| Issue ID | 1488243 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11118742 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 30/06/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The steering has a very large dead spot where steering input results with zero resistance or steering change. I can move the steering wheel at least 2 inches with zero reaction from the jeep, both at speeds and not moving. At highway speeds it is downright scary as it drives like an old 70's jeep/truck. Every tiny correction requires substantial seesawing of the steering wheel to correct. This issue has been well documented on jlwranglerforums. Com with no real fix from jeep. This is extremely dangerous... Just imagine taking a curve at 60 mph on a two lane road with a large truck/semi going the opposite direction, this is extremely difficult to keep the jeep in the lane. Side winds and pavement irregularities also wreak havoc. This issue has been present since the first day driving the jeep home from the dealer. It now has over 2,000 miles . |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SNOQUALMIE, WA |
| VIN pattern | 1C4HJXFG4JWXXXXXX |
| 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 | 60 |
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