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
1,822 reports, newest first.
Power train, Structure, Engine, Mar 13, 2021, fire
WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WITH MY WIFE AND FIVE YR OLD SON WHEN WE HEARD A LOUD POP UNDERNEATH OUR 2018 JEEP WRANGLER AND INSTANTLY SAW A TRAIL OF SMOKE BEHIND US. WE IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER TO FIND TRANSMISSION GUILD GUSHING FROM UNDERNEATH WITH TONS OF SMOKE AS WELL. WE WERE HOPING THE SMOKE WAS PROBABLY JUST FROM FLUID ON THE MANIFOLD BUT WE SMALL FLASHES OF FIRE STARTING AT THE TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH AREA. I QUICKLY GRABBED MY SON SITTING IN BACK AND WE JUMPED OVER THE CONCRETE BARRIER ON THE SIDE AND RAN AWAY FROM THE JEEP AS IT QUICKLY BECAME ENGULFED. IT STILL HAD THE TEMP TAGS HAVING ONLY HAD IT THREE WEEKS. IT WAS A 2018 WITH 15K MILES.
Visibility/wiper, Mar 11, 2021
DUE TO KNOWN FACTORY DEFECT OF POORLY SOLDERED REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER CABLE, THE BARELY SOLDERED END OF THAT CABLE STARTED PRODUCE A SMOKE WHEN TURNED THE DEFROSTER ON, AND FEW SECONDS LATER THE REAR TAILGATE WINDOW GLASS EXPLODED, SHATTERED IN PIECES WHILE DRIVING ON A FREEWAY.
Steering, Mar 11, 2021
IN COLDER TEMPS, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, STEERING BECOMES EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. TOOK THIS TO FCA DEALER AND THEY WERE 'UNABLE TO RECREATE'... BASICALLY DIDN'T FIND RECALL, SO WON'T ATTEMPT TO FIX. THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT UNPREDICTABLY, THEN RE-ENGAGES UNPREDICTABLY. THIS IS GOING TO LEAD TO SOMEONE OVER-CORRECTING AT A HIGH SPEED.
Steering, Other or unspecified, Mar 10, 2021
AT 11K MILES THE JEEP BEGAN GOING INTO A DEATH WOBBLE WHEN DRIVING OVER SOMETHING AS SIMPLE AS A HOT TOP PATCH ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPX 60 - 65MPH. HAPPENS ON A WEEKLY BASIS NOW AND CAN ONLY BE STOPPED BY BRAKING SIGNIFICANTLY.
Steering, Mar 10, 2021
STEERING WHEEL SHAKES BACK AND FORTH AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 35 MPH TO 80 MPH AFTER HITTING A ROUGH SPOT OR WASHBOARD IN THE ROAD. AT HIGHWAY SPEED IT HAPPENS MOSTLY WHEN HITTING BRIDGE EXPANSION JOINTS
Steering, Power train, Electrical system, Mar 9, 2021
WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT APPROXIMATELY 71MPH, HIT A BUMP VEHICLE STARTED TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE. SLOWING DOWN DID NOT FIX THE ISSUE. I HAD TO PULL OVER AND STOP. VERY SCARY FEELING. BOTH BATTERIES DIED OUT AT APPROXIMATELY 39,000, FIRST THE MAIN BATTERY, THEN THE AUXILIARY BATTERY. NOISE COMING FROM BEHIND THE GLOVE BOX WHEN THE VEHICLE IS POWERED ON OR NOT. CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP, OR FIRST TAKE OFF. (DEALER STATED IT WAS NORMAL (YEAH RIGHT)) PASSENGER VISOR BROKEN. HARDTOP LEAKING IN CENTER FRONT, CAUSING THE REARVIEW MIRROR TO RUIN. (HAS BEEN LOOKED AT BY THE DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES. AIR CONDITIONING WHEN DRIVING A LONG DISTANCE WILL SOMETIMES BLOW OUT HOT AIR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. COOLANT DRAINED DYE PUT IN TO DETECT LEAKS, NO LEAKS. STILL HAPPENING FLOORBOARDS GET EXTREMELY HOT AT TIMES IT FEELS LIKE THE HEATER IS ON.
