Owners report the front end and steering wheel shaking violently after hitting a bump or at highway speed, sometimes only stopping after slowing hard or pulling over. Some say dealers replaced the steering stabilizer or damper, including under a recall, without a lasting fix.

How common

86 of the 300 complaints we read (29%), roughly 521 of all 1,817 on file

Safety

Can affect control: 32 of 86 reports; 1 report mentions an injury

Before you buy: Ask whether the steering stabilizer recall was done and test drive at highway speed over bumps, watching for violent steering wheel shake.

• Jeep began violently shaking side-to-side at highway speed with no warning lights, and owner nearly lost control. · filed Dec 2024
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  I was driving on the freeway around 75 mph I’m not sure what happened or why but the jeep started violently shaking back-and-forth I’m not sure how to explain it. But I very easily could have lost control. Where I live there is snow and ice so I’m not sure why that happened but would like to see if there’s something I could check. Or if there’s been a recall. Nobody was hurt thank God no lights came on. I was able to slow down the Jeep safely.

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11630831

• Front end shakes and the steering wheel jumps over bumps above 35 mph despite multiple suspension repairs; the cause could not be found. · filed Jan 2024
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  When going over a bump in the road at speeds above 35 mph the front end shakes the steering wheel and it feels like the front end is jumping up and down and is hard to control. I have spent over 1k in parts and labor including a new stabilizer shock, drag link, tie rod ends and more. It still does it even after these repairs. The front end has been aligned and tires and wheels balanced. The vehicle is dangerous to drive and there does not seem to be a fix for it. FCA said replacing the steering stabilizer would fix it but had no effect. The cause has been labeled unable to determine. I habe had it at two different shops and a lotnof suspension/steering pieces replaced.

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11567511

• Steering has excessive play and the front end develops a violent death wobble at highway speed. · filed May 2023
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  excessive play/slop in steering and death wobble at highway speeds

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11523267

Owners report a dead spot or several inches of play in the steering, so the Jeep wanders in its lane and needs constant correction at highway speed. Some had the track bar, steering damper or steering gear box replaced, and some dealers called it normal.

How common

52 of the 300 complaints we read (17%), roughly 315 of all 1,817 on file

Safety

Reduced safety margin: 49 of 52 reports

Related recalls

Owners mention 18V343000. Check the VIN for it.

• Steering causes the vehicle to jump across the road, and owner suspects the chassis and suspension are mismatched or improperly assembled parts. · filed Jul 2025
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  After purchasing seems the vin was updated with information I was not disclosed. The bcm has never worked correctly the instrument panel is erratic and even with a code reader showing P codes there’s no check light. The steering makes the entire vehicle jump over half a road. Blind spot monitors don’t know what to do sometimes they are unavailable, odometer has all 9s sometimes. I did all the checks on the vehicle at the time and what I was given showed I had a 2018 4 door Sahara and that was what I was led to believe. After having issues and getting my registration I started looking at everything more because the dealer registered me as a commercial passenger truck(still don’t know why) but found a report that says Moab/sahara and my seems my vehicles body chasis and motor are all over the place. I’m pretty sure the engine is failing as at one point in one of the reports I found it stated it failed emissions. But the overall worst is that the suspension looks like it came off the titanic compared to the body panels, there’s a lot of welding and rusted or “appearingly tampered” pieces in the chassis and the vehicle seems to be coming apart at every seam. I am currently not driving it because it looks to have sank down to where it could be dangerous I’m pretty sure the suspension, frame, and axles aren’t rated for what’s on it and sounded like something may be coming off at the wheel or axle area last time I did drive it. The vehicle I thought I was purchasing had safety guidelines and there is 2.0 parts, 3.6 parts on this along with random other countries parts. It was bought used “As-Is” but not under the pretense that they assembled it by hand from leftovers. It wouldn’t pass safety standards or emissions in a foreign country much less in the UNITED STATES. I am starting here but will be seeking legal counsel. No longer certain I even have a jeep frame or chassis or just some panels stuck to a rusting timebomb. I’ve only drove like 8,000 miles. Now I’m scared to

