| Issue ID | 1611139 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11269312 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 14/12/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Steering has play/dead area when driving. Road irregularities cause it to steer dramatically and suddenly (bump steer). Correcting the bump steer requires large steering wheel inputs (sawing of steering wheel). Road "s" turns magnifies dead area of steering when reversal of direction is steered. Higher speeds magnify the feeling that the steering is loose or not tightly connected. There is a notable time lag in a steering input. A family member that have drove it called it "squirrely" . My wife refuses to drive it. At highway speeds (50-70 mph), the front tires will shimmy if a bump is encountered on the interstate. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 0 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TORRANCE, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1C4HJXFG2JWXXXXXX |
| 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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