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.

Complaints by model year
  1. 1,822

Of the 2018 reports, 22 involved a crash and 25 involved a fire. 13 people were injured.

Primary concernSteering1,116 reports · 61% of complaints
Owner complaints1,822Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationship14 safety recallsNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Steering1,116
  2. Suspension342
  3. Electrical system267
  4. Other or unspecified212
  5. Power train176
  6. Engine99
  7. Structure97
  8. Service brakes67

Recalls and investigations

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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.

  1. Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Jul 28, 2019

    MY REVERSE LIGHTS NO LONGER COME ON WHEN I HAVE THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE. THE BACKUP CAMERA IS ALSO SUPPOSE TO ENGAGE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PLACED IN REVERSE AND THE SCREEN JUST STAYS ON THE RADIO SCREEN AND DOES NOT SWITCH OVER TO THE BACKUP CAMERA. I TOOK IT TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THEY COULD NOT FIGURE OUT THE ISSUE EITHER. WE DID A SOFT RESET AND ALSO UNHOOKED THE BATTERY FOR 15 MINUTES.

  2. Steering, Jul 27, 2019

    WANDERS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. CANT MAINTAIN CENTER OF ROAD AND HAVE TO APPLY CONSTANT CORRECTIONS TO STEERING. FEELS LIKE DRIVING ON ICE. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY WOULD NOT LOOK AT THE PROBLEM EVEN THOUGH JEEP KNOWS WELDS MAY BE BAD AND THE PROBLEM IS COMMON. VERY DANGEROUS

  3. Steering, Jul 27, 2019

    WHEN TRAVELING AT SPEEDS OF APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH OR MORE, THE STEERING WILL SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE BECOMES DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE SHAKING IS BY REDUCING THE SPEED. THIS HAS HAPPENED A COUPLE OF TIMES. I HAVE RETURNED IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE. THE FIRST VISIT HELPED BUT ONLY FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS AND THE PROBLEM RETURNED. I RETURNED IT TO THE DEALER AGAIN AND IT IS RESOLVED AT THIS TIME.

  4. Steering, Power train, Wheels, Jul 26, 2019

    MY CAR HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING THE 'DEATH WOBBLE' AS SOME DEALERSHIPS HAVE TOLD ME THAT. THE STEERING GETS A MIND OF ITS OWN AND ITS SUPER HARD TO CONTROL SOMETIMES. I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW CAR AND IT FEELS LIKE IM DRIVING A LEMON. ALMOST EVERY OTHER DAY SINCE I PURCHASED IT (ONE MONTH AGO) SEEMS LIKE IVE ALMOST GOTTEN INTO AN ACCIDENT.

  5. Electrical system, Structure, Jul 26, 2019

    THE FRAMES WELDS HAVE POROSITY, LACK OF PENETRATION, SPLATTER, TOO MUCH SILICA. ALSO THE PAINT AROUND THE WELDS ARE CHIPPING, EXPOSING THE METAL. THERE IS RUST STARTING TO FORM INSIDE THE FRAME RAILS. I WANT TO POINT OUT THAT THIS VEHICLE HAS NEVER DRIVEN NEAR SALT AND ONLY HAS LESS THAN 8000 MILES. ALSO. RARELY, THE RADIO TURNS ON BY ITSELF WHILE THE CAR IS OFF.

  6. Steering, Jul 18, 2019

    LOOSE STEERING THAT DOES NOT TRACK STRAIGHT WITHOUT CONSTANT CORRECTION. STEERING HAS BEEN BINDING DURING OPERATION CREATING AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION

  7. Other or unspecified, Jul 17, 2019

    VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY WILL NOT START, ANTI-THEFT LIGHT FLASHING. VEHICLE WILL RESTART AFTER SITTING 10-15 MINIUTES

  8. Engine, Jul 17, 2019, crash

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE PARKING, THE VEHICLE MADE A REVVING SOUND BEFORE THE CONTACT PRESSED THE IGNITION BUTTON TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINE SOME HOW REEVED UP AND ACCELERATED AND JUMPED THE CURVE AND HIT A BUILDING. THE CONTACT WAS CURRENTLY TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER STEVE LANDERS CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM 401 COLONEL GLENN PLAZA LOOP, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72210 (501) 374-4848 TO GET THE ISSUE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000. TF. *DT *DT*JB