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11671280

• Steering has excessive play, causing the Jeep to wander and require constant correction, especially in wind or at highway speed. · filed May 2025
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  My Jeep's steering is excessively loose. There is a good amount of dead space in the steering wheel that the vehicle does not respond. The vehicle wonders left to right constantly and have to continue to correct for it's action. It becomes more of a safety hazard when there is a slight wind or passing or being passed by a larger vehicle like a truck for instance. The vehicle also shifts let and right depending on road conditions, meaning cracks in the pavement or pot holes of any size. I feel very unsecure or unsafe particularly at higher speeds. Please help and thank you in advance.

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11658754

• Steering randomly pulls the vehicle to either side and wanders on perfectly smooth roads, making it feel unsafe to drive straight. · filed Dec 2020
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  I FEEL VERY UNSAFE TRYING TO KEEP MY JEEP GOING DOWN THE ROAD IN A STRAIGHT LINE. THE STEERING RANDOMLY AND OFTEN WANTS TO JUST TAKE OFF TO EITHER SIDE OR THE OTHER ON PERFECTLY SMOOTH ROADS AND GENERALLY 'WANDERS' FOR NO REASON. I PRETTY MUCH DREAD IT WHEN I NEED TO DRIVE IT NOW. IT'S BASICALLY A FIGHT.

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11383884

Owners report the steering suddenly going stiff, binding or locking up while driving, often in cold weather, then releasing abruptly. Some suspect or were told the steering gearbox is at fault, and a software update did not help one owner.

How common

31 of the 300 complaints we read (10%), roughly 188 of all 1,817 on file

Safety

Can affect control: 30 of 31 reports

• Steering box sticks in cold weather, making turns hazardous and nearly causing a head-on collision; owner says FCA issued only a service bulletin, not a recall. · filed Feb 2025
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  The Factory Aluminum Steering Box presents a severe safety hazard and should be immediately recalled due to its dangerous failure in cold temperatures. In low temperatures, the steering sticks and does not move freely, making normal driving extremely hazardous for both the driver and others on the road. While straight roads may not reveal the issue, attempting to turn on a curve becomes life-threatening—the wheel sticks, preventing necessary maneuvering. Once it finally releases, it can lead to overcorrection, which is especially perilous on slick, icy, or snow-covered roads. This issue occurs without warning, at any speed, and significantly increases the risk of crashes. FCA is aware of the problem and has issued a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) [XXX] ), but this is not a recall—meaning owners are left at risk. This failure nearly caused me a head-on collision and a run-off-road accident while traveling with my family. The safety implications are undeniable, and action must be taken before lives are lost. This is not just a mechanical flaw—it’s a critical safety failure that demands an urgent recall. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11644297

• Steering wheel tightens and briefly locks up while cornering, happening several times so far, risking a loss of control at speed. · filed Feb 2022
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  Steering wheel seems to ( tighten up when going around a curve went right ) this has happened off n on from time to time…. Safety is if the steering whee locks up going around a curve at 30 or more miles an hour and you don’t respond quick enough or pull hard enough the other way you can run someone over. Cause a wreck. This is 100% a safety matter and needs to be investigated not the only jeep having this problem. No one has confirmed the issue or hasn’t caused any accidents ( yet) it is just a scary moment when it Happens I have two kids and don’t need the steering to act up while they are in the car. No warning lamps on nothing let’s you know that something isn’t right. When it happens and all sudden you jerk left or right makes you look like a drunk driver swerving. This has happened 5 or 6 times and just happened 2/18/22 when my wife was on her way home from work. THIS NEEDS TO BE LOOKED AT AND INVESTIGATED BEFORE IT CAUSES A DEATH.

