| Issue ID | 1689323 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11354382 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 10/09/20 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Since purchase the steering wanders excessively, this leads to driver fatigue on longer trips because i am constantly having to make adjustments to keep the vehicle centered. Even with those adjustments when on a longer turn on the interstate the vehicle is just not responsive to input to maintain a smooth radius turn. I don't have any sort of shimmy or shake and i've had it to my dealer for inspection, even paid for an alignment out of pocket because i was concerned. I know have 42k miles on it and just out of manufacturer warranty and fca has issued a tsb for replacing the steering gear for this exact reason however, because this isn't considered a powertrain component or a safety issue i am out of luck. This issue is deserving of more attention due to the near uncooperative and uncharacteristic steering behavior. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 42010 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BOONVILLE, IN |
| VIN pattern | 1C4HJXDG7JWXXXXXX |
| 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 | 62 |
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