  9. Steering, Suspension, Other or unspecified, Jul 17, 2019

    STEERING DOWN THE ROAD IS LOSE AND HARD TO KEEP JEEP STRAIGHT WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD. I HAVE REPLACED THE STEERING STABILIZER TO FIX THE "DEATH WOBBLE" BUT THE STEERING PROBLEM IS STILL THERE AND WORSENING

  10. Structure, Jul 16, 2019

    VIOLENT HOOD FLUTTER, THOUGHT IT WAS GOING TO BREAK LATCHES/ SWING UP INTO WINDSHIELD JUNE 2018 LESS THAN A MONTH AFTER BUYING THE JEEP (WILLY'S W PACKAGE) I TOOK IT FROM SOUTH FLORIDA ON MY WAY TO NASHVILLE FOR A NEW JOB. HOOD FLUTTER ALL THE WAY AT 60-70MPH ON A HIGHWAY. A WEEK LATER I REPLACED THE HOOD LATCHES WITH AFTER MARKET ONES AND HAVEN'T HAD A PROBLEM SINCE.

  11. Other or unspecified, Jul 16, 2019

    HOOD LATCH FLUTTERING WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS

  12. Suspension, Jul 15, 2019

    I HAVE EXPERIENCED "DEATH WOBBLE" THREE TIMES SINCE I PURCHASED MY JEEP WRANGLER IN DECEMBER OF 2018. ALL THREE TIMES IT OCCURRED AFTER HITTING A BUMP AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I HAVE NOT MODIFIED ANY ELEMENTS OF THE SUSPENSION - IT IS ALL FACTORY.

  13. Steering, Jul 11, 2019

    VEHICLE DELIVERED WITH EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL PLAY. ABOUT 10 DEGREES+ OF FREE PLAY. AFTER MULTIPLE VISITS TO DEALER, AND REPLACEMENT OF STEERING GEARBOX, IT IS LESS, ABOUT 5 DEGREES OF FREE PLAY. DEALER AND JEEP WAVE HAVE TOLD ME THERE IS NOTHING MORE THEY CAN DO. I WOULD SEND/UPLOAD A SHORT VIDEO (MP4) THAT SHOWS THIS, BUT IT DOES NOT LOOK LIKE THAT IS AN OPTION.

  14. Steering, Jul 8, 2019

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL CAN BE TURNED UP TO TWO INCHES RIGHT AND LEFT AND THE WHEELS DO NOT TURN.UP TO 4 INCHES OF SLACK , FREE PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL. STEERING WHEEL MUST BE CONSTANTLY MOVING TO STAY ON A STRAIGHT PATH. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS, INCLUDING PATTERSON CHRYSLER DODGE (903-218-4651, LOCATED AT 1611 US HIGHWAY 259 N, KILGORE, TX 75662). THE DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 900. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED. *TR*JB

  15. Steering, Jul 2, 2019

    THE VEHICLE WANDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD. DIFFICULT TO KEEP IT WITHIN THE ROAD LANE. VERY DANGEROUS, ALWAYS CORRECTING STEERING BACK AND FORTH TO KEEP IT IN THE LANE. VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 3000 MILES, ORIGINAL OWNER, COMPLETELY STOCK, NEVER TAKEN OFF ROAD.

  16. Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Jul 2, 2019

    THE CAR RANDOMLY DOES NOT START. AFTER DRIVING AROUND TOWN FOR ERRANDS OVER THE COURSE OF 3-7 DAYS, IT SUDDENLY WON'T START. IT WILL EVENTUALLY START AFTER WAITING FOR ABOUT 25-40 MINUTES. THIS BEGAN A FEW DAYS AFTER I PURCHASED THE CAR IN APRIL 2019 AND HAS CONTINUED SINCE. IT IS AT THE DEALER NOW, (AFTER FINALLY NEGOTIATING A PAID RENTAL FROM THEM) BUT THEY ARE NOT DRIVING IT ENOUGH TO RECREATE THE TRIGGER IN ORDER TO INVESTIGATE AND FIX IT. HERE IS A LINK TO A VIDEO I MADE OF A RECENT OCCURRENCE: HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=AGX72YJ0_EW&T=3S. HERE ARE LINKS TO BLOG POSTS FROM OTHER JEEP JK 2018 UNLIMITED CUSTOMERS EXPERIENCING THE SAME THING: HTTPS://WWW.CARGURUS.COM/CARS/DISCUSSION-T75977_DS983916 HTTPS://WWW.WRANGLERFORUM.COM/F202/HELP-NEW-2018-JK-WON-T-ALWAYS-START-2228306.HTML ... I GOOGLED MY VIN NUMBER AND A SEARCH RESULT CAME UP IMPLYING THAT MY "NEW" CAR MIGHT ACTUALLY BE USED. SEE THE ATTACHED SCREENSHOT.