Steering, Suspension, Other or unspecified, Mar 7, 2021
IIF I DRIVE OVER 55 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, MY VEHICLE STARTS TO SHAKE LIKE A DEATH RATTLE. IT BECOMES HARD TO CONTROL AND ALMOST CAUSES AN ACCIDENT
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Mar 4, 2021
PASSENGER SIDE RUNNING LIGHT AND SIDE LIGHT STOPPED WORKING. CHANGED THE BULB AND DIDN'T FIX THE ISSUE. ALSO FOUND THE BACK RUNNING LIGHT TO WORK SO KNOW IT IS NOT A FUSE. APPEARS TO BE FAULY WIRING OR A BAD GROUND. HAS NEVER BEEN OFF ROAD WITH THIS VEHICLE AND ONLY 42K MILES.
Other or unspecified, Visibility/wiper, Mar 4, 2021
SUN VISOR FALLS OUT OF THE PLASTIC BRACKET. IS NOW HELD IN PLACE ONLY BY THE ELECTRICAL WIRE. THE SMALL PLASTIC CLIP HOLDING IT IN PLACE HAS BROKEN. APPEARS BY ON-LINE COMPLAINTS TO BE A PROBLEM EXPERIENCED BY MANY! MANY BROKE WELL BEFORE 40K MILES MINE BROKE ABOUT 1000 MILES PAST WARRANTEE ENDED. WAS DRIVING AT THE TIME. I'M ACTUALLY EXPECTING THE PASSENGER SIDE VISOR TO BREAK ANY TIME. IN MY OPINION, HORRIBLE DESIGN FLAW.
Steering, Suspension, Mar 3, 2021
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OUR 2018 JEEP WRANGLE UNLIMITED SPORT STARTED VIOLENTLY SHAKING SO BAD I COULD HARDLY HOLD ONTO THE STEERING WHEEL. I IMMEDIATELY APPLIED THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN AND THE SHAKING SUBSIDED. THIS HAS HAPPEN ABOUT FIVE TIMES SINCE IT FIRST OCCURRED. I ALSO RECEIVED A RECALL FROM FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES (FCA) STATING THERE WAS A RECALL (V41) WHICH IS SUPPOSED TO FIX THIS ISSUE. WE MADE ARRANGEMENTS AT OUR LOCAL DEALERSHIP TO GET THE RECALL WORK DONE BUT THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PART ON HAND EVEN AFTER THEY CONFIRMED THEY DID. THAT WAS ON JANUARY 15, 2021. THE DEALERSHIP (THOMPSONS CHRYSLER JEEP IN PLACERVILLE, CA) WAS TO CALL US WHEN THEY RECEIVED THE PART. IT HAD BEEN OVER A MONTH AND A HALF AND WE HAVE NOT HEARD A WORD FROM THEM EVEN AFTER NUMEROUS EMAILS ASKING FOR AN UPDATE.
Power train, Mar 3, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25-35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SEIZED AND STOPPED. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO GULF CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP (3781 S MCKENZIE ST, FOLEY, AL 36535, (251) 943-5075) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL HAD LOCKED UP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Mar 1, 2021
THE VEHICLE DISPLAY AND BACK UP CAMERA WILL FREEZE AND NOT BE USABLE OFTEN. IT WILL FREEZE AND NOT ALLOW ME TO SEE MY BACK UP CAMERA. IT WILL ALSO FREEZE AND NOT ALLOW ME TO TURN THE RADIO DOWN OR CHANGE A CHANNEL. THIS CAN HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING OR WHILE IT IS STATIONARY.
Power train, Mar 1, 2021
I HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING TO THE DEALER ABOUT INCONSISTENT CLUTCH PRESSURE FOR 2+ YEARS. I HAVE PROVIDED THE DEALER DIFFERENT DATA ABOUT WHEN DRIVING AT CONSTANT SPEED FOR 20 MILES, THEN PRESSING IN THE CLUTCH THE FIRST TIME IT IS "HARD". FCA HAS HAD THE DATA AND INFORMATION ABOUT THESE CLUTCHED GETTING TO HOT AND EXPLODING. THEY ARE NOT OFFERING THE CORRECT SOLUTIONS (1ST SLEEVE ON A HOSE, NOT REDUCE TORQUE IF HIGH TEMP IS DETECTED -- THERE IS NO TEMP SENSOR IN THIS AREA.) FCA NEED TO TAK RESPONSIBILITY AND FIX THE VEHICLES CORRECTLY ! I CAN PROVIDE MY LOGS FROM THE DEALER ALONG WITH ALL OF MY INFORMATION THAT I PROVIDED THEM.
