10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 5
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,405 miles

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2018 Jeep Wrangler Owner Comments (Page 5 of 9)

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problem #83

Jan 052022

Wrangler 6-cyl

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My Jeep experienced sever wobbling, as if the front wheels were coming off. So, I took it to a repair shop and they said it was the "death wobble." When I took it to the Autonation Jeep Dealership, South, Columbus GA. I was told that they had a recall on that 2 years and 3 months ago, and since the 2 year warranty expired, there was nothing they could do about it. If a recall doesn't work, then isn't the dealership still required to fix a manufacturer defect? My Jeep had an additional recall, which the dealership performed last week, and the dealership thought this new recall (computer update) might fix the death wobble problem. When I picked up my Jeep last week after this second recall, my heat and A/C no longer worked--all controls on the Jeep no longer worked. The dealership said they just followed the procedure in the recall, and since the recall resulted in the loss of my heat, A/C and defrosting, that I needed to deal with Jeep USA. I have submitted my case to Customer Care (FCA US, LLC) at Jeep USA, and they are telling me they might be able to ship a part in 6 weeks. My car has no heater. No accountability. I need to be compensated for the damages they have caused to my Jeep! Thanks, [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Midland, GA, USA

problem #82

Dec 202021

Wrangler

  • miles
Vehicle failed to restart at the rest area with 18,000 miles on it. I called the service truck and made a report to the dealer the vehicle started within 15 minutes of setting. Went to dealership and had the Jeep checked out. They could not find any thing that was wrong. We were told it had to be malfunctioning to find the problem. Today we were at a grocery store stopped came back in the vehicle would not start. After about 15 minutes vehicle started, while leaving the parking lot the Jeep made a bucking hesitating movement. I Called the dealer they said the Vin number was not on recall. The 2018 jk Jeep has 22,000 miles on it. Found this U 87 recall on the powertrain Control module. Thank you

- Williamsburg , NM, USA

problem #81

Nov 052021

Wrangler

  • 1,100 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked in the garage for 10 days. The contact stated that as he opened the garage door, he saw smoke. The contact looked around but he could not determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated that he opened the hood of the vehicle and noticed that the fuse box and the fuse wires had burned. There were no injuries sustained. A police report was not filed. The independent mechanic arrived at the contact's residence and diagnosed that the fuse box and the fuse wires had burned. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and sent an investigator who diagnosed the vehicle. The manufacturer sent a letter to the contact stating that based on the investigator report, no issues were found and the failure was not a manufacturer defect. The dealer informed the contact that the fuse box and fuse wires needed to be replaced and he would be responsible for the cost of the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 1,100.

- Bridgehampton, NY, USA

problem #80

Sep 152021

Wrangler

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Initial problem was the auto restart stopped working when the vehicle came to a complete stop. Then noted a couple of months later the dash board electronics started displaying random screens and warning lights. Finally the car refused to start and shift out of park and the display unit showed milage at 999999 and no indication as to the problem with vehicle. All alarm lights were also on in dash display. Towed to dealer and they said they had to replace 2 batteries.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #79

Jun 302021

Wrangler

  • miles
Random intervals the jeep dash complety shuts down and loses all power steering and ABS and stability control functions. Ran codes and says its losing connection the the tcm. Abs module fails to relieve signal from can bus c

- Lawrenceburg, IN, USA

problem #78

Jul 272021

Wrangler

  • miles
In July 2021 our 19 year old daughter was driving our 2018 Rubicon on a trip 2 hours or so from home when all of the dash warning lights came on speedometer was lost. Panicked she asked us what to do? We told her to take it to the closest Jeep dealership (Ladd-Hanford DCJR) to see if the vehicle was safe to drive. She was told it just needed an oil change and it was safe to drive. About 10 days later my wife was driving the vehicle and the same thing happened. The vehicle was taken to our local dealer where they tried to diagnose, unable to duplicate the problem it was returned to us. We returned about 10 days later same lights coming on, this time power steering was lost. Dealership worked with Chrysler engineering and determined that the ABS module needed replaced. Work completed and Jeep was picked up. About 10 days later dash warning lights on, speedometer display out, power steering lost, back to dealership. Unable to look at at that time appointment made and returned. It is now September 30th we have cases opened with Chrysler and Mopar Warrantee. Vehicle is still at the dealership, diagnosis is now a $2000 chaffed wiring harness just outside the fuse box not covered by anybody. No guarantee that this will fix it. Neither will put anything in writing. I have tried to be patient, we need our vehicle. I do not feel that my family or others are safe when it pertains to this vehicle. I don't want it to be involved in an accident that could cause serious injury or death.

