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 22, 2019
LOSE STEERING. CAN TURN THE STEERING WHEEL CONSIDERABLY WITHOUT TURNING THE WHEELS. THIS MAKES TRYING TO DRIVE STRAIGHT EXHAUSTING AND DANGEROUS. MEETING OR PASSING LARGE RIGS IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS.MY DEALERSHIP DENYS AN ISSUE.
Steering, Feb 22, 2019
AT SPEEDS OVER 70 MPH WHEN I HIT A BUMP OR SEAM IN THE ROAD THE STEERING WHELL VIBRATES VIOLENTLY AS IF SOMETHING HAS DISCONNECTED. AFTER ABOUT 10 SECONDS IT STOPS. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN 2 WEEKS. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 4K MILES ON IT. ANY SPEED OVER 65 CAUSES A LOOSENESS IN THE WHEEL ON UNEVEN PAVEMENT EVEN WHEN NOT VIBRATING. AFTER INSPECTION DEALER CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND THEY ADVISED REPLACING STEERING DAMPER. DEALER ADVISED TO DRIVE WITH CAUTION TILL THE PART CAME IN BUT I ASKED FOR A LOANER AS IT OBVIOUSY UNSAFE TO DRIVE.
Steering, Electronic stability control (ESC), Feb 22, 2019
VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL COMPLETELY LOCKS UP WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AS YOU ARE UNABLE TO CORRECT WHEEL FOR UP TO 10 SECONDS. WHILE TSB 08-092-18 WAS ISSUED 7 MONTHS AGO THIS PRESENTS A SIGNIFICANT POSSIBILITY FOR ACCIDENT AND INJURY AND SHOULD BE RECALLED FOR ANYONE AFFECTED.
Steering, Wheels, Feb 22, 2019
AT A SPEED OF APPROX. 75 MPH AFTER HITTING A NUMBER OF PUMPS/POTHOLES ON THE HIGHWAY THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO VIBRATE/SHAKE LIKE CRAZY - A TERRIFYING SITUATION IN RUSH HOUR ON A HIGHWAY. THE SHAKING STOPPED ONCE THE SPEED WAS UNDER 50 MPH.
Steering, Feb 22, 2019
WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH THE STEERING LOCKED UP AND I COULD NOT TURN. APPLIED BRAKES AND ADDITIONAL PRESSURE TO STEERING WHEEL AND WAS ABLE TO STEER VEHICLE ENOUGH TO AVOID ANY COLLISION, CAME TO A STOP AND STEERING SEEMED TO RETURN TO NORMAL. THIS HAPPENED AT ABOUT 9500 MILES. THIS HAPPENED 1/19 WAS DRIVING AT 55 MPH, AND HIT A DIP IN THE ROAD. THE ENTIRE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY, WENT LEFT OF CENTER, APPLIED BRAKES AND SLOWED VEHICLE DOWN. REGAINED ENOUGH STEERING TO RETURN TO MY LANE AT ABOUT 10/15 MPH. ON COMING TRAFFIC SLOWED TO A STOPPED TO ASSIST IN AVOIDING AN ACCIDENT. THIS HAPPENED AT ABOUT 11000 MILES. THIS HAPPENED 2/21/19
Steering, Feb 22, 2019
STEERING IS LOOSE AND VEHICLE WANDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD. CONSTANT CORRECTION OF THE WHEEL IS REQUIRED TO STAY IN LANE. MOST NOTICEABLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS BUT IS APPARENT AT ALL SPEEDS.
Steering, Feb 21, 2019
THIS EVENING WHILE AT HIGHWAY SPEED (70MPH) I CROSSED O ER AN OVERPASS ON A SLIGHT TURN. JUST AFTER THE OVERPASS WAS A SLIGHT BUMP AND MY JL BEGAN SHAKING VIOLENTLY. I WAS CERTAIN THAT SOMETHING HAD BROKEN BASED UPON HOW VIOLENTLY IT AHOOK. I QUICKLY PULLED INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND SLOWED TO A STOP. I VISUALLY INSPECTED ALL TIRES AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AS BEST I COULD AND SAW NO OBVIOUS DAMAGE/ISSUE. I DECIDED TO ATTEMPT TO CONTINUE SLOWLY. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO MY DESTINATION AND BACK HOME WITHOUT FURTHER ISSUES BUT NEEDLESS TO SAY I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF MY JL. I HAD A GREAT DEAL OF DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE DURING THIS EPISODE. I WILL BE CONTACTING MY JEEP DEALERSHIP FIRST THING IN THE MORNING. I LOVE MY JL BUT I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT ITS SAFETY.