Steering, Feb 26, 2021
2018 JEEP WRANGLER. CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING, VIBRATING AND RATTLING. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THE STEERING DAMPNER FAILED AND NEEDED TO REPLACED. THE TECHNICIAN ALSO STATED, THERE WAS A RECALL PERTAINING TO THE FAILURE BUT, THE VEHICLE'S MODEL WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED THE DASH AND GAUGES' LIGHTS WERE BOUNCING AND FLICKERING. THE WIRING HAD BEEN DAMAGED AND THE DEALER WOULD NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY. *JS
Steering, Structure, Lane departure, Feb 26, 2021
2018 JEEP WRANGLER HAS TERRIFYING STEERING ISSUES. CONSISTENTLY WHILE STEERING A HIGHWAY CURVE AT 40-55 MPH MY JEEP STEERING DISENGAGES AND RESULTS IN AN UNSAFE INABILITY TO MAINTAIN THE STEERING COLUMN. THE STEERING CAN BE DESCRIBED AS LOOSE AND COMMONLY DESCRIBED BY PASSENGERS AS THE UNSETTLING FEELING THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE IS COMING OFF THE WHEELS. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS SAFETY ISSUE. I HAVE NOT BEEN INJURED YET BUT IF THIS CONTINUES I DON'T THINK IT WILL REMAIN THAT WAY.
Structure, Feb 26, 2021
MY 2018 JEEP WRANGLER WAS PURCHASED IN JULY 2019 AND THE FIRST WEEK OF OWNING I NOTICED THAT THE BOTTOM OF THE JEEP'S FRAME APPEARED TO BE RUSTY. FIRST OWNER, HAD NOT BEEN THROUGH A MICHIGAN WINTER... YET. RECENTLY THE JEEP STARTED HAVING ISSUES WITH LEAKING COOLANT AND ONCE I GOT UNDER THE VEHICLE, I WAS IN COMPLETE SHOCK WITH THE APPEARANCE OF THE FRAME. IT STILL IS RUSTY BUT THE ENTIRE FRAME LOOKED LIKE A 6TH GRADE ASPIRING ENGINEER DESIGNED THE VEHICLE AND USED PARTS FROM GRANDPAS GARAGE TO CONSTRUCT THE FRAME. THERE HAS GOT TO BE A SERIOUS ISSUE WITH THE FRAME OF 2018 JEEP WRANGLERS.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Feb 26, 2021
HAVE BROUGHT MY CAR IN NUMEROUS TIMES TO JEEP T CORRECT ISSUE. BACK UP CAMERA DOESN'T ALWAYS FUNCTION. THE SCREEN IS BLACK WHEN REVERSING AND SOMETIMES THE SCREEN WORKS BUT WITHOUT GUIDING LINES. I CANNOT TELL YOU HOW MANY TIMES I HAVE ADVISED THEM OF THE ISSUE AND THEY HAVE SAID THEY CORRECTED IT BY RESETTING SOFTWARE OR WHATEVER BUT ISSUE ALWAYS COMES BACK. I AM WRITING TO YOU THIS TIME BECAUSE AN INCIDENT THAT JUST OCCURRED TODAY PUT ME OVER THE EDGE. THE SCREEN WAS BLACK WHILE REVERSING AND SINCE MY KEEP HAS A MOLAR LIFT KIT WITH 37 INCH TIMES I'M A BIT HIGH. I DIDN'T NOT SEE OR REALIZE THAT SOMEONE STANDING BEHIND ME AND I ACCIDENTALLY BACKED INTO THEM. MORE OF A BUMP BUT NONE THE LESS A SCARY SITUATION. SOMEONE COULD HAVE GOTTEN HURT. NOTHING HAPPENED BUT I AM CONCERNED NOW. I'M ALSO IN LAW ENFORCEMENT AND I SEE ACCIDENT ALL THE TIME. I HOPE THAT JEEP/CHRYSLER CORRECTS THIS ISSUE BEFORE A TRAGEDY HAPPENS. BACK UP CAMERAS ARE FEDERALLY MANDATED. SO THEY SHOULD ALSO BE MANDATED TO WORK EFFECTIVELY. ESPECIALLY AFTER THERE ARE SO MANY COMPLAINTS ONLINE ABOUT IT. I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE IN OCTOBER OF 2018 AND FROM THE BEGINNING OF MY PURCHASE I HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE AND BROUGHT IT TO THEM TO CORRECT WHICH THEY HAVE TRIED BUT APPARENTLY FAILED. I CANNOT PUT A DATE ON THE BOTTOM AND CORRECTLY SHOWS A TIME FRAME BUT KNOW THAT IS HAS BEEN SINCE OCTOBER OF 2018.
