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, Suspension, Dec 4, 2018
WHEN HITTING A BUMP ON THE HIGHWAY (FOR EXAMPLE- BRIDGE SEAMS) AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (45 MPH+) THE JEEP WILL SHUDDER AND SHAKE, PARTICULARLY THE STEERING WHEEL & FRONT END AT TIMES; SOMETIMES WHEN HITTING A SERIES OF BUMPS THE SHUDDERING WILL INTENSIFY AND IS MORE DIFFICULT TO STOP. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE SHUDDERING IS TO SLOW DOWN TO SPEEDS THAT ARE POTENTIALLY UNSAFE ON THE HIGHWAY - <30 MPH.
Structure, Dec 3, 2018
TRAVELING ABOUT 60 MPH ON A RURAL TWO LANE ROAD A TRUCK APPROACHING FROM OPPOSITE DIRECTION PUSHED WIND INTO FRONT OF THE JEEP CAUSING HOOD TO FLUTTER UP APPROX ONE INCH. STARTLING ME DRIVING.
Steering, Other or unspecified, Dec 3, 2018
DEATH WOBBLE. BOUGHT BRAND NEW 2018 JEEP SAHARA IN JUNE. 12/1/2018 HIT A BUMPY ROAD AND WENT INTO A VIOLENT SHAKE. IT DID IT TWICE MORE LATER THAT DAY ON 12/2 IT DID THIS AGAIN. ALL AT SPEED 55-80 THE SHAKING IS SO BAD IT IS HARD TO CONTROL VEHICLE. YOUR HANDS WILL BE NUMB AFTER TRYING TO HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL.
Other or unspecified, Dec 2, 2018
MISSING WELDS AND VERY POOR AND INCOMPLETE WELDS ON THE FRAME HORNS. WAS REPLACING FRONT BUMPER AND NOTICED A WELD THAT BURNED RIGHT THROUGH THE METAL IN THE FRAME AND LEFT A HOLE THROUGH THE METAL ALLOWING THE WEATHER AND ELEMENTS TO PENETRATE THE INSIDE OF THE FRAME. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, I ALSO FOUND INCOMPLETE WELDS AND WELDS THAT WERE MISSING COMPLETELY ON ONE FRAME HORN THAT WERE ALL PRESENT ON THE EXACT SAME FRAME HORN LOCATED ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE FRAME. ON THE FRAME HORN MISSING THE WELDS, THE METAL PLATES SUPPORTING THE FRAME HORN WERE NOT FLUSH OR EVEN, THE PLATE WAS CROOKED. ON THE FRAME HORN WHERE THE WELDS WERE PRESENT, THE PLATE WAS FLUSH AND EVEN. THIS IS THE LOCATION WHERE THE BUMPER IS BOLTED TO THE FRAME TO PROTECT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE WELDS COULD NOT BE SEEN UNLESS THE BUMPER WAS REMOVED
Steering, Suspension, Dec 2, 2018
I MADE AN ERROR ON THE DATES ON MY EARLIER SUBMISSION, COMPKAINT NUMBER 11155434. IN THE 4TH SENTENCE I SAID 10/8, IT SHOULD BE 11/8. IN THE 5TH SENTENCE I SAID 10/9, IT SHOULD BE 11/9. IN THE 6TH SENTENCE I SAID 10/10, IT SHOULD BE 11/10. I PURCHASED MY SAHARA FROM AUTO WORLD ON A FULLY PAID CASH BASIS AS A NEW VEHICLE UNDER FULL FACTORY WARRANTY ON 9/1/2018. THE EVENTS REPORTED WERE FIRST EXPERIENCED ON 10/27/2018 ALTHOUGH THE DEATH WOBBLE HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES SINCE 10/27/2018. AUTO WORLD HAS HAD MY CAR IN ITS SHOP SINCE 10/29/2018 FOR ALL BUT THE LATE AFTERNOON OF 11/8, 11/9 AND THE MORNING OF 11/10. AUTO WORLD STILL HAS MY CAR. I CAN NOT AND WILL NOT DRIVE MY PAID FOR CAR WITH MY GRAND CHILDREN OR ANYONE ELSE IN THE CAR DUE TO THE GRAVITY OF THE PROBLEM AND SAFETY CONCERNS.
Steering, Suspension, Wheels, Dec 2, 2018
VIOLENT SHAKING WHEN ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS OCCURS WHEN I HIT AN UNEVEN BUMP GOING AROUND 70 MPH. FEELS VERY DANGEROUS AND LASTS FOR MINUTES. THIS FORCED ME TO SLOW DOWN CONSIDERABLY ON THE HIGHWAY.
