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, Dec 10, 2019
TOOK VEHICLE IN WITH 'WHEEL WOBBLE' AT 7728 MILES AND DEALER REPLACED STEERING DAMPER. AFTER DRIVING 300 MILES TOOK BACK TO DEALER WITH SAME ISSUE. THEY STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE AND RETURNED THE VEHICLE. I THEN TOOK TO AN AFTERMARKET DUAL STEERING STABILIZER THAT HID THE PROBLEM FOR ANOTHER 8OOO MILES. UPON TAKING BACK TO DEALER WITH NOW 18000 MILES - THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL STEERING STABILIZER THAT FACTORY RECOMMENDS. DEALER WILL NOT TAKE AFTERMARKET OFF AND INSTALL RECOMMENDED FACTORY REPLACEMENT. WHERE IS PROTECTION FOR CONSUMER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED FOR A TEENAGE DRIVER AND IT IS NOT SAFE...
Steering, Suspension, Dec 6, 2019
WHEN DRIVING AT AROUND 60 MPH OR FASTER, HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO SHAKE SOMEWHAT VIOLENTLY FOR 10-30 SECONDS OR SO. THIS HAPPENS MULTIPLE TIMES PER WEEK AND STARTED ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO.
Steering, Suspension, Nov 26, 2019
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY @ APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, CAR LOST MOST STEERING CONTROL AND VIOLENTLY SWAYED FROM SIDE TO SIDE (FELT AS IF A TIRE HAD BLOWN OR COME OFF); IN INSIDE LANE OF 3 LANE ROAD; EXTREMELY HARD TO CONTROL VEHICLE. PUT ON FLASHERS; OTHER DRIVER'S ABLE TO SEE CONTROL ISSUE AND ALLOWED ME TO SHAKILY GET ACROSS OTHER TWO LANES TO SIDE OF ROAD.
Steering, Suspension, Electrical system, Nov 22, 2019
MY 2018 JEEP JL HAS HAD NON STOP ISSUES WITH THE "DEATH WOBBLE" SO MUCH THAT I HAVE HAD TO PARK THIS VEHICLE AND NOT DRIVE IT . IT HAS BEEN IN THREE TIMES FOR REPAIRS , EACH TIME PROMISED A FIX WOULD OCCUR. LAST WEEK I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE BETWEEN WORK AND HOME, AND I HIT A REGULAR UNEVEN PAVEMENT ONE WOULD DRIVE OVER EVERYDAY , AND THE VEHICLE RESONATED SO MUCH THAT IT PUSHED ME INTO THE LEFT LANE.. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS THERE BUT DECIDED TO PARK THE VEHICLE TILL THE NEXT SCHEDULED FIX ON 11/18. AFTER RECEIVING THE VEHICLE BACK THE INSTABILITY IS STILL THERE AND RESONATES WHEN GOING OVER ANY UNEVENNESS IN ROADS. I HAVE CREATED A CASE WITH JEEP WAIVE (CASE NUMBER 68188061) AND CALLED JIM COGDILL DODGE DEALERSHIP IN KNOXVILLE TN WHOM HAS REPAIRED THE FRONT END THE LAST THREE TIMES . I WAS TOLD ON 11/22 THAT THE DEALERSHIP JUST GOT NOTICE BY A OFFICIAL CHRYSLER NOTIFICATION THAT THE RECALL FIX FOR THE DEATH WOBBLE IS NOT FIXING THE INSTABILITY IN THE FRONT END ,AND IN SOME CASES MAKING IT WORSE. THEY HAVE BEEN TOLD TO STOP FIXING THE CARS UNTIL A NEW PART/FIX IS RELEASED BY CHRYSLER. I NOW HAVE A CAR THAT I CANNOT DRIVE, PURCHASE NEW JUST LAST YEAR AND HAVE LOST ALL TRUST IN THE SAFETY OF THIS CAR. I AM LOOKING FOR HELP TO SOLUTION AND HELP OTHERS WHOM ARE IN MY SAME SITUATION. ADDITIONALLY, MY VEHICLE COMPUTER HAS MESSED UP AND IS SHOWING ALMOST 1 MILLION MILES (999,999) . THIS COMPLAINT IS ALSO PART OF MY CASE AS I CANNOT SALE MY VEHICLE, OR BE LEGAL WITH THE ODOMETER IN CURRENT STATUS.
