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.
Structure, Sep 11, 2019
RUST BUBBLING UP UNDER PAINT AROUND FOR HINGES. THE RUST IS ONLY EVIDENT ON THE TOP HINGES OF BOTH DOORS (VEHICLE ONLY HAS TWO DOORS). THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO FIX IT AND CALLED IT A PAINT IMPERFECTION. HOWEVER THE RUST SPOT IS INCREASING IN SIZE AND NEW SPOTS ARE DEVELOPING. THERE IS NO DAMAGE TO THE PAINT (I.E. CHIPS, SCRATCHES) THAT WOULD EXPLAIN THE RUST. IT SEEMS TO HAVE COME FROM THE FACTORY/ MANUFACTURER.
Steering, Sep 10, 2019
PLAY IN STEERING.. DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN A STRAIGHT LINE. ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.
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, Sep 9, 2019
STEERING IS LOOSE, WAY TO MUCH PLAY AROUND CENTER - ABOUT 4 INCH - WITHOUT RESPONSE, CAR DRIFTS
Steering, Sep 9, 2019
AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS YOU CAN NOT KEEP THE VEHICLE IN A STRAIGHT LINE. EXCESSIVE STEERING WANDER. JEEP CURRENTLY HAS 4400 MILES
Steering, Sep 7, 2019
I AM EXPERIENCING THE WRANGLER DEATH WOBBLE. GOING OVER 60 HITTING UNEVEN PAVEMENT AND FRONT END SHAKES. I FIRST REPORTED ISSUE TO DEALER AS LOOSE STEERING AROUND 5000 MILES. NOW AT 18000 FULL BLOWN WOBBLE. THEY PERFORMED THE STEERING DAMPNER RECALL WHICH ONLY MADE IT WORSE. WENT BACK TO DEALER SAID THEY RE ADJUSTED DAMPNER. DRIVING HOME SAME ISSUE AGAIN BACK TO DEALER. SAID THEY ARE HAVING ONE OF THE JEEP REPRESENTATIVES COMING TO LOOK AT IT. I HAVE BEEN THROUGH THIS BEFORE WITH MY 2010 WRANGLE BUT THAT HAD OVER 85K MILES. HAVING TO ABRUPTLY SLOW DOWN WHEN YOU ARE IN HIGHWAY TRAFFIC TO 40 OR LESS FROM 70 -75 IS A SAFETY HAZARD.
Exterior lighting, Sep 3, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LED HEADLIGHTS PROVIDED LIMITED VISIBILITY WHEN IT SNOWED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ROTHROCK CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (610-439-8485, LOCATED AT 1608 PLAZA LN, ALLENTOWN, PA 18104) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.
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, Aug 31, 2019
THE VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT TO STEER, ESPECIALLY AT SPEEDS 45 MILES PER HOUR AND UP. THE VEHICLE HAS PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND TENDS TO WANDER ON THE ROAD AND IS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL WHEN DRIVING ON A STRAIGHTAWAY. PROBLEM IS WORSE AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN LIKE THIS. FCA HAS BEEN NO HELP.
Steering, Aug 31, 2019
NEW JEEP WRANGLER 4 DOOR SAHARA WANDERS WHEN DRIVING ALL SPEEDS. SEEMS TO HAVE 1" PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL. HARD TO KEEP STRAIGHT WHEN DRIVING. TOOK BACK TO DEALER AND THEY INSTALLED NEW STEERING STABILIZER AS PER SERVICE BULLETIN. STILL HARD TO DRIVE IN STRAIGHT LINE.
Steering, Electronic stability control (ESC), Aug 29, 2019
I DO NOT KNOW THE EXACT CAUSE, BUT THE VEHICLE HAS EXTREMELY LOOSE STEERING AND WANDERS ALL OVER THE LANE WHILE DRIVING AT ALL SPEEDS. VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL VEHICLE WHICH MAKES IT EXTREMELY UNSAFE TO DRIVE AT HIGHER SPEEDS. COMBINE THE TWO WITH A BUMP IN THE ROAD, AND THE VEHICLE JUMPS TO THE SIDE. LOOSE STEERING IS EASILY NOTICED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF AND PARKED.
Steering, Aug 28, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V343000 (STEERING), THE STEERING BECAME OUT OF CONTROL WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO SNETHKAMP CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (313-429-0013, LOCATED AT 11600 TELEGRAPH RD, REDFORD, MI 48239) WHERE THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED BY REPLACING THE STEERING DAMPER. THE CONTACT REQUESTED THAT THE NEW PART BE REPLACED WITH THE ORIGINAL STEERING DAMPER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DROVE BETTER AFTER THE NEW PART WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REMEDIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 8,500.