Steering, Suspension, Dec 2, 2018
MY 2 MONTH OLD SAHARA HAS EXPERIENCED VIOLENT SHAKING AND VIBRATIONS THROUGH THE STEERING/SUSPENSION SYSTEM ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. I DELIVERED MY SAHARA TO THE DEALER, AUTO WORLD OF PETALUMA ON 10/29. AUTO WORLD KEPT MY CAR TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM RETURNING IT AFTER REPLACING THE TIRES ON 10/8. ON 10/9 MY CAR AGAIN EXPERIENCED WHAT I NOW KNOW IS CALLED 'DEATH WOBBLE.' I TOOK MY CAR OUT ON THE MORNING OF 10/10 AND AGAIN EXPERIENCED 'DEATH WOBBLE.' BECAUSE AUTO WORLD TOLD ME IT COULD NOT REPLICATE THE DEATH WOBBLE IN MY CAR I TOOK IT OUT ON THE FREEWAY AND MADE TWO VIDEO TAPES OF THE STEERING WHEEL DURING DEATH WOBBLE. I THEN RETURNED MY CAR TO THE SERVICE MANAGER AT AUTO WORLD AND SHOWED HIM THE VIDEOS. THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME HE AFTER SEEING THE VIDEO THAT HE THOUGHT JEEP HAD RESOLVED THE DEATH WOBBLE PROBLEM WITH JEEP'S YEARS AGO. THAT WAS THE FIRST TIME I HAD HEARD THE TERM DEATH WOBBLE. I TOLD THE MANAGER WHERE TO TAKE THE CAR TO EXPERIENCE DEATH WOBBLE. DEATH WOBBLE INITIATED IN MY CAR WHILE TRAVELING AT FREEWAY SPEEDS WHEN ENCOUNTERING ANY TYPE OF CHANGE OF CONDITIONS LIKE GOING FROM AN ASPHALT TO CONCRETE SURFACE AT A BRIDGE OVERPASS/UNDERPASS ON THE FREEWAY. AFTER RETURNING MY CAR TO THE SERVICE MANAGER ON 11/10 I WAS DIRECTED TO SEVERAL DIFFERENT JEEP COMPLAINT TEAMS. I WAS ALTIMATELY PUT IN CONTACT WITH REPRESENTATIVE FORD FROM THE JEEP RESOLUTION TEAM IN DALLAS TEXAS. FORD TOLD ME TO BE PATIENT AS IT WOULD TAKE HIM 1 TO 30 DAYS TO ADDRESS MY CLAIM. I ORIGINALLY SPOKE WITH FORD ALMOST 3 WEEKS AGO. I VOLUNTEERED TO SEND HIM MY VIDEOS AND EMAILS WITH THE DEALER HOWEVER HE DECLINED TO ACCEPT THEM AND WOULD NOT GIVE ME CONTACT INFORMATION WHERE I COULD SEND THE MATERIAL I HAD ACCUMULATED. DESPITE MULTIPLE CALLS TO FORD I HAVE NOT HEARD FROM HIM SINCE 11/20. MY CAR FOR WHICH I PAID CASH IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE.
Steering, Dec 1, 2018
I PURCHASED THIS JEEP BRAND NEW. I CAN HARDLY MAINTAIN MY LANE WHILE TRAVELING OVER 60MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. I AM ALL OVER THE ROAD. I HAVE TO HOLD ON TIGHTLY WITH TWO HANDS. I HAVE OWNED SEVERAL JEEPS OVER THE YEARS. I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE. I HAVE A VIDEO OF THE 1" IN THE PLAY OF MY STEERING WHEEL WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE JEEP DOES NOT MOVE OR RESPOND UNTIL YOU GO PAST THAT 1" GAP. I HAVE ALSO ALMOST WRECKED DUE TO OVER CORRECTING. A CAR CAME INTO MY LANE WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE. I SWERVED, BUT DUE TO THE STEERING BOX NOT RESPONDING TO WHAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DOING, I ALMOST FLIPPED IT. VERY SCARY. IT IS NOT FUN TO DRIVE AND I HAVE CONTEMPLATED GETTING RID OF IT.
Steering, Suspension, Wheels, Dec 1, 2018
ONCE MY 2018 JEEP WRANGLER HIT OVER 16.5K MILES, WHEN DRIVING OVER 60 MPH AND HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE STEERING WHEEL/WHEELS SHAKE VIGOROUSLY AND THE ONLY WAY TO STOP IS TO BRING THE SPEED BELOW 60 MPH, WHICH IS VERY UNSAFE WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. I AM ALSO NOW NOTICING THAT THE STEERING/SUSPENSION FEELS DIFFERENT WHEN TRAVELING ON SECONDARY ROADS WHEN HITTING BUMPS ON THE ROAD. THIS STARTED 2 WEEKS AGO WAS MINOR AND IS CONTINUING TO GET WORSE.
