2018 Jeep Wrangler
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Steering is the leading concern among 1,822 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 26 Wrangler model years with reports.
Of the 2018 reports, 22 involved a crash and 25 involved a fire. 13 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Back over prevention, sensing system, cameraSep 12, 2024
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The wiring harness for the rearview camera and the center brake light may short circuit, which can disable the rearview camera image and center brake light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 111, "Rear Visibility" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a center brake light that fails to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers replaced the harness for the center brake light and rearview camera and/or the spare tire carrier/harness assembly, as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired by January 15, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 77B.
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Electrical system, instrument cluster/panelSep 5, 2024
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."
An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between October 3, 2024, and January 23, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30B.
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Power train, clutch assemblyFeb 23, 2023
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler, and 2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the clutch assembly and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed from November 16, 2023 through July 25, 2024. Owners may contact (FCA US, LLC) customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 19A. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 21V-028. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-028 will need to have the new remedy completed.
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Power train, clutch assemblyJan 28, 2021
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler and 2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will add software to reduce engine torque capability when clutch assembly temperatures rise to a level that may damage the inner pressure plate, free of charge." FCA has ordered a stop sale for the affected vehicles as of February 25, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 4, 2021.
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Power train, clutch assemblyMar 3, 2020
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler and 2020 Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
The overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reroute a wire harness and inspect the clutch system, and replace components as needed. The recall began April 30, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W12.
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Seat belts, front, anchorageSep 26, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.
A separated or severed seat belt buckle strap will result in an inoperable seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 19, 2019. Owners will received a second letter and the recall began March 26, 2020. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VA6.
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EquipmentApr 23, 2019
Erwin Hymer Group USA LP dba American Fastbacks (EHGUSA-AF) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles sold with a roof top tent installed. The top cover of the roof top tent may crack or break, possibly resulting in the cover detaching from the vehicle while moving.
If the roof top tent cover detaches from the vehicle while moving, it can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact American Fastbacks customer service at 1-844-533-7997 extension 301. Note: Vehicles in this recall are also included in recall 19V-190.
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Latches/locks/linkages, doors, latchNov 8, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler four-door vehicles. The right rear passenger door latch may not be in the correct location, possibly preventing the door from latching properly.
If the right rear passenger door opens unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the right rear door latch reinforcement, free of charge. The recall begin December 6, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB6.
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Structure, frame and membersSep 28, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The front track bar brackets may be improperly welded, which can cause the bracket to separate from the frame, reducing steering capability.
An unexpected reduction in steering ability, can increase the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the track bar bracket welds, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 17, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UA5.
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Electrical system, wiring, front underhoodAug 9, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
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SteeringMay 25, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The intermediate steering shaft may not have been properly welded causing a split where the external spline is formed.
If the weld seam splits, the steering wheel may lose center positioning causing a loss of steering responsiveness and increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the intermediate steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U48.
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Electrical system, wiringMay 17, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
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Power train, automatic transmissionMay 1, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.
If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U43.
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Structure, frame and membersApr 12, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The rear under body ladder rail may corrode, possibly reducing the strength of the rear floor pan and causing the left rear seat mount to become loose.
If the floor pan strength is reduced and/or the rear seat mount becomes loose, the rear seat may detach in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, coat the interior and exterior of the driver's side rear underbody ladder rail with three-part rust protection. The recall began September 11, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U27.
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Representative owner complaints: suspension
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Steering, Suspension, Electronic stability control (ESC), Oct 17, 2019
DRIVING ALONG HIGHWAY SPEEDS, 70-75MPH AND HIT SLIGHTLY UNEVEN TERRAIN (THE LIP FROM A BRIDGE ONTO THE HIGHWAY) THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY. THIS CONTINUED FOR A WHILE UNTIL I EVENTUALLY WAS FORCED TO SLOW DOWN BY PULLING TOWARDS THE SHOULDER. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM AND I CAN SEE NUMEROUS PEOPLE CALLING IT BY THE TERM "JEEP DEATH WOBBLE". THE ISSUE IS ROUGHLY THE EXACT SAME AS EVERYONE ELSE. MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED BY THE DEALER AND THEY STATE THEY SERVICED IT BY REPLACING THE STEERING DAMPER HOWEVER THE ISSUE HAS STILL CONTINUED AFTER THAT. IT IS RANDOM HOWEVER EXTREMELY SCARY WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND HAVING THE VEHICLE UNCONTROLLABLY SHAKE UNTIL YOU HAVE TO SLOW DOWN, WHICH IS NOT EASY TO DO ON A BUSY HIGHWAY.