  17. Steering, Jul 2, 2019

    STEERING HAS A DEAD SPOT IN THE WHEEL WITH ABOUT 2 INCHES OF PLAY. CONSTANTLY HAVE TO MAKE CORRECTIONS LEFT AND RIGHT AS YOU DRIVE DOWN THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW ABOUT ONE MONTH AGO AND NOW HAS 452 MILES ON IT. DEALER JUST REPLACED THE TRACKER BAR, WHICH WAS A POSSIBLE FIX PROVIDED BY CORPORATE. HOWEVER, ONLY A SLIGHT DIFFERENCE WAS MADE TO THE STEERING PROBLEM AFTER THIS REPAIR. VERY UNSAFE WHEN DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY DOING 65-70 MPH. SERVICE MANAGER STATED THE ONLY THING CORPORATE HAS LISTED SO FAR TO REPLACE, IF THIS ISSUE ARISES, IS THE TRACKING BAR.

  18. Steering, Suspension, Other or unspecified, Jul 1, 2019

    KEEP WRANGLER DEATH WOBBLE, CAUSE ME TO SWERVE OFF THE ROAD WHILE MY TWO YOUNG CHILDREN WERE IN THE CAR. SINCE THEN MY DAUGHTER HAD BEEN COMPLAINING ABOUT NECK PAINS. MY NECK AND BACK ALSO HAS BEEN IN PAIN SINCE THEN. GOING TO SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT.

  19. Steering, Jun 30, 2019

    THE VEHICLE HAS 800 MILES ON IT AND HAS NEVER BEEN OFFROAD BUT THERE IS VIBRATION AND LOOSE STEERING, IT'S MY WIFE'S DAILY COMMUTER SO IT DOESN'T EVEN SEE POTHOLES YET I CHECKED AND THE TRACK BAR CAN BE MOVED AROUND BY HAND ON A BRAND NEW VEHICLE. SHE EXPERIANCED DEATH WOBBLE AT 65MPH TWICE WHICH PROMPTED ME TO CHECK THE BAR.

  20. Structure, Jun 25, 2019

    FRAME WELDS HAVE POROSITY, LACK OF PENETRATION AND RUST.

  21. Steering, Jun 25, 2019

    WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE GOING 75 MPH I HIT A POT HOLE IN THE PAVEMENT AND THE FRONT END STARTED SHAKING AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS MOVING, AKA DEATH WOBBLE.

  22. Steering, Jun 24, 2019

    I HAD A PREVIOUS REPORT OF THE DEATH WOBBLE. THIS REPORT IS FOR SEVERELY LOOSE STEERING. TOO MUCH PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE JEEP WANDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD AND IT'S A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. THE STEERING STABILIZER/DAMPENER HAS BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES NOW AND A NEW TRACK BAR WAS INSTALLED AND ALSO THE PCM HAS BEEN FLASHED. NOTHING IS WORKING AND THIS PROBLEM COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THE DEALER SAYS 'WELL IT'S A SHORT WHEEL BASE TWO DOOR JEEP SO....'. I'M NOT BUYING THAT. I'VE HAD TWO DOOR JEEPS IN THE PAST AND IT WAS NEVER AN ISSUE. RESEARCHING THIS THERE ARE MANY OTHERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM!

  23. Steering, Jun 24, 2019

    LOOSE AND WANDERING STEERING. WHEN YOU TURN THE STEERING WHEEL THEIR IS ABOUT TWO INCHES OF PLAY BEFORE THE WHEELS MOVE MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE AND UNSAFE. FCA HAS INSTALLED 4 STEERING GEARS, 2 STEERING DAMPERS AND A TRACK BAR. FCA DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX THIS ISSUE. WE HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH THIS ISSUE FOR OVER 8 MONTHS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN PARKED FOR THE LAST 3 MONTHS.

