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.
Steering, Feb 8, 2021
THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP WHILE DRIVING. THIS ESPECIALLY HAPPENS IN COLD WEATHER. THE STEERING WHEEL IS EITHER DIFFICULT TO TURN / SLOW TO RESPOND TO TURNING, OR, ON ONE OCCASION (FEB 7, 2021), IT LOCKED UP COMPLETELY WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. I WAS TRYING TO FOLLOW A CURVE IN THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND. I HAD TO STOP THE CAR TO GET THE WHEEL TO UNLOCK. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR THE LAST MONTH, AND CULMINATED IN THE VERY ALARMING EPISODE ON FEB 7. AFTER GOOGLING THIS ISSUE, I'M AWARE THAT IT IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM IN JEEP WRANGLERS (LIKE MINE) PURCHASED IN LATE 2017 THROUGH EARLY 2018. I PURCHASED MY JEEP IN FEB, 2018. I'VE NOTIFIED CHRYSLER AND MY DEALERSHIP. MY DEALERSHIP INFORMS ME THAT IT IS LIKELY THE GEARBOX, BUT THEY ARE ON A 3 WEEK BACK ORDER. I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE, BUT AM TAKING IT TO MY DEALERSHIP TOMORROW (FEB 9) TO BE DIAGNOSED, AND HOPE TO ARRIVE THERE SAFELY.
Steering, Feb 5, 2021, crash
WHILE PULLING OUT OF A GAS STATION IN A RIGHT HAND TURN TO ENTER A HIGHWAY, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED IN PLACE IN THE RIGHT TURN AND I WAS UNABLE TO TURN BACK TO THE LEFT AND CONTINUED IN THE RIGHT HAND TURN INTO THE BARRICADES. IT WAS PHYSICALLY LOCKED.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Engine, Feb 4, 2021
WHILE DRIVING, THE AUTO START/STOP FUNCTION WILL DISABLE AND A MESSAGE ON THE DASH POPS UP THAT SAYS 'STOP/START UNAVAILABLE. SERVICE START/STOP' AND A YELLOW A WITH AN ARROW AROUND IT WILL LIGHT UP ON THE DASH. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY BUT HAPPENS EVERY DAY. WHILE AT A RED LIGHT, MY JEEP SHUT OFF COMPLETELY WHILE I WAS STILL IN DRIVE. THE SERVICE MESSAGE AS PREVIOUSLY STATED APPEARED, ALONG WITH THE YELLOW A AND ARROW. I HAD TO PUT MY JEEP INTO PARK AND RESTART MY ENGINE. THE SYSTEM MESSAGE AND A CONTINUED TO DISPLAY. THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY ONE TIME, HOW EVER THAT STILL IS A SAFETY RISK FOR MYSELF AND OTHER DRIVERS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT THE JEEP DEALERSHIP FOR ROUGHLY TWO WEEKS TRYING TO DETERMINE WHAT IS WRONG.
Other or unspecified, Feb 4, 2021
PICK UP NEW 2018 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA UNLIMITED 04-23-18 ISSUE #1 - NAVIGATION, BACK UP CAMERA, RADIO ... ALL HAVE SERIOUS ISSUES 03-06-20; REPLACED 03-12-20. ISSUE #2 - NAVIGATION, BACK UP CAMERA, RADIO ... ALL SAME ISSUES 05-08-20; REPLACED 06-11-20. ISSUE #3 SAME ISSUES AND REBOOTS MULTI TIMES WHILE DRIVING, REPLACED 01-08-21. ISSUE #4 SAME ISSUES REBOOTS MULTI TIMES WHILE DRIVING, SAME ISSUES REBOOTS MULTI TIMES WHILE DRIVING, ORDERED NEW RADIO 01-29-21. WAITING ON NEW REPLACEMENT AGAIN. ALL THESE ISSUES WERE NOTICED WHILE DRIVING ON ALL KINDS OF ROADS. MAKE MULTI PICS AND VIDEOS
Steering, Feb 3, 2021
LOSE OF STABLE STEERING WHEN ROAD IRREGULARITY IS PASTED OVER AT ANY SPEED ABOVE 50 MPH. HAVING TO COMPLETELY STOP VEHICLE TO RECOVER STEERING.