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11452663

• Steering feels stiff with hesitation when turning, happening occasionally and more often on cold mornings right after startup. · filed Dec 2021
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  My steering on my Jeep feels stiff occasionally. Hesitation/Resistance when trying to steer. This happens once in a while. More often on cold mornings, right after a cold start.

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11444802

Owners report the power steering assist cutting out while driving, sometimes at highway speed and sometimes with dashboard warnings. One owner had the battery and sensors replaced and another the steering column module.

How common

16 of the 300 complaints we read (5%), roughly 97 of all 1,817 on file

Safety

Can affect control: 16 of 16 reports

• A 'service shifter' fault triggers dozens of warning codes along with loss of power steering, uncommanded engine revving, and warning lights that stay on. · filed May 2026
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  One day out of the blue, my Jeep Wrangler received a "Service Shifter" error code. The error code threw about 40 other codes at the same time. Loss of power steering, loss of abs, engine kept revving on its own, windshield wipers turned on. While in park it felt as if it was trying to shift itself into other gears. Loss of steering while driving as well as the engine revving up and down while on the interstate. Every warning light came on and stayed on. I can let it sit for awhile and it'll drive fine for a little while until it does it all again and again. I have not taken it to a dealership yet due to all the threads on being charged $2000 and it not get fixed.

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11735563

• Dozens of unrelated electrical fault codes preceded a sudden loss of power steering on a highway curve that nearly caused a crash. · filed Jun 2024
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  I have been having electrical problems with my jeep for a couple of months. I took it in to my jeep dealer that found over fifty problem codes. They cleared the codes and drove it for 180 miles over two weeks and could not get anything to duplicate. Some codes- service shifter, abs not communicating, engine light, no speedometer, sway bar service, service 4 wheel drive, cruise control off, remote start off, and more. They had me take it home and let them know if it continues. It did so I took it to a different mechanic and he came up with 72 codes and he couldn’t track any of them to a source. So I picked it up today and on the way home on the interstate curved overpass going 65 it suddenly veered to the right at the retaining wall. The power steering quite. It was all I could do to keep it from hitting the wall. If it would of been my wife driving she would of wrecked. I was almost home and was able to muscle it home barley able to turn into the drive way. After a while I went back outside and started it and the power steering worked just fine.

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11595372

• Power steering cut out while turning at 35 mph with warning lights; owner says the dealer found the steering computer needs replacing. · filed Nov 2023
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  The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH and making a slight left turn, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact was able to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that there were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle and the power steering functionality returned. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but became a recurring failure. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed and it was determined that the computer system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11554314

Owners of manual-transmission Jeeps report the clutch slipping, failing or breaking apart while driving, sometimes with a burning smell, sparks or loss of drive. Some mention clutch recall repairs, replacement clutches and backordered parts.

How common

9 of the 300 complaints we read (3%), roughly 55 of all 1,817 on file

Safety

Can affect control: 8 of 9 reports

Related recalls

Owners mention 23V116000, 21V028000. Check the VIN for it.

• Vehicle would not accelerate and had a burning smell, later diagnosed as a slipping clutch that worsened after a recall repair the dealer says was done incorrectly. · filed Sep 2026
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  The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal burning odor inside the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. In addition, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that parts for a recall repair might have been replaced with defective parts. The contact was informed that there was no failure and the vehicle was released; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was confirmed that the clutch was slipping. The contact was informed that the clutch needed to be adjusted. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the failure was because the contact was changing gears at 2,000 RPM and the gears should be shifted at 2,500 RPM. The vehicle was taken to an alternative dealer where the contact was informed that the recall repair was completed incorrectly. The contact was informed that the recall repair needed to be performed a second time. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V116000 (Power Train). The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing the failure prior to the recall repair, but the failure became more persistent after the recall repair was completed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact was informed that a second recall repair was denied. In addition, the contact was advised to take the vehicle to the initial dealer for a diagnostic test. The failure mileage was approximately 23,050.