Steering, Suspension, Oct 16, 2019
WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 60 TO 70 MPH THE FRONT END OF MY VEHICLE WILL START TO OSCILLATE VIOLENTLY WITHOUT RECOVER UNLESS COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE OSCILLATION WILL BEGIN AT THE SPEEDS MENTIONED AFTER RUNNING ACROSS A CHANGE IN THE ROAD CONDITIONS SUCH AS A CHANGE IN PAVEMENT OR A BUMP IN THE ROAD. THIS OSCILLATION OCCURRED TWO TIME IN THE LAST 7 DAYS. A RECALL REPAIR REGARDING A STEERING DAMPER WAS COMPLIED ON 9-12-2019.
Suspension, Oct 15, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE WOBBLED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE DRIVER HAD TO REDUCE THE SPEED TO 50 MPH TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,408.
Suspension, Oct 12, 2019
DEATH WOBBLE AT SPEED BETWEEN 60 TO 70 ONLY 10,800 MILES
Steering, Suspension, Wheels, Oct 8, 2019
MY JEEP SHAKES VIOLENTLY WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY UNDER CONSISTENT AND REPEATABLE CIRCUMSTANCES: DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65-70 MPH AND HIT A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD (OFTEN THE SEAM OF A BRIDGE IN THE ROADWAY).
Suspension, Oct 6, 2019
2018 JEEP WRANGLER SPORT S, COMPLETELY UNMODIFIED, EXHIBITED VIOLENT STEERING SHAKE OR "DEATH WOBBLE" WHENDRIVING HOME FROM THE DEALER WITH 27 MILES ON THE SPEEDOMETR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. CONDITION INTENSIFIES UNTIL SPEED IS BROUGHT DOWN TO APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH (VERY DANGEROUS IN HIGHWAY TRAFFIC). THE DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING STABILIZER BEFORE I TOOK DELIVERY OF THE JEEP. UNFORTUNATELY THE VIOLENT STEERING SHAKE (DEATH WOBBLE) PERSISTS WHEN ENCOUNTERING UNEVEN ROAD SURFACES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE STILL CONTINUES TO GO INTO FULL BLOWN DEATH WOBBLE. HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 5 TIMES IN 5 DAYS OF DRIVING. THIS IS MY 4TH JEEP AND THE ONE ONE I HAVE HAD THAT HAS THIS CRAZY DEATH WOBBLE. I NEED THIS FIXED.
Steering, Suspension, Oct 5, 2019
65MPH+ VEHICLE/STEERING WHEEL BEGINS TO SHAKE AND WOBBLE WHEN A BUMP IS HIT IN ROADWAY
Steering, Suspension, Oct 3, 2019
2018 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA, COMPLETELY UNMODIFIED, EXHIBITED VIOLENT STEERING SHAKE OR "DEATH WOBBLE" WHEN ENCOUNTERING ROAD IMPERFECTIONS SUCH AS BRIDGE EXPANSION JOINTS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. CONDITION INTENSIFIES UNTIL SPEED IS BROUGHT DOWN TO APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH (VERY DANGEROUS IN HIGHWAY TRAFFIC). THE DEALER WAS FAMILIAR WITH THE ISSUE AND WAS EASILY ABLE TO REPLICATE DURING A TEST DRIVE. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE TRACK BAR AND REPLACED THE STEERING STABILIZER. UNFORTUNATELY THE VIOLENT STEERING SHAKE (DEATH WOBBLE) PERSISTS WHEN ENCOUNTERING UNEVEN ROAD SURFACES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE NEW STEERING STABILIZER HELPS THE VEHICLE RECOVER FROM THE CONDITION, BUT THE VEHICLE STILL CONTINUES TO GO INTO FULL BLOWN DEATH WOBBLE. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY UNSAFE CONDITION THAT ENDANGERS NOT ONLY THE OCCUPANTS OF THE JEEP BUT ALSO FELLOW HIGHWAY USERS. I HAVE DRIVEN MORE THAN 400,000 MILES IN JEEP WRANGLERS AND HAVE NEVER ENCOUNTERED SUCH A DANGEROUS DEFECT IN ANY VEHICLE.
