2018 Jeep Wrangler · symptom sheet
Suspension noise, struts or alignment
- 342owner reports
- 9,000median miles
- $1,200median quote
- 1involved a crash
Newest report Jun 10, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026
342 of the 1,814 complaints on this car describe suspension, which makes it the most reported problem on the 2018 Wrangler.
Tick what matches of 342 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the sway bar link (30 reports), the struts or shocks (6 reports), the ball joint (5 reports) and the control arm (3 reports).
Recalls and investigations
No recall on the suspension system covers the 2018 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.
NHTSA investigations into the suspension system on the Wrangler
Rear axle shaft separation. Closed jan 26, 1996.
NHTSA summary
None of these investigations covers the 2018 model year.
What owners paid
5 of the 342 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $600 to $2,000.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 4,200 and 16,300 miles, from the 264 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“my vehicle has extremely bad death wobble, only 55 thousand miles on it. its a extreme safty hazard ! i just had my tires rotated and balanced and the problem is not any better ! once i hit 65 mph its shakes uncontrollably and i have to slow down to 40mph to get it to stop! that is extremely dangersous on a highway to be driving like this ! it has been like this since i got my car at 33,000 miles in august 2021”
Filed Apr 15, 2024 · 33,000 miles
“Death wobble when hitting a bump over 50 mph. Only 31K miles but out of warranty. Dealer repalced track bar, but it didn't reslove the problem. Waiting on a dampener replacement. Both I hve had to pay for.”
Filed Feb 8, 2024 · 31,000 miles
“This vehicle is not safe due to the "death wobble". My 2018 Jeep Wrangler with only 36,000 miles has become unsafe to drive. Anytime it's driven over 30 mph there is an almost uncontrollable, violent shaking that occurs. What is being done about this? Is it going to take serious injury or death to happen for this to be recalled?”
Filed Jan 19, 2023 · 36,000 miles
“Severe "Death Wobble" occurred on the highway at 70 mph after running over a bump in the road (bridge seam), let off the accelerator and the wobble increased. I experience "Death Wobble" routinely with this vehicle but, never this bad. Stock, no lift or modifications, 45K miles, properly inflated newer tires and steering damper replaced. Vehicle steering feels consistently unstable and cannot drive more than 65 mph.”
Filed Nov 4, 2022 · 45,000 miles
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 1 of 342 reports involved a crash and 3 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.
Other problems on this car
- Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 116 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 104 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 94 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 67 reports
- Multiple warning lights come on at once 67 reports
- Wheel bearing, tires or wheels 63 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 48 reports
- Battery dies or the car will not start 46 reports
- Steering sticks, feels notchy or jerks 42 reports
- Paint peels or body rusts 40 reports
- Windshield cracks or distorts 27 reports