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: suspension
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Steering, Suspension, Feb 20, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT UNDISCLOSED SPEEDS, THE WENT OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO WARNING BEFORE, DURING OR AFTER THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RANDY MARION CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM 2000 US-421, WILKESBORO, NC 28697 WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A DEFECTIVE STEERING DAMPER. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO HENDRICK CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FIAT OF CONCORD 7630 HENDRICK AUTO PLAZA NW, CONCORD, NC 28027, WHERE THE STEERING DAMPER WAS REPLACED A SECOND TIME HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO HENDRICK CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FIAT OF CONCORD, WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS TEST DRIVEN BY A TECHNICIAN. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. ON ANOTHER OCCASION WHILE MERGING INTO TRAFFIC AT 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE FISHTAILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE BACK TO THE RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
Suspension, Feb 18, 2020
REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM MOUNT/ TRACK BAR MOUNT FAILED. APPEARED TO HAVE ONLY HALF OF THE MOUNT WELDED IN A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. QUALITY CONTROL ISSUE.*DT CONSUMER HEARD A CLUNK/KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE RIGHT REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKET HAD SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME. MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE SEPARATION WAS THAT THE RIGHT REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKET INBOARD WELD WAS COMPLETELY OFF-SEAM. MANUFACTURER REPAIRED VEHICLE ON 2/5/2020. *DL
Steering, Suspension, Feb 16, 2020
WE BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE FROM HOFFER JEEP IN TOPEKA, KS. THE VEHICLE WAS WON BUY A PERSON AT A CASINO EVENT SO WE ARE THE 2ND OWNER. THE VEHICLE HAD, I BELIEVE UNDER 2K MILES, UPON OUR PURCHASE. SINCE, WE HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE IT HAS CONSISTENTLY HAD A "DEATH WOBBLE". I SIMPLY CANNOT COUNT HOW MANY TIMES AT OR UNDER MANDATED HIGHWAY SPEEDS THIS VEHICLE HAS ENTERED A 'DEATH WOBBLE". THE MOST RECENT WAS FROM RETURNING FROM MANHATTAN KS TO KANSAS CITY THE VEHICLE ENTERED A "DEATH WOBBLE" NO LESS THAN 4 TIMES. THE LAST TIME I WAS DRIVING 5 MILES UNDER THE 75MPH SPEED LIMIT WHEN HITTING SOME ROAD CHATTER, NOTHING SIGNIFICANT, CAUSED UNCONTROLLABLE CHATTER IN FRONT WHEELS, AXLE, GENERATING STRONG VIBRATION THROUGH THE STEERING COLUMN AND WHEEL. I RELEASED THE ACCELERATOR AND THE VEHICLE CAME OUT OF THE "DEATH WOBBLE" AT 27MPH, ON AN INCREDIBLY BUSY HIGHWAY. THIS WAS/IS UNSAFE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE DANGERS IT CAUSED COULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC IN NATURE AND NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED. THIS VEHICLE IS STOCK AND HAS NOT HAD ITS SUSPENSION, TIRES, ETC., ADJUSTED OR MANIPULATED IN ANY SHAPE, FASHION, OR FORM. PLEASE ADVISE ON HOW THIS MATTER SHOULD BE DEALT WITH GOING FORWARD? THANKS
Steering, Suspension, Feb 15, 2020
DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE VEHICLES STEERING IS DANGEROUS AND IT BECOMES MORE PRONOUNCED IN THE WIND AND IN THE RAIN. IT DRIFTS DANGEROUSLY AND WHEN TRYING TO CORRECT THE DRIFT THE STEERING IS NOT VERY RESPONSIVE SINCE IT HAS WAY TOO MUCH PLAY SO YOU BEGIN TO OVER CORRECT CAUSING EVEN MORE ISSUES. IN THE RAIN THE VEHICLE HAS THE FEEL AS IF IT'S HYDROPLANING AND THE IMPACT FROM THE WETS ROADS AND PUDDLES CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO DRIFT EVEN MORE. I FOUND THAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE RECEIVED REPLACEMENTS OF THE 1.STEERING BOX (68259507AE) 2.THE DAMPER (RECALL 77072360) 3.TRACK BAR (68394087AA) ALL OF THESE PARTS HAVE BEEN UPGRADED BY MOPAR AND I'M GUESSING THAT WAS FOR OBVIOUS REASONS BUT MY DEALERSHIP AND CUSTOMER SERVICE AT JEEP/CHRYSLER REFUSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THERE IS A PROBLEM YET THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. I SHOWED THEM PROOF IN BOTH VIDEOS AND WITH THE UPGRADED PARTS AND IT DOES NOT SEEM TO MATTER TO THEM THAT THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION. I WILL PROVIDE A LINK OF A PERSON WHO GOT THESE ISSUES REPAIRED THIS INDIVIDUAL HAS THE SAME MAKE MODEL AND YEAR JEEP I HAVE. HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=ASZ1WUJBJBY . I DO NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE IT FEELS DANGEROUS TO ME ... MY WIFE WILL NOT DRIVE IT AT ALL AND SHE WAS THE ONE WHO WANTED THE VEHICLE SINCE WE BOUGHT IT FOR HER. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. I HAVE DONE THE RESEARCH AND 1,000'S OF PEOPLE ARE COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS, SOME HAVE A DANGEROUS WOBBLE, SOME HAVE REALLY BAD DRIFT WHERE ITS HARD TO KEEP THE VEHICLE ON THE ROAD AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, AND SOME HAVE BOTH. FUNNY, I WAS TOLD BY MY DEALERSHIP THAT THIS WAS NORMAL FOR A JEEP AND ITS NOT ACCEPTABLE I TOLD HIM IT FELT DANGEROUS AND HE AGREED IT DRIFTS BUT SAYS THAT NORMAL FOR A JEEP. IT GETS SO BAD AT TIMES IN THE RAIN I HAVE TO GET IN THE RIGHT LANE AND DRIVE 30 MILES PER HOUR IN A 70 MILE PER HOUR ZONE . THE JEEP HAS ONLY 5K MILES
Suspension, Structure, Feb 14, 2020
BODY: WATER LEAK FROM HARDTOP (RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER) AND (FRONT CENTER - WHERE HARDTOP MEETS WINDSHIELD PILLAR). MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT (REPLACED ALL SEALS) AND THERE IS STILL A LEAK FROM FRONT CENTER (WHERE HARDTOP MEETS WINDSHIELD PILLAR). SUSPENSION: LOUD 'CLUNK' OR 'THUMP' COMING FROM REAR WHEN ACCELERATING FROM BOTH A DEAD STOP AND WHILE MOVING AT LESS THAN (5) MPH AND ACCELERATING.
Steering, Suspension, Feb 12, 2020
WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD CAUSES THE STEERING WHEEL AND FRONT SUSPENSION TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE JEEP DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED THE STEERING DAMPNER TWICE BUT THERE IS NO GUARANTEE IT WILL FIX THE ISSUE
Suspension, Feb 12, 2020
AFTER STEERING DAMPER RECALL WAS COMPLETED I'M STILL EXPERIENCING THE "DEATH WOBBLE".VEHICLE ONLY HAS 2,600 MILES AND HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES AND GET TOLD EVERY TIME THAT EVERYTHING LOOKS GOOD. PROBLEM OCCURS WHEN I HIT A BUMP OR A ROUGH SPOT ON THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE AND STEERING WHEEL BEGIN TO SHAKE LIKE THE VEHICLE IS JUMPING ON THE ROAD. TYPICALLY OCCURS WHEN TRAVELING OVER 50 MPH AND ONLY CORRECTS AFTER YOU SLOW DOWN TO 35 MPH. ISSUE CONTINUES TO HAPPEN AND FCA IS NOT ADDRESSING A PERMANENT RESOLUTION. I FEEL THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE AND CAN POSE A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION FOR ME AND MY PASSENGERS.