Steering, Dec 1, 2018
THERE IS A DEAD SPOT IN THE STEERING AT CENTER . WHEN I'M DRIVING I HAVE TO CONSTANTLY CORRECT THE STEERING TO MAKE IT GO STRAIGHT . THE PROBLEM GETS WORSE AT HIGHER SPEEDS . THE VEHICLE WONDERS AND I'M SURE IT LOOKS LIKE THERE'S A DRUNK DRIVER BEHIND THE WHEEL . I CAN MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL 15 DEGREES BACK AND FORTH IN EITHER DIRECTION WHILE DRIVING AND NOT GET A RESPONSE FROM THE STEERING . THAT'S THE DEAD SPOT . THIS MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN A LANE .
Steering, Dec 1, 2018
MY NEW JL HAS 2600 MILES ON IT AND I'VE HAD ISSUES WITH THE AMOUNT OF PLAY (COUPLE INCHES OF FREE PLAY) MOST NOTICEABLE ON THE HIGHWAY. IT FLOATS BACK AND FORTH, REQUIRING CONSTANT CORRECTION. I HAD A 2.5' LIFT INSTALLED, AND FIRST THOUGHT THIS WAS THE ISSUE. AFTER READING ALL THE ACCOUNTS OF STEERING, MINE IS EXACTLY AS PEOPLE ARE DESCRIBING. I'VE HAD THE LIFT LOOK AT, ALIGNMENT REDONE, WHEELS BALANCED, AND STILL SEEMS SLOPPY AND UNSAFE. MY PARTICULAR VIN DOES NOT SHOW IT ON THE RECALL, BUT THIS IS HORRIBLY DANGEROUS. I'M DRIVING HOME TO SEE MY FOLK IN A COUPLE DAYS AND AM SCARED OF MY 40K NEW JEEP. PLEASE MAKE THEM DO A FULL RECALL TO INVESTIGATE ALL STEERING ISSUES. I'VE ALSO EXPERIENCED A 'SHIMMY SHAKING ' WHILE ON HIGHWAY SPEEDS TURNING AND WEIGHT SHIFTS. NOT LIKE A VIOLENT DEARH WOBBLE, BUT STILL COMPLETELY SHAKING THE JEEP. I SUPPOSE IF WHILE ON MY DRIVE HOME NEXT WEEK I CRASH, LET THIS BE A WARNING AND EYE OPENER THAT THERE IS SOMETHING DEFINITELY NOT SAFE ABOUT IT. I DON'T HAVE HAVE AN ALTERNATIVE TO DRIVING SOMETHING ELSE. NOR SHOULD WE HAVE TO BE WORRIED ABOUT DRIVING OUR VERY EXPENSIVE NEW VEHICLES..
Electrical system, Dec 1, 2018
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON AFTEN, HAVE TO UNHOOK MY BATTERY TO TURN OFF
Steering, Nov 30, 2018
JEEP WRANGLER JL SPORT (2 DR) BUILD DATE 6/18 PURCHASED 7/18 CURRENTLY 1243 MILE ON THE ODOMETER. SINCE THE DRIVE HOME FROM THE DEALER THE VEHICLE CONSTANTLY WANDERS LEFT AND RIGHT REGARDLESS OF THE TYPE OF ROAD SURFACE. I RECENTLY TOOK THE JEEP ON A STRAIGHT AND LEVEL ROAD AND COULD NOT TRAVEL MORE THAN 25 YARDS AT 45 MPH WITHOUT MOVING THE STEERING WHEEL AT LEAST 1.5 INCHES. I HAVE ADJUSTED THE TIRE PRESSURE UP AND DOWN FROM THE FACTORY SETTING WITH NO CHANGE. I BELIEVE THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON THE JEEP JL, IT IS DIFFICULT TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN ITS OWN LANE CREATING CONTROL PROBLEMS. THE PROBLEM INTENSIFIES WITH SPEED
Steering, Wheels, Nov 30, 2018
MY VEHICLE HAS THE "DEATH WOBBLE" ON THE HIGHWAY AT ANY SPEEDS ABOVE 55 MPH. IF I HIT A SMALL BUMP ON THE ROAD, SUCH AS A HIGHWAY JOINT, MY STEERING WHEEL SHAKES VIOLENTLY AND UNCONTROLLABLY AND MY WHEELS ALSO UNCONTROLLABLY VIBRATE. I AM UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE WHEN THIS HAPPENS AND IMMEDIATELY TRY TO SLOW DOWN AND HOLD ONTO THE STEERING WHEEL AS HARD AS I CAN.
