Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
21 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Safety Issue:
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."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 77B
Recall Date: Sep 12, 2024
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Safety Issue:
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."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 30B
Recall Date: Sep 5, 2024
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Safety Issue:
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.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 19A
Recall Date: Feb 23, 2023
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Safety Issue:
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.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: Y01
Recall Date: Jan 28, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and Ram 2500, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 and 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. In the event of a crash, a front seat belt retractor may not properly slow the occupant's forward movement after locking.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: W67
Recall Date: Sep 24, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: W30-W37
Recall Date: Apr 2, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
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.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: W12
Recall Date: Mar 3, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. These vehicles have improperly machined steering column stub shafts that may break, possibly causing the steering wheel to detach from the steering column.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: V29
Recall Date: Mar 14, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
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.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: UA5
Recall Date: Sep 28, 2018
Consumer Complaints
986 ComplaintsChrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
SO CALLED DEATH WOBBLE OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES WITH 10000 MILES ON THE JEEP. I RETURNED IT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE STEERING DAMPENER AS PER RECALL. DEATH WOBBLE HAS OCCURRED TWO TIMES SINCE CHANGE OF DAMPENER. THE WOBBLE LASTED APPROXI. 2 TO 3 SECONDS.I KEEP THE SPEED AT OR BELOW 65 MPH. I RETURNED IT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR NOTHING WAS FOUND DEFECTIVE.
Corrective Action:
SO CALLED DEATH WOBBLE OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES WITH 10000 MILES ON THE JEEP. I RETURNED IT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE STEERING DAMPENER AS PER RECALL. DEATH WOBBLE HAS OCCURRED TWO TIMES SINCE CHANGE OF DAMPENER. THE WOBBLE LASTED APPROXI. 2 TO 3 SECONDS.I KEEP THE SPEED AT OR BELOW 65 MPH. I RETURNED IT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR NOTHING WAS FOUND DEFECTIVE.
Additional Notes:
SO CALLED DEATH WOBBLE OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES WITH 10000 MILES ON THE JEEP. I RETURNED IT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE STEERING DAMPENER AS PER RECALL. DEATH WOBBLE HAS OCCURRED TWO TIMES SINCE CHANGE OF DAMPENER. THE WOBBLE LASTED APPROXI. 2 TO 3 SECONDS.I KEEP THE SPEED AT OR BELOW 65 MPH. I RETURNED IT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR NOTHING WAS FOUND DEFECTIVE.
Mfg Campaign: 11287490
Recall Date: Dec 6, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL PLAY, CAN'T CONTROLLER STRAIGHT, NEED TO MUCH INPUT LEFT AND RIGHT TO TRY TO GO STRAIGHT
Corrective Action:
EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL PLAY, CAN'T CONTROLLER STRAIGHT, NEED TO MUCH INPUT LEFT AND RIGHT TO TRY TO GO STRAIGHT
Additional Notes:
EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL PLAY, CAN'T CONTROLLER STRAIGHT, NEED TO MUCH INPUT LEFT AND RIGHT TO TRY TO GO STRAIGHT
