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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Representative owner complaints: other or unspecified
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Other or unspecified, Dec 2, 2018
MISSING WELDS AND VERY POOR AND INCOMPLETE WELDS ON THE FRAME HORNS. WAS REPLACING FRONT BUMPER AND NOTICED A WELD THAT BURNED RIGHT THROUGH THE METAL IN THE FRAME AND LEFT A HOLE THROUGH THE METAL ALLOWING THE WEATHER AND ELEMENTS TO PENETRATE THE INSIDE OF THE FRAME. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, I ALSO FOUND INCOMPLETE WELDS AND WELDS THAT WERE MISSING COMPLETELY ON ONE FRAME HORN THAT WERE ALL PRESENT ON THE EXACT SAME FRAME HORN LOCATED ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE FRAME. ON THE FRAME HORN MISSING THE WELDS, THE METAL PLATES SUPPORTING THE FRAME HORN WERE NOT FLUSH OR EVEN, THE PLATE WAS CROOKED. ON THE FRAME HORN WHERE THE WELDS WERE PRESENT, THE PLATE WAS FLUSH AND EVEN. THIS IS THE LOCATION WHERE THE BUMPER IS BOLTED TO THE FRAME TO PROTECT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE WELDS COULD NOT BE SEEN UNLESS THE BUMPER WAS REMOVED
Other or unspecified, Nov 30, 2018
DEATH WOBBLE
Other or unspecified, Nov 29, 2018
WHITH ONLY 6,OOO MILES ON MY WRANGLER I NOTICED SOME SLIGHT SHIMMYING WHILE DRIVING ON THE MAIN ROADS THEN WHEN I GOT ON THE EXPRESSWAY I HAD JUST REACHED ABOUT 65MPH AND MY JEEP STARTED SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY WHICH FORCED ME TO PULL OVER AND CALL A TOW TRUCK. IT TOOK ALMOST TWO MONTHS FOR THE PART TO COME IN ( STEARING DAMPER) AND 2 TRIES FOR THE DEALERSHIP TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD IT BACK ONE WEEK .
Steering, Other or unspecified, Nov 28, 2018
WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS STEERING SEEMS LOOSE AND NOT VERY RESPONSIVE. IT TAKES A GOOD DEAL OF TURN IN THE WHEEL FOR IT TO MOVE THE WHEELS A LITTLE. IF YOU HAVE TO MOVE QUICKLY THE WHEEL DOES NOT REACT. I FEEL IT IS UNSAFE BECAUSE IF YOU NEEDED TO GET OUT OF THE WAY AND MOVE THE WHEEL IT DOES NOT RESPOND, IN MY OPTION THE STEERING IS TOO LOOSE AND DOES NOT HAVE ANY RESISTANCE BEHIND THE WHEEL AND IS DANGEROUS AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Steering, Suspension, Other or unspecified, Nov 27, 2018
EXTREME WOBBLE AND SHAKING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHICH CONTINUES WELL PAST THE ROAD IMPERFECTIONS THAT CAUSED THE SPECIFIC TYPE OF SUSPENSION TRAVEL. STARTED UNDER 1000 MILES. HAPPENS SEVERAL TIMES EVERY WORKDAY - CAN BE REPLICATED. THIS VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY STOCK AND BRAND NEW. IF DRIVING AROUND A SLIGHT TURN WITH SMALL BUMPS THE VEHICLE STARTS SHAKING VIOLENTLY AND KEEPS SHAKING FOR 20-30 SECONDS UNTIL THE TRAVELING SPEED IS REDUCED TO 50 MPH WHICH IS NOT A SAFE SPEED AT TIMES. 2 STEADY HANDS MUST BE ON THE STEERING WHEEL TO MAINTAIN CONTROL AND CHANGING LANES IS NOT POSSIBLE. HAD TO MAKE AN AVOIDANCE MANEUVER DURING THE SHAKING AND ALMOST LOST CONTROL WHILE TRAVELING 60 MPH. THIS CAR IS NOT SAFE TO OPERATE AND THE PROBLEM HAPPENS MULTIPLE TIMES PER DAY. UNKNOWN COMPONENTS AND PARTS CAUSE THE EXTREME SHAKING/WOBBLING. THIS STATEMENT IS TO DOCUMENT THE PROBLEM; THERE WILL BE VIDEOS AND REPAIR INVOICES IN THE FUTURE BUT SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS HAVE TOLD ME THERE ARE NO FIXES FOR THE PROBLEM CALLED DEATH WOBBLE. I AM CURRENTLY ON A "WAITING LIST" FOR A REPAIR ATTEMPT. I WILL CALL FOR AN UPDATE WITH THE DEALERSHIP 11/30/18. THE TIRES ARE STOCK AND AT PROPER PRESSURE. THERE HAVE BEEN NO MODIFICATIONS TO THE VEHICLE.
