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2018 Jeep Wrangler

The most reported problem on the 2018 Jeep Wrangler is death wobble, with 517 complaints, usually around 8,000 miles.

  • 1,823owner complaints
  • 14recalls
  • 22involved a crash
  • 9,600median miles at failure

Newest report Sep 28, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026

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2018 Jeep Wrangler
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What is your Wrangler doing?

Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2018 model year.

Is the 2018 Jeep Wrangler reliable?

The 2018 Jeep Wrangler has 1,823 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, 5.5 times the median of 331 for 2018 SUVs on this site. Of the 13 Wrangler model years since 2014, it has the most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.

At a glance

Next to the 2017 and 2019
The 2018 stands out from the model years on either side. It draws 203 complaints for each year on the road, while the 2017 draws 31 and the 2019 93.
Top problem
Death wobble leads with 517 of the 1,823 complaints (28%), ahead of suspension at 342. Death wobble tends to show up early. Of the 408 owners who gave a mileage for it, half were under about 8,000 miles and a quarter under about 4,000.
Crash, fire and injury reports
Only 50 of the 1,823 complaints (3%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, well under the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 22 reports mention a crash, 25 mention a fire and 13 people were hurt.
Recalls behind the top problems
Death wobble and power steering loss share a recall on the same system (18V-343). Suspension has none. A recall on the same system doesn't always cover the failure owners describe, so compare its summary with the complaints.
When owners filed
Filings peaked in 2019 at 524 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 112. So far in 2026, 86 more have come in.

When each problem shows up

Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: steering wheel shakes or the "death wobble", 517 complaints.

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Every complaint with a mileage1,069 of 1,823
1,069 complaints state a mileage. The most, 541, fall between 0 and 10,000 miles; 1 are past 150,000.
Paint peels or body rusts40 reportsrecall
Wheel bearing, tires or wheels63 reports2 crashes
Traction control or StabiliTrak light comes on47 reports2 crashes2 fires
Steering wheel shakes or the "death wobble"517 reportsrecall
Steering sticks, feels notchy or jerks42 reports1 crashrecall
Suspension noise, struts or alignment342 reports1 crash
Power steering cuts out or goes heavy117 reports2 crashesrecall
Windshield cracks or distorts27 reports
Seat belt or seat problems23 reports3 crashesrecall
Battery dies or the car will not start46 reports1 firerecall
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails104 reportsrecall
Vehicle fire20 reports20 fires
Driveshaft, axle or transfer case problems16 reportsrecall
"Shift to Park" or "Service Shifter" warning comes on24 reports1 crashrecall
Engine stalls or loses power while driving96 reports1 fire
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early67 reports6 crashes1 fire
Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard24 reports1 firerecall
Multiple warning lights come on at once68 reportsrecall
Engine overheats or leaks coolant22 reports1 fire
Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing20 reports
Check engine light or misfire49 reports1 crash

middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.

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        How this compares

        2018 Jeep Wrangler1,823
        Median 2018 model here (86 vehicles)276
        Median 2018 SUV here (43)331

        1,823 complaints is 6.6 times the median 2018 model on this site and 5.5 times the median 2018 SUV. Among the 13 Wrangler model years here it ranks 1st for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.

        Service bulletins for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler

        Jeep filed 713 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2018 Jeep Wrangler. 64 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car, 3 of those a warranty extension. Newest first.

        Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.

        Steering wheel shakes or the "death wobble" 1 bulletin · 517 complaints

        • Service bulletin19-002-24 REV. ANov 9, 2024

          Air Trapped in Steering Damper Warranty Extension XF1 A shimmy in the steering wheel after hitting an irregularity on the road surface (symptom is more prevalent in cold temperatures). This bulletin involves replacing the steering damper.

        Suspension noise, struts or alignment 3 bulletins · 342 complaints

        • Service bulletinS2123000046 REV.BAug 23, 2024

          Click Noise From Front End While Driving And Or Turning.

        • Service bulletinS2003000001 Rev.Mar 15, 2021

          Noise From Front Axle Area Over Bumps

        1 more on this problem
        • Service bulletin9004022Dec 11, 2019

          Air Suspension Components Star Parts Catalog has been updated to show individual service parts for the compressor assembly. This will allow service technicians to repair the root cause without over repairing the system.

        Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 5 bulletins · 117 complaints

        • Service bulletinS1919000004Aug 24, 2023

          U0131-00-LOST COMMUNICATION WITH POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE ?A?. Service Electric Power Steering Message On Cluster.

        • Service bulletin9100185Jul 18, 2023

          ELECTRIC HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING PUMP Prior to replacing this component for damage at the pump electrical connection, please contact FCA redacted content. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair.

        3 more on this problem
        • Service bulletinS2019000005RevBApr 30, 2022

          U0131 Lost Communication With Power Steering Control Module A DTC Active Or Stored. EPS Light On.

        • Service bulletinS2019000005RevAFeb 5, 2021

          U0131 Lost Communication With Power Steering Control Module A DTC Active. EPS Light On.

        • Service bulletin08-074-20 REV. BSep 26, 2020

          Improved Steering Feel This bulletin involves replacing the steering gear and updating the Electric Hydraulic Power Steering (EHPS) software, if required. The customer may describe one or more of the following:Steering wander.

        Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 27 bulletins · 104 complaints

        • Service bulletin08-298-26 REV. AAug 8, 2026

          Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Blank XZ1 Warranty Extension Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● **A blank electronic vehicle information center (EVIC) in the IPC.

        • Service bulletin08-298-26Jul 31, 2026

          Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Blank XZ1 Warranty Extension Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● A blank IPC display. No information is displayed for the speedometer, fuel level, temperature gauge, odometer, outside temperature and PRNDL.

        25 more on this problem
        • Service bulletin08-208-26 REV. AMay 13, 2026

          Radio Message "Power Surge On USB Detected" Customers may comment on the following: ● The radio displays the message: “Power surge on USB hub detected” Fig. 1. NOTE: After the message appears, no USB devices function in the hub (no charging, no data).

        • Service bulletinS2608000010Mar 5, 2026

          Active Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1A10-00, B1A11-00, B1A12- 00, B1A13-00-, B1A14-00, B1A15-00, B1A16-00, and B1A17-00 in The Radio Frequency Hub (RFH)

        • Service bulletin0802024Jan 13, 2024

          Floor Console USB Inoperative Customers may comment on the following: ? Customer states the Apple Carplay/Android Auto? does not work or is intermittently working when their device is plugged into the center console bin USB port.

        • Service bulletinS248A000001Jan 13, 2024

          SOS and Assistance Call Not Working After Radio Exchange Unit Installed

        • Service bulletinS238A000042Aug 30, 2023

          Media Hub USB Connection Drops, Or Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Inoperative.

        • Service bulletinS2108000093Aug 8, 2023

          Apple CarPlay Does Not Work Or Not Connecting

        • Service bulletinS228A000028Feb 15, 2023

          Radio Remained On After Ignition Is Switched Off, Dead Battery From Excessive Radio Current Draw

        • Service bulletin08-003-22 REV. ADec 16, 2022

          UAQ and UCQ Radio Enhancements Customers may experience one or more of the following: ? **Wi-Fi hotspot connection failure. ? Speaker popping, crackle noise during Voice Recognition (VR) response and navigation guidance.

        • Service bulletinS2208000028Jan 1, 2022

          Connected Services Will Not Work After Radio Replacement

        • Service bulletin08-133-21Aug 6, 2021

          UAQ and UCQ Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software level to: 39.6.The repair procedure must be followed step by step.

        Plus 15 older ones not listed here.

        Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 2 bulletins · 67 complaints

        • Service bulletinS1808000152Feb 28, 2023

          CEL (Check Engine Lamp) Illuminates, Recent PCM Replace or Flash Update Performed, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P057B Brake Pedal Position Sensor Circuit Performance, P1572 Brake Pedal Stuck, C0042-54 Brake Pedal Missing Calibration

        • Service bulletin9003293Nov 8, 2017

          A/C Pressure Transducer A/C inoperative and diagnosis leads to pressure transducer. Call Steve Rice at cell (248) 867-0061 before replacing the pressure transducer. If no response in 15 minutes, please proceed with repair.