Mfg Campaign: 11287168
Recall Date: Dec 5, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WE HIT A BUMP OR ANY DEFORMITY ON THE ROAD THE JEEP WOULD START TO WOBBLE UNCONTROLLABLY IT STARTED SMALL AT FIRST BUT IT SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORST AND WE ONLY HAD THE JEEP FOR 6 MONTHS MY WIFE IS REALLY SCARE
Corrective Action:
WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WE HIT A BUMP OR ANY DEFORMITY ON THE ROAD THE JEEP WOULD START TO WOBBLE UNCONTROLLABLY IT STARTED SMALL AT FIRST BUT IT SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORST AND WE ONLY HAD THE JEEP FOR 6 MONTHS MY WIFE IS REALLY SCARE
Additional Notes:
WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WE HIT A BUMP OR ANY DEFORMITY ON THE ROAD THE JEEP WOULD START TO WOBBLE UNCONTROLLABLY IT STARTED SMALL AT FIRST BUT IT SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORST AND WE ONLY HAD THE JEEP FOR 6 MONTHS MY WIFE IS REALLY SCARE
Mfg Campaign: 11287391
Recall Date: Dec 5, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WE HIT A BUMP OR ANY DEFORMITY ON THE ROAD THE JEEP WOULD START TO WOBBLE UNCONTROLLABLY IT STARTED SMALL AT FIRST BUT IT SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORST AND WE ONLY HAD THE JEEP FOR 6 MONTHS MY WIFE IS REALLY SCARE
Corrective Action:
WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WE HIT A BUMP OR ANY DEFORMITY ON THE ROAD THE JEEP WOULD START TO WOBBLE UNCONTROLLABLY IT STARTED SMALL AT FIRST BUT IT SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORST AND WE ONLY HAD THE JEEP FOR 6 MONTHS MY WIFE IS REALLY SCARE
Additional Notes:
WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WE HIT A BUMP OR ANY DEFORMITY ON THE ROAD THE JEEP WOULD START TO WOBBLE UNCONTROLLABLY IT STARTED SMALL AT FIRST BUT IT SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORST AND WE ONLY HAD THE JEEP FOR 6 MONTHS MY WIFE IS REALLY SCARE
Mfg Campaign: 11287391
Recall Date: Dec 5, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
WHEELS
Potential Consequences:
WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WE HIT A BUMP OR ANY DEFORMITY ON THE ROAD THE JEEP WOULD START TO WOBBLE UNCONTROLLABLY IT STARTED SMALL AT FIRST BUT IT SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORST AND WE ONLY HAD THE JEEP FOR 6 MONTHS MY WIFE IS REALLY SCARE
Corrective Action:
WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WE HIT A BUMP OR ANY DEFORMITY ON THE ROAD THE JEEP WOULD START TO WOBBLE UNCONTROLLABLY IT STARTED SMALL AT FIRST BUT IT SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORST AND WE ONLY HAD THE JEEP FOR 6 MONTHS MY WIFE IS REALLY SCARE
Additional Notes:
WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WE HIT A BUMP OR ANY DEFORMITY ON THE ROAD THE JEEP WOULD START TO WOBBLE UNCONTROLLABLY IT STARTED SMALL AT FIRST BUT IT SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORST AND WE ONLY HAD THE JEEP FOR 6 MONTHS MY WIFE IS REALLY SCARE
Mfg Campaign: 11287391
Recall Date: Dec 5, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE "DEATH WOBBLE". THE CONTACT NEEDED TO REDUCE HIS SPEED TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE MULTIPLE TIMES. THE CONTACT CALLED SAFFORD CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM FIAT OF SPRINGFIELD (LOCATED AT 7611 LOISDALE RD, SPRINGFIELD, VA 22150, (703) 866-1700) AND INFORMED THEM OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,800.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE "DEATH WOBBLE". THE CONTACT NEEDED TO REDUCE HIS SPEED TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE MULTIPLE TIMES. THE CONTACT CALLED SAFFORD CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM FIAT OF SPRINGFIELD (LOCATED AT 7611 LOISDALE RD, SPRINGFIELD, VA 22150, (703) 866-1700) AND INFORMED THEM OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,800.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE "DEATH WOBBLE". THE CONTACT NEEDED TO REDUCE HIS SPEED TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE MULTIPLE TIMES. THE CONTACT CALLED SAFFORD CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM FIAT OF SPRINGFIELD (LOCATED AT 7611 LOISDALE RD, SPRINGFIELD, VA 22150, (703) 866-1700) AND INFORMED THEM OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,800.
