A very extreme vibration in the steering wheel occurs at certain times when an uneven road is encountered at highway speeds also known as death wobble. The steering damper was replaced and does not solve this issue. The vehicle must be pulled over to the emergency lane and a complete stop must occur before continuing on. Until this proses has been completed it feels like the vehicle is loosing control by the operator. This usually occurs at a speed of 45 miles an hour on up.
2018 Jeep Wrangler steering complaints
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When driving at highway speed, approx 70 MPH, and hitting a small bump in the road the steering column and interior of the car shook violently. (death wobble). I had to slow down rather quickly and was almost rear ended by the car behind me,. This happened prior and we brought it back to the dealer and they the replaced a part, but that obviously that did not fix the problem.the first time it happened my wife was driving and I told her it's just a jeep and that is how they ride over bumps, but after it happened to me, I knew right away that was what she felt the first time! We brought the car to the dealership and they said it this is not the first time someone has complained about this. The car is at the dealership and we are not sure it will ever be fixed properly. She does not want to drive the car again
I had the jeep in for service, the front end wobbled violently and it is hard to keep the jeep going straight in the lane with one hand, two hands must be used! The dealership installed a new stabilizer shock to take care of the the front end wobble which seems to of helped. When going over bumps in the road at speeds above 55 miles an hour I can still feel the wobble but its dampened by the shock. The dealership flashed the ECM with an update for the steering, but in my opinion it did not fix the problem. I see this same problem on other jeeps all over the internet, and have also driven other 2018 jeep wranglers at other dealerships and they also have the same problem. It has to be something with the electric assist on the steering. I don't think this vehicle is safe to drive! I have a 19 year daughter who cant understand why I dont let her drive the vehicle! Try to explain that to your daughter who thinks loves the vehicle. I do have a ref# 11164329
Too much play in the steering wheel, dead zone between 11:00 and 1:00. Have to drive with two hands on the wheel at all times to keep it in a straight line and feels dangerous at highway speeds. Dealership says column flash is up to date and is operating as designed. If that indeed is the case, then it's a bad design. Been waiting 8 months to hear of a fix but nothing as of 3/07/2019.
2 weeks ago my chrysler advised the dealership to replace the steering damper after I experienced violent vibration in the wheel when hitting a bump on the highway going 70mph. Yesterday it happened again at only 63mph on the highway. Taking it back again to have it evaluated. The vehicle only has 4400 miles on it.
Steering wheel 'locked up' while negotiating a curve. Driving about 60-65. Mph. Had a hard time not driving off the roadway.
There's an inch of steering play, both left and right. Vehicle swerves and is difficult to maintain a single lane. Constantly having to correct steering and feels that if I were to over correct in an emergency situation I could easily lose control. Feels like I'm driving in high winds. Took vehicle to dealership day after it was purchased and they adjusted to the toe and reprogrammed the steering box. Feels slightly better, but still having same issues maintaining a lane. Doesn't matter if I'm driving at a low or higher rate of speed. Is most noticeable while driving straight, and not as noticeable while turning, but still noticeable.
My vehicle has under 3000 miles. I have already taken it in once to see a dealer about this problem. When going 50mph or higher, after I hit a bump, my steer wheel will vibrate for a couple of seconds then stop. Twice now, after hitting a bump on the highway, going over 50 MPH and surrounded by traffic, the steering wheel and the vehicle shook violently. The first time it lasted about 10 seconds. I immediately took to dealer and their paperwork says that the steering dampener was replaced. The second time just happened but luckily it only lasted 2 seconds. Both times it only stopped shaking after I slowed down under 50 MPH while on a busy highway which has cars going 70 MPH. This a major safety concern. I've been reading on forums and I'm not the only driver experiencing this. Please make this aware before someone gets injured or even killed due to this defect.
The steering wheel is shaking violently at high speeds at uneven surfaces after the replacement of the steering dumper and the software update still the car has the same problem.really hard to keep it straight on the highway,excess play on the steering wheel.not safe at all
Jeep attempted a second fix of the death wobble problem. By changing out the dampeners and extending some rod. Well it did help with the death wobble, if you hit certain bumps just right with the wheel turn, it still feels like there's a slight wobble, that is quickly corrected . After this second fix. My jeep no longer rides like it used to. I find myself drifting more easily and the steering not as it was before
When traveling at speeds above 60 MPH and a bump is hit or a bridge is crossed, the steering wheel, front tires, and front of the truck vibrates violently. Two steering dampers have been put on the jeep which reduces the shaking for a short period of time before it returns.
