| Issue ID | 1621372 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11282049 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 01/06/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Bought the vehicle may 2018. After driving for a week brought back to dealer in regards to loose steering and a dead spot that i could move the wheel 3 inches before the tires would move. Dealer said it was a jeep thing. This is my 4th jeep wrangler and none of my previous models had the issue. They said it was designed to be that way. After another month i brought it back complaining of the same problem and that i saw forums that stated others were having issues. Once again, told it is the way that jeeps handle. I took the jeep to a 4 wheel drive place for an alignment. After alignment the vehicle had the same issue. I have since put on leveling kit and 35 inch tires. When i brought it back to jeep because i heard of a software patch and new steering box that was suppose to fix steering. Dealer said that because i put on 35 inch tires that there is nothing they can do. I now have 27k miserable and dangerous miles on the vehicle. I see that jeep jl as almost 1k of complaints about the steering. It is a safety issue when you cant keep in your lane! |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BOCA RATON, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1C4HJXDG9JWXXXXXX |
| 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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