Mfg Campaign: 11286909
Recall Date: Dec 4, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
FIRST NOTICED EXCESSIVE PLAY LEFT TO RIGHT ON STEERING WHEEL. UNABLE TO DRIVE WITHOUT CONTINUOUSLY CORRECTING TO GO STRAIGHT ON ROADS N HIGHWAY. WHILE ON HIGHWAY COMING OVERPASS JEEP WENT RIGHT TO LEFT INTO A 'DEATH WOBBLE' I SLOWED DOWN, STARTED AGAIN IT CONTINUED. PULLED TO THE SIDE OF ROAD AND CONTINUED ON AT SLOWER SPEEDS.. AN INEXPERIENCED DRIVER MIGHT HAVE LOST CONTROLLED N IT WOULD BE DEADLY. I DO NOT SEE ANY RECALL ON SITE. MANY HAVE POSTED ON JEEP SITES. NOW I HAVE EXPERIENCED AND PETRIFIED
Corrective Action:
FIRST NOTICED EXCESSIVE PLAY LEFT TO RIGHT ON STEERING WHEEL. UNABLE TO DRIVE WITHOUT CONTINUOUSLY CORRECTING TO GO STRAIGHT ON ROADS N HIGHWAY. WHILE ON HIGHWAY COMING OVERPASS JEEP WENT RIGHT TO LEFT INTO A 'DEATH WOBBLE' I SLOWED DOWN, STARTED AGAIN IT CONTINUED. PULLED TO THE SIDE OF ROAD AND CONTINUED ON AT SLOWER SPEEDS.. AN INEXPERIENCED DRIVER MIGHT HAVE LOST CONTROLLED N IT WOULD BE DEADLY. I DO NOT SEE ANY RECALL ON SITE. MANY HAVE POSTED ON JEEP SITES. NOW I HAVE EXPERIENCED AND PETRIFIED
Additional Notes:
FIRST NOTICED EXCESSIVE PLAY LEFT TO RIGHT ON STEERING WHEEL. UNABLE TO DRIVE WITHOUT CONTINUOUSLY CORRECTING TO GO STRAIGHT ON ROADS N HIGHWAY. WHILE ON HIGHWAY COMING OVERPASS JEEP WENT RIGHT TO LEFT INTO A 'DEATH WOBBLE' I SLOWED DOWN, STARTED AGAIN IT CONTINUED. PULLED TO THE SIDE OF ROAD AND CONTINUED ON AT SLOWER SPEEDS.. AN INEXPERIENCED DRIVER MIGHT HAVE LOST CONTROLLED N IT WOULD BE DEADLY. I DO NOT SEE ANY RECALL ON SITE. MANY HAVE POSTED ON JEEP SITES. NOW I HAVE EXPERIENCED AND PETRIFIED
Mfg Campaign: 11286506
Recall Date: Dec 2, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
FIRST NOTICED EXCESSIVE PLAY LEFT TO RIGHT ON STEERING WHEEL. UNABLE TO DRIVE WITHOUT CONTINUOUSLY CORRECTING TO GO STRAIGHT ON ROADS N HIGHWAY. WHILE ON HIGHWAY COMING OVERPASS JEEP WENT RIGHT TO LEFT INTO A 'DEATH WOBBLE' I SLOWED DOWN, STARTED AGAIN IT CONTINUED. PULLED TO THE SIDE OF ROAD AND CONTINUED ON AT SLOWER SPEEDS.. AN INEXPERIENCED DRIVER MIGHT HAVE LOST CONTROLLED N IT WOULD BE DEADLY. I DO NOT SEE ANY RECALL ON SITE. MANY HAVE POSTED ON JEEP SITES. NOW I HAVE EXPERIENCED AND PETRIFIED
Corrective Action:
FIRST NOTICED EXCESSIVE PLAY LEFT TO RIGHT ON STEERING WHEEL. UNABLE TO DRIVE WITHOUT CONTINUOUSLY CORRECTING TO GO STRAIGHT ON ROADS N HIGHWAY. WHILE ON HIGHWAY COMING OVERPASS JEEP WENT RIGHT TO LEFT INTO A 'DEATH WOBBLE' I SLOWED DOWN, STARTED AGAIN IT CONTINUED. PULLED TO THE SIDE OF ROAD AND CONTINUED ON AT SLOWER SPEEDS.. AN INEXPERIENCED DRIVER MIGHT HAVE LOST CONTROLLED N IT WOULD BE DEADLY. I DO NOT SEE ANY RECALL ON SITE. MANY HAVE POSTED ON JEEP SITES. NOW I HAVE EXPERIENCED AND PETRIFIED
Additional Notes:
FIRST NOTICED EXCESSIVE PLAY LEFT TO RIGHT ON STEERING WHEEL. UNABLE TO DRIVE WITHOUT CONTINUOUSLY CORRECTING TO GO STRAIGHT ON ROADS N HIGHWAY. WHILE ON HIGHWAY COMING OVERPASS JEEP WENT RIGHT TO LEFT INTO A 'DEATH WOBBLE' I SLOWED DOWN, STARTED AGAIN IT CONTINUED. PULLED TO THE SIDE OF ROAD AND CONTINUED ON AT SLOWER SPEEDS.. AN INEXPERIENCED DRIVER MIGHT HAVE LOST CONTROLLED N IT WOULD BE DEADLY. I DO NOT SEE ANY RECALL ON SITE. MANY HAVE POSTED ON JEEP SITES. NOW I HAVE EXPERIENCED AND PETRIFIED
Mfg Campaign: 11286506
Recall Date: Dec 2, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