Steering, Suspension, Nov 30, 2018
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES SEVERE WOBBLING OVER BUMPS TO THE POINT THAT THE ENTIRE CAR AND STEERING WHEEL SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLY TO THE POINT WHERE IS RISKS A CRASH. THIS CONDITION IS PRESENT AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS.
Electronic stability control (ESC), Nov 30, 2018
MY ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SERVICE LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON, EVEN AFTER SEVERAL REPAIRS AND SOFTWARE UPDATES.
Other or unspecified, Nov 30, 2018
DEATH WOBBLE
Steering, Suspension, Nov 29, 2018
CHANGING LANES ON HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH LOST TOTAL CONTROL OF FRONT END. VIOLENT SHAKING AND NEARLY CRASHED. STEERING WHEEL VIOLENTLY SHAKING AND COULD NOT STEER.
Steering, Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Nov 29, 2018
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, WHEN TRYING TO SLOW DOWN AND APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE WAS VEERING TO THE RIGHT. ALMOST WENT OFF ROAD AND HIT GUARD RAIL. VEHICLE ALSO HAS AN ISSUE WITH STEERING ON STRAIGHT AWAYS WANTS TO WANDER ALL OVER HIGHWAY, HAD TIRES/WHEELS/AND ALIGNMENT INSPECTED EVERYTHING CAME BACK FINE NO ANSWER FOR WHY VEHICLE WANDERS AND VEHICLE CONSTANTLY GOES RIGHT WHILE BRAKING
Steering, Nov 29, 2018
DEATH WOBBLE HAPPENED TWICE AT SPEED OF 70-75 MPH
Electronic stability control (ESC), Nov 29, 2018
RADIO SCREEN SHOWS "DISPLAY HOT" VERY OFTEN. ENTIRE DASHBOARD IS EXTREMELY HOT TO THE TOUCH. IF YOU TOUCH THE VENTS, THE HEATED VENT WILL BURN YOUR FINGER. THERE IS A BURNING RUBBER SMELL.
Steering, Nov 29, 2018
THERE IS A LOT OF PLAY IN THE STEERING AND IT'S VERY DIFFICULT TO KEEP THE VEHICLE STRAIGHT. IT SEEMS TO FLOAT ALL OVER THE ROAD AND REQUIRES CONSTANT STEERING CORRECTION. THIS HAS ALMOST CAUSE MULTIPLE ACCIDENTS. CITY AND HIGHWAY DRIVING.
Steering, Nov 29, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING 64 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND EXHIBITED THE "DEATH WOBBLE". THE CONTACT REMOVED HER FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE SHOOK UNTIL IT SLOWED DOWN TO 40 MPH AND THE SHAKING STOPPED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WHITTEN BROTHERS CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (10701 MIDLOTHIAN TURNPIKE, RICHMOND, VA 23235, (804) 378-0707) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING DAMPER WAS DEFECTIVE. THE REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED, BUT THE CONTACT HAD NOT YET RETRIEVED THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000.
Steering, Nov 29, 2018
MY STEERING SEEMS TO BIND WHEN I TURN THE WHEEL TO THE LEFT. IT WILL BIND THEN LET GO CAUSING OVERSTEERING. THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. THE PROBLEM IS ON BOTH CITY STREETS AND ON THE HIGHWAY. THERE WERE TWO OCCASIONS WHEN THE STEERING WOULD ONLY ALLOW ME TO TURN THE WHEEL 1/4 TO THE LEFT. I HAD TO USE BOTH HANDS AND PULL REAL HARD TO TURN THE JEEP A FRACTION. IT SEEMS LIKE THE PROBLEM IS WORSE WHEN IT IS COLD. THIS PROBLEM WAS ALSO ON BOTH CITY STREETS AND ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS PROBLEM IS ALSO INTERMITTENT. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN. BOTH PROBLEMS SEEM TO BE GETTING WORSE. THE VEHICLE IS IN THE DEALERSHIP NOW BUT THEY HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEMS.
Other or unspecified, Nov 29, 2018
WHITH ONLY 6,OOO MILES ON MY WRANGLER I NOTICED SOME SLIGHT SHIMMYING WHILE DRIVING ON THE MAIN ROADS THEN WHEN I GOT ON THE EXPRESSWAY I HAD JUST REACHED ABOUT 65MPH AND MY JEEP STARTED SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY WHICH FORCED ME TO PULL OVER AND CALL A TOW TRUCK. IT TOOK ALMOST TWO MONTHS FOR THE PART TO COME IN ( STEARING DAMPER) AND 2 TRIES FOR THE DEALERSHIP TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD IT BACK ONE WEEK .