Steering, Feb 3, 2021
FOR SOME REASON WHEN DRIVING OVER 60MPH AND UNDER 40 DEGREES OUTSIDE, THE STEERING WHEEL STICKS OR BECOMES VERY STIFF WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TURNING RIGHT DURING A CURVE IN THE ROAD OR WHEN CHANGING LANES. THE DANGER IS THAT IT WILL THEN SUDDENLY UN-STICK AND CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE TO THE RIGHT. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED WAS IN 2018. THERE WAS A DEALER SOFTWARE PROGRAMING UPDATE THAT WAS PERFORMED HOWEVER EACH WINTER WHEN THE TEMPERATURE DROPS BELOW 40 THE ISSUE STILL OCCURS.
Electrical system, Jan 30, 2021
I KEEP HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY 2018 JEEP WRANGLER AND MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON THEN WENT AWAY SO TODAY 30JAN2021 I CHECKED MY SYSTEM WITH A OBD SCANNER AND IT POPPED UP THE CODE U0140 LOST COMMUNICATION WITH THE BODY CONTROL MODULE.
Steering, Suspension, Jan 29, 2021
2018 JEEP ONLY HAS 25,000 MILES AND VIBRATES VIOLENTLY WHEN YOU HIT A BUMP DRIVING OVER 50 - 60 MPH. HARD TO CONTROL. THIS HAPPENS ON THE HIGHWAY AND ON STREETS WHERE SPEED PERMITS.
Steering, Jan 29, 2021
JEEP WRANGLER JL UNLIMITED SPORT S WITH DEATH WOBBLE HAD STEERING STABILIZER ADDED UNDER RECALL TO FIX THE ISSUE. AFTER 30000 MILES THE DEATH WOBBLE HAS RETURNED UNDER 45 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AFTER HITTING A POTHOLE, TRAIN TRACKS, OR OTHER OBJECT.
Steering, Jan 25, 2021
MY JEEP STEERING IS LOCKING WHEN I TURN LEFT OR SLIGHTLY TAKE A LEFT CURVE ON THE HIGHWAY, ALMOST CAUSE ME TO CRASH ON A BRIDGE, STEERING LOOKS AND ALL OF A SUDDEN IT COMES BACK WHEN YOU TURN HARDER, TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TODAY AND THEY 'COULDN'T MAKE IT DO THAT' OF COURSE AROUND THE PARKING LOT FOR 5 MINUTES ISN'T GOING TO DO IT, NOW THEY WANT ME TO PAY A DIAGNOSTIC AND DRIVE BACK HOME,
Other or unspecified, Jan 25, 2021
I HAVE A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED SPORT AND A COUPLE MONTHS AGO I HAD AN ERROR MESSAGE POP UP SAYING SERVICE SHIFTER NOT EVEN A WEEK LATER MY JEEP STARTED FLASHING LIGHTS INSIDE AS WELL AS THE ENGINE START STOP WARNING CAME UP AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. EVERYTHING THEN WENT AWAY FOR A LITTLE BIT AND THEN IT STARTED TO COME BACK BUT NOW THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND IS STAYING ON THIS TIME.
Steering, Jan 25, 2021
THE POWER STEERING WILL LOCK UP AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS USUALLY OVER 30 MPH AND WILL COME BACK ON WHEN THE SPEED GOES BELOW 30MPH. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AS IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN WHEN THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT. ALSO, WHEN IT RANDOMLY COMES BACK ON THE VEHICLE WILL OVERCORRECT DUE TO THE POWER STEERING COMING BACK ON. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN TO TWO DEALERSHIPS AND THEY HAVE YET TO FIX THIS ISSUE.