Steering, Suspension, Other or unspecified, Feb 5, 2020
MY JEEP STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AFTER DRIVING OVER SOME SMALL BUMPS ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE DRIVING 60-65 MPH. I HAD TO PULL MY CAR OVER. I THOUGHT I BLEW A TIRE, BUT I DID NOT. I DROVE OFF WITHOUT THE VEHICLE SHAKING AFTER I WAITED A FEW MINUTES. UNFORTUNATELY, IT HAPPENED AGAIN IN THE SAME DAY WHEN I DROVE OVER A ROUGH PATCH ON THE HIGHWAY TRAVELING THE SAME SPEED. I PULLED OVER AGAIN AND WAITED BEFORE DRIVING OFF. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND LEARNED THIS IS A KNOW SAFETY PROBLEM WITH JEEPS CALLED A "DEATH WOBBLE". I MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE MY JEEP LOOKED AT ON 2-4-2020, HOWEVER THE SERVICE GARAGE HAD TO CANCEL MY APPOINTMENT DUE TO THEIR INTERNET BEING DOWN. I HAVE RESCHEDULED FOR 2-7-2020. IF THE SERVICE DOES NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM, WHAT AM I TO DO? THANK YOU, [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Steering, Suspension, Electronic stability control (ESC), Jan 29, 2020
STABILIZER CONTROL AND THROTTLE CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR REPAIR. VEHICLE WAS PICKED UP AND THE STEERING FELT LIGHT. AS I'M DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY I HIT A BUMP AND THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. I SLOWED DOWN AND IT STOPPED. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND EXPLAINED WHAT HAPPENED AND I'M GETTING THE RUN AROUND. CLAIM IT COULD BE WARP ROTORS. IT'S NOT WARPED ROTORS AFTER I DID SOME RESEARCH. I FOUND OUT THIS VEHICLE HAS WHAT'S CALLED A DEATH WOBBLE.
Steering, Suspension, Electronic stability control (ESC), Jan 22, 2020
DRIVING AT ABOUT 60 MPH WHEN I WENT OVER BRIDGE SEPARATORS AND THE WHOLE FRONT END STARTED TO WOBBLE AND SHAKE UNTIL I SLOWED TO APPROX. 40 MPH THOUGHT THE FRONT WHEELS WERE GOING TO COME OFF.
Suspension, Jan 21, 2020
2018 JEEP WRANGLER HAS THE "DEATH WOBBLE." SPECIFICALLY, WHILE DRIVING ABOVE 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE SOMEWHAT FREQUENTLY HITS A BUMP OR CRACK IN THE ROAD WHICH CAUSES THE FRONT SUSPENSION TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE AND ESSENTIALLY LOSE CONTROL. THE ONLY CURE FOR THIS "DEATH WOBBLE" PROBLEM IS TO SLOW DOWN TO BELOW 20 MPH OR MORE OFTEN SLOW DOWN TO A COMPLETE STOP. THIS VEHICLE IS ESSENTIALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT THIS NHTSA HAS NOT ISSUED A WARNING OR A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. IT IS BEYOND DANGEROUS, ESPECIALLY IN TRAFFIC.
Suspension, Other or unspecified, Jan 19, 2020
WHEN LOOKING AT THE VEHICLE ON A CAR HOIST, UNSATISFACTORY WELDS ON THE CHASSIS WERE IDENTIFIED. THE WELDS OCCURRED AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS AND INCLUDED DEFECTS SUCH AS EXCESSIVE POROSITY, EXCESSIVE WELD SPATTER, AND OFF LOCATION OF THE ORIGINAL WELD AND TOUCH UP WELDS. I AM NOT A CERTIFIED WELD INSPECTOR, HOWEVER I AM A STATE CERTIFIED WELDER, AND FEDERALLY LICENSED AIRCRAFT MECHANIC. I HAVE BEEN TAUGHT TO IDENTIFY WELD DEFECTS, AND UNDERSTAND EFFECTS THEY HAVE ON STRUCTURAL STRENGTH. FOR BEING A ROBOTICALLY WELDED FRAME I FOUND THE QUALITY OF SOME WELDS UNACCEPTABLE, AND SHOULD NOT HAVE PASSED QUALITY CONTROL AT THE FACTORY. I AM NOT AN AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEER, NOR AM I A STRUCTURAL ENGINEER, HOWEVER I ASSUME THAT THE STRUCTURAL STRENGTH OF THE FRAME IN THIS STATE IS LESS OF THE ORIGINAL DESIGN STRENGTH. THIS ISSUE SHOULD BE DEALT WITH BEFORE SOMETHING BAD HAPPENS.