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11761305

• Clutch failed with sparks and a flash while driving; a mechanic linked it to a transmission/clutch recall and replaced both, after which new electrical and steering problems appeared. · filed Mar 2025
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  While driving the transmission and clutch system blew up. And I mean that in the literale sense. Sparks and a big flash. Unfortunately, I was an hour away from where I live. This caused me to have to find a way home and find a tow company that would be able to pick up my jeep on the side of the highway, tow it an hour to me. I couldn't afford that, so it was taken to the Chrysler dealership there and it was there for a month before they could work on it due to the parts having to be ordered and shipped in. Once the entire clutch system and transmission fully replaced I have to find a way to go back and pick it up. It was after hours when I finally got to it. That's when the mechanic that worked on it researched and found the recall for the transmission and clutch system because they would blow up. Just as mine did. But the next set of problems started as soon as I picked my jeep up. Pulls to the right when braking, push start won't start saying the fobs are not detected while I'm holding them in my hands. All lights on cluster go off randomly, the steering wheel locks up while I'm driving causing more danger. The traction control, sway bar will go off and on as well as the push start will not turn off. I did manage to take a short clip of this happening while I'm driving.

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11647632

• Jeep hesitates when shifting gears; owner says the recall repair parts for the clutch are not yet available. · filed Sep 2023
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  The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V116000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and determined that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated while shifting gear. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11544379

Owners report frame welds, including at the track bar and shock mounts, showing porosity, spatter, poor penetration and rust.

How common

8 of the 300 complaints we read (3%), roughly 48 of all 1,817 on file

Safety

Safety impact unclear

• Frame welds throughout the vehicle show porosity, missing weld sections, pinholes, and paint chipping. · filed Jan 2020
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  BAD FRAME WELDS ALL OVER THE FRAME. POROSITY, MISSING SECTIONS OF WELD, PINHOLES, EXCESSIVE SCATTER, PROTECTIVE PAINT CHIPPING.

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11300578

• Frame welds show excessive porosity, spatter, and off-location touch-up welds, noticed when the vehicle was on a hoist; owner worries this reduces frame strength. · filed Jan 2020
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  WHEN LOOKING AT THE VEHICLE ON A CAR HOIST, UNSATISFACTORY WELDS ON THE CHASSIS WERE IDENTIFIED. THE WELDS OCCURRED AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS AND INCLUDED DEFECTS SUCH AS EXCESSIVE POROSITY, EXCESSIVE WELD SPATTER, AND OFF LOCATION OF THE ORIGINAL WELD AND TOUCH UP WELDS. I AM NOT A CERTIFIED WELD INSPECTOR, HOWEVER I AM A STATE CERTIFIED WELDER, AND FEDERALLY LICENSED AIRCRAFT MECHANIC. I HAVE BEEN TAUGHT TO IDENTIFY WELD DEFECTS, AND UNDERSTAND EFFECTS THEY HAVE ON STRUCTURAL STRENGTH. FOR BEING A ROBOTICALLY WELDED FRAME I FOUND THE QUALITY OF SOME WELDS UNACCEPTABLE, AND SHOULD NOT HAVE PASSED QUALITY CONTROL AT THE FACTORY. I AM NOT AN AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEER, NOR AM I A STRUCTURAL ENGINEER, HOWEVER I ASSUME THAT THE STRUCTURAL STRENGTH OF THE FRAME IN THIS STATE IS LESS OF THE ORIGINAL DESIGN STRENGTH. THIS ISSUE SHOULD BE DEALT WITH BEFORE SOMETHING BAD HAPPENS.

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11300373

• Vehicle frame has multiple welds with excessive splash and porosity, matching problems reported by other 2018 Wrangler owners. · filed Dec 2019
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  VEHICLE FRAME HAS SEVERAL LOCATIONS WITH POOR WELDS. SPECIFICALLY, EXCESSIVE WELD SPLASH AND POROUS WELDS SIMILAR IN APPEARANCE TO OTHER OWNERS OF 2018 MODEL YEAR JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES.