Steering, Suspension, Jan 23, 2021
DEATH WOBBLE OCCURS AT SPEEDS AROUND 60 MPH, TRIGGERED BY SMALL BUMPS ON THE ROAD. EXTREME SHAKING OCCURS ON THE STEERING OF THE VEHICLE. THE WOBBLING, WHEN IT IS TRIGGERED, CONTINUES EVEN IF THE ROAD IS SMOOTH AFTER THE BUMPS. THE WOBBLING IS NOT A VERTICAL VIBRATION FROM THE ROAD, IT IS A LEFT-RIGHT VIBRATION ON THE STEERING, WHICH THEN CAUSES VIOLENT SHAKING OF THE WHOLE VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENS IN HIGHWAYS AT REGULAR CRUISING SPEEDS 60 MPH ON STRAIGHT ROAD SEGMENTS, TYPICALLY AFTER GOING THROUGH A SMALL PATCH OF IRREGULAR (LITTLE BUMPY) ROAD, LIKE A BRIDGE OR AN OVERPASS ON THE HIGHWAY. I HAVE HAD ABOUT 5 VISITS TO THE DEALER IN JEEP-CHRYSLER OF MORGANTOWN, WV AND THEY CLAIM THAT SINCE THEY CANNOT REPLICATE THE CONDITION, THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. BUT THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM SINCE THE CAR WAS NEW.
Power train, Electrical system, Jan 16, 2021
WE TRIED TO START THE JEEP AT OUR HOME (STREET) AND IT WOULD NOT START. BUT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STARTED FLICKERING. AFTER SOME RESEARCH, WE DECIDED TO HAVE THE BATTERY CHECKED. THE BATTERY WAS USED FOR 34 MONTHS OF DRIVING. INTERSTATE BATTERY TESTED IT AND IT WAS LOW. WE DECIDED TO BUY A NEW ONE AND INSTALLED IT. NOW THE JEEP STARTS BUT THERE IS A SERVICE SHIFTER WARNING LIGHT AND THE GEAR SHIFTER DOES NOT LIGHT UP. WE CANNOT PUT IT INTO GEAR. THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON DIFFERENT JEEP FORUMS. SOME DEALERS CANNOT SOLVE THE ISSUE, WHILE OTHER FIND THAT DIFFERENT HARNESSES ARE THE PROBLEM. OUR VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY, AND BELIEVE JEEP SHOULD INITIATE A RECALL TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM FOR ITS CUSTOMERS.
Power train, Jan 11, 2021, fire
TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HIS CLIENT WHO OWNED 2018 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER THE CLIENT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND DROVE OFF THE LOT, WHEN HE SAW SMOKE EXITING THE HOOD. THE CLIENT WAS ABLE TO PARK SAFELY ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE CLIENT ALSO STATED HE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND POLICE FILED A REPORT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE AND WAS DEEMED TOTAL LOSS FROM THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE CLIENT DID NOT HAVE ANY INJURIES. THE CLIENT INFORMED THE DEALER REGARDING TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED UPON INVESTIGATION, THE VIN WAS ASSOCIATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V124000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,033.
Steering, Suspension, Wheels, Jan 9, 2021
FRONT END WOBBLE OCCURS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (55-65)MPH DURING LANE CHANGES OR HITTING BUMPS IN THE ROAD. THIS GIVES A FEELING OF STEERING WILL CAUSE KEEP TO GO OUT OF CONTROL. SEVERE BRAKING IS ONLY REMEDY RIGHT NOW. IT CAN CAUSE ACCIDENT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS
Steering, Suspension, Jan 8, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING AT VARIOUS HIGH SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOBBLED UNCONTROLLABLY WITHOUT WARNING AFTER GOING OVER A BUMP IN THE ROADWAY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO GLENDALE DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP (900 S BRAND BLVD, GLENDALE, CA 91204) WHERE IT WAS ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THE DEALER WAS FAMILIAR WITH THE DEATH WOBBLE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS FAMILIAR AND THAT ENGINEERS WERE WORKING ON A REMEDY TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING GEAR BOX. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 18,000.