Steering, Suspension, Nov 22, 2019
MORE THAN ONCE I HAVE EXPERIENCED EXTREME SHAKING OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND VEHICLE. IT HAPPENS WHEN I AM ON THE HIGHWAY AND HIT A BUMP. EACH TIME IT HAS HAPPENED I TENSE UP FOR FEAR OF LOSING CONTROL. I HAVE TO SLOW DOWN TO ABOUT 35MPH FOR IT TO STOP. THIS IS NOT SAFE TO DO ON THE HIGHWAY. IT IS ALSO ILLEGAL TO DO AS THE MINIMUM SPEED LIMIT IS 45MPH. I BROUGHT MY JEEP INTO THE DEALERSHIP ON 11/11/2019 FOR AN OIL CHANGE, TIRE ROTATION AND TO HAVE SOME DAMPENER THING INSTALLED DUE TO A RECALL. THE VERY NEXT DAY IT DID THE SAME THING. I HAVE NOW BEEN TRYING TO AVOID GOING OVER 45 MPH.
Steering, Suspension, Engine, Nov 19, 2019
WHEN TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AT 50-70 MPH AND HITTING A BUMP, THE FRONT OF THE JEEP BEGINS TO SHAKE OR WOBBLE VERY HARD BACK AND FORTH. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP IT IS TO HIT THE BRAKES QUICKLY AND HARD, MAKING DRIVING VERY UNSAFE - ESPECIALLY INCREASING THE DANGER OF GETTING REAR ENDED. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 3 TIMES TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE TO NO AVAIL. ENGINE LIGHT ALSO GOES ON AND OFF REPEATEDLY.
Suspension, Nov 18, 2019
POOR WELDS ON FRAME
Steering, Suspension, Nov 18, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED AN UNKNOWN RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE "DEATH WOBBLE". MOUNTAIN VALLEY MOTORS, INC. (7535 APPALACHIAN HWY, BLUE RIDGE, GA 30513) PERFORMED THE RECALL REPAIR. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS TAKING A LONG ROAD TRIP, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE "DEATH WOBBLE". THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MILLER'S CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (48 KEELY ISLAND ROAD, MARTINSBURG, WV 25401, (888) 362-8027) TO HAVE THE RECALL REPAIR PERFORMED AGAIN. THE DEALER CLAIMED THAT THE ORIGINAL RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED INCORRECTLY AND THE PART WAS INSTALLED UPSIDE DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND ABLE TO BE DRIVEN HOME; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO SHAKE. THE MOUNTAIN VALLEY DEALER STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER ISSUED NEW INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO INSTALL THE PART, WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED CONFUSION. THE DEALER DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE INSTRUCTIONS WERE ISSUED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.
Suspension, Other or unspecified, Nov 17, 2019
WHILE DRIVING NORTHBOUND ON I-275 TO TAMPA FROM SARASOTA WITH MY WIFE AND NEWBORN SON, THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING VIOLENTLY AFTER GOING OVER A BUMPY PART OF THE ROAD AROUND A CURVE OF THE HIGHWAY. THIS CONTINUED UNTIL I PULLED MY FOOT OFF THE GAS AND ALLOWED THE VEHICLE TO SLOW 10-15 MPH.
Steering, Suspension, Nov 16, 2019
MY WIFE EXPERIENCED STARTED EXPERIENCING THE HARMONIC FREQUENCY ANOMALY AKA "DEATH WOBBLE" JUST AS THE WEATHER STARTED TO GET COOLER IN NJ. I BROUGHT VEHICLE IN TO PERFORM THE TSB ON 11/15. THE VERY NEXT DAY 11/16 THE DEATH WOBBLE CAME BACK ONLY THIS TIME MUCH WORSE! SHE WAS HEADING TO A 4H LEADERSHIP TRAINING COURSE WITH A CAR FULL OF CHILDREN, THANKFULLY SHE WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL AND PULL OFF THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY WHICH IN ITSELF IT NOT SAFE TO DO. THE FIX THAT FCA HAS PUBLISHED DOES NOT WORK - NHTSA DO YOUR JOB INVESTIGATE AND MANDATE FCA FIX THE ISSUE NOT PUT A BAND AID ON A BROKEN LEG.
Steering, Suspension, Nov 12, 2019
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 60MPH+ MY JEEP GOES INTO THE DEATH WOBBLE WHEN I HIT A ROUGH PATCH IN THE ROAD. THIS IS NOT A BUMP IN THE ROAD BUT A ROUGH PATCH! THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME MANY TIMES AND IT IS EXTREMELY SCARY! I HAVE TO SLOW DOWN TO AROUND 40MPH TO MAKE IT STOP SHAKING SIDE TO SIDE SO VIOLENTLY I CAN HARDLY KEEP IT ON THE ROAD. I HAVE ALREADY BEEN IN AND HAD THE UPGRADE DONE TO MY STEERING DAMPER. I HAVE NO MODIFICATIONS ON MY JEEP... I DRIVE IT AS PURCHASED. THIS RECENTLY HAPPENED ON THE INTERSTATE WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH IN THE PASSING LANE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC... I'M LUCKY TO STILL BE ALIVE.