Death wobble. Vehicle has been in twice to get fixed. Once for a month. Now we have less than 4000 miles on it and it is still there. We have a horrifying video also.
I have a jeep wrangler unlimited jl sport purchased in june of 2018. Just recently every time I get above 60-65 MPH I get a massive amount of vibration also known as 'death wobble' this is happening at highway speeds and can start even if I dont hit a bump or pothole. The only way to get out of it is to brake hard to slow the vehicle down to stop it. Has possed a safety hazard to me because it makes me loose control of the vehicle as I cant turn out to move my vehicle to the side of the road. The death wobble is caused by a combination of items and this should be investigated to see wether a safety notice is needed.
Steering wheel has excess play, wanders around the highway went at highway speeds, especially in turns.
Vehicle becomes very unsettled when crossing pavement joints and bridge transitions on highways at speed the vehicle starts front end death wobble
At highway speeds (60-80mph) the vehicle shakes violently after going over a bump or deformity in the road. Has occurred on multiple occasions. Everything shakes not just the steering wheel. Lasts until vehicle speed reduces.
When hitting a pothole, bridge connection, or other large bump at speeds of 60+ MPH, the steering wheel and vehicle shake violently. This requires a drastic reduction of speed on the highway, along with tight control of the steering wheel. The speed reduction is potentially dangerous to you and other vehicles near you, let alone the violent shaking of the vehicle causing potential mechanical problems and human error. Quick fix at jeep dealership replacing stabilizer acts as a band aid without any actual solution to the issue.
At highway speeds, 3 times now the steering wheel begins to shake quite violently and impeded one's ability to control the car. This condition appears to last until speed is significantly reduced. The jeep wrangler 4 door is a 2018 with less than 6k miles.
Vehicle purchased new from dealership. Within first 100 miles was traveling down hwy at approximately 70 miles per hour, I hit a bump in the road while bearing left. Truck started shaking violently. Steering wheel same. As truck slowed down shaking stopped... Dealer replaced stability bar and stated problem was corrected... Within first week of truck being returned, I was traveling on hwy, this time hit a bump in road while bearing right. Truck started shaking violently to the point I barely avoided an accident with a vehicle to my front and another to my side... Vehicle was returned to dealership, this time spoke with general manager, was told as of yet their is no solution. Corporate will have to recommend a fix. I've owned this vehicle for approx 1 month and 2 weeks. It's been in dealers possession for this and numerous other problems for more than half that time. At time of first repair I asked dealership for repair paperwork, was told it was not ready, it would be mailed to me. At time of second I am still awaiting documentation from first incident which has still not been provided. First incident occurred 1/24/19. Dealer kept vehicle for approximately 20 days. Second incident occurred morning of 2/26/19 as of this writing.
My jeep is very dangerous. The jeep will only drive ok if you drive on a l newly paved and totally flat surface. - when you hit a bump there is an extended vibration, questionable handling characteristics and the car literally jumps lane and moves side to side without having any control over the vehicle. It happens every time I drive and repeatedly each time I drive. The jeep also has the jeep death wobble - the crazy vibration of the whole car. Both issues are worse at higher speeds but when it happens you have absolutely no control over the car.. The front end vibrations transition into the vehicle jumping lanes and movement that varies in severity due to speeds. It is very scary and very dangerous. I have brought the car to the dealer and both the dealership and chrysler's special regional tech have confirmed this issue. It happens while in motion, on any street, at any speed, whether driving straight or turning - it happens all the time, at any moment with no notice. It happens every day you drive the car so hard but I put in todays date bc you asked for a date. It did happen today for chryslers special regional tech too. It also happens at all speeds but is worse at higher speeds.
My car is shaking non stop after I hit a bump on the road, it can last up to 1 1/2minute non stop. Took into the dealer and was told after 1 wk that there was nothing wrong with it. I have under 5,000 miles on my car.
When driving the steering has play and must constantly correct to keep car going straight. Drifts and wanders, this is not a following the crown issue. Very noticeable at local speeds (20-40 MPH) and driving constantly on a straight road
Jeep wonders when on the highway. Feel like I need to always hang on with 2 hands
Loose steering, causes over correction at highway speeds. Suspect the lack of rigidity in the rubber bushings to be too soft, causing a half inch dead spot in the steering before the wheels adjust to the steering wheel input.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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