  24. Steering, Suspension, Jun 22, 2019

    I'VE HAD MY VEHICLE IN 3 TIMES FOR WHAT THEY CALL THE DEATH WOBBLE. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY STILL SITTING AT THE DEALERSHIP AS I AM WAITING A CALL FROM THE SEVICE MANAGER. THE SECOND TIME I BROUGHT IT IN THEY AGAIN FIXED SOMETHING ON THE FRONT END AND IT WAS A LITTLE BETTER BUT STILL NOW RIGHT. NOW I'M BEING TOLD THAT THE TIRES NEED TO BE REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 35,000 MILES ON THE TIRES. DUE TO THE FRONT END PROBLEMS MY TIRES GO BAD AND I'M SUPPOSED TO PAY FOR IT. I'M TOLD ITS A WEARABLE ITEM. THEY WOULD BE FINE IF THEY WEREN'T CUPPING DUE TO THE FRONT END PROBLEM. I HAVE ALSO FILED A COMPLAINT WITH CHRYSLER JEEP AND HAVE HEARD NOTHING BACK FROM THEM EITHER. TO TOP IT ALL OFF, I WAS STOPPED BY THE STATE HIGHWAY PATROL. THEY SAW IT HAPPEN ON THE EXPRESSWAY, WERE CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY AND STOPPED ME. THANK GOODNESS I DIDN'T GET A TICKET OR ANYTHING. I'M COMPLETELY FRUSTRATED. THE DEALERSHIP WON'T HELP FIX IT. CHRYSLER JEEP HAS NOT CALLED ME BACK. I'VE PAYED A LOT OF MONEY FOR THIS JEEP AND CAN'T GET IT FIXED.

  25. Other or unspecified, Jun 21, 2019

    TO ' WHOM IT MY CONCERN, FROM ' [XXX] IN REGARDS TO MY PURCHASE OF MY JEEP WRANGLERVEHICLE ' AMERICAN FASBACK EDITION 2018 VIN #[XXX] PURCHASED FORM MOIX RV 4723, 1213 COLLIER DR, CONWAY AR 72032 PURCHASE DATE WAS 3/4/19 BUT DID NOT SIGN PAPERS OR TAKE POSSESSION OF VEHICLE TILL MARCH 9TH 2019 I HAVE COMPLIED WITH REQUESTED INFORMATION ON THE TOTAL COST OF EXPENSES TO THE ERWIN HYMER GROUP AND SENT INFORMATION CERTIFIED MAIL TO EHGUSA-AF 1945 BURGUNDY PLACE, ONTARIO, CA 91761 WITH ALL MY COSTS RELATED TO THIS PURCHASE ON MAY 20TH WITH THE TOTAL THEY OWE ME TO BUY BACK THIS UNSAFE VEHICLE. I WAS INFORMED IN SAME LETTER THAT I SHOULD IMMEDIATELY STOP USING MY VEHICLE. I HAVE ALSO CALLED THE NUMBER 844-533-7997 EXT [XXX] AND HAVE LEFT NUMEROUS MESSAGES. I HAVE ALSO NOTIFIED OUR LESSEE WITH IN THE TEN DAYS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS BY CERTIFIED LETTER SENT ON MAY 20TH. SENT TO US BANK AT P.O. BOX 2188 OSHKOSH WI 54903. NOW THEY SAY THEY NEVER RECEIVED MY INFORMATION THAT I SENT CERTIFIED MAIL. THIS IS THE ADDRESS INFORMATION THE BRANCH OFFICE IN CONWAY TOLD ME SEND THE INFORMATION TO. I TALKED TO [XXX] ON MAY 20TH 2019 HE IS THE HEAD OF OPERATIONS AT ERWIN HYMER GROUP AND HE TOLD ME THAT I WOULD RECEIVE MY MONEY BACK ON JUNE 18TH 2019. I CALLED AND LEFT SEVERAL MESSAGES TO ASK FOR INFORMATION WE DISCUSSED IN WRITING BUT NO RESPONSE. I WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR HELP WITH THIS ISSUE, THANK YOU, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *CC *TR