10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
9 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,022 miles

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problem #781

Jan 282020

Wrangler

  • 21,800 miles
Stabilizer control and throttle control light came on. Vehicle was taken in for repair. Vehicle was picked up and the steering felt light. As I'm driving on the highway I hit a bump and the steering wheel began to shake violently. I slowed down and it stopped. I called the dealership and explained what happened and I'm getting the run around. Claim it could be warp rotors. It's not warped rotors after I did some research. I found out this vehicle has what's called a death wobble.

- Joliet, IL, USA

problem #780

Jan 222020

Wrangler

  • 2 miles
Steering wheel stiff in cold weather- temp dropped into the '40S, went to drop kids at school and the steering wheel did not turn in a curve. It was stiff and then suddenly would turn extremely fast, which, I feel, is very dangerous. This is my second attempt with the dealer who said that they can't find anything wrong. I had a software update performed that is supposed to address this issue but nothing. This is a serious safety issue. It needs to be addressed.

- Longwood, FL, USA

problem #779

Jul 162018

Wrangler

  • 5,000 miles
I purchased my Wrangler and about 4 months after having it noticed uncontrollable shaking when going over 50 mph on the highway and hitting a bump. Once the shaking started I would have to slow down to at least 45 or 50 to get it to stop. My Wrangler has been in the shop 4 times before finally being fixed. We are going on 6 months since this was supposedly fixed and it is now doing it again. However now it has a shake every time I hit a bump not just when I am going faster than 50 mph. I am going to have to take my Wrangler in fro the 5th time and hope that it gets fixed.

- Luckey, OH, USA

problem #778

Jan 262020

Wrangler

  • 11,000 miles
Driving around a bend and the steering locked up on me leaving me unable to steer for a few seconds.

- Hillside, NJ, USA

problem #777

Dec 152018

Wrangler

  • 2,000 miles
Weld quality on frame are very questionable. When my Jeep twists while off-roading, it sounds like it wants to tear itself apart and the doors dont want to shut close when the vehicle is fully flexed. This doesn't happen to the newer 2019+ models with obvious better welds on frame. It gets annoying with all the crunching noise the body makes when I drive on uneven roads. Again, not seen on newer models. Also, the steering stabilizer was replaced and still my steering wheel start shaking when I drive on uneven roads. I have taken my Jeep to the dealer 4 times complaining about the radio and it keeps shutting off and volume freezing.

- Mayaguez, PR, USA

problem #776

Jan 212020

Wrangler

  • 5,000 miles
Driving at about 60 mph when I went over bridge separators and the whole front end started to wobble and shake until I slowed to approx. 40 mph thought the front wheels were going to come off.

- Chicopee, MA, USA

problem #775

Jan 212020

Wrangler

  • 18,727 miles
I am becoming increasingly concerned with the steering issue in my 2018 jl rubicon. The recall on the steering dampener was performed 06/06/19. The vehicle is lightly driven but lately has seen more mileage. Unfortunately the replacement dampener did not correct the wandering and drifting issue. The vehicle will not track straight and must be steered all the time to remain in a lane consistently. At highway speeds the steering issue is very pronounced. It becomes difficult to keep the vehicle tracking straight with the wandering issue and slop in the wheel. I have another appointment on 01/24/20 to reexamine the steering problem.

- Morgantown, PA, USA

problem #774

Oct 012019

Wrangler

  • 18,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, when the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated the issue was intermittent with in cold weather. The vehicle was taken multiple times to local dealer lopp motors located at 305 N 2nd ave, Dodge city, ks 67801, (620) 682-4728, where they have been unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 18,000. The VIN was not available.

- Jetmore, KS, USA

problem #773

Oct 012019

Wrangler

  • miles
Vehicle wanders at highway speeds and is very hard to keep in lane constantly making small adjustments to keep it between white lines.any wind magnifies the problem. Dealer installed new steering stabilizer and flashed power steering cpu.helped a little for a while.have read blogs and checked alignment chamber air pressure etc.noting seems to help. Seems to me the power steering is way to sensitive when driving straight.my wife won't drive it and when I drive I have to Focus without distractions to keep it on the road. Very dangerous to be on the road.would like a case number to see if I can the the problem resolved

- Wellton, AZ, USA

problem #772

Jan 192020

Wrangler

  • 11,375 miles
Jeep started a "death wobble" on interstate after hitting pot hole. Steering wheel started rapidly shaking and wouldn't stop until I got slowed to below 40 mph.