Steering, Feb 25, 2021
VEHICLES HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHICH MAKES STAYING/DRIVING IN THE LANE DIFFICULT ON HIGHWAYS AND INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT ON SIDE ROADS. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE STEERING GEARBOX AND NOW SAYS IT DRIVES AS IT SOHULD. TAKEN VEHICLE TO OTHER SHOPS AND WAS TOLD THAT WHILE MOVING THE STEERING WHEEL BACK AND FORTH THE DRAG LINK MOVES IMMEDIATLY BUT THE TIE ROD DOES NOT WHICH CONTRIBUTES TO THE EXCESSIVE PLAY FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL. ALSO THE GEARBOX MOVES AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE FRAME WHICH EXASPERATES THE PROBLEM EVEN MORE.
Steering, Suspension, Other or unspecified, Feb 17, 2021
STEERING WHEEL SHAKE ABOVE 50 MPH AND DEATH WOBBLE MAKING A HAZARD CONDITION
Steering, Feb 17, 2021
STEERING WHEEL BEGAN SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY AFTER HITTING SMALL BUMP ON HIGHWAY GOING 70 MPH. WEATHER WAS BELOW FREEZING. HAD TO PULL OVER TO SHOULDER AND SLOW DOWN IN ORDER TO STOP THE SHAKING.
Power train, Feb 16, 2021
MY JEEP WRANGLER HAS HAD A STICKY TRANSMISSION SINCE I INITIALLY PURCHASED IT AND THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN GIVING ME THE RUN AROUND SINCE. THE TRANSMISSION HESITATES TO TRANSITION BETWEEN GEARS WHILE ACCELERATING AND EVEN MAKES A LOUD HIGH IDLING NOISE WHILE ACCELERATING AS IF IT DOESN'T WANT TO ACCELERATE. I'VE BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES TO BE SERVICED FOR THE SAME ISSUE AND THEY HAVENT FIXED IT AND NOW KEEPS SAYING THERE'S NOTHING WRONG. I RENTED THE SAME MODEL JEEP FOR TWO WEEKS BEFORE BUYING THIS ONE SO I KNOW EXACTLY HOW IT SHOULD DRIVE. PLEASE HELP ME AND INVESTIGATE. I PAID TOO MUCH FOR MY JEEP TO HAVE MY EXPERIENCE RUINED BY A BAD TRANSMISSION.
Steering, Feb 16, 2021
WHEN TEMPS NEAR FREEZING AND THE VEHICLE IS COLD WHEN DRIVING AROUND 55 AND ROUNDING A CURVE THE STEERING WILL LOCK UP JUST AFTER 10 DEGREE OF WHEEL MOVEMENT. THE POWER STEERING LOCKS UP LIKE YOU HIT A MAXIMUM LIMIT AND THEN RELEASES.. HAPPENS ABOUT 2 TO 3 TIMES THEN GOES AWAY FOR THE REST OF YOUR DRIVE. DOES NOT HAPPEN WHEN WARM. IT HAS HAPPENED EVER SINCE THE DAY I BOUGHT IT.
Steering, Feb 13, 2021
STEERING WHEEL STIFFENS WHEN TAKING CURVES IN HIGHWAY AND REQUIRES EXCESSIVE FORCE TO UNLOCK BEFORE HITTING SOMETHING'THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENED FREQUENTLY AND REQUIRES MORE FORCE EACH TIME.
Steering, Electrical system, Feb 12, 2021
THE JEEP STARTS TO SHAKE WHILE DRIVING AND IT IS HARD TO HOLD ONTO STEERING WHEEL. FEELS LIKE YOU HAVE NO CONTROL. THE MILEAGE ODOMETER GOES FROM 999,999 BACK TO CORRECT ONE. IT IS A BRAND NEW 2018. CAN'T GET THE STEERING PART BECAUSE IT IS ON BACK ORDER. WE DIDN'T EVEN GET A NOTICE ABOUT RECALL. I AM SO BLESSED MY DAUGHTER HAS NOT BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT GOING TO AND FROM COLLEGE
Visibility/wiper, Feb 10, 2021
DEFROST IS AWFUL EVERYWHERE EXCEPT IN MIDDLE. WHY WOULD DEFROST RUN ACROSS ENTIRE FRONT DASH, AND NOT BLOW OUT AIR ANYWHERE EXCEPT IN CENTER!! IT'S FOR LOOKS MY DEALERSHIP TOLD ME. VERY DANGEROUS, 6-8 INCHES ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE NO AIR BLOWS OUT. IN SNOWY OR ICY CONDITIONS DEFROST DOES NOT WORK, CANNOT SEE UNLESS YOU PULL OVER AND SCRAPE IT!!