| Issue ID | 1487377 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11118123 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 18/07/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Issue was identified immediately upon delivery of the vehicle from the selling dealership. Steering requires constant correction in order to maintain a straight line. Additionally, the steering response 1 - 2" from center is not precise and results in over-corrections of the steering. The sensation is similar to that of trying to drive a straight line through a few inches of snow. The selling dealer allowed me to do a comparison drive with a like model (same make, model and options) and a difference was acknowledged and a service appointment scheduled. The service department later indicated that this issue is "normal" and that it was not unusual that there would be a difference between my vehicle and the comparison vehicle. Navigating two lane roads and highways, along with narrow construction areas, are of concern given the vehicle's tendency to wander and inaccurate steering corrections/over-corrections. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LANSDALE, PA |
| VIN pattern | 1C4HJXFG3JWXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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