Other or unspecified, Nov 26, 2018
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, GOING AROUND A BEND AT 65 MILES AN HOUR, THE JEEP STARTED SHAKING SO VIOLENTLY I HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IT FELT LIKE THE JEEP WAS GOING TO FALL APART RIGHT UNDER ME. IT STOPPED SHAKING WHEN I SLOWED DOWN TO AROUND 35 MILES. IT WAS TOED TO A DEALERSHIP. IT ONLY HAS 3100 MILES & 4 MONTHS OLD. DEALERSHIP SAID THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG. IT HAS NOT HAPPENED SINCE BUT STILL AFRAID IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Other or unspecified, Nov 26, 2018
I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING THE JEEP DEATH WOBBLE WHEN I DRIVE MY JEEP ON THE FREEWAY. IT IS VERY FRIGHTENING, I HAVE TO WHIP KNUCKLE THE STEERING WHEEL TO KEEP THE CAR IN THE LANE AND NOT SWERVE OUT OF THE LANE. THE SHAKE IS SO VIOLENT IT FEELS LIKE THE TIRES ARE GOING TO FALL OFF. I HAVE BROUGHT MY JEEP IN TWICE ALREADY. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN IT AND AM VERY CONCERNED THAT JEEP IS NOT ADDRESSING THIS ISSUE.
Steering, Other or unspecified, Nov 21, 2018
THE JEEP BEGINS TO SHAKE AND EVENTUALLY WOBBLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE ONSET IS QUICKLY AND DOES NOT TYPICALLY GO AWAY WITHOUT DRASTIC REDUCTION IN SPEED. IT HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES IN THE PAT WEEK. I HAVE A VIDEO SHOWING THE EVENT BUT AM UNABLE TO UPLOAD. IT STARTS WITH A SMALL SHAKING AND THEN INCREASES IN INTENSITY TO A ROCKING OF THE VEHICLE WITH STEERING STABILITY ISSUES.
Suspension, Wheels, Other or unspecified, Nov 20, 2018
MY 2018 JEEP WRANGLER JL EXPERIENCED THE JEEP "DEATH WOBBLE" ON THE FREEWAY AT SPEEDS ABOVE 60 MPH AFTER RUNNING OVER MINOR PAVEMENT IMPERFECTIONS. THE WOBBLE WAS SO SEVERE EACH TIME I HAD TO PULL OFF THE FREEWAY ONTO THE BERM AND COME TO A COMPLETE STANDSTILL FOR THE WOBBLE TO STOP. THE WOBBLE OCCURRED FOUR TIMES IN THREE DAYS. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON 03/30/2018. THE DEATH WOBBLE MANIFESTED IN EARLY OCTOBER, 2018. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WITHIN A WEEK. THE ONLY PROBLEM DISCOVERED WAS THE TIRES WERE ALL OUT OF BALANCE. THE DEALER BALANCED THE TIRES. TODAY IS NOVEMBER 20. SO FAR, THE DEATH WOBBLE HAS NOT REOCCURRED.