Steering, Suspension, Oct 2, 2019
UNSETTLING WOBBLE ,SHAKE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHILE CHANGING LANES AND HITTING A BUMP , 2 DIFFERENT STEERING DAMPERS INSTALLED ,PROBLEM STILL EXIST , DEALERSHIP IS IN DENIAL . I'M A CERTIFIED MASTER MECHANIC ,THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE , I BELIEVE CHRYSLER KNOWS THIS , ACCORDING TO REPORTS ,NO ONE HAS DIED YET ,BUT SOMEONE IS GOING TOO
Suspension, Structure, Sep 29, 2019
BOUGHT A 2018 JEEP JLU NEW. HAD IT FOR ONLY 5 MONTHS AND ALL OF THE WELDS ON THE FRAME AND AXLES AND OTHER COMPONENTS HAVE RUSTED. HAS ONLY BEEN DRIVEN ON THE ROAD AND NEVER SEEN ITS FIRST WINTER
Steering, Suspension, Sep 25, 2019
I NEVER LIKED HOW THIS JEEP DROVE FROM DAY 1, AS ALWAYS FELT SOMETHING IN THE FRONT END WAS LOOSE AND THE RIDE WAS WOBBLY AT VIRTUALLY ALL SPEEDS. AFTER THE FIRST OIL CHANGE AND TIRE ROTATION THE PROBLEM SEEMED WORSE. BROUGHT IT BACK AND 1 FRONT TIRE WAS SLIGHTLY OFF BALANCE, SO WAS REBALANCED AND OFF WE WENT. PROBLEM NATURALLY HASN'T GONE AWAY. ANNOYING AND OF CONCERN THAT I FINALLY BROUGHT IT BACK TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT WHEN THE SERVICE ADVISOR SAID "OH THERE IS A RECALL ON YOUR JEEP FOR THE STEERING STABILIZER... I HAVE NOT EVER RECEIVED ANY MAIL FROM JEEP TO THIS REGARD.. HOWEVER THEY WILL BE REPLACING IT THIS WEEKEND. WITH THIS NEW INFORMATION, I NOW SEARCH THIS SITE AND SEE HUNDREDS OF OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT STEERING ISSUES I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING, AND NEED TO REGISTER A COMPLAINT....AS I TOO HAVE FELT THE VEHICLE FEELS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND COULD POTENTIALLY BE A PROBLEM. SEEMS TO ME THAT THERE SMOKE UNDER THESE JEEPS AND THE BUILD OF THEM, AND JUST A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE PEOPLE WILL SUFFER SIGNIFICANT INJURY TO THEMSELVES OR OTHERS IF THIS ISSUE ISN'T FIXED AND BAD VEHICLES ARE BOUGHT BACK BY FCA. I BEGIN MY JOURNEY WITH JEEP SATURDAY, AND AFTER READING ALL THE ISSUES HERE HAVE LITTLE FAITH THAT THIS FIX IS REALLY THE SOURCE OF MY PROBLEM BUT A BANDAID ON A MUCH LARGER ISSUE FOR OWNERS LIKE MYSELF. 50K FOR A VEHICLE ONE WOULD THINK SHOULD BUY ONE A SENSE OF CONFIDENCE. IN MY CASE, THERE IS ZERO AT THIS POINT, BUT UNLESS IM PARKING THE VEHICLE AND EATING MY $500 MO PAYMENT WHAT CHOICE DO I HAVE BUT TO DRIVE IT AND JUST PRAY NOTHING HAPPENS? I WILL UPDATE THIS POST AS NEED BE AS WE MOVE FORWARD WITH JEEPS "FIX" I WILL MAKE SURE TO HAVE THEM INSPECT THE WELDS ON MY FRAME AS WELL, WITH A BUILD DATE OF JULY 2018 AND FRAME #186, MINE IS JUST A FEW OUTSIDE OF THE RANGE OF ONES WITH KNOW PROBLEMS.
Steering, Suspension, Sep 25, 2019
EXTREME STEERING WOBBLE AT FREEWAY SPEEDS WHEN FRONT WHEELS EXPERIENCE A BUMP OR UNEVEN PAVEMENT/POTHOLE.