- Hedgesville, WV, USA

problem #77

Sep 192021

Wrangler

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Stop/Start feature began intermittently working only in March of 2020. Stopped working completely in May. On July 31, 2020 it began functioning. Never worked again after that day. In March 2021 I had the vehicle serviced and advised the dealership it was not functioning. No tests were run and was advised I needed to drive the vehicle more to keep the auxiliary battery charged. On September 12, 2021, vehicle would not start after driving it most of the day. Had to jump start to get running. Would not start the next morning. On 9/13/21, jump started and driven to dealership. R/O Number 6085781/1. Installed BBAUX101AB battery due to Start/Stop battery failed. Stop/Start was not functioning upon leaving dealership. Did not function until 9/19/21 at 8:50am at an intersection. Disengaged the function by pressing the button on the dash. Vehicle shut down, displayed push brake to start. Vehicle put in park. Would not start. Had to use pull cord under gear shift to get in neutral and push out of roadway. Jump started to drive. Vehicle displayed "Stop Safely, vehicle will shut off soon." while driving down the street. Upon arrival, put in reverse to enter driveway, vehicle stopped reversing, felt like it was in neutral, vehicle engine began racing, instrument panel began flashing warnings, had to forcefully hold the brake, would not shift in to park or drive. All gear lights lit up on gearshift. Was afraid the vehicle was going to accelerate and crash. Passengers immediately abandoned the vehicle. Pushed to the start button and vehicle finally shut down. Warning flashing were: Service Electronic Stability Control, Service Power Steering, Service Airbag System, Service 4WD, Service Antilock Brake System, Passenger Airbag On (with no passenger). Instrument needles began moving up and down and would not stop. Opened door and needles ticked, blank screen and a ding. Did this for over an hour before all stopped. Vehicle completely dead. Will not jumpstart.

- Overland Park, KS, USA

problem #76

Sep 022021

Wrangler

  • miles
My Jeep Stalled on me in the middle of the street at Night. All of the lights dimmed out including my Emergency lights, I couldn-??t put into Neutral or turn it on I had to get it towed Home. Both batteries replaced it turns on but stalls. Could be the alternator?

- Escondido , CA, USA

problem #75

Jul 182021

Wrangler

  • miles
My 2018 wrangler accelerates when not on the gas pedal, and both the engine light and electronic throttle light comes on. My Jeep has been to the dealer 4 times for this issue and it still goes unfixed. It has been to an independent service center once, and they diagnosed the PCM (powertrain control module) as failing. This issue is very dangerous for myself and anyone else on the road as my jeep will accelerate at random.

- Asbury, NJ, USA

problem #74

Jul 132021

Wrangler

  • miles
I was in my car at a gas station and the car had shut down with ABS light, check engine light. The car would not start up with push to start. The shifter also was locked into place when the car eventually ended up starting. 5 mins later the car finally started up and all the of the warning lights/messages went away. I received an oil change + inspection from a dealership and nothing was found. This same problem happened again in a parking lot, (ABS, check engine, car not turning on) and I took my car to the dealership for service. They performed an inspection and I was told the ABS module needed to be replaced. About a week later I picked up my car from the dealership after they told me they fixed the issue and my car was good to go. THE SAME DAY, I had the same problem except this time it was significantly worse and extremely dangerous for myself and others. This time, WHILE driving my "serviced" vehicle, the ABS light, check engine light came on, dashboard stopped working, and the steering wheel also had locked while DRIVING and I was unable to turn. I was extremely terrified and I immediately pulled the car over. After multiple attempts to start the car (same issue as before: car would not start, ABS/check engine light) I promptly took the vehicle to the dealership again. The dealership is charging me again for another inspection, hours after their service? It seems that they are using this as an opportunity to make money, rather than actually fix the issue with the vehicle. This should not be about money, this is EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. The service the dealership has provided not only endangered my life, but the lives of others around me. I am extremely fortunate that this did not happen on the freeway. The dealer did not fix the problem, and in fact made the car dangerous with some of these new issues, the steering wheel locking up and the disabled dashboard. The part they replaced did not fix my car and put me, as well as others in a DANGEROUS situation.