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, Power train, Other or unspecified, Aug 14, 2019
DEATH WOBBLE. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS LOOSE CONTROL OF WHEEL REQUIRING IMMEDIATE SLOWDOWN. VERY DANGEROUS. ALSO ISSUES WITH TRANSMISSION GETTING STUCK IN LOW GEAR WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE.
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.
Steering, Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Aug 13, 2019
WHILE STEPPING ON THE BRAKES, THE SERVICE SHIFTER LIGHT COMES ON, POWER STEERING GOES OUT, THEN THE DASHBOARD GOES CRAZY WITH ALL SORTS OF WARNINGS BLINKING AND DINGING: SWAY BAR, STABILITY CONTROL, BLIND SPOT ALERT, AUTO PARK, ETC. TEMP GOES UP AND DOWN, SPEEDOMETER GOES CRAZY. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF AND RE-STARTED, IT USUALLY STARTS AS NORMAL. MOST OCCURRENCES HAVE BEEN WHEN SLOWING DOWN (IN LINE AT A DRIVE THRU, APPROACHING A STOPLIGHT). THE JEEP HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 4 TIMES. THIS SERVICE SHIFTER LATE FIRST CAME ON JUNE 23 AND IT OCCURRED FOUR TIMES THAT DAY.FIRST THEY REPAIRED THE POWER STEERING. THE PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN AND THEY REPLACED THE MODULE IN THE STEERING COLUMN. THE PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN AND THE DEALERSHIP COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. IT HAPPENED AGAIN AND THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT IS STILL SITTING
Electrical system, Aug 13, 2019
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER HAS SHORT CIRCUITED, VEHICLE WAS DROPPED OFF ON JULY 02, 2019 AND PICKED UP ON AUGUST 13, 2019 WITH NOTHING DONE FOR ISSUE. JEEP HAS SB 08-037-19 ISSUED AGAINST THE PROBLEM BUT NO ACTION HWAS DONE.
Steering, Suspension, Aug 12, 2019
VEHICLE HAS SHAKING IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE IS AN IMPERFECTION IN THE ROAD WAY.
Steering, Suspension, Aug 10, 2019
MY NEW (FIRST OWNER) 2018 JEEP WRANGLER (JL) UNLIMITED SPORT DEVELOPED VIOLENT, SUDDEN FRONT-WHEEL TRANSVERSE OSCILLATIONS (FORCEFUL, TERRIFYING VIBRATIONS) AT APPROXIMATELY THE 7,000 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 (110 N, 405, I5, 10E) THIS WOULD OCCUR ROUTINELY 3-6 TIMES. TWO JEEP DEALERSHIPS (DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES, AND SCOTT ROBINSON IN TORRANCE [BOTH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DEALERSHIPS]) WERE UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THE FIRST REPORTED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, AND THE SECOND WAS NON-RESPONSIVE TO REQUEST FOR HELP.
Steering, Electrical system, Structure, Aug 10, 2019
MY JEEP RUBICON JL FLOATS OR DRIFTS AS I AM DRIVING IT. IT MAKES FOR A HARD DRIVE ON LONG DRIVES AND I MUST LOOK LIKE I AM DRIVING DRUNK TO OTHERS ON THE ROAD. IT IS EVEN WORSE IN WIND AND IT'S WINDY A LOT WHERE I LIVE. IT WAS VERY SCARY TO DRIVE AT FIRST. I DO NOT LIKE IT OR FEEL IT IS SAFE AT ALL. HAVING NEVER OWNED A JEEP I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST ME OR THAT THE TIRES NEEDED TO BE WORN DOWN A BIT. THE PROBLEM REMAINS. WHILE LISTENING TO FM/AM STATIONS THE VOLUME IS WACKY GOING LOW AND HIGH MAKING FOR LOUSY LISTENING. WHEN THE AC COMES ON ON THE HIGHER SETTING MY JEEP SOUNDS LIKE I AM GETTING READY FOR LIFT OFF. VERY LOUD. ONE LEVER ON MY SEAT NEAR THE HEADREST THAT CONTROLS THE ABILITY FOR A PASSENGER TO GET IN MY TWO DOOR ALMOST IMMEDIATELY BECAME DETACHED AND I DON'T EVEN HAVE MY BACK SEAT IN A LOT SO IT DOESN'T GET USED A LOT. I HAVE AN AUTOMATIC AND IT DOES NOT SHIFT SMOOTHLY. TODAY I PULLED OUT OF A PARKING SPOT AND MY JEEP SURGED FORWARD FASTER THAN IT SHOULD HAVE AND IT OFTEN SHIFTS POORLY FROM PARK INTO DRIVE AND REVERSE. THE SENSOR OR HEATER ELECTRIC WIRE ON THE INSIDE OF THE TAILGATE WINDOW DETACHED.