Steering, Suspension, Feb 21, 2019
GOING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH ON THE FREEWAY MY JEEP VERY SUDDENLY BEGAN TO SHAKE/VIBRATE VERY VIOLENTLY. EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL. FELT LIKE THE CAR WAS GOING TO COME APART/TIRES WERE GOING TO FALL OFF. AFTER SLOWING DOWN TO MAYBE 30 MPH THE SHAKING RESOLVED. JEEP HAS APPROXIMATELY 5800 MILES ON IT.
Electrical system, Feb 21, 2019
VEHICLE WILL NOT START AFTER LIGHT TO MODERATE USE. AFTER USING THE VEHICLE FOR 20-30 MINUTES AND IT IS TURNED OFF, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT ALWAYS START BACK UP. IF THE TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE INDICATOR DOES NOT SWITCH FROM 163 DEGREES TO ABOVE 200 DEGREES, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT IMMEDIATELY START BACK UP IF IT IS TURNED OFF. IT SEEMS THAT THE VEHICLE IS SENDING THE WRONG TEMPERATURE TO THE STARTER AND IT IS PREVENTING IT FROM READING THE CORRECT TEMPERATURE WHICH WOULD ALLOW PROPER STARTUP. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT BUT THEY SAID THEY WERE UNABLE TO HELP ME SINCE THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. I SHOWED THEM VIDEO FOOTAGE OF THE VEHICLE NOT STARTING BUT THEY SAID THEY STILL COULD NOT HELP ME UNLESS THEY COULD REPRODUCE THE ISSUE. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST TEN TIMES NOW SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM (U87) BUT FOR SOME REASON, MY VEHICLE'S VIN NUMBER IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL.
Steering, Suspension, Feb 21, 2019
LEASED THE JEEP WRANGLER JL IN OCTOBER 2019. WITHIN 3 WEEKS, THE "JEEP WOBBLE" OCCURRED ON THE HIGHWAY AT A SPEED OF 65 MPH. GOING OVER A BRIDGE, THE CAR HIT A CONNECTOR IN ROAD AND STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY. I WAS IN THE LEFT LANE AND HAD TO SLOW THE CAR DOWN IMMEDIATELY AS IT FELT OUT OF CONTROL, CAUSING CARS BEHIND ME TO BRAKE. I MOVED OVER A LANE AND THE CAR STOPPED SHAKING ONCE I SLOWED DOWN BELOW 50MPH. I BROUGHT THE CAR IN TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD IT'S NOT UNDER RECALL AND IT'S NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. I COMPLETELY DISAGREE THAT IT'S NOT A SAFETY ISSUE AS DODGING CARS ON THE HIGHWAY IN ORDER TO SLOW MY CAR DOWN WHILE IT SHAKES VIOLENTLY IS CLEARLY A SAFETY ISSUE FOR EVERYONE ON THE ROAD. THE DEALERSHIP INSTALLED A DAMPENER. I FINALLY GOT THE CAR BACK AFTER A WEEK AND WITHIN DAYS, THE SAME THING HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY. I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK IN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I WAS TOLD THEY WERE CONTACTING CHRYSLER TO SEE IF THEY INSTALLED THE PART CORRECTLY. MY CAR WAS THERE FOR ANOTHER WEEK WHILE THEY WAITED FOR CHRYSLER TO RETURN THEIR PHONE CALL. THEY INSTALLED A STRONGER PART, I WAS TOLD AND THEN FINALLY HAD MY CAR BACK. WITHIN A COUPLE OF WEEKS, THE WOBBLE HAPPENED AGAIN. I DROPPED THE CAR BACK AT THE DEALERSHIP LAST WEEK ON 2/13 WHERE IT REMAINS. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED WORD ON WHAT IS BEING DONE AT THIS POINT. EXTREMELY FRUSTRATING AS WE ARE LEASING THIS CAR AND IT'S BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR ALMOST 4 WEEKS TOTAL, WHICH IS ONE MONTH PAYMENT WITHOUT ME EVEN DRIVING THE CAR. WE ARE LOOKING INTO LEMON LAW SINCE THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE IS NOT PART OF ANY RECALL. AGAIN, THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN FOR THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS IN THE CAR. I HAVE 2 KIDS THAT TRAVEL WITH ME IN THAT JEEP AND AM NEVER COMFORTABLE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AS I NEVER KNOW WHEN THAT VIOLENT SHAKE WILL HAPPEN.
Steering, Feb 21, 2019
THE CAR TENDS TO WANDER AT HIGHWAY SPEED( 65MPH) . WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED I AM CONSTANTLY ADJUSTING THE STEERING TO MAINTAIN LANE. MOST CARS DO THIS TO SOME DEGREE, BUT THIS VEHICLE DOES IT TO EXCESS. I CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY ISSUE.