Steering, Suspension, Jan 14, 2020
MY JEEP HAS A DANGEROUS STEERING WOBBLE ESPECIALLY IF I HIT A SMALL BUMP. THE STEERING WHEEL GOES CRAZY AND I ALMOST LOOSE CONTROL OF THE STEERING.
Steering, Suspension, Jan 13, 2020
STEERING OSCILLATING AFTER HITTING A BUMP AT 70. NEEDED TO SLOW VEHICLE TO STOP OSCILLATING
Suspension, Structure, Jan 9, 2020
NOTHING HAPPENED PER SAY. SAW A NEWS STORY REGARDING THE INVESTIGATION INTO JEEP FOR POOR WORKMANSHIP ON FRAME WELDS. HAD MY JEEP LOOKED AT AND REALIZED MINE HAS FAULTY FRAME WELDS, AS WELL. SEE ATTACHED PHOTOS.
Steering, Suspension, Wheels, Jan 9, 2020
AFTER THE STEERING DAMPER RECALL MY JEEP STARTED EXPERIENCING THE "DEATH WOBBLE" AFTER HITTING BUMPS AT ABOUT 65MPH. IT HAPPED 3 TIMES. JEEP IS GIVING ME THE RUNAROUND.
Steering, Suspension, Dec 31, 2019
I RECENTLY HAD A LOCAL JEEP DEALER INSTALL A MOPAR FACTORY 2" LIFT KIT ON MY 2018 JEEP WRANGLER RUBICON A FEW WEEKS AGO. SINCE THE 2" LIFT WAS INSTALLED, WHEN THE JEEP HITS A HIGHWAY BREAK, BUMP/POTHOLE, ANYWHERE BETWEEN 30MPH UP TO NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS, I GET THE "DEATH WOBBLE" IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE VEHICLE SHAKES VIOLENTLY. THIS JEEP STILL HAS THE FACTORY ORIGINAL TIRES AND RIMS INSTALLED, AND HAS NO OTHER ADD-ONS TO THE VEHICLE. I HAVE TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN TO 25 MPH FOR THE DEATH WOBBLE TO STOP. I TRAVELED 35 MILES A FEW DAYS AGO ON A STATE HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 40-65 MPH, IN 32 DEGREE TEMPS, AND THE VEHICLE WENT INTO A "DEATH WOBBLE" (7) TIMES, FIVE OF WHICH I HAVE ON VIDEO FOR THE UPCOMING LAWSUITS. IT APPEARS MORE VULNERABLE TO A DEATH WOBBLE IF THE FRONT DRIVERS WHEEL HITS A BUMP OR POTHOLE FIRST. ADDITIONALLY IT APPEARS TO ENTER INTO A DEATH WOBBLE MORE EASILY IF YOU ARE ON A CURVE IN A LEFT HAND DIRECTIONAL TURN. ALL KNOWN RECALLS HAVE BEEN PERFORMED TO THIS VEHICLE THAT I KNOW OF, TO INCLUDE THE UPDATED WORK AND INSPECTION TO THE STEERING STABILIZER DAMPENER/SHOCK. SOMEONE IS GOING TO DIE FROM THIS ISSUE IF IT IS NOT FIXED IF THEY HAVEN'T ALREADY, EITHER THE DRIVER OF THE JEEP, OR A UNWITTING PARTY IN ONCOMING TRAFFIC, ESPECIALLY IF THIS HAPPENS ON AN ICE COVERED ROAD! I HAVE VIDEOS OF THE DEATH WOBBLE, BUT NO PHOTOS, WHICH ARE ALL THAT ARE ALLOWED FOR POSTING ON THIS WEBSITE FOR THIS COMPLAINT. I WOULD BE HAPPY TO SHARE THE VIDEOS WITH NHTSA INVESTIGATORS IF THEY WISH TO CONTACT ME.
Steering, Suspension, Dec 30, 2019
I'M DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ABOUT 70 AND I HIT A BUMP AND MY CAR STARTS SHAKING VIOLENTLY! I HAVE CARS NEXT TO ME AND BEHIND ME , AND I MOVE OVER TO THE SLOWER LANE AND SLOW DOWN TO ABOUT 40 FOR THE SHAKING TO STOP .