LOOSE STEERING/"DEAD SPOT" CAUSES THERE TO BE PLAY WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE STRAIGHT. THIS CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO BE DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN A STRAIGHT PATH. EVEN MORE PRONOUNCED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. DEALERSHIPS DESCRIBE THE VEHICLE AS "OPERATING AS DESIGNED"
Corrective Action:
LOOSE STEERING/"DEAD SPOT" CAUSES THERE TO BE PLAY WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE STRAIGHT. THIS CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO BE DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN A STRAIGHT PATH. EVEN MORE PRONOUNCED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. DEALERSHIPS DESCRIBE THE VEHICLE AS "OPERATING AS DESIGNED"
Additional Notes:
LOOSE STEERING/"DEAD SPOT" CAUSES THERE TO BE PLAY WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE STRAIGHT. THIS CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO BE DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN A STRAIGHT PATH. EVEN MORE PRONOUNCED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. DEALERSHIPS DESCRIBE THE VEHICLE AS "OPERATING AS DESIGNED"
Mfg Campaign: 11283084
Recall Date: Dec 1, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
STEERING: VEHICLE WANDERS AND STEERING IS LOOSE IN EFFORTS TO CORRECT DIRECTION. ANGLE OF ROAD SURFACE SUCH AS CROWN SOMETIMES RESULTS IN UNEXPECTED DIRECTION CHANGE TOWARD ANOTHER LANE AND THE SLOP IN THE STEERING ITSELF MAKES IT CHALLENGING TO CORRECT WITHOUT OVER-CORRECTION. IN TRAFFIC THIS RESULTS IN INTENSE EFFORT TO MAINTAIN POSITION WHICH RESULTS IN INCREASED PHYSICAL AND MENTAL FATIGUE OVER RELATIVELY LONG DRIVES. THE STEERING SEEMS INCONSISTENT AS IT VARIES FROM MINIMALLY PROBLEMATIC TO A WHITE-KNUCKLE DRIVING EXPERIENCE. HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DETERMINE IF THIS IS DUE TO ROAD CONDITION VERSUS STEERING COMPONENT. DEALER HAS PERFORMED THE V41 STEERING DAMPER RECALL WHICH IMPROVED ONLY EXCESSIVE WHEEL SHUDDER WHEN DRIVING OVER ROAD IMPERFECTIONS AND DID NOTHING TO IMPROVE THE WANDERING/LOOSENESS. THEY ALSO DID ADJUST ALIGNMENT WHICH THEY SAID WAS OFF SLIGHTLY. NO NOTABLE IMPROVEMENT FROM THAT. I HAVE ADVISED DEALER THAT THE REPAIR EFFORT WAS NOT EFFECTIVE AND I WILL NOW HAVE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK IN, BUT THEY TEND TO JUST PROVIDE THE ?IT?S A JEEP - THAT?S THE WAY THEY ARE? LINE. THE STEERING IN THE JEEP IS NOT TYPICAL AND I SEE SIMILAR COMPLAINTS IN FORUMS WHERE A SINGLE THREAD HAS HALF A MILLION VIEWS. SOMETHING IS NOT RIGHT HERE.
Corrective Action:
STEERING: VEHICLE WANDERS AND STEERING IS LOOSE IN EFFORTS TO CORRECT DIRECTION. ANGLE OF ROAD SURFACE SUCH AS CROWN SOMETIMES RESULTS IN UNEXPECTED DIRECTION CHANGE TOWARD ANOTHER LANE AND THE SLOP IN THE STEERING ITSELF MAKES IT CHALLENGING TO CORRECT WITHOUT OVER-CORRECTION. IN TRAFFIC THIS RESULTS IN INTENSE EFFORT TO MAINTAIN POSITION WHICH RESULTS IN INCREASED PHYSICAL AND MENTAL FATIGUE OVER RELATIVELY LONG DRIVES. THE STEERING SEEMS INCONSISTENT AS IT VARIES FROM MINIMALLY PROBLEMATIC TO A WHITE-KNUCKLE DRIVING EXPERIENCE. HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DETERMINE IF THIS IS DUE TO ROAD CONDITION VERSUS STEERING COMPONENT. DEALER HAS PERFORMED THE V41 STEERING DAMPER RECALL WHICH IMPROVED ONLY EXCESSIVE WHEEL SHUDDER WHEN DRIVING OVER ROAD IMPERFECTIONS AND DID NOTHING TO IMPROVE THE WANDERING/LOOSENESS. THEY ALSO DID ADJUST ALIGNMENT WHICH THEY SAID WAS OFF SLIGHTLY. NO NOTABLE IMPROVEMENT FROM THAT. I HAVE ADVISED DEALER THAT THE REPAIR EFFORT WAS NOT EFFECTIVE AND I WILL NOW HAVE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK IN, BUT THEY TEND TO JUST PROVIDE THE ?IT?S A JEEP - THAT?S THE WAY THEY ARE? LINE. THE STEERING IN THE JEEP IS NOT TYPICAL AND I SEE SIMILAR COMPLAINTS IN FORUMS WHERE A SINGLE THREAD HAS HALF A MILLION VIEWS. SOMETHING IS NOT RIGHT HERE.