Steering, Suspension, Sep 24, 2019
BOUGHT WRANGLER IN MAY OF 2018. HAVE ALWAYS NOTICED THAT THE STEERING ALIGNMENT HAS BEEN OFF, OR THAT IT HAS AT LEAST 1 INCH TO 2 INCHES IN PLAY. MEANING THAT I CAN MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT AND IT DOES NOT IMPACT STEERING DIRECTION. VEHICLE ALSO DOES NOT TRACK STRAIGHT, IT PULLS TO THE LEFT. NO LONGER COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AS I AM AT 20K MILES NOW. STEERING DAMPER HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE NOW FIRST TIME WAS AT 14,000 MILES. SECOND TIME AT 19,000. . HITTING AN EXPANSION JOINT OR POTHOLE AT SPEEDS NORTH OF 70MPH WILL CAUSE SEVERE SHAKING TO THE POINT I HAVE TO SLOW DOWN TO SPEEDS OF AROUND 50MPH FOR IT TO GO AWAY. NOT SAFE AT ALL ON THE FREEWAY. THIS IS A SAFETY DEFECT. FCA SHOULD BUYBACK THE WRANGLERS AND WORK ON FIXING THE OBVIOUS FLAW IN FRAME ENGINEERING, THE STEERING DAMPER IS JUST A BANDAID. THE STEERING DAMPER IS GOING TO CONTINUE GOING OUT AND CAUSING THE DEATH WOBBLE.
Steering, Suspension, Sep 23, 2019
DEATH WOBBLE, HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES AND WAS JUST PICKED UP FOR THE 5TH TIME. TODAY THEY ARE REPLACING RECALLED PARTS THIS HAPPENS AT ANT SPEED AT THIS POINT IN TIME. AND BEGAN IN JANUARY 2019. I HAVE ONLY HAD THE VEHICLE SINCE JULY 2018. IN FEBRUARY THE STEERING DAMPER WAS REPLACE, AT THIS TIME WE ALSO HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKING UP WHILE DRIVING NOTHING WAS FIXED ON THAT ISSUE ONLY THE STEERING DAMPER, ABOUT 3000 MILES LATER, THE WOBBLE BEGAN AGAIN, IN JULY 2019 THE VEHICLE WENT BACK IN FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE STEERING DAMPER, IN AUGUST IT WENT BACK IN FOR WHAT THEY STATED WAS THE RECALLED PART A NEW STEERING DAMPER WAS REPLACED, THAT NIGHT I DROVE THE JEEP HOME AND STILL HAD THE WOBBLE, THEY PICKED IT UP LAST WEEK TO REPLACE THE STEERING DAMPER AND NOTHING WAS DONE, THE PICKED IT UP TODAY TO DO A NEW TASK BAR AND AN ALIGNMENT. THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE. I HAVE ALREADY LOST ONE CHILD DUE TO AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT. THIS DOES NOT MAKE ME FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE
Steering, Suspension, Sep 22, 2019
2018 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA UNLIMITED. 15,000 MILES. NO MODIFICATIONS. DREADED 'DEATH WOBBLE' OCCURRED 3 TIMES IN THREE DAYS AFTER PURCHASING CAR USED. SCARED THE HELL OUT OF ME AND THE PASSENGERS, JEEP NEEDS TO FIX THIS NOW!,
Steering, Suspension, Sep 21, 2019
AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, SUSPENSION AND/OR STEERING MECHANISM WOBBLES AND VIBRATES VIOLENTLY (THIS IS FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL) WHEN ENCOUNTERING BUMPS AND HOLES IN HIGHWAY SURFACE. THE VIOLENT STEERING VIBRATION CONTINUES UNTIL REDUCING SPEED BY APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH BY BRAKING. THIS CONDITION WAS UNMANAGEABLE AT 6000 MILES AND FCA REPLACED THE STEERING STABILIZER. CONDITION BECAME UNMANAGEABLE AGAIN AT 15000 MILES AND FCA REPLACED STEERING STABILIZER AGAIN (V41RECALL).