Other or unspecified, Nov 19, 2018
WHEN DRIVING OUR NEW 2018 JEEP WRANGLER JL SPORT, THAT HAS NOT BEEN MODIFIED, WE HAVE EXPERIENCED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WHAT IS COME TO BE KNOWN AS THE DEATH WOBBLE. IT BEGAN AROUND THE 5,000 MILE RANGE. THIS HAPPENS WHEN WE HIT A POTHOLE, EXPANSION JOINT OR QUITE HONESTLY ANY ABNORMALITY IN THE ROAD AND THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE CAN BE ANYWHERE FROM 40 MPH OR HIGHER. JUST RECENTLY I WAS GOING 65 MPH ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY AND CLIPPED A POTHOLE AND IT FELT LIKE MY JEEP WAS GOING TO FALL APART. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE WOBBLE IS TO APPLY THE BRAKES. WHEN ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY GOING WITH THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC AT 65 MPH THE DANGERS ARE TREMENDOUS IN HAVING TO DO THIS. OUR JEEP IS NO LONGER SAFE TO DRIVE.
Steering, Other or unspecified, Nov 19, 2018
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHEN HITTING THE SMALLEST OF BUMPS. DOES NOT NECESSARILY NEED TO BE AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED. STARTED ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MILES PH. DO NOT RECALL HITTING ANY BUMP. BROUGHT IN TO DEALERSHIP 11/16 - THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG. ONLY HAS 10K MILES. HAS OCCURRED 4 TIMES IN TOTAL.
Steering, Wheels, Other or unspecified, Nov 19, 2018
VEHICLE HITS SMALL BUMP IN ROAD (HAPPENS WHILE ON SIDE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS) AND STEERING WHEEL/TIRES BEGIN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. MUST SLOW VEHICLE SIGNIFICANTLY TO STOP SHAKING. FEELS AS THOUGH I HAVE A FLAT TIRE OR A TIRE IS ABOUT TO COME LOOSE.
Other or unspecified, Nov 18, 2018
THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF COOLANT COMING FROM THE AC VENTS . ONE DAY WE SAW A PUFF OF WHITE SMOKE COME OUT OF THE AC VENT . AFTER THAT WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY REPLACED THE HEATER CORE . THE STRONG SMELL OF COOLANT IS STILL PRESENT IN THE VENTS . THE SMELL IS ALWAYS THERE BUT GETS STRONGER AT TIMES , SO STRONG WE NEED TO ROLL THE WINDOWS DOWN.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Engine, Nov 13, 2018
DROVE INTO THE GAS STATION, PUT MY JEEP IN PARK, PUT THE EMERGENCY BREAK ON, TURNED IT OFF AND PROCEEDED TO FILL UP THE TANK, I DID NOT TOP THE TANK OFF, GOT BACK IN MY JEEP STARTED IT BACK UP, ENGINE STARTED FINE, RELEASED EMERGENCY BREAK PUT JEEP IN DRIVE PUT FOOT ON GAS TO PROCEED OUT OF THE GAS STATION JEEP PULLED OUT OF THE GAS BAY AND I DROVE FORWARD SLOWLY, WHILE TURNING LEFT OUT OF THE BAY. I DROVE FORWARD WITH MY FOOT ON THE GAS ABOUT 20 FEET. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE JEEP CAME TO A STOP AND SHUT OFF WHILE STILL IN DRIVE. I WOULD PRESS ON THE GAS PEDAL TO MOVE FORWARD AND NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN IT JUST REMAINED STATIONARY.. ALL ELECTRONICS STILL WORKED IN THE CAR. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK, TURNED ON MY HAZARDS TURNED THE JEEP OFF AND THEN BACK ON, AND ENGINE WAS NOT STARTING. TURNED IT ON AND OFF 3 MORE TIMES AND FINALLY THE ENGINE STARTED BACK UP ON THE 4TH TIME AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE AWAY. THIS HAS NOT OCCURRED AGAIN, BUT I HAVE NOT DRIVEN IT OTHER THAN 20 MILES BACK HOME WHERE IT NOW IS SITTING WAITING TO GO TO THE JEEP DEALERSHIP.