Additional Notes:
STEERING: VEHICLE WANDERS AND STEERING IS LOOSE IN EFFORTS TO CORRECT DIRECTION. ANGLE OF ROAD SURFACE SUCH AS CROWN SOMETIMES RESULTS IN UNEXPECTED DIRECTION CHANGE TOWARD ANOTHER LANE AND THE SLOP IN THE STEERING ITSELF MAKES IT CHALLENGING TO CORRECT WITHOUT OVER-CORRECTION. IN TRAFFIC THIS RESULTS IN INTENSE EFFORT TO MAINTAIN POSITION WHICH RESULTS IN INCREASED PHYSICAL AND MENTAL FATIGUE OVER RELATIVELY LONG DRIVES. THE STEERING SEEMS INCONSISTENT AS IT VARIES FROM MINIMALLY PROBLEMATIC TO A WHITE-KNUCKLE DRIVING EXPERIENCE. HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DETERMINE IF THIS IS DUE TO ROAD CONDITION VERSUS STEERING COMPONENT. DEALER HAS PERFORMED THE V41 STEERING DAMPER RECALL WHICH IMPROVED ONLY EXCESSIVE WHEEL SHUDDER WHEN DRIVING OVER ROAD IMPERFECTIONS AND DID NOTHING TO IMPROVE THE WANDERING/LOOSENESS. THEY ALSO DID ADJUST ALIGNMENT WHICH THEY SAID WAS OFF SLIGHTLY. NO NOTABLE IMPROVEMENT FROM THAT. I HAVE ADVISED DEALER THAT THE REPAIR EFFORT WAS NOT EFFECTIVE AND I WILL NOW HAVE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK IN, BUT THEY TEND TO JUST PROVIDE THE ?IT?S A JEEP - THAT?S THE WAY THEY ARE? LINE. THE STEERING IN THE JEEP IS NOT TYPICAL AND I SEE SIMILAR COMPLAINTS IN FORUMS WHERE A SINGLE THREAD HAS HALF A MILLION VIEWS. SOMETHING IS NOT RIGHT HERE.
Mfg Campaign: 11283081
Recall Date: Dec 1, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
PURCHASED VEHICLE NEW AND IMMEDIATELY NOTICED THAT IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO KEEP THE VEHICLE STRAIGHT AT LOW SPEEDS OR IN ONE LANE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. RETURNED VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR TROUBLESHOOTING. AFTER FOUR DAYS THEY RETURNED THE VEHICLE STATING ON PAPERWORK THAT IT WAS "AS GOOD AS IT CAN BE." VEHICLE CONTINUED TO WANDER EVEN WORSE AFTER FIX. THIS VEHICLE NOW FEELS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.
Corrective Action:
PURCHASED VEHICLE NEW AND IMMEDIATELY NOTICED THAT IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO KEEP THE VEHICLE STRAIGHT AT LOW SPEEDS OR IN ONE LANE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. RETURNED VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR TROUBLESHOOTING. AFTER FOUR DAYS THEY RETURNED THE VEHICLE STATING ON PAPERWORK THAT IT WAS "AS GOOD AS IT CAN BE." VEHICLE CONTINUED TO WANDER EVEN WORSE AFTER FIX. THIS VEHICLE NOW FEELS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.
Additional Notes:
PURCHASED VEHICLE NEW AND IMMEDIATELY NOTICED THAT IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO KEEP THE VEHICLE STRAIGHT AT LOW SPEEDS OR IN ONE LANE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. RETURNED VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR TROUBLESHOOTING. AFTER FOUR DAYS THEY RETURNED THE VEHICLE STATING ON PAPERWORK THAT IT WAS "AS GOOD AS IT CAN BE." VEHICLE CONTINUED TO WANDER EVEN WORSE AFTER FIX. THIS VEHICLE NOW FEELS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.
Mfg Campaign: 11283099
Recall Date: Dec 1, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
I AM EXPERIENCING THE DEATH WOBBLE. IT HAPPENED ONCE A FEW WEEKS AGO AND THEN NEARLY FIVE TIMES IN A 180 MILE DRIVE. EACH TIME NEARLY CAUSED AND ACCIDENT AND THE POTENTIAL COMPLETE LOSS OF CONTROL. THIS OCCURRED AT SEVEN SPEEDS RANGING FROM 55 TO 75 AND WHEN HITTING SMALL ROAD IMPERFECTIONS.