Steering, Feb 20, 2019
THE STEERING IS VERY LOOSE AND VEHICLE WANDERS ALL OVER. PROBLEM IS ESPECIALLY BAD AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND REQUIRES CONSTANT INPUT TO REMAIN STRAIGHT. STEERING WHEEL HAS ABOUT 2 INCHES OF DEAD SPACE SO CORRECTIONS ARE CUMBERSOME. STEERING WILL LOCK UP AT HIGHWAYS SPEEDS AND THEN SUDDENLY RELEASE. THIS HAS HAPPENED 5 TIMES AND CAUSED ME TO SKID 2X AND GO OFF HIGHWAY ONE.
Steering, Suspension, Wheels, Feb 20, 2019
WHEN TRAVELING ABOVE 70MPH AND HITTING A ROUGH PLACE ON THE ROAD THE STEERING SHAKES VIOLENTLY INCLUDING THE DASH UNTIL YOU SLOW DOWN TO 40MPH. THIS HAS HAPPENED 6+ TIMES NOW WITH THE LOCAL DEAL SHIP NOT KNOWING HOW TO FIX. WE WERE ALMOST REAR ENDED BECAUSE OF THIS. AND THANK GOODNESS THEIR WASN'T AN ABANDONED VEHICLE ON THE SHOULDER. WE HAVE A VIDEO OF THIS HAPPENING
Visibility/wiper, Feb 19, 2019
DRIVING MY NEW 2018 JEEP WRANGLER RUBICON FOR THE FIRST TIME IN SNOWY CONDITIONS, I TURNED ON THE FRONT WINDOW DEFROST WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND IMMEDIATELY HEARD A POPPING NOISE. THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED DUE TO THE DEFROST COMING ON. THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED AT THE BASE OF THE WINDSHIELD IN THE CENTER OF THE SUV DIRECTLY ABOVE THE DEFROST VENTS. THE CRACK WENT UP FROM THE BASE 3 INCHES AND TOOK A HARD LEFT TOWARDS THE DRIVES SIDE. THERE WAS NOT A IMPACT TO THE WINDSHIELD OF ANY KIND. I HAVE CONTACTED CHRYSLER JEEP AND THEY HAVE SAID "GLASS IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY". THIS WINDSHIELD IS DEFECTIVE.
Steering, Feb 19, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH OVER A DIP IN THE ROAD, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY. THE VEHICLE VEERED INTO A PASTURE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BENSON CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH AND DODGE INC (400 WEST WADE HAMPTON BOULEVARD, GREER, SC 29650, 864-877-0161) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING DAMPER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 58020235. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,458.
Steering, Feb 18, 2019
WHEN HITTING A BUMP AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES OUT OF MY HAND. I HAVE TO SLOW DOWN TO GET IT TO STOP. HAPPENS EVERYDAY WHEN I GO TO AND FROM WORK NO MATTER WHAT I DO I CAN AVOID THE BUMPS FOR OVER PASSES.
Electrical system, Feb 17, 2019
ALL AUDIO SOUNDS INCLUDING PHONE, NAVIGATION, RADIO PAUSE EVERY THREE SECONDS. ENGINE DEACTIVATION OCCURRED WHILE PULLING A TRAILER GOING 35 MPH ON A BUSY ROAD. IT RESTARTED ITSELF. BACK UP CAMERA SOMETIMES DOESN'T WORK.
Steering, Feb 16, 2019
DEATH WOBBLE. I'VE BEEN EXPERIENCING DEATH WOBBLE - ESPECIALLY DRIVING OVER BRIDGE CONNECTIONS - GOING HIGHWAY SPEEDS. MINI DEATH WOBBLE ON BUMPY PAVED ROADS. MY 2018 JLU NOW HAS 25K - I'VE OWNED IT FOR 9 MONTHS. IT STARTED A MONTH OR SO AGO- DEALER REPLACED STEERING STABILIZER. STILL NOT FIXED. GOING BACK TO DEALER FOR THE 2ND TIME ON 2/19/19. THIS JEEP IS UNSAFE!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE JEEPS & ALSO OWN ANOTHER OLDER YJ. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM & NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED.
Steering, Feb 16, 2019
AT ROUGHLY 45 MPH STEERING SEEMED TO 'LOCK'... IT TOOK EXTREME FORCE TO TURN ENOUGH TO MAKE A SLIGHT CORNER WHILE DRIVING. THE SLIGHT CORNER IS APPROXIMATELY A 20 DEGREE CURVE TO THE RIGHT THEN BACK TO THE LEFT. AFTER THIS INITIAL 'LOCK' THE STEERING FELT AS IF IT WANTED TO ONLY GO STRAIGHT. EVEN A LANE CHANGE WAS DIFFICULT. THE SAFETY PART OF IT IS THAT WHILE APPLYING ENOUGH FORCE TO TURN THE VEHICLE...WHEN IT 'UNLOCKED' I NEARLY TURNED INTO THE CAR IN THE LANE BESIDE ME!!
