| Issue ID | 1497242 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11129161 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 08/09/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I just leased a jeep an immediately upon driving the jeep home i had problems steering the vehicle as i entered normal traffic speed. There is a noticeable steering dead zone (play) when the steering wheel is at-or-near centered position. Furthermore, the vehicle does not seem to be able to drive in a straight line (the jeep wanders quite markedly on paved roads without constant correction. ) several times i went out of my lane. These two issues are present at all speeds but are especially noticeable at highway speeds. Both issues compound and make the vehicle unsafe to drive requiring frequent micro-corrections which are hard to get right because of the aforementioned dead zone. I have been driving wrangler for 10 years so this is not because i am new to the vehicle . If i drive this jeep i will have an accident, its only a matter of time there is also half inch to full inch of play with the steering wheel in park. The steering wheel can be moved with no movement in the tires |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GLENDALE, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1C4HJXDG8JWXXXXXX |
| 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 | 30 |
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