Corrective Action:
I AM EXPERIENCING THE DEATH WOBBLE. IT HAPPENED ONCE A FEW WEEKS AGO AND THEN NEARLY FIVE TIMES IN A 180 MILE DRIVE. EACH TIME NEARLY CAUSED AND ACCIDENT AND THE POTENTIAL COMPLETE LOSS OF CONTROL. THIS OCCURRED AT SEVEN SPEEDS RANGING FROM 55 TO 75 AND WHEN HITTING SMALL ROAD IMPERFECTIONS.
Additional Notes:
I AM EXPERIENCING THE DEATH WOBBLE. IT HAPPENED ONCE A FEW WEEKS AGO AND THEN NEARLY FIVE TIMES IN A 180 MILE DRIVE. EACH TIME NEARLY CAUSED AND ACCIDENT AND THE POTENTIAL COMPLETE LOSS OF CONTROL. THIS OCCURRED AT SEVEN SPEEDS RANGING FROM 55 TO 75 AND WHEN HITTING SMALL ROAD IMPERFECTIONS.
Mfg Campaign: 11282956
Recall Date: Nov 30, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
I AM EXPERIENCING THE DEATH WOBBLE. IT HAPPENED ONCE A FEW WEEKS AGO AND THEN NEARLY FIVE TIMES IN A 180 MILE DRIVE. EACH TIME NEARLY CAUSED AND ACCIDENT AND THE POTENTIAL COMPLETE LOSS OF CONTROL. THIS OCCURRED AT SEVEN SPEEDS RANGING FROM 55 TO 75 AND WHEN HITTING SMALL ROAD IMPERFECTIONS.
Corrective Action:
I AM EXPERIENCING THE DEATH WOBBLE. IT HAPPENED ONCE A FEW WEEKS AGO AND THEN NEARLY FIVE TIMES IN A 180 MILE DRIVE. EACH TIME NEARLY CAUSED AND ACCIDENT AND THE POTENTIAL COMPLETE LOSS OF CONTROL. THIS OCCURRED AT SEVEN SPEEDS RANGING FROM 55 TO 75 AND WHEN HITTING SMALL ROAD IMPERFECTIONS.
Additional Notes:
I AM EXPERIENCING THE DEATH WOBBLE. IT HAPPENED ONCE A FEW WEEKS AGO AND THEN NEARLY FIVE TIMES IN A 180 MILE DRIVE. EACH TIME NEARLY CAUSED AND ACCIDENT AND THE POTENTIAL COMPLETE LOSS OF CONTROL. THIS OCCURRED AT SEVEN SPEEDS RANGING FROM 55 TO 75 AND WHEN HITTING SMALL ROAD IMPERFECTIONS.
Mfg Campaign: 11282956
Recall Date: Nov 30, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
WHEELS
Potential Consequences:
I AM EXPERIENCING THE DEATH WOBBLE. IT HAPPENED ONCE A FEW WEEKS AGO AND THEN NEARLY FIVE TIMES IN A 180 MILE DRIVE. EACH TIME NEARLY CAUSED AND ACCIDENT AND THE POTENTIAL COMPLETE LOSS OF CONTROL. THIS OCCURRED AT SEVEN SPEEDS RANGING FROM 55 TO 75 AND WHEN HITTING SMALL ROAD IMPERFECTIONS.
Corrective Action:
I AM EXPERIENCING THE DEATH WOBBLE. IT HAPPENED ONCE A FEW WEEKS AGO AND THEN NEARLY FIVE TIMES IN A 180 MILE DRIVE. EACH TIME NEARLY CAUSED AND ACCIDENT AND THE POTENTIAL COMPLETE LOSS OF CONTROL. THIS OCCURRED AT SEVEN SPEEDS RANGING FROM 55 TO 75 AND WHEN HITTING SMALL ROAD IMPERFECTIONS.
Additional Notes:
I AM EXPERIENCING THE DEATH WOBBLE. IT HAPPENED ONCE A FEW WEEKS AGO AND THEN NEARLY FIVE TIMES IN A 180 MILE DRIVE. EACH TIME NEARLY CAUSED AND ACCIDENT AND THE POTENTIAL COMPLETE LOSS OF CONTROL. THIS OCCURRED AT SEVEN SPEEDS RANGING FROM 55 TO 75 AND WHEN HITTING SMALL ROAD IMPERFECTIONS.
Mfg Campaign: 11282956
Recall Date: Nov 30, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
' DEATH WOBBLE' EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES IN THREE MONTHS. LASTED MANY SECONDS, NO CONTROL OF VEHICLE OR WAY TO REDUCE WOBBLE. ALL EPISODES EXPERIENCED AT HIGH SPEED FOLLOWING HITTING A BUMP. APPARENTLY EXPERIENCED BY OTHER OWNERS, DEALER NEVER MENTIONED ISSUE.