- Independence, KY, USA

problem #771

Jan 122020

Wrangler

  • 12,000 miles
My Jeep has a dangerous steering wobble especially if I hit a small bump. The steering wheel goes crazy and I almost loose control of the steering.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #770

Jan 012020

Wrangler

  • miles
Steering is bad, wanders all over the road above 30 mph. Hard to control especially at highway speeds. Have had all recalls done for steering and no improvement

- Ludington, MI, USA

problem #769

Jan 092020

Wrangler

  • miles
Steering oscillating after hitting a bump at 70. Needed to slow vehicle to stop oscillating

- Ambler, PA, USA

problem #768

Dec 012019

Wrangler

  • 9,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, without warning the steering wheel became loose and failed operate as intended. The contact stated that it was difficult to safely control or maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to allen mello Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram located at 13 marmon dr, nashua, nh 03060, (833)207-1926 and also to Bonneville and son Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram located at 625 hooksett rd, manchester, nh 03104, (603)624-9280, to be diagnosed. Neither dealer was able to duplicate the failure or retrieve a fault code. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 9,000.

- Merrimack, NH, USA

problem #767

Aug 102019

Wrangler

  • 12,789 miles
I have had a death wobble on my 2018 Jeep Wrangler jl. I took it into the dealership where I bought it and they said it was repaired. On my way home 82 miles away. It continued to have the death wobble. I called the dealership and they recommended I take it to a different dealership because they could not fix it. The next closest is over 2 hours away and a rental would be required. I have had so many issues getting this resolved.

- Tucumcari, NM, USA

problem #766

Jan 092020

Wrangler

  • 4,000 miles
Since new my Jeep pulls to the right.. took it to dealer for alignment.. they said they couldn't do nothing about it to take it to a aftermarket shop.. modesto dealer.. service rep jonathan... why would I take to a aftermarket shop?? hard to believe they cant align of fix a stock vehicle they sold.. hard to keep on the road please help.. shakes bad after 70.. hard to believe I have a new vehicle yet need to drive on the slow lane..

- Riverbank, CA, USA

problem #765

Jan 052020

Wrangler

  • 7,200 miles
After the steering damper recall my Jeep started experiencing the "death wobble" after hitting bumps at about 65mph. It happed 3 times. Jeep is giving me the runaround.

- New York, NY, USA

problem #764

Dec 252019

Wrangler

  • miles
I have 2018 Jeep jlu rubicon from day one that I pickup my Jeep the steering wanders allover the road have to constantly correct to keep from running off the road when it is cold below 20 deg the steering to the right is ok unless it gets colder but when you turn to the left it binds up, making hard to turn then all of sudden it lets lose if the weather is above 20 deg the binding go's away after vehicle warms up but under 0 deg its hard to turn until the weather warns up. I have talked with the dealership several time they state that nothing is wrong in the areas of the dealership the weather never get cold

- Killen, OR, USA

problem #763

Jan 252019

Wrangler

  • 550 miles
Steering wanders all over the road at all speeds. Constantly have to fight the wheel to keep it straight

- Ludington, MI, USA

problem #762

Dec 192019

Wrangler 6-cyl

  • miles
My vehicle failed to brake and steering wheel was not responding either causing me to crash into a vehicle parked in front of me there is video surveillance that will show how long I was trying to control this vehicle and was not able too I took it to a Jeep dealer and they state that nothing was wrong there are multiple forums https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/my-2018-jl-sports-brakes-and-steering-failed-today-again-causing-A-crash.42801/page-2 this happen at a mall around the holiday season I could of killed someone im trying to save a life something went wrong and is happening to others yet Jeep fails to check further into it on Saturday my Jeep had still not been checked now at 10am I received a called telling me that nothing was wrong with the car so fast the dealer opens at 9am it took you less than an hour to tell me nothing is wrong with the car? please I need this documented all I'm trying to do is avoid soothing like this happening again and someone losing their lives because of it. All I was doing was trying to park at a mall. Can someone get back to me so I can explain in detail what happen. Please! attached is a picture of one of the vehicle that were hit by my 2018 Jeep Wrangler jl.

- Newark, NJ, USA

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