Steering, Other or unspecified, Electronic stability control (ESC), Nov 4, 2018
WHILE IN MOTION AT UP TO 50 MPH, ON CITY STREETS, ESC WARNING LIGHT AND CONTACT DEALER MESSAGE LIT UP ON DASHBOARD. STEERING REQUIRES NUMEROUS CORRECTIONS TO STAY ON PATH IN LANE.
Other or unspecified, Oct 25, 2018
JEEP FRAME WELDS HAVE A LOT OF POROSITY AND SLAG. MANY OF THE WELDS ALL OVER THE FRAME DO NOT APPEAR TO BE COMPLETE AND LOOK UNSAFE. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO THE JEEP AND WAS THIS WAY FROM THE FACTORY. VERY CONCERNED ABOUT CRASH SAFETY STRENGTH AND LONGEVITY IF WELDS START TO RUST AND DETERIORATE.
Other or unspecified, Oct 18, 2018
I HAVE A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED RUBICON WITH FRAME WELDS THAT EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE POROSITY AND IN SOME CASES, OFF LOCATION. I HAVE VISITED TWO SEPARATE DEALERS A TOTAL OF THREE DIFFERENT TIMES. THE THIRD TIME WAS A CHARM AND THE SERVICE ADVISOR AGREED THAT THE FRAME WELDS WERE NOT "IN SPEC" ACCORDING TO FCA'S STAR BULLETIN S1813000001. I WAS TOLD THAT DIRECTION WOULD HAVE TO BE GIVEN FROM FCA ON WHAT TO DO AND THAT THE ADVISOR DIDN'T KNOW THAT THE WELDS COULD BE PROPERLY REPAIRED. IT HAS NOW BEEN MORE THAN 3 WEEKS SINCE I HAVE HEARD ANYTHING. I DON'T EVEN KNOW IF MY NEW JEEP IS SAFE TO DRIVE AT THIS POINT. IN ADDITION TO THE DEALERSHIPS, I HAVE BEEN CONTACTED JEEP CARES AND MIKE MANLEY'S OFFICE WITH NO RESOLUTION. I HONESTLY DON'T KNOW WHERE TO GO.
Steering, Suspension, Other or unspecified, Oct 16, 2018
THERE HAS BEEN A MAJOR RECALL RELATED TO THE TRACK BAR WELDS ON THE JL MODEL WRANGLERS AND WHEN I SEARCH MY VIN IT IS NOT INCLUDED BUT MANY OF THE WELDS ON MY FRAME ARE RUSTING ALREADY AND APPEAR TO BE "BAD" WELDS. I AM A PROFESSIONAL WELDER AND I KNOW WHAT A GOOD WELD LOOKS LIKE. PLEASE HELP ME ADDRESS THE ISSUE WITH THE MANY "BAD" WELDS ON MY BRAND NEW JEEP.
Other or unspecified, Oct 15, 2018
FRAME WELDS ARE PITTED, RUSTING, INCOMPLETE, AND HAVE NUMEROUS INCLUSIONS AND POROSITY. THIS IS ALL OVER THE FRAME. INCLUDED IS A PICTURE OF A WELD ON A BODY MOUNT. APPEARS TO BE CRACKED. THE DEALERSHIP WHERE WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE AND JEEP BOTH LOOKED AT THE VEHICLE AND SAY IT IS SAFE AND NORMAL.
