING MANY MILES AND TALKING WITH OTHERS IT APPEARS IT IS NOT NORMAL. THOUSANDS OF REPORTS ABOUT IT ON VARIOUS FORUMS INCLUDING CAR AND DRIVER MAGAZINE. ACTUALLY FEELS LIKE JEEP IS OUT OF CONTROL AT TIMES. SCARY. DEALER CLAIMS NO ISSUE SINCE NO TSB/RECALL AND NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT. THIS IS A SAFETY RISK!
Steering, Oct 3, 2018
THE STEERING IS LOOSE REQUIRING ME TO CONSTANTLY CORRECT THE PATH THE VEHICLE IS TAKING. THERE IS INCHES OF PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL WITH NO CORRESPONDING REACTION. THE DEALER HAS NO SOLUTION. THIS VEHICLE IS A NEWLY PURCHASED 2018 WRANGLER WITH APPROXIMATELY 1300 MILE ON THE ODOMETER. I DO NOT WANT AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THIS.
Steering, Oct 3, 2018
LOOSE STEERING CAUSING VEHICLE DRIFTING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS RESULTING IN CONSTANTLY CORRECTING THE VEHICLE 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, Oct 2, 2018
STEERING WONDERS SIDE TO SIDE DIFFICULT TO STEER STRAIGHT PLUS PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL
Steering, Oct 1, 2018
JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED SAHARA STEERING WHEEL / SYSTEM HAS LOOSE AND DEAD SPOT..YOU CAN TURN THE WHEEL 1-2" EITHER WAY AND NOTHING HAPPENS. JEEP WANDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS DUE TO CONSTANT STEERING CORRECTIONS. HAD TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY ALIGNED AND PERFORMS TSB..DIDNT CORRECT ISSUE. .THE JEEP COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE UNCERTAIN TRACKING AND CONSTANT STEERING CORRECTIONS NEEDED.
Steering, Sep 29, 2018
VEHICLE HAS A DEAD SPOT IN STEERING. ABOUT 1 INCH FROM SIDE TO SIDE WHERE STEERING IS UNRESPONSIVE. ISSUE BECOMES PROGRESSIVELY WORSE AS SPEEDS INCREASE. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO KEEP VEHICLE GOING STRAIGHT IN ONE LANE. STEERING REQUIRES NEAR CONSTANT INPUT AND OVER CORRECTION WHICH CAUSES MORE SWAYING. ANY DRIVING IS DIFFICULT TO WITH ONE HAND. WHEN ON HIGHWAY PASSING A LARGE TRUCK, THE LOOSE STEERING IS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND MAKES THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT STATES THE STEERING AS NORMAL AND DRIVES SIMILAR TO NEW VEHICLES ON THE LOT. THERE ARE VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE DOCUMENTING THIS ISSUE WITH INDEPENDENT TECHNICIANS COMING UP WITH NON OEM ENDORSED REPAIRS. THE SERVICE ADVISOR STATES THAT THESE REPAIRS CAN NOT BE PERFORMED BECAUSE FCA HAS NOT AUTHORIZED ANY REPAIRS AND WOULD VOID WARRANTY. PLEASE INVESTIGATE SO THAT FCA CAN RECALL THESE VEHICLES FOR A SAFETY ISSUE THAT MANUFACTURER IS IGNORING.
Steering, Sep 27, 2018, crash
THE JEEP IS UNCONTROLLABLE AT HIGH SPEEDS AND THE STEERING IS HIGHLY FLAWED. WE WERE NOT TOLD WHEN WE PICKED UP THE VEHICLE TWO WEEKS AGO THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING. THERE IS EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE WHEEL SO THERE IS ABOUT 10 DEGREES OF TURN WHERE THE STEERING IS NOT AFFECTED. THE VEHICLE BASICALLY BOUNCES BACK AND FORTH IN THE LANE AND IT IS HARD TO CONTROL. THE FASTER, THE MORE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. WHEN OUR SON WAS TRYING TO MERGE ONTO A HIGHWAY HE SAID IT BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE AND HE THE JEEP STARTED OSCILLATING BACK AND FORTH UNTIL HE LOST CONTROL. THE JEEP SPUN OUT AND LUCKILY NO ONE WAS HURT. THE VEHICLE CANNOT DRIVE IN A STRAIGHT LINE, TAKES EXCESSIVE INPUT TO CONTROL, AND IS UNSAFE FOR LOW TIME DRIVERS. WE HAVE TAKEN THE JEEP BACK FOUR TIMES AND THE DEALERSHIP NOW HAS POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE WITH NO FIX AVAILABLE. THEY HAVE NOT ADMITTED NOR DENIED THERE IS A SAFETY PROBLEM OTHER THAN SAYING THEY ARE WORKING WITH FCA REPS TO FIND A SOLUTION. THIS VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE ON US HIGHWAYS. THIS IS AN UNSAFE VEHICLE AND THERE IS SIGNIFICANT RISK TO LIFE AND PROPERTY. THESE VEHICLES ARE BEING DELIVERED WITH A FLAWED STEERING SYSTEM THAT HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY WHICH INVITES LOSS OF CONTROL AT HIGH SPEEDS. PLEASE IMMEDIATELY TAKE THESE VEHICLES OFF THE ROAD. JEEP SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO SELL THEM AS THEY ARE TOTALLY UNSAFE. THE JEEP JL WRANGLER (2018) IS UNSAFE!
Steering, Sep 26, 2018
STEERING HAS EXCESSIVE FREE PLAY ON CENTER. THE STEERING WHEEL MOVES 1" IS EACH DIRECTION BEFORE WHEELS RESPOND. IT IF VERY DIFFICULT TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN THE LANE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE HAS 1,100 MILES ON IT. THE STEERING WAS THIS WAY FROM NEW. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON 9/24 TO BE REPAIRED. DEALER SAID IT IS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. MANY 2018 JEEP WRANGLER JL OWNERS ARE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE ON THE INTERNET FORUMS.
Steering, Sep 26, 2018
STEERING CONTROL BECAME SIGNIFICANTLY IMPAIRED & DIFFICULT TO CORRECT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS / MODERATE RIGHT HAND CURVE / MINOR PAVEMENT IMPERFECTIONS, WHICH ALMOST RESULTED IN MULTI-VEHICLE ACCIDENT. OVERALL, VEHICLE CONTROL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IS VERY POOR. STEERING WHEEL HAS A DEAD SPOT, AND HIGHWAY WONDER CAN BE SIGNIFICANT. WITH NO STEERING WHEEL MOVEMENT THE VEHICLE'S TRAJECTORY CAN CHANGE, WHICH REQUIRES CONTINUOUS CORRECTIONS.
Steering, Sep 22, 2018
THERE IS EXCESSIVE PLAY (ABOUT 2 INCHES) IN THE STEERING. THIS LEADS TO ME HAVING TO CONSTANTLY CORRECT FOR IT WANDERING. THE WRANGLER I HAVE IS ALSO A MANUAL WHICH REQUIRES ME TO TAKE ONE HAND OFF THE WHEEL TO SHIFT. WHILE DOING SO IT IS NOT EASY TO KEEP THE VEHICLE STRAIGHT. I FEEL THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS ON THE HIGHWAY ESPECIALLY.
Steering, Sep 20, 2018
SEVERE STEERING PLAY, OVER AN INCH OF DEADSPOT TOTAL. VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE ON THE INTERSTATE ESPECIALLY AROUND 18 WHEELERS