Steering, Suspension, Dec 28, 2019
EXCESSIVE SHAKING IN STEERING WHEEL UPON HITTING SLIGHT ROAD BUMPS (CRACK/PEBBLE) NOT SIGNIFICANT BUMPS OCCURRING AT SPEEDS AS LOW AS 30MPH OCCURS MORE FREQUENTLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ISSUE IS MORE COMMON IF STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED SLIGHTLY TO LEFT SHAKING IS EXCESSIVE AND VEHICLE CONTROL IS LOST AT HIGHER SPEEDS. ONLY WAY TO RESOLVE IS TO SLOW ABRUPTLY TO LESS THAN 40 MPH. VEHICLE HAS ALREADY UNDERGONE FCJ RECALL FIX OF ENHANCED STEERING DAMPER/STABILIZER BUT ISSUE IS NOT RESOLVED VEHICLE SAFETY CONCERN FOR THIS VEHICLE AND ANY OTHER VEHICLE NEAR IT WHEN ISSUE OCCURS ISSUE HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES WITH AS FEW AS 3500 MILES ON THE VEHICLE
Steering, Suspension, Electronic stability control (ESC), Dec 27, 2019
WHILE DRIVING THE POSTED SPEED LIMITS, ON ANY STREET, I AM CONSTANTLY FIGHTING WITH THE STEERING WHEEL JERKS OUT OF MY HANDS, EVEN THOUGH I HAD SEVERAL PROFESSIONALS LOOK AT MY TIRES, WHEELS, SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, TIE RODS, STABILIZER BAR, STEERING DAMPENER, BALL JOINTS, ETC. MY JEEP HAS THIS MASSIVE DEATH WABBLE, WHERE I CONSTANTLY HAVE TO FIGHT THE STEERING WHEEL! ON 15+ DIFFERENT TIMES (IT DOES NOT MATTER IF I AM DRIVING ON A HWY 70MPH, SECONDARY ST'S 40MPH, 5-LANE ST'S AT 50MPH, OR WHILE DRIVING IN A SUBDIVISION AT 25MPH), JUST TRYING TO TURN MY JEEP BECOMES A HUGE CHALLENGE, EVEN ON A GOOD DAY! I BELIEVE THAT MY ELECTRIC POWER STEERING IS ALSO DEFECTIVE TOO, THE STEERING WHEEL VIOLENTLY JERKS ME INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC, & INTO OTHERS LANES WITHOUT ANY WARNINGS! I FINALLY CONTACTED 'SYNERGY MANUFACTURING' WHO TOLD ME THAT ALL OF THE STEERING COMPONENTS ON THE JL'S ARE NOTHING BUT CHEAP GARBAGE, THAT ALL NEEDS TO BE REPLACED! THEY HAVE A REPLACEMENT KIT, WHICH FIXES THE PROBLEMS, FOR LESS THAN $1,200! WHICH SOUNDS LIKE A BARGAIN, IF IT MEANS THAT MY FAMILY REMAINS SAFE, COMPARED TO BEING KILLED IN YET ANOTHER FCA DEATH TRAP! ALSO, ONE'S FIRE RETARDANT BLANKET (UNDER THE HOOD), IS FALLING APART! I ONLY HAVE 1,800 ORIGINAL MILES ON IT, ITS NEVER EVEN BEEN OFF ROAD YET! I'VE GONE TO 7 DIFFERENT JEEP DEALERS, & NOBODY HAS ANY NEW REPLACEMENT PARTS, & ALL OF THEIR CUSTOMERS NEED TO GET IN LINE BEFORE THEY SHALL EVEN LOOK AT MY JEEP! I WOULD EXPECT A FLAWLESS RUNNING & DRIVING JEEP JL WRANGLER UNLIMITED RUBICON, AFTER SPENDING WELL OVER $60,000!!! CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME? ALL ONE HAS TO DO, IS SEARCH ANY OF THE JEEP JL FORUMS, SEARCH YOUTUBE, E.G., & ONE SHALL SEE THOUSANDS OF EXACTLY THE SAME COMPLAINTS! NEVER AGAIN FCA, YOU LOST ME AS A CUSTOMER, ITS A MIRACLE THAT MY FAMILY & I AREN'T DEAD!!!