Other or unspecified, Oct 13, 2018
I GOT BEHIND THE WHEEL OF A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER, ADJUSTED MY SEAT FOR OPTIMAL COMFORT, VISIBILITY, AND HANDS / FEET POSITION FOR SAFE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE AND THEN NOTICED THAT THE DESIGN / POSITION OF THE DASH OBSTRUCTED THE VIEW OF THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER (AMONG OTHER INFO) WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION (I WAS NOT IN MOTION). THIS OBVIOUSLY CAN CAUSE ISSUES WITH SAFE OPERATION. I POSTED THIS OBSERVATION IN A JEEP WRANGLER FORUM TO SEE IF I'M THE ONLY PERSON WITH THIS PROBLEM. AS OF TODAY THE POLL SITS AT 53% OF USERS HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. SEE HERE: HTTPS://WWW.JLWRANGLERFORUMS.COM/FORUM/THREADS/POLL-IN-YOUR-BEST-SEATING-POSITION-IS-YOUR-VIEW-OF-THE-WRANGLERS-DASH-GAUGES-CUT-OFF-IN-ANY-WAY.15958/#POST-390053
Suspension, Other or unspecified, Oct 13, 2018
THE WELDS ON THE REAR SUSPENSION ARE HORRIBLE. THERE ARE LARGE PIECES OF SLAG WHEREVER THERE ARE WELDS. THERE ARE ALREADY PLACES WHERE SOME SLAG HAS FALLEN OFF AND SPOTS HAVE STARTED TO RUST. THE ENTIRE FRAME HAS SLAG ON IT AND HUGE MESSY WELDS. THERE ARE WELDS MISSING ALONG THE FRAME. THE FRAME WAS DENTED AND HIT WITH SOMETHING BEFORE BEING INSTALLED. ALL OF THESE THINGS CAN LEAD TO WEAKENING IN THE METAL OR FAILURE IN THE WELDS.
Structure, Other or unspecified, Oct 10, 2018
JEEP HAS BAD WELDS THROUGHOUT THE FRAME POSING SIGNIFICANT SAFETY RISK NOT ONLY WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE BUT EVEN MORE SO IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. A LARGE MAJORITY OF BAD WELDS ARE IN STRUCTURAL AREAS. SOME ARE OFF SEAM, POROSE WELDS, WELDS THAT APPEAR TO HAVE LITTLE TO NO PENETRATION, WELD JOINTS WITH LITTLE TO NO WELD MATERIAL IN THE JOINT AND OFF SEAM. ALSO MANY OF THE WELDS SHOW SINES OF HEAVY CONTAMINATION IN THE WELD MATERIAL.*DT*JB
Other or unspecified, Oct 6, 2018
FRAME HAS TERRIBLE WELDS, POROSITY ALONG FRAME WELD LINES, RUSTING ALREADY ALONG WELD LINES, SEEMINGLY MISSING WELDS, WELDS THAT WON'T GO DEEP ENOUGH TO RETAIN STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY WHEN REPORTED TO FCA, THEY STOOD BEHIND THE INTEGRITY OF THE WELDS, AND THE DEALERSHIP THAT PERFORMED THE INSPECTION NOTED THAT THE WELDS 'LOOKED FINE BECAUSE THEY LOOKED JUST LIKE THE WELDS ON A VEHICLE THAT HAD JUST BEEN DELIVERED'. PROFESSIONAL WELDERS HAVE NOTICED THAT IT SEEMS NOT ENOUGH SHIELDING GAS WAS UTILIZED DURING THE INITIAL WELD PROCESS, WHICH WEAKENS THE INTEGRITY OF THE WELD AND OPENS IT UP TO PREMATURE RUSTING AND POTENTIAL FAILURE.
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.
Other or unspecified, Sep 23, 2018, fire
WHILE THIS VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT, AND OFF IT EXPLODED INTO FLAMES. .. *BF CONSUMER STATED CAR WAS PARKED AROUND 9PM AND NOTICED THE FIRE AROUND 3:00AM, SO ABOUT 6 HOURS. POLICE AND FIRE CREW CONCLUDED THAT THE FIRE STARTED FROM FAULTY WIRING. UPDATED 10/30/18*JB *DT*JB