        Wheel bearing, tires or wheels 2 bulletins · 63 complaints

        • Service bulletinS2123000004Jan 26, 2021

          Front Wheel Well Liner Contacting Tire And Or Loose

        • Service bulletinS19080000047Jun 17, 2020

          Volume Uncontrollable Or Stuck On High

        Check engine light or misfire 22 bulletins · 49 complaints

        • Warranty extension16C Combo Rev3Aug 6, 2026

          EMISSION RECALL – NORTH AMERICA Check Engine/Malfunction Indicator Lamp 16C The instrument panel cluster on about 32,587 of the above vehicles may have an inoperable check engine/malfunction indicator lamp (CEL/MIL).

        • Service bulletin18-044-26Mar 21, 2026

          Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● **P0111-00 - Intake Air ...

        20 more on this problem
        • Warranty extension16C Combo REV2Mar 17, 2026

          Emissions Recall 16C - Check Engine/Malfunction Indicator Lamp - Dealer Notification (Revision 2)

        • Warranty extension16C Combo REV1Feb 14, 2026

          EMISSION RECALL – NORTH AMERICA Check Engine/Malfunction Indicator Lamp Reference: 16C

        • Service bulletinS2218000003 REV.BSep 19, 2025

          Customer complaint may include a Mil On/Check Engine Lamp On and Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Lamp On. There may also be associated driveability issues. Upon further investigation, the following fault codes may be found in the PCM:

        • Service bulletin09-015-25Jun 13, 2025

          Spark Knock/Engine Symptoms Customers may experience the following: ● Knocking or pinging noise coming from the engine upon acceleration.

        • Service bulletinS2008000103 REV.BApr 29, 2025

          No Start, Stop Start Inoperative, Battery or Check Engine Light (CEL) Illuminated

        • Service bulletin0816623Jul 13, 2023

          Flash: Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM) Diagnostic and System Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination.

        • Service bulletinS2325000006Jun 18, 2023

          Customer complaint may include a MIL-on or check engine lamp on condition.

        • Service bulletin0814423Jun 10, 2023

          Flash: Hybrid Control Processor (HCP) Updates The customer may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination.

        • Service bulletin1804823Apr 15, 2023

          wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK

        • Service bulletin0901222Oct 1, 2022

          Spark Knock/Engine Symptoms This bulletin involves cleaning the piston heads and cylinder head combustion chambersto resolve a spark knock condition being caused by oil intrusion through the PCV system.

        Plus 10 older ones not listed here.

        Battery dies or the car will not start 2 bulletins · 46 complaints

        • Service bulletinS1408000384 REV.JMar 4, 2026

          Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On

        • Service bulletinS1708000118Mar 9, 2022

          Battery Drain Concern, Dual USB Port Normal Operational Draw, Extended Illumination Or Extended Operation After Key Off

        Complaints filed by year

        Complaints by the year NHTSA received them: 2018: 463, 2019: 524, 2020: 165, 2021: 118, 2022: 127, 2023: 135, 2024: 93, 2025: 112, 2026: 86463'18524'19165'20118'21127'22135'2393'24112'2586'26

        524 complaints came in 2019. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.

        NHTSA investigations

        EA21-002opened Sep 17, 2021
        Airbags · model years 2007 to 2018

        Desiccated air bag inflator rupture. Open.

        NHTSA summary
        From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been n
        PE19-012opened Sep 16, 2019
        Steering · model years 2018 to 2019

        Frame weld deficiencies. Closed oct 29, 2023.

        NHTSA summary
        On September 16, 2019, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) granted Defect Petition DP18-004 and opened Preliminary Evaluation PE19-012 to investigate allegations of deficient frame welds and their potential safety related effects on 2018-2019 Jeep Wranglers. Due to a previous steering related recall that was caused by a misaligned weld on the front track bar (NHTSA Recall No. 18V-675), ODI decided to include reports of steering shimmy or wobble, loose steering, and steering stiction (loss of power steering) as part of this investigation and parent petition (DP18-004). ODI received information from the vehicle manufacturer Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) via information request letters dated March 8, 2019, and February 6, 2020. Supplemental requests for information occurred between July 2020 and July 2023. A review of the responsive manufacturer information showed that vehicles presenting an unexpected reduction in steering ability due to a welding tool misalignment were correctly addressed via recall 18V-675. General complaints concerning the weld appearance were not associated with a realized risk to motor vehicle safety. ODI identified a limited number of reports involving weld separation on vehicles that were out of scope of recall 18V-675. FCA identified various causes of weld quality issues in early production (build dates prior to March 2018) including improper welding techniques on galvanized frames and component part variation leading to off-seam welds. These is
        PE19-008opened Jul 29, 2019
        Seat Belts · model years 2011 to 2018

        Seat belt buckle bracket failure. Closed dec 12, 2019, led to recall 19V-680.