Suspension, Aug 5, 2019
I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW CAR JEEP WRANGLER 2018 JL. WHEN I WAS DRIVING THE CAR STARTED SHAKING THIS WAS HAPPENING MORE CONSTANTLY.. I ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT WITH MY CHILD. I TOOK THE CAR WITH A DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT HAS MISSING DAMPERS...IT HAD LESS WAS THEN 2K MILLAGE. HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE?
Steering, Jul 31, 2019
I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS ISSUE WITH BEING ABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE STRAIT. THE JEEP IS ALL OVER THE PLACE. I HAD TO HOLD THE WHEEL AT A ANGLE FOR THE JEEP TO STEER STRAIT. I WAS HEARING A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS MAYBE 10-15MPH AND WAS TOLD THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL HAD TO BE REPLACED.
Structure, Jul 30, 2019
THE REDESIGN OF THE 2018 JEEP WRANGLER (JL) INCLUDES AN UNSAFE DESIGN OF THE FREEDOM TOP. WHEN THE FRONT FREEDOM PANELS ARE REMOVED, THE EDGES OF THE BACK PANEL EXTEND ACROSS THE FRONT OF THE SOUND BAR AND ARE NOT FINISHED WITH ANY TRIM, WHICH LEAVES A SHARP EXPOSED FIBERGLASS EDGE TO DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS INSIDE THE VEHICLE. MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY WITH THE FRONT FREEDOM PANELS REMOVED IN THE MANNER INSTRUCTED BY THE DEALERSHIP AND BY MOPAR VIA THEIR YOUTUBE TUTORIALS. WHEN HE EXTENDED HIS HAND UPWARD TO REACH FOR HIS HAT, THE EXPOSED EDGE OF THE BACK PANEL OF THE FREEDOM TOP CUT HIS HAND DEEPLY ENOUGH TO SEVER A NERVE AND AN ARTERY, REQUIRING EMERGENCY CARE AND SURGERY. THIS OCCURRED WITHIN 24 HOURS OF PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. THE NEWER 2019 MODEL APPEARS TO HAVE ADDED PLASTIC TRIM TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE, HOWEVER THIS UNREASONABLY UNSAFE CONDITION SHOULD BE ADDRESSED FOR ALL OF THE 2018 JL MODELS AS WELL. *DT *DT*JB *DT *TR *DT *DT *TR
Steering, Jul 30, 2019
CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON 7/1/2019. THE STEERING WAS WONDERING ON THE DRIVE HOME FROM THE DEALERSHIP. WE ACTUALLY DID NOT GET TO TEST DRIVE THE CAR WE PURCHASED AS THEY WERE CLEANING IT SO WE TEST DROVE ANOTHER VEHICLE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE NORMANDIN IN SAN JOSE BECAUSE MY EXPERIENCE WITH SOUTH COUNTY GILROY WAS SO BAD, I WILL NEVER GO THERE AGAIN. NORMANDIN MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR ME TO COME IN ON THE 10TH OF JULY TO GET THE ENGINE START STOP SYSTEM FIXED AND TAKE A LOOK AT THE STEERING. TURNS OUT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SOLD TO US WITH A RECALL IN PLACE THAT THE DEALER DID NOT MENTION AND SHOULD NOT HAVE SOLD THE VEHICLE. STEERING WANDERS SO JEEP REPLACES TRACK BAR AND STEERING STABILIZER. PARTS CAME IN AND APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED FOR 7/23 FOR NEW PARTS TO BE INSTALLED. JEEP SEEM TO WANDER LESS BUT WAS STILL DID NOT DRIVE AS GOOD AS MY JK. 7/29 I WAS DRIVING JEEP ON FREEWAY AROUND 60 MPH AND I STARTED TO EXPERIENCE THE STEERING WHEEL SHIMMER/ DEATH WOBBLE. EVERY TIME I CROSSED A JOINT ON THE FREEWAY, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE PRETTY VIOLENTLY FOR ABOUT 2-3 SECONDS BEFORE IT MELLOWED OUT. THIS HAPPENED ABOUT 8X DRIVING ABOUT 16 MILES DOWN THE HIGHWAY. THE JEEP WAS DROPPED OFF AT THE DEALER AUGUST 1ST FOR THEM TO EVALUATE IT AND I WAS TOLD IT COULD COST ME $100 AN HOUR FOR THE EVALUATION. I AM CURRENTLY DRIVING A RENTAL*DT *JB