Steering, Suspension, Jan 7, 2021
VEHICLE LOOSES STEERING CONTROL WHEN ENCOUNTERING SMALL BUMPS AT MEDIUM SPEEDS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN "FIXED" BY AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP UNDER FCA WARRANTY, AND CRITICAL SAFETY DEFECT CONTINUES. DRIVER LOSES ABILITY TO CONTROL AND STEER THE VEHICLE WHEN THIS HAPPENS
Steering, Jan 6, 2021
ON HUNDREDS OF OCCASIONS THE LAST THREE YEARS OF OWNERSHIP, I HAVE HAD SERIOUS STEERING PROBLEMS WITH DEATH WOBBLE, STEERING WANDER, AND LOCKED-UP STEERING. DEALERS HAVE PERFORMED WARRANTY WORK ON THE TRACK BAR AND STEERING STABILIZER IN THE PAST. HOWEVER, THESE REMEDIES HAVE NOT CORRECTED MY ISSUES. JEEP HAS ANNOUNCED A SERVICE BULLETIN OF THE STEERING BOX, BUT HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL FOR THE PART. I'M PERSUADED THAT THIS PART IS RESPONSIBLE FOR HUNDREDS OF COUNTS OF THIS ISSUE. THE PART HAS BEEN SILENTLY USED IN NEWER PRODUCTION JEEPS, BUT FOR THOSE OF US THAT HAVE THE FIRST MODEL YEAR (AND OVER BASIC WARRANTY MILEAGE) ARE LEFT WITH THIS BURDEN. I PERSISTENTLY HAVE LOCKED-UP STEERING, MORE OFTEN PRONE IN A COLDER CLIMATE, AND HAVE HAD HUNDREDS OF NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCES FROM THIS ISSUE. THE STEERING WHEEL IS DIFFICULT TO TURN AND AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE VEHICLE IS UNABLE TO BE TURNED. WITH ENOUGH FORCE AND SIGNIFICANT BRAKING I AM ABLE TO FREE THE STEERING FROM CENTER INTO THE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL. MANY TIMES THE VEHICLE PERFORMS AN OVER CORRECTION AFTER BECOMING UNSTUCK. I PERSONALLY FEEL DEATHLY AFRAID OF MY JEEP AND HAVE RECENTLY CANCELLED UPCOMING TRIPS INTO COLORADO'S MOUNTAINS BECAUSE I HAVE HAD EXPERIENCES ON THE MOUNTAIN PASSES THIS WINTER THAT HAVE BEEN TOO TERRIFYING. I'M READY TO SELL MY JEEP, BUT KNOWING OF ITS PROBLEM, I'D BE DEVASTATED TO FIND OUT MY VEHICLE KILLED THE NEXT OWNER. IT'S ABSURD THAT MYSELF AND MUCH OF THE JEEP WRANGLER COMMUNITY HAVE HAD TO RELY SOLELY ON THE AFTERMARKET INDUSTRY TO REPLACE STOCK COMPONENTS IN ORDER TO FEEL COMFORTABLE OPERATING OUR VEHICLES - JEEP SHOULD BE FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR FAILED ENGINEERING. FOR CONTEXT, I HAVE UPGRADED THE TRACK BAR, DRAG LINK, TIE ROD AND OTHERS TO INDUSTRY-BEST COMPONENTS IN AN ATTEMPT TO ADDRESS THESE ISSUES AFTER JEEP'S WARRANTY REPLACEMENTS COULDN'T. JEEP MUST FIX THESE STEERING ISSUES!