Steering, Suspension, Nov 11, 2019
JUST HAD MY OIL CHANGE AND TIRE ROTATION DONE 11/1/2019 AND BEGIN EXPERIENCING WOBBLE IN FRONTEND AFTER GOING OVER SMALL BUMPS IN THE ROAD. NOW I SEE OTHER VEHICLES HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. SOMEONE DESCRIBED IT THE "DEATH WOBBLE" I AGREE I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO CRASH MY JEEP.
Steering, Suspension, Wheels, Nov 11, 2019
I WAS DRIVING MY JEEP ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65MPH AND DROVE OVER A SEAM(BUMP) IN THE ROAD. THE FRONT WHEELS AND STEERING WHEEL BEGAN THE SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND UNCONTROLLABLY. I HAD TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP IN ORDER FOR THE SHAKING TO STOP. FINDING A PLACE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP ON THE HIGHWAY IS NOT SAFE AT ALL.
Steering, Suspension, Nov 8, 2019
WHEN I HIT A SMALL BUMP GOING OVER 50MPH. SHAKES VIOLENTLY. JEEP HAS TRIED TO REPAIR TWICE. STILL DOES IT. VERY UNSAFE, ESPECIALLY FOR WINTER DRIVING.
Steering, Suspension, Nov 7, 2019
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN MY JEEP WRANGLER JL HIT A BUMP AND THE CAR STARTED SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY AND IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. I WASN'T SURE WHAT WAS HAPPENING SO I SLOWED DOWN SIGNIFICANTLY IN CASE I NEEDED TO PULL OVER. THE SHAKING THEN STOPPED BUT AFTER ABOUT 15-20 SECONDS. NOT LESS THAT A MILE DOWN THE ROAD DID THIS EXACT SAME THING HAPPEN AGAIN AFTER I HIT A BUMP. IT LASTED JUST AS LONG AND DIDN'T STOP UNTIL I SLOWED DOWN SIGNIFICANTLY. I BELIEVE THIS IS RELATED TO AN ISSUE WITH THE FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING COLUMN.
Steering, Suspension, Other or unspecified, Nov 7, 2019
SEVERE SHAKING IN FRONT END . ALSO POROSITY IN FRAME WELDS
Steering, Suspension, Nov 4, 2019
I BOUGHT THIS BRAND NEW AND DID NOT MODIFY IT. A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE, IT STARTED VIOLENTLY SHAKING AFTER I HIT A BUMP AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. ON 3/7/19, THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE STEERING WHEEL DAMPENER. IT STILL WASN'T FIXED SO I BROUGHT IT IN AGAIN ON 4/12/19 AND THEY REPLACED THE SAME PART. IT SEEMED TO FIX IT FOR THE MOST PART BUT NOW IT'S BACK TO THE VIOLENTLY SHAKING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT ON THURSDAY 11/7/19 FOR THEM TO FIX IT AGAIN SO I CAN DRIVE MY BRAND NEW CAR. I HAVE READ THAT THIS IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE, BUT I ASSURE YOU IT IS. I CAN'T CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL UNTIL I SLOW DOWN TO ABOUT 45. GOING FROM 65 TO 45 ON A HIGHWAY WHILE THE WHOLE CAR IS SHAKING IS IN FACT A HAZARD. I AM GOING TO REQUEST COPIES OF MY SERVICE CONTRACTS WHEN I GET TO THE DEALERSHIP ON THURSDAY. IF YOU SHOULD NEED THEM, I CAN SEND THEM TO YOU.*DT*JB
Steering, Suspension, Wheels, Nov 4, 2019
WHEN DRIVING OVER SPEEDS OF 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, AND HITTING EVEN THE SLIGHTEST OF BUMPS, MY JEEP STEERING WAS UNCONTROLLABLE, AND I IMAGINE THIS IS THE "DEATH WOBBLE" I HAVE HEARD ABOUT OCCURRING IN JEEPS. THE ONLY WAY TO MANAGE IT WAS TO SLOW WAY DOWN TO 35 MPH AND AVOID BUMPS OF ANY KIND.
Steering, Suspension, Other or unspecified, Oct 28, 2019
AT 65 MPH HIGHWAY SPEEDS, WHEN VEHICLE HITS A POTHOLE OR BUMP; VEHICLE WOBBLES, SHAKES, AND LOSES STEERING CONTROL. AS KNOWN "DEATH WOBBLE." OCCURS ON A REGULAR BASIS.