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11286349

Owners report the instrument cluster going black or stopping working without warning while driving, and some needed it replaced.

How common

7 of the 300 complaints we read (2%), roughly 42 of all 1,817 on file

Safety

Reduced safety margin: 7 of 7 reports

Related recalls

Owners mention 24V652000. Check the VIN for it.

• Both digital and analog dashboard gauges stopped working, leaving the driver unable to see speed, fuel, RPM, or temperature. · filed Aug 2026
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  I have a 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL. Both digital and analog dash gauges have stopped working. I am unable to read odometer, speedometer, gas level, RPM, temperature gauge, etc. This poses a significant risk to my safety while driving.

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11755446

• Instrument panel intermittently flickers and goes blank while driving or parked; owner links it to a recall, but the dealer has not diagnosed or fixed it. · filed Apr 2026
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  The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle or while the vehicle was parked, the instrument panel intermittently flickered and then turned blank. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V652000 (Electrical System). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11734653

• Digital instrument cluster failed and needs replacement, but owner's Jeep is not included in a matching cluster recall. · filed Apr 2026
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  the digital screen on my jeep 2018 wrangler went out and I took my car to the dealership to have them look at it they said that they cluster needs to be replaced I looked up the cluster and noticed that there is a recall on it for some 2018 jeep wranglers but mine was not part of the recall. I am trying to figure out why my is not part of the recall if they are now have to replace my cluster. there recall number that my jeep is not a part of is NHTSA recall number 24V652. Can someone please explain why my VIN number is not included as I am having the same issue now

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11729927

Owners report the main or auxiliary battery failing, leaving the Jeep dead, unable to start or stuck in park, sometimes after start-stop faults and dashboard warnings. Several had batteries replaced repeatedly.

How common

5 of the 300 complaints we read (2%), roughly 30 of all 1,817 on file

Safety

Can affect control: 3 of 5 reports

• Jeep stopped in the middle of the road, would not charge, and would not shift out of park. · filed Jun 2023
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  My JEEP STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD, would not charge AND WOULD NOT CHANGE GEAR from park. I have less than 52,000 miles

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11526077

• Auxiliary battery failure triggers the engine to stall while driving after start-stop and check engine warnings appear; owner says it caused a rear-end collision. · filed Apr 2023
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  I have taken vehicle into jeep 4 times in less than 2 years . Auto start stop (ESS) fails first then check engine comes on right after car shuts off on own WHILE driving & stalls hard . We have been rear ended because of it thankfully we were not on freeway after googling and asking jeep community this is VERY COMMON in these jeeps . Aux battery goes dead and causes this issue and burns out a fuse and the main battery . We have replaced battery 4+ times now because of this issue . This is a saftey hazard thankfully the times it shuts off on us isn’t on the freeway where it can cause a multi vehicle collision most recent incident was 04/02/2023

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11515164

• Auxiliary and main batteries repeatedly failed, once leaving the Jeep dead and stuck in the roadway unable to shift out of park. · filed Jan 2023
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  2018 Jeep JLU Sahara 3.6 - Several weeks prior to January 2022 I noticed the Electronic Stop Start ESS feature was no longer working. There was also a message indicating the ESS was not working due to the battery charging. I took the Jeep to my mechanic (Not Jeep dealership mechanic) on January 14, 2022. The main battery voltage was checked and was above 12.7 volts. The auxiliary battery was checked and was approx 10.5 volts. I decided to replace the the auxiliary battery. Once replaced the ESS system started to work again and all electronic features returned to normal. Sometime in November 2022 the ESS stopped working. The ESS error message returned indicating the ESS was not working due to the battery charging. In late December 2022 the Jeep had a dead main (original) battery. The main battery was jumped and the vehicle started and ran normally for about a week. The voltage was checked several times using the voltage meter in the settings menu. Each time the voltage showed reading above 14 volts. One week after the first dead battery the battery went dead again. It was jumped again and started. The vehicle remained on and in park for one hour and was then driven. During the test drive I stopped the Jeep momentarily in the roadway to check the ignition. The Jeep did not start and could not be jumped. As a result of the battery failure my vehicle was blocking the roadway and could not be shifted out of park and into neutral. This was a dangerous situation. Later the voltage on both batteries was checked. The main batt voltage was 10.5 and the aux battery was 10.8 volts. This is a 2018 Jeep JLU. The first aux battery failed and was replaced in January 2022. The second aux battery has failed and will be replaced in January 2023 along with the main (original) battery. Three battery failures in one year is not acceptable.