Suspension, Dec 20, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER OWNS A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE SHAKING IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION CAUSED THE WINDSHIELD TO FRACTURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GLOCKNER CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM OF ASHLAND (1041 GREENUP AVE, ASHLAND, KY 41101, (606) 329-8616) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS INTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT AND WAS ONLY EVIDENT WHEN TRAVELING 70 MPH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Suspension, Dec 19, 2019
AT 9700 MILES BOTH MY WIFE AND I EXPERIENCED THE WRANGLER FRONT END WOBBLE. SPEED WAS APPROX 60 - 65 MPH ON A PAVED BYPASS. BOTH TIMES IT WAS WHEN WE WERE TRANSITIONING FROM A BRIDGE TO THE PAVEMENT. THIS HAPPENED AT DIFFERENT TIMES AND DIFFERENT LOCATIONS ON THE BYPASS. THIS WOBBLE IS A FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCE, AND YOUR NOT SURE WHAT TO DO TO STOP IT.
Steering, Suspension, Dec 15, 2019
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 64/65 MILES AN HOUR, NO WEATHER AT ALL, I HIT A BRIDGE STRAPPING BUMP, AND THE JEEP WAS ALMOST OUT OF CONTROL! DEATH WOBBLE DEFINITELY OCCURED JUST A VEHICLE WAS PASSING ME! I GRIPPED THE WHEEL AS IT SHOOK ALMOST UNCONTROLLABLY! I SLOWED DOWN TO ABOUT 30 AND IT STOPPED. THE JEEP WAS VIBRATING OUT OF CONTOL!! THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES ALREADY! IT IS TERRIFYING!! FIX THE DEATH WOBBLE NOBODY WANTS TO DIE!!!
Steering, Suspension, Structure, Dec 15, 2019
HEAVY AMOUNT OF RUST THROUGHOUT THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE. RUST IS LOCATED ON FRAME WELDS, SUSPENSION CONNECTION BRACKETS, AND AXEL COMPONENTS. PHOTOS WERE TAKEN 10 DAYS AFTER PURCHASING FROM THE DEALERSHIP. I TOOK THE JEEP BACK AND ASKED THEM TO MAKE SURE EVERYTHING WAS SAFE. THE DEALERSHIP LOOKED AT ME LIKE I WAS CRAZY AND SAID YEP THAT IS NORMAL TO HAVE RUST. I ASKED IT IS NORMAL TO HAVE THIS MUCH RUST ON A BRAND NEW CAR. THAT IS CRAZY. THE STEERING JERKS TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT CONSTANTLY AND YOU ARE ALWAYS HAVING TO FIGHT IT TO STAY IN A STRAIGHT LINE. I HAVE READ FROM OTHER REPORT THAT THIS HAS BECOME A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS MODEL YEAR. I HOPE THIS ISSUE WILL BE RESOLVED. I BOUGHT MY CAR ON 06/29/2019. THE PHOTOS THAT ARE ATTACHED FOR YOUR REVIEW WERE TAKEN ON 07/11/2019 THANKS [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Steering, Suspension, Dec 11, 2019
THIS HAPPENED TWICE ON THE SAME DAY. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MILES PER HOUR ENTERING HIGHWAY WHEN A BUMP WAS HIT FRONT END STARTED TO SHAKE AND SHIMMY ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL. ALMOST HAD TO COMPLETELY STOP THE VEHICLE TO GET THE SHAKING TO STOP. THIS IS CALLED THE JEEP DEATH WOBBLE. I HAD RECEIVED A RECALL FROM FIAT CHRYSLER OF AMERICA SEVERAL MONTHS EARLIER TO HAVE MY VEHICLE STEERING STABILIZER REPLACE. AFTER A LOT OF RESEARCH ON THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM I THINK THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE HELD LIABLE FOR ALL FRONT END DAMAGE DONE FOR THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE IN RELATION TO THIS PROBLEM IN ENGINEERING. I HAVE SEEN MANY PLACES WHERE THEY SAY THIS PROBLEM WILL RUIN YOUR BALL JOINTS AND YOUR OTHER LINKAGES IN YOUR FRONT END. THEY SHOULD INFORM THE CONSUMER OF THIS PROBLEM AT TIME OF PURCHASE.