| Issue ID | 1581787 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11231565 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| File date | 06/07/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Wrangler sahara has appx 3" of play in the steering each side of center from side to side before it engages wheel movement while driving on city streets. Even at low speeds of 30 mph you have to constantly fight and correct the steering wheel left/right between the 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock hand position to keep the car straight in the lane or it wanders out of lane. Problem is worse at 55 mph+ on a highway and feels unsafe to drive above 55 mph. It looks and feels like i am weaving in the lane side to side down the street. I am waiting to get pulled over by the police for suspicion of driving under the influence. Vehicle is brand new with only 250 miles on odometer. I have owned other jeeps and own an 11 year old wrangler that does not have this issue. In 30+ years of driving every vehicle you can imagine, i have never had a car with steering like this. You should not have to constantly move the steering wheel back and forth to such a degree to maintain lane position. Completely unsafe. An investigation needs to started so jeep will correct this and not give people the run around at the dealer like others are experiencing. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 250 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ROCKLIN, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1C4HJXEN6KWXXXXXX |
| 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 | 30 |
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