Corrective Action:
' DEATH WOBBLE' EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES IN THREE MONTHS. LASTED MANY SECONDS, NO CONTROL OF VEHICLE OR WAY TO REDUCE WOBBLE. ALL EPISODES EXPERIENCED AT HIGH SPEED FOLLOWING HITTING A BUMP. APPARENTLY EXPERIENCED BY OTHER OWNERS, DEALER NEVER MENTIONED ISSUE.
Additional Notes:
' DEATH WOBBLE' EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES IN THREE MONTHS. LASTED MANY SECONDS, NO CONTROL OF VEHICLE OR WAY TO REDUCE WOBBLE. ALL EPISODES EXPERIENCED AT HIGH SPEED FOLLOWING HITTING A BUMP. APPARENTLY EXPERIENCED BY OTHER OWNERS, DEALER NEVER MENTIONED ISSUE.
Mfg Campaign: 11282981
Recall Date: Nov 30, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Potential Consequences:
THE STEERING IN THE 2019 JEEP JL WRANGLER IS SO LOOSE AND WANDERS ACROSS THE LANES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THAT IT HAS BECOME TOO DANGEROUS TO DRIVE ON THE FREEWAY. IT DOES NOT STAY CENTERED AND IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO KEEP STRAIGHT. IT REQUIRES SO MUCH CONCENTRATION TO WORK THE STEERING WHEEL TO KEEP IT IN THE LANE THAT IT'S JUST NOT WORTH THE DRIVE AND THE EXTREME STRESS.
Corrective Action:
THE STEERING IN THE 2019 JEEP JL WRANGLER IS SO LOOSE AND WANDERS ACROSS THE LANES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THAT IT HAS BECOME TOO DANGEROUS TO DRIVE ON THE FREEWAY. IT DOES NOT STAY CENTERED AND IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO KEEP STRAIGHT. IT REQUIRES SO MUCH CONCENTRATION TO WORK THE STEERING WHEEL TO KEEP IT IN THE LANE THAT IT'S JUST NOT WORTH THE DRIVE AND THE EXTREME STRESS.
Additional Notes:
THE STEERING IN THE 2019 JEEP JL WRANGLER IS SO LOOSE AND WANDERS ACROSS THE LANES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THAT IT HAS BECOME TOO DANGEROUS TO DRIVE ON THE FREEWAY. IT DOES NOT STAY CENTERED AND IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO KEEP STRAIGHT. IT REQUIRES SO MUCH CONCENTRATION TO WORK THE STEERING WHEEL TO KEEP IT IN THE LANE THAT IT'S JUST NOT WORTH THE DRIVE AND THE EXTREME STRESS.
Mfg Campaign: 11283004
Recall Date: Nov 30, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
THE STEERING IN THE 2019 JEEP JL WRANGLER IS SO LOOSE AND WANDERS ACROSS THE LANES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THAT IT HAS BECOME TOO DANGEROUS TO DRIVE ON THE FREEWAY. IT DOES NOT STAY CENTERED AND IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO KEEP STRAIGHT. IT REQUIRES SO MUCH CONCENTRATION TO WORK THE STEERING WHEEL TO KEEP IT IN THE LANE THAT IT'S JUST NOT WORTH THE DRIVE AND THE EXTREME STRESS.
Corrective Action:
THE STEERING IN THE 2019 JEEP JL WRANGLER IS SO LOOSE AND WANDERS ACROSS THE LANES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THAT IT HAS BECOME TOO DANGEROUS TO DRIVE ON THE FREEWAY. IT DOES NOT STAY CENTERED AND IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO KEEP STRAIGHT. IT REQUIRES SO MUCH CONCENTRATION TO WORK THE STEERING WHEEL TO KEEP IT IN THE LANE THAT IT'S JUST NOT WORTH THE DRIVE AND THE EXTREME STRESS.
Additional Notes:
THE STEERING IN THE 2019 JEEP JL WRANGLER IS SO LOOSE AND WANDERS ACROSS THE LANES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THAT IT HAS BECOME TOO DANGEROUS TO DRIVE ON THE FREEWAY. IT DOES NOT STAY CENTERED AND IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO KEEP STRAIGHT. IT REQUIRES SO MUCH CONCENTRATION TO WORK THE STEERING WHEEL TO KEEP IT IN THE LANE THAT IT'S JUST NOT WORTH THE DRIVE AND THE EXTREME STRESS.
