2018 Jeep Wrangler steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 1,117 complaints for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler, 42% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 1,117 42% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 5,000 miles 852 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 9 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 745 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 79 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 18 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 852 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 5,000 miles, and 99% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 9 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
I have a lemon jeep that has caused me many accidents due to the steering issue and engine overheating and leaking oil which I almost started a wildfire in northern california mountains highway 299. Unacceptable, fca doesnt care ....
Death wobble . At highway speeds when hit a bump the front end shakes violently you then have to slow down to 40 MPH to make it stop. The vehicle is brand new and has only 1,200 miles on it. It is going to the shop for round 2 of repairs which I am sure will not remedy the issue. It has the jeep death wobble and we don't feel safe driving it .
Other problems reported for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler
- Suspension 344 complaints
- Electrical system 269 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 177 complaints
- Engine 103 complaints
- Body & structure 100 complaints
- Brakes 70 complaints
- Wheels 61 complaints
- Stability control 46 complaints