Steering, Suspension, Sep 21, 2019
JEEP HAS A EXTREMELY BAD WOBBLE/SHAKE WHEN YOU HIT BRIDGE JOYCE'S AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. REPLACED STEERING DAMPER A WEEK AGO THE SHAKE/WOBBLE IS WORSE NOW THAT IT PULLED ME IN THE OTHER LANE. DEALER CANT GET IT TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM FOR THEM. 100% STOCK JEEP
Steering, Suspension, Sep 20, 2019
ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 I TOOK MY JEEP WRANGLER IN FOR A STEERING DAMPER CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION (RECALL). ON SEPTEMBER 20TH, 2019 I WAS DRIVING 65MPH DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE JEEP BEGAN TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE, NOT STOPPING UNTIL I ACTIVATED MY BRAKES AND BEGAN TO PULL OFF TO THE SHOULDER. I EXITED THE HIGHWAY TO MAKE SURE MY TIRES WERE FINE AND I COULD NOT SEE ANYTHING OUT OF THE ORDINARY. THE JEEP RAN NORMAL AFTER THIS OCCURRENCE, BUT THE SHAKE WAS INTENSE, AND SCARY WHILE GOING 65MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. THE STEERING DAMPER BEING REPLACED DOES NOT SEEM TO HAVE RECTIFIED THE SITUATION.
Suspension, Electronic stability control (ESC), Sep 19, 2019
JEEP JLU BEGAN "DEATH WOBBLE" AT 70MPH WHILE ON I-485 (SPEED LIMIT IS 70). HAD TO SLOW DOWN TO 40MPH TO GET IT TO STOP, WHICH ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH WITH VEHICLES BEHIND/BESIDE ME SLOWING TO MATCH. SINCE THEN, "DEATH WOBBLE" HAS OCCURRED 2-3 TIMES PER WEEK ON VARIOUS ROADS. SPEEDS 50-70. I NOW HAVE 3 ROADS WHERE I CAN REPLICATE IT AND WILL BE GOING BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP. WAS TOLD MONTHS AGO BY DEALERSHIP "IT'S NOT DEATH WOBBLE; SOMETIMES STUFF GETS STUCK IN THE WHEELS AND MAKES A CLUNKING SOUND." SORRY, NOT SORRY. ENTIRE JEEP FRONT END FELT LIKE IT WAS ON HYDRAULICS.
Steering, Suspension, Wheels, Sep 16, 2019
WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ON AN OVERPASS OR ANY BUMP MY JEEP SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLY AND FEELS AS THOUGH ALL FOUR WHEELS ARE GOING TO FALL OFF, HAVE TO PUT HAZARDS ON AND REDUCE SPEED QUICKLY, HAS BEEN AT DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES FOR STEERING DAMPER WHICH HAS NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM, VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE
Suspension, Sep 9, 2019
HIGHWAY SPEED OF 50MPH+ FRONT END SHAKES VIOLENTLY AFTER HITTING A BUMP IN ROAD. THE VIBRATION CONTINUES UNTIL SPEED IS REDUCED. STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES. 2018 JEEP WRANGLER WITH 3000 MILES. HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES.
Steering, Suspension, Electronic stability control (ESC), Sep 3, 2019
THE CAR SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLY WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND AFTER HITTING A BUMP OR IMPERFECTION IN THE ROAD. I HAVE HAD THE PROBLEM FIXED ONCE BEFORE A FEW MONTHS AGO. LAST WEE WHEN DRIVING BACK FROM DROPPING MY SON OFF AT COLLEGE THE CAR SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY AT LEAST A DOZEN TIMES. THE CAR SEEMED TO SHAKE AT HIGHER SPEEDS AND I WOULD HAVE TO PULL THE CAR OFF THE ROAD TO ALMOST A COMPLETE STOP TO MAKE THE SHAKING STOP.I ALSO HAD THE CAR REPAIRED FOR THE SAME ISSUES AT SCAP JEEP IN FAIRFIELD CT A FEW MONTHS AGO. THEY SAID IT WAS THE STEERING DAMPER. THE CAR WAS FINE FOR A FEW MONTHS BUT THE PROBLEM CAME BACK AGAIN. THE INCIDENT HAPPENED ON 8/25. WE FEAR TAKING THE CAR ON THE HIGHWAY.
Steering, Suspension, Aug 24, 2019
DEATH WOBBLE AT 70MPH. EXPERIENCED IT 4 TIMES IN 30 MILE STRETCH OF INTERSTATE 40. VEHICLE IS STOCK. HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE SHOP ONCE FOR ISSUE. APPEARED TO BE BETTER UNTIL TODAY. IT WAS SCARY. WITH EXTREME VIBRATION/SHAKING. DID NOT FEEL SAFE TO DRIVE. ESPECIALLY WITH MY FAMILY IN VEHICLE.