Steering, Suspension, Other or unspecified, Oct 26, 2019
JUST HAD THE STEERING DAMPER RECALL PERFORMED - NEVER HAD ANY WOBBLE ISSUES BEFORE COMPLETING THE RECALL. I COMPLETED THE RECALL AS I THOUGHT THAT WAS WHAT GOOD CAR OWNERS DO. NOW, JUST 3 DAYS LATER I AM EXPERIENCING THE WOBBLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. VERY SCARY! HAD THE ENTIRE FAMILY IN THE CAR COMING HOME FROM DINNER - DID NOT HIT ANY IRREGULAR BUMPS OR ANYTHING OUT OF THE NORM. WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ON A STRETCH WE DRIVE ALMOST DAILY AND OUT OF NOWHERE, JUST HITTING SOME "NORMAL" MICHIGAN ROAD BUMPS THE STEERING WHEEL AND FRONT END STARTED SHAKING. IT EVENTUALLY STOPPED ITSELF - BUT THEN HAPPENED 5 MORE TIMES. WE DID NOT KNOW WHAT WAS GOING ON AS WE WERE NOT AWARE OF THE ISSUE OR EVEN WHY THERE WAS A RECALL REPAIR. AFTER GETTING HOME AND SEARCHING THE INTERNET I FOUND ALL SORTS OF COMPLAINTS AND THE REASONING BEHIND THE RECALL. IRONICALLY AGAIN, I DID NOT HAVE THE ISSUE BEFORE I HAD THE RECALL WORK COMPLETED. AFTER READING THE ARTICLE I IMMEDIATELY LEFT A MESSAGE FOR MY SERVICE MANAGER AT THE DEALERSHIP AND THEN LOOKED UNDER THE JEEP TO CONFIRM THAT IN-FACT THE PART WAS REPLACED AND HAD THE CORRECT PART NUMBER. I DO WANT TO MENTION THAT EVEN BEFORE THE WOBBLE I DID MENTION TO MY WIFE AND NOTICE THAT I THOUGHT THAT THE STEERING WAS A BIT MORE "LOOSE" AFTER GETTING THE CAR BACK. NOT SURE IF THAT IS RELEVANT, BUT THOUGHT I WOULD NOTE THAT HERE AS WELL.
Steering, Suspension, Oct 24, 2019
VIOLENT SHAKING OF THE FRONT END AFTER HITTING A BUMP AT APPROXIMATELY 65-75 MPH. SHAKING WILL ONLY STOP AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. ONLY 4000 MILES ON THIS VEHICLE.
Steering, Suspension, Oct 20, 2019
I EXPERIENCED RAPID STEERING OSCILLATION THIS LAST THURSDAY 10/17/19 ON MY *NEW 2018 WRANGLER JLU (NOT LIFTED) WHILE TAKING A TRIP OUT OF TOWN. WE HIT A RAILROAD TRACK AT AROUND 55 MPH AND IT WENT FULL-ON RAPID STEERING OSCILLATION (DEATH WOBBLE). HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND STOP THE VEHICLE FOR THE DW TO STOP. STOPPED BY AN OUT OF TOWN DEALER IN PASO ROBLES, CA AND THEY SAID THE RECENTLY REPLACED (RECALL V41) STEERING STABILIZER WAS INSTALLED UPSIDE DOWN. I HAVE NOW ORDERED A NEW RUBICON EXPRESS TRACK BAR AND FOX 2.0 STABILIZER TO SEE IF THIS WILL HELP ELIMINATE THE WOBBLE. I'VE OWNED TWO JK JEEP WRANGLERS IN THE PAST AND DIDN'T EXPERIENCE ANY OF OSCILLATION. *PURCHASED NEW 2018 JLU WRANGLER FROM DEALER LAST MONTH. THE MILEAGE AT THE TIME OF THE EVENT WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,400 MILES.
Steering, Suspension, Oct 20, 2019
VIOLENT FRONT END SHAKING UPON HITTING BUMP IN ROAD. DEATH WOBBLE???? 4200 MILES ON THIS NEW VEHICLE.
Steering, Suspension, Oct 18, 2019
WHEN GOING OVER A BUMP AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE VEHICLE SOMETIMES STARTS TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY WITH THE STEERING WHEEL AND ENTIRE VEHICLE WOBBLING UNCONTROLLABLY. THE ONLY WAY TO BRING THE VEHICLE BACK UNDER CONTROL IS TO SLOW DOWN OR SOMETIMES BRING IT TO A COMPLETE STOP. THIS CREATES A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN ON THE EXPRESSWAY AND YOU HAVE TO SLOW DOWN OR STOP FROM GOING 75 MPH WITH TRAFFIC. THE DEALER HAS PUT IN TWO DIFFERENT STEERING DAMPERS AND THE PROBLEM IS STILL THERE. IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY.
Steering, Suspension, Oct 18, 2019
ON THREE OCCASIONS IN THE PAST 2 WEEKS, I EXPERIENCED A TERRIFYING VIOLENT SHAKING OF THE ENTIRE FRONT OF THE CAR WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAYS.HARROWING EVENT, THOUGHT WAS GOING TO GET INTO A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT. THIS IS A LEASE VEHICLE WITH ONLY 5500 MILES AT THE TIME THESE SCARY EVENTS TOOK PLACE.