Other or unspecified, Feb 15, 2019
THREE TIMES WITHIN THE LAST 2 WEEKS, I HAVE BEEN ON THE EXPRESSWAY AND THE CAR STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY SIDE TO SIDE. EACH TIME I WAS BETWEEN 60 AND 75 MPH THE SHAKING STOPPED WHEN I GOT DOWN UNDER 45 MPH. IT FELT AS IF THE CAR WAS GOING TO SHAKE APART. I HAVE NOT MADE ANY CHANGES OR ALTERATIONS TO THE CAR SINCE I PURCHASED IT. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT FOR IT TO BE LOOKED AT ON TUESDAY. IT IS A JL MODEL
Steering, Suspension, Feb 13, 2019
VEHICLE SHAKES AND VIBRATES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AFTER A BUMP IN THE ROAD IS HIT. ONCE IT WAS SO VIOLENTLY AND CONTINUOUS THAT I HAD TO PULL OVER AND STOP THE VEHICLE SO THE SHAKING WOULD STOP. I WAS TOLD THIS IS "DEATH WOBBLE" A KNOWN ISSUE IN JEEP VEHICLES. BECAUSE I LEASE THIS 2018 WRANGLER, I'D LIKE KNOW IF THERE IS A LEMON LAW PROTECTING ME AS A LEASOR SO THAT I MAY EXIT MY LEASE.
Other or unspecified, Feb 13, 2019
IMPROPER WELDS LEADING TO TRACK BAR SEPARATION. OKAYED BY THE DEALERSHIP AND CHRYSLER (FCA).
Steering, Electronic stability control (ESC), Feb 12, 2019
POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. ONLY CAN STEERING 10 DEGREES EITHER RIGHT OR LEFT. THANK GOD, I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER. I RESTARTED AND STEERING CANE BACK.
Steering, Feb 12, 2019
WHEN MY SON'S JEEP WRANGLER HITS A SMALL BUMP ON THE FREEWAY AT SPEEDS OVER 50 MILES AN HOUR, IT GOES INTO VIOLENT STEERING VIBRATION. THE FIRST OCCURRENCE WAS ON NOVEMBER 2ND, 2018 AND I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. THE ISSUE HAPPENED AGAIN ON JANUARY 12TH, 2019, AND CHRYSLER REPAIRED IT FOR THE SECOND TIME. THE ISSUE RECURRED FOR THE THIRD TIME ON FEBRUARY 9TH, 2019 AND THIS TIME, THE VIBRATION WAS EVEN MORE VIOLENT THAN THE FIRST 2 INSTANCES. THE FIRST OCCURRENCE HAPPENED WHEN THE CAR HAD APPROXIMATELY 10,000 MILES ON IT. IT NOW HAS 12,000 MILES ON IT. AS I LOST CONFIDENCE IN CHRYSLER BEING ABLE TO PERMANENTLY REPAIR THE VEHICLE, I AM REQUESTING ARBITRATION FOR CHRYSLER TO TAKE THE CAR BACK AND RELIEVE ME OF THE LEASE AS I DON'T WANT TO ENDANGER MY SON'S LIFE, ESPECIALLY THAT IT TOOK HIM A FRIGHTENING 5 TO 6 SECONDS TO REGAIN CONTROL OVER THE VEHICLE DURING THE LAST INSTANCE. HE WAS DRIVING 65 MILES AN HOUR AND THE VEHICLE VEERED ACROSS 3 LANES. HAD THERE BEEN OTHER CARS, MY SON WOULD HAVE BEEN IN A LIFE THREATENING ACCIDENT.
Steering, Suspension, Feb 12, 2019
DEATH WOBBLE. WHEN HITTING A BUMP AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL WILL SHAKE SIDE TO SIDE VIOLENTLY UNTIL THE JEEP HAS SLOWED TO AROUND 40-45 MPH. STEERING IS STILL POSSIBLE BUT VERY LIMITED. THIS HAPPENS WHEN GOING STRAIGHT OR DURING TURNS AT 55+ MPH. THIS STARTED WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD 3,800 MILES. I HAVE HAD THE JEEP INTO THE DEALER 3 TIMES. THE STEERING STABILIZER WAS REPLACED, THEN THE TIRES WERE BALANCED. NOW THEY ARE INVESTIGATING TIE ROD ENDS AND OTHER POSSIBLE CAUSES.