Steering, Jan 2, 2021
THIS JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED RUBICON WAS PURCHASED USED WITH 26000 MILES. ON THE TEST DRIVE IT SEEMED OK HOWEVER, ON THE DRIVE HOME AFTER PURCHAST (ABOUT 90 MILES) I NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WANDERED. AT TIMES IT WAS DIFFICULT TO KEEP IN THE CORRECT LANE ON THE INTERSTATE WITHOUT VERY CLOSE ATTENTION AND CONSTANT CORRECTION. VERY IRRITATING AND TIREING. THINKING IT WAS MAYBE WIND, (I TRADED A 2013 JEEP UNLIMITED RUBICON) I LATER DROVE IT ON A DAY WITH NO WIND. IT DID THE SAME WANDERING. THERE IS SOMETHING UNUSUAL ABOUT THE STEERING OF THIS VEHICLE.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Back over prevention, Dec 31, 2020
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN REVERSE, WHETHER STATIONARY OR MOVING, SOMETIMES THE PARKING ASSIST GRID LINES DO NOT SHOW UP AT ALL ON THE SCREEN THAT YOU ARE LOOKING AT WHICH ARE SUPPOSED TO HELP YOU WHEN YOU ARE BACKING THE VEHICLE UP. THE GRID LINES LET YOU KNOW HOW FAR TO KEEP BACKING UP, IF YOU ARE GOING STRAIGHT OR AT AN ANGLE, LET YOU KNOW WHEN YOU SHOULD STOP BACKING UP, ETC. THIS MEANS YOU ARE NOT EXACTLY SURE WHEN YOU SHOULD STOP & SOMETIMES YOU HIT THE CURB BEHIND YOU WITH YOUR WHEELS OR IN MY CASE, I HIT OUR BACKYARD FENCE. I ALSO COULDN'T TELL THAT I WAS AS CLOSE TO A PARKED CAR AS I WAS OR THAT I DID NOT PULL INTO A PARKING SPACE STRAIGHT. I'VE EMAILED JEEP SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE PAST 2 YEARS & JOINED SEVERAL ONLINE BLOG GROUPS & JEEP KEEPS TELLING US JEEP OWNERS THEY WILL BE PUTTING OUT A UCONNECT UPGRADE WHICH SHOULD FIX IT BUT WE'VE BEEN WAITING OVER 2 YEARS NOW & NOTHING HAS HAPPENED.
Steering, Dec 29, 2020
VEHICLE STEERING LICKINGS UP WHILE DRIVING ABOVE 30MPH PARTICULARLY IN COLDER WEATHER CONDITIONS. WHILE DRIVING STEERING LOCKS AND HAS ALREADY NEARLY CAUSES A HEAD ON COLLISION AND INTO A DITCH.
Steering, Dec 26, 2020
STEERING BECOMES VERY TIGHT AND SEEMS TO LOCK UP WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TURN LEFT WHILE DRIVING. THEN WHEN IT RELEASES IT CAUSES THE CAR TO OVER STEER SOMETIMES INTO ON COMING TRAFFIC. THIS HAPPENS BOTH OF LOCAL ROADS AND HIGHWAYS.
Steering, Dec 23, 2020
DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 75MPH AND WENT OVER A BRIDGE. THE JEEP STARTED TO SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY. HAD TO SLOW DOWN TO GET IT TO STOP SHAKING
Steering, Power train, Dec 22, 2020
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME STIFF FOR ABOUT A COUPLE OF SECONDS,WHEN IT GOT BACK TO NORMAL IT CORRECTED INTO INCOMING TRAFFIC, I NEARLY HIT INCOMING TRAFFIC,IT WAS PRETTY SCARY CAUSE THE STEERING WAS VERY HARD AND STIFF , I WAS TRYING TO CORRECT THE VEHICLE CAUSE IT WAS MOVING TOWARDS THE LEFT EVEN THOUGH I WAS TRYING TO CORRECT IT TO THE RIGHT, WHEN IT LOOSENED UP IT JERKED HARD TO THE LEFT TO INCOMING TRAFFIC,THANKFULLY THERE WAS NO INCOMING TRAFFIC AT THE TIME, ALSO I NOTICED THAT WHEN I PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN GEAR THERE'S NO MOVEMENT, IT ACTS LIKE IT'S IN NEUTRAL, I HAVE TO PUT IT BACK IN PARK AND RESHIFT