Steering, Suspension, Aug 24, 2019
I HAVE OWNED SEVERAL JEEPS OVER THE LAST 15 YEARS AND THIS PARTICULAR EVENT WAS THE WORST THAT I HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED AND WAS ONGOING. WE WE TRAVELING ON DRY SMOOTH ASPHALT PAVEMENT ON HIGHWAY 82 10 MILES EAST OF BASALT CO AT APX. 750 PM WITH OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE OF 67* HEADING TO ASPEN AT APX 55 MPH. ALL STOCK NO ADD ON'S ON THIS VEHICLE. ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE ENTIRE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO SHAKE AND RATTLE SO HARD THAT I HAD NO TIME TO PULL OVER AND HAD TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP ON THE HIGHWAY. THE WOBBLING WOULD NOT STOP UNTIL WE REACHED 15 MILES PER HOUR. STARTED TO HEAD TO ASPEN AGAIN AND IN ANOTHER 3 MINUTES THE SAME WOBBLING, VIOLENT SHAKING STARTED AGAIN AT APX. 50-60 MPH. THERE MAY HAVE BEEN A SMALL INDENTATION IN THE PAVEMENT. THIS WAS SO UPSETTING FOR MY AUNT, THAT SHE REFUSED TO GET BACK IN MY JEEP AND ALSO REFUSED TO DRIVE BACK TO TEXAS AFTER THIS EXPERIENCE. WHEN DRIVING BACK TO TEXAS, EVERY TIME I HIT THE SMALLEST HOLE I WOULD SLOW DOWN WITH ANTICIPATION THAT THE WOBBLE WOULD START AGAIN. I DROVE 55 MPH ALL THE WAY BACK SO THAT I WOULD FEEL MORE COMFORTABLE IF IT OCCURRED AGAIN. THIS IS A SITUATION THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED AND FIXED. WHEN A PASSENGER REFUSES TO RIDE IN A VEHICLE AFTER EXPERIENCING THIS FIRST HAND IT PUTS A BURDEN ON THE FAMILY AND THE JOY OF OWNING A CAR. I DO HAVE A DASH CAM VIDEO IF NEEDED THAT I WILL KEEP ON FILE. THIS IS THE 5TH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES BEFORE AUGUST AND TWICE IN AUGUST, MY JEEP WAS JUST SERVICED AND INSPECTED ON AUGUST 15 2019. I HAVE BROUGHT THIS TO THE DEALERS ATTENTION AND THEY ARE NOT AWARE OF ANY PERMANENT FIXES. THIS ALMOST CAUSED US TO BE REAR ENDED ON THE HIGHWAY AT NIGHT ON A BLIND CURVE.
Steering, Suspension, Aug 14, 2019
MY NEW (FIRST OWNER) 2018 JEEP WRANGLER (JL) UNLIMITED SPORT DEVELOPED VIOLENT, SUDDEN TERRIFYING VIBRATIONS AT APPROXIMATELY THE 10,000 ODOMETER MARK. THIS CONDITION WAS REPEATEDLY INDUCED AT HI-WAY AND FREEWAY SPEEDS (40-70 MPH) WHEN A SLIGHT IMPERFECTION WAS ENCOUNTERED. EXAMPLES OF SUFFICIENT IMPERFECTIONS INCLUDE FREEWAY IRREGULARITY, TRANSITIONS AT OVERPASSES, SLIGHT POTHOLES, AND SIMILAR DISTURBANCES. THE VEHICLE WOULD ENTER A VIOLENT LEFT-TO-RIGHT SHAKING EVIDENCED BY A STEERING WHEEL THAT WAS DIFFICULT TO RETAIN A GRIP ON, TERRIFIED PASSENGERS, AND DANGEROUS CIRCUMSTANCES DUE TO HAVING TO SLOW TO APPROXIMATELY 35-45 MPH TO ALLOW THE VIBRATIONS TO SUBSIDE AND CONTROL TO BE REGAINED. ON DAILY COMMUTES ON THE FREEWAY. JEEP WAS TAKEN TO JEEP DEALERSHIP IN ARCHBOLD OHIO WHERE IT WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE BEEN FIXED BUT THE ISSUE REMAINS TO THIS DAY.