| Issue ID | 1524126 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11163103 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 10/11/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Saturday 11/10 going 60 mph on highway my steering wheel began to shake violently only to correct once slowing down to 40 mph on highway. Took vehicle to dealership on monday 11/12. Steering dampener was replaced and vehicle was returned tuesday 11/20. On tuesday 12/18 while going 65 mph on highway the steering wheeel once again began to shake violently and only when slowing down in morning traffics did it stop. The vehicle had 1,000 miles since it was returned in november. I began my lease on this vehicle at the end of september and it has 3,000 miles in 3 months. It is once again back in service and awaiting another steering dampener as a replacement. Jeep customer service and dick scott in plymouth have both been extremely pleasant to work with. However, i have serious concerns that this may happen again even once the vehicle is returned. Original steering dampener failed at 2,000 miles and replacement dampener from nov 2018 failed at 1,000 miles. The term that is often used for this steering shaking is the death wobble and i have serious concerns of something signivwnt happening. All steering shaking shave occurred on the highway between 60-65 mph while going straight. No major potholes or disruption to the road was experienced. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PLYMOUTH, MI |
| VIN pattern | 1C4HJXDG2JWXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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 | 65 |
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