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11500724

Owners report the backup camera showing a blue screen or not turning on in reverse, sometimes along with reverse or brake lights failing.

How common

4 of the 300 complaints we read (1%), roughly 24 of all 1,817 on file

Safety

Reduced safety margin: 4 of 4 reports

• Rear view camera and brake lights intermittently fail while reversing; owner says the VIN does not fall under a similar existing recall. · filed Oct 2024
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  Several times I have experienced intermittent operation of the rear view camera system and rear brake light operation on my vehicle while reversing. The issue has occured about 10 times in the last year or so. The issue seems to be the same as symptoms as FCA US recall 77B, but my VIN number apparently does not fall under that recall despite being the same model, which I think is a mistake.

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11617467

• Backup camera does not switch on and reverse lights do not illuminate when the vehicle is put in reverse; a repair shop could not identify the cause. · filed Jul 2019
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  MY REVERSE LIGHTS NO LONGER COME ON WHEN I HAVE THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE. THE BACKUP CAMERA IS ALSO SUPPOSE TO ENGAGE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PLACED IN REVERSE AND THE SCREEN JUST STAYS ON THE RADIO SCREEN AND DOES NOT SWITCH OVER TO THE BACKUP CAMERA. I TOOK IT TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THEY COULD NOT FIGURE OUT THE ISSUE EITHER. WE DID A SOFT RESET AND ALSO UNHOOKED THE BATTERY FOR 15 MINUTES.

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11240189

• Backup camera fails every time, showing only a blue screen instead of the camera image. · filed Jun 2018
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  BACKUP CAMERA FAILS TO WORK 100% OF THE TIME. BLUE SCREEN ONLY

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11099446

Owners report a failed ABS module lighting warning lights, disabling ABS and traction control, softening the brake pedal or making the steering hard to turn, with backordered parts.

How common

3 of the 300 complaints we read (1%), roughly 18 of all 1,817 on file

Safety

Reduced safety margin: 3 of 3 reports

• ABS module failed, disabling ABS and traction control with all dashboard warning lights on. · filed Jul 2026
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  The abs module has failed and i have no traction control or abs function all the lights are on the dash a common issue with the jk jeep wrangler platform

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11752938

• ABS and brake warning lights came on and the brake pedal went soft, needing extra pressure to stop; the dealer found a failed ABS module with parts on national backorder. · filed Feb 2026
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  The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the ABS and brake warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the warning lights illuminated the brake pedal was soft. The contact stated that additional pressure was needed to depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. Additionally, the check engine warning light was intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the ABS module had failed and needed to be replaced; however, the part to repair the vehicle was on a national backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure, and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11715227

• Steering wheel became hard to turn while making a left turn along with warning lights; owner says the dealer found a failed ABS module with backordered parts. · filed Dec 2024
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  The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the ABS, Transmission, and ESC warning lights illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there were several software updates available for the engine and power train. The updates were completed, and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the warning lights were illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle back to the same dealer. The dealer diagnosed the warning lights and applied other software updates. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that while turning left onto a residential street, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer; however, the dealer was notified of the failure. The dealer informed the contact that the failure was related to the ABS module and that parts to repair the vehicle were on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11630600