        NHTSA summary
        On July 17, 2019, NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE) 19-008 after receiving three Vehicle Owner Questionnaire (VOQ) reports alleging the driver's side seat belt buckle separated from the seat frame, rendering the seat belt non-functional. The VOQs involved model year (MY) 2015 and 2016 Jeep Wrangler (JK platform) that were configured for right-hand drive (RHD) use. On August 8, 2019, ODI issued an information request (IR) letter to FCA.The scope of the IR included all JK Wrangler produced for sale in the U.S. (both left- and right-hand drive), and amongst other things, requested any reports or allegations of driver's seat belt bracket failures on these vehicles. In its review of FCA's response, ODI determined that approximately 1.7 million JK Wrangler were produced from MY 2007 to 2018, about 16,000 of which were configured for RHD. ODI notes that the RHD Wrangler are typically used for rural postal delivery which often experience a more severe duty cycle. Also RHD JK was was not produced in MY 2007.As explained in the IR response, FCA identified three distinct populations of JK Wrangler concerning the driver's seat belt bucket bracket; specifically the MY 2007-2018 LHD (~1.7M units), the MY 2008-2010 RHD (4,563 units), and the MY 2011-2018 RHD (11,463 units) populations.FCA provided details on the designs used in each of these populations, identifying specific differences deemed pertinent to the strength and durability of each un
        EA19-001opened Apr 19, 2019
        Airbags · model years 2010 to 2018

        Electrical overstress. Closed sep 19, 2024, led to recall 20V-024.

        NHTSA summary
        The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect. During the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air bags and other restraint system devices in severe crash events. The subject vehicles may be equipped with an airbag control unit (ACU) for the supplemental restraint system (SRS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) manufactured by ZF-TRW. The ECU receives signals from crash sensors mounted in the vehicle and deploys the vehicle air bags and seat belt pretensioners in accordance with manufacturer design specifications. The ECU in the subject vehicles contains a model DS84 application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) which controls the communication of the crash sensor signal, firing commands (i.e., when to deploy the airbag(s) and/or pretensioners), and fault information (e.g., diagnostic trouble codes). In September 2016, FCA announced recall 16V-668 for certain model year (MY) 2010 to 2014 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep products manufactured with the subject ZF-TRW ACU. In this recall, FCA discussed an EOS condition that resulted in a failure of the subject DS84 ASIC, which caused air bag non-deployment. FCA noted that the defect condition had only been observed in vehicles equipped with sensor harnessing routed across the front of the vehicle. Other FCA vehicles
        DP18-004opened Nov 16, 2018
        Steering · model years 2018 to 2019

        Frame weld deficiencies. Closed sep 17, 2019.

        NHTSA summary
        In a letter received on October 24, 2018, a citizen petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a safety defect investigation into frame weld deficiencies on model year (MY) 2018 'JL' Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The petitioner described a broad list of frame weld deficiencies, including porous welds, excessive slag, lack of weld penetration, over penetration of welds, overweld or weld drip, and weld splash. The weld defects are allegedly located at a variety of locations on the frame assembly.On November 16, 2018, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Defect Petition (DP18-004) to evaluate whether to grant or deny the petition. On March 8, 2019, ODI sent an Information Request letter to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) requesting information on frame weld related issues on all MY 2018-2019 Jeep Wrangler 'JL' vehicles. Due to a previous steering related recall that was caused by a misaligned weld on the front track bar (NHTSA Recall No. 18V-675), ODI opted to include a request for additional information concerning reports of steering shimmy or wobble, loose steering, and steering lockup in the March request letter. ODI has performed a preliminary analysis on the information obtained from FCA. Based on ODI's review of the applicable materials, NHTSA has decided to grant the petition. While reviewing the applicable materials obtained from the manufacturer, ODI identified various reports and references to frame welded component detach

        Recalls that include the 2018 Jeep Wrangler

        Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

        24V-676Sep 12, 2024
        Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

        Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The wiring harness for the rearview camera and the center brake light may short circuit, which can disable the rearview camera image and center brake light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 111, "Rear Visibility" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a center brake light that fails to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
        Remedy: Dealers replaced the harness for the center brake light and rearview camera and/or the spare tire carrier/harness assembly, as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired by January 15, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 77B.
        24V-652Sep 5, 2024
        Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel

        Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
        Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between October 3, 2024, and January 23, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30B.
        23V-116Feb 23, 2023
        Power Train:Clutch Assembly

        Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler, and 2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
        Remedy: Dealers will replace the clutch assembly and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed from November 16, 2023 through July 25, 2024. Owners may contact (FCA US, LLC) customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 19A. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 21V-028. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-028 will need to have the new remedy completed.
        21V-028Jan 28, 2021
        Power Train:Clutch Assembly

        Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler and 2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
        Remedy: FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will add software to reduce engine torque capability when clutch assembly temperatures rise to a level that may damage the inner pressure plate, free of charge." FCA has ordered a stop sale for the affected vehicles as of February 25, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 4, 2021.
        20V-124Mar 3, 2020
        Power Train:Clutch Assembly

        Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler and 2020 Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: The overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
        Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reroute a wire harness and inspect the clutch system, and replace components as needed. The recall began April 30, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W12.
        19V-680Sep 26, 2019
        Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

        Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: A separated or severed seat belt buckle strap will result in an inoperable seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
        Remedy: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 19, 2019. Owners will received a second letter and the recall began March 26, 2020. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VA6.
        19V-320Apr 23, 2019
        Equipment

        Erwin Hymer Group USA LP dba American Fastbacks (EHGUSA-AF) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles sold with a roof top tent installed. The top cover of the roof top tent may crack or break, possibly resulting in the cover detaching from the vehicle while moving.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: If the roof top tent cover detaches from the vehicle while moving, it can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
        Remedy: The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact American Fastbacks customer service at 1-844-533-7997 extension 301. Note: Vehicles in this recall are also included in recall 19V-190.
        18V-786Nov 8, 2018
        Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

        Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler four-door vehicles. The right rear passenger door latch may not be in the correct location, possibly preventing the door from latching properly.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: If the right rear passenger door opens unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
        Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the right rear door latch reinforcement, free of charge. The recall begin December 6, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB6.
        18V-675Sep 28, 2018
        Structure:Frame And Members

        Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The front track bar brackets may be improperly welded, which can cause the bracket to separate from the frame, reducing steering capability.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: An unexpected reduction in steering ability, can increase the risk of a crash.
        Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the track bar bracket welds, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 17, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UA5.
        18V-524Aug 9, 2018
        Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood

        Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
        Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
        18V-343May 25, 2018
        Steering

        Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The intermediate steering shaft may not have been properly welded causing a split where the external spline is formed.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: If the weld seam splits, the steering wheel may lose center positioning causing a loss of steering responsiveness and increasing the risk of a crash.
        Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the intermediate steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U48.
        18V-332May 17, 2018
        Electrical System:Wiring

        Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
        Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
        18V-280May 1, 2018
        Power Train:Automatic Transmission

        Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.
        Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U43.
        18V-231Apr 12, 2018
        Structure:Frame And Members

        Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The rear under body ladder rail may corrode, possibly reducing the strength of the rear floor pan and causing the left rear seat mount to become loose.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: If the floor pan strength is reduced and/or the rear seat mount becomes loose, the rear seat may detach in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
        Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, coat the interior and exterior of the driver's side rear underbody ladder rail with three-part rust protection. The recall began September 11, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U27.

        All 14 recalls on the 2018 Jeep Wrangler, with the owner complaints on each recalled system

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        Questions

        What is the most common problem on the 2018 Jeep Wrangler?

        Death wobble, with 517 of the 1,823 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 8,000 miles.

        At what mileage do 2018 Jeep Wrangler problems start?

        Of the 1,069 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 4,000 miles and half by about 10,000.

        Is the 2018 Jeep Wrangler better or worse than the 2017 and 2019?

        Counted per year on the road, the 2018 has more complaints than both the 2017 and the 2019: 203 a year against 31 and 93.

        How many 2018 Jeep Wrangler complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?

        50 of them (3%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.

        Is there a recall for death wobble on the 2018 Jeep Wrangler?

        Yes, NHTSA lists a recall on the same system: 18V-343. Its summary says which failure it covers, and that isn't always the one owners describe.

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