| Issue ID | 1500447 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11131808 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 04/08/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Steering has excessive free play on center. The steering wheel moves 1" is each direction before wheels respond. It if very difficult to keep the vehicle in the lane at highway speeds. The vehicle has 1,100 miles on it. The steering was this way from new. Took the vehicle to the dealer on 9/24 to be repaired. Dealer said it is operating as designed. Many 2018 jeep wrangler jl owners are complaining about the same issue on the internet forums. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1100 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MECHANICSBURG, PA |
| VIN pattern | 1C4HJXEG3JWXXXXXX |
| 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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