| Issue ID | 1527527 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11164917 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 07/01/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving on the highway, when the jeep hits a slight bump or bridge expansion joint the steering wheel and front end wobble excessively. This has occurred on five occasions. The vehicle was traveling at approximately 60 mph. On two of the occasions i needed to slow down to 40 mph for the wobble to stop. This is an 2018 jeep wrangler with no modifications. The first time this occurred the jeep had around 1500 miles on it. It currently has less than 3000 miles on it. The dealership replaced the steering damper. I have read other reports that this does not fix the problem, it only masks the true problem. I have not had the jeep on the highway since the part has been replaced. The other issue i have found with the jeep is a slight shaking in the steering wheel at speeds around 70 mph. You do not need to hit a bump for this to occur. There are numerous complaints regarding other owners with similar problems. Please find a permanent solution. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | OLMSTED TOWNSHIP, OH |
| VIN pattern | 1C4HJXDG0JWXXXXXX |
| 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 | 60 |
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