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.
2018 Jeep Wrangler steering complaints
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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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that after the vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency 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 the federal safety agency. The failure was not remedied. The failure mileage was approximately 8,500.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Vehicle has shaking in the steering wheel while driving at highway speeds especially when there is an imperfection in the road way.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
Loose steering that does not track straight without constant correction. Steering has been binding during operation creating an extremely dangerous situation
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Have had my jeep serviced twice for it wandering all over the road for little to zero improvement. I recently took a 6.5 hour highway trip and it was absolutely horrific all over the road very unsafe and there was little wind and dry roads so weather was not the cause. Can not stay straight constantly making adjustments when you should be going straight. It is all the time in town and highway but highway driving is amplified the effects. I feel it is unsafe and we had it parked for about 40 days not using it because my fiance and I feel it's u safe. After the most recent service still absolutely no change in fact the highway driving is much worse.
Purchased new 2018 wrangler. Steering has play side to side. Vehicle will not respond to correction until you reach the threshold of the steering wheel play to either side. May be dangerous in certain conditions. No recall found. Did find numerous online sites, videos, and blogs documenting this issue, but jeep seems to think everything is ok.
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