Mfg Campaign: 11283004
Recall Date: Nov 30, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
THERE'S PLAY IN THE STEERING. VERY RISKY ESPECIALLY AT HIGH SPEED AND WINDING ROADS. TOO MUCH PLAY AND HARD TO MANAGE A STRAIGHT PATH. DANGEROUS!!!
Corrective Action:
THERE'S PLAY IN THE STEERING. VERY RISKY ESPECIALLY AT HIGH SPEED AND WINDING ROADS. TOO MUCH PLAY AND HARD TO MANAGE A STRAIGHT PATH. DANGEROUS!!!
Additional Notes:
THERE'S PLAY IN THE STEERING. VERY RISKY ESPECIALLY AT HIGH SPEED AND WINDING ROADS. TOO MUCH PLAY AND HARD TO MANAGE A STRAIGHT PATH. DANGEROUS!!!
Mfg Campaign: 11282806
Recall Date: Nov 28, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
DRIVING 45MPH ON HIGHWAY, JEEP LOST POWER STEERING, WARNING LIGHTS FLASHED BRAKES APPLIED AUTOMATICALLY. SHIFTER SERVICE AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. CAR WAS RESTARTED AFTER STRUGGLING TO GET TO SIDE OF HIGHWAY. RESTARTED JEEP AND POWER STEERING CAME BACK TEMPORARILY BUT IT HAPPENED ABOUT 7 MILES DOWN ROAD THIS TIME THE SHIFTER LOCKED UP AFTER RESTART.
Corrective Action:
DRIVING 45MPH ON HIGHWAY, JEEP LOST POWER STEERING, WARNING LIGHTS FLASHED BRAKES APPLIED AUTOMATICALLY. SHIFTER SERVICE AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. CAR WAS RESTARTED AFTER STRUGGLING TO GET TO SIDE OF HIGHWAY. RESTARTED JEEP AND POWER STEERING CAME BACK TEMPORARILY BUT IT HAPPENED ABOUT 7 MILES DOWN ROAD THIS TIME THE SHIFTER LOCKED UP AFTER RESTART.
Additional Notes:
DRIVING 45MPH ON HIGHWAY, JEEP LOST POWER STEERING, WARNING LIGHTS FLASHED BRAKES APPLIED AUTOMATICALLY. SHIFTER SERVICE AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. CAR WAS RESTARTED AFTER STRUGGLING TO GET TO SIDE OF HIGHWAY. RESTARTED JEEP AND POWER STEERING CAME BACK TEMPORARILY BUT IT HAPPENED ABOUT 7 MILES DOWN ROAD THIS TIME THE SHIFTER LOCKED UP AFTER RESTART.
Mfg Campaign: 11282688
Recall Date: Nov 27, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
DRIVING 45MPH ON HIGHWAY, JEEP LOST POWER STEERING, WARNING LIGHTS FLASHED BRAKES APPLIED AUTOMATICALLY. SHIFTER SERVICE AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. CAR WAS RESTARTED AFTER STRUGGLING TO GET TO SIDE OF HIGHWAY. RESTARTED JEEP AND POWER STEERING CAME BACK TEMPORARILY BUT IT HAPPENED ABOUT 7 MILES DOWN ROAD THIS TIME THE SHIFTER LOCKED UP AFTER RESTART.
Corrective Action:
DRIVING 45MPH ON HIGHWAY, JEEP LOST POWER STEERING, WARNING LIGHTS FLASHED BRAKES APPLIED AUTOMATICALLY. SHIFTER SERVICE AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. CAR WAS RESTARTED AFTER STRUGGLING TO GET TO SIDE OF HIGHWAY. RESTARTED JEEP AND POWER STEERING CAME BACK TEMPORARILY BUT IT HAPPENED ABOUT 7 MILES DOWN ROAD THIS TIME THE SHIFTER LOCKED UP AFTER RESTART.
Additional Notes:
DRIVING 45MPH ON HIGHWAY, JEEP LOST POWER STEERING, WARNING LIGHTS FLASHED BRAKES APPLIED AUTOMATICALLY. SHIFTER SERVICE AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. CAR WAS RESTARTED AFTER STRUGGLING TO GET TO SIDE OF HIGHWAY. RESTARTED JEEP AND POWER STEERING CAME BACK TEMPORARILY BUT IT HAPPENED ABOUT 7 MILES DOWN ROAD THIS TIME THE SHIFTER LOCKED UP AFTER RESTART.
Mfg Campaign: 11282688
Recall Date: Nov 27, 2019
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