- Canton, MI, USA

problem #73

May 192021

Wrangler

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My Jeeps steering wheel locked up while driving. It felt like the power steering lost all power. Also, multiple warning lights started to display and the speedometer stopped working.

- Bristow , VA, USA

problem #72

May 072021

Wrangler

  • miles
Uconnect infotainment system frequent freezes and reboots, and this affects the backup camera display. Sometimes the backup camera guidelines disappear, sometimes the backup camera display shows a blue screen of death, sometimes it doesn't turn on when shifting to reverse, and sometimes the unit reboots itself or freezes. The reboots and freezes happen while in motion and are very distracting.

- Stratford, CT, USA

problem #71

Apr 012021

Wrangler

  • 48,000 miles
'service axel locking system' warnings light on dash. Occurred on highway in motion, driving straight forward.

- Yorkville, CA, USA

problem #70

Mar 072021

Wrangler

  • 30 miles
While driving on the interstate at approximately 71mph, hit a bump vehicle started to violently shake. Slowing down did not fix the issue. I had to pull over and stop. Very scary feeling. Both batteries died out at approximately 39,000, first the main battery, then the auxiliary battery. Noise coming from behind the glove box when the vehicle is powered on or not. Clunking noise when taking off from a stop, or first take off. (dealer stated it was normal (yeah right)) passenger visor broken. Hardtop leaking in center front, causing the rearview mirror to ruin. (has been looked at by the dealership numerous times. Air conditioning when driving a long distance will sometimes blow out hot air on the passenger side. Coolant drained dye put in to detect leaks, no leaks. Still happening floorboards get extremely hot at times it feels like the heater is on.

- Bradenton, FL, USA

problem #69

Feb 152021

Wrangler

  • 42,000 miles
Passenger side running light and side light stopped working. Changed the bulb and didn't fix the issue. Also found the back running light to work so know it is not a fuse. Appears to be fauly wiring or a bad ground. Has never been off road with this vehicle and only 42K miles.

- Omak, WA, USA

problem #68

Mar 062020

Wrangler

  • 20,000 miles
The vehicle display and back up camera will freeze and not be usable often. It will freeze and not allow me to see my back up camera. It will also freeze and not allow me to turn the radio down or change a channel. This can happen while driving or while it is stationary.

- Waterloo, IA, USA

problem #67

Feb 262021

Wrangler

  • miles
Have brought my car in numerous times to Jeep T correct issue. Back up camera doesn't always function. The screen is black when reversing and sometimes the screen works but without guiding lines. I cannot tell you how many times I have advised them of the issue and they have said they corrected it by resetting software or whatever but issue always comes back. I am writing to you this time because an incident that just occurred today put me over the edge. The screen was black while reversing and since my keep has a molar lift kit with 37 inch times I'm a bit high. I didn't not see or realize that someone standing behind me and I accidentally backed into them. More of a bump but none the less a scary situation. Someone could have gotten hurt. Nothing happened but I am concerned now. I'm also in law enforcement and I see accident all the time. I hope that Jeep/Chrysler corrects this issue before a tragedy happens. Back up cameras are federally mandated. So they should also be mandated to work effectively. Especially after there are so many complaints online about it. I purchased my vehicle in October of 2018 and from the beginning of my purchase I have had this issue and brought it to them to correct which they have tried but apparently failed. I cannot put a date on the bottom and correctly shows a time frame but know that is has been since October of 2018.

- Ridgefield Pk, NJ, USA

problem #66

Feb 012020

Wrangler

  • 30,000 miles
The Jeep starts to shake while driving and it is hard to hold onto steering wheel. Feels like you have no control. The mileage odometer goes from 999,999 back to correct one. It is a brand new 2018. Can't get the steering part because it is on back order. We didn't even get a notice about recall. I am so blessed my daughter has not been in an accident going to and from college

- Starkville, MS, USA

problem #65

Jan 292021

Wrangler

  • 24,000 miles
While driving, the auto start/stop function will disable and a message on the dash pops up that says 'stop/start unavailable. Service start/stop' and a yellow a with an arrow around it will light up on the dash. This happens intermittently but happens every day. While at a red light, my Jeep shut off completely while I was still in drive. The service message as previously stated appeared, along with the yellow a and arrow. I had to put my Jeep into park and restart my engine. The system message and a continued to display. The vehicle has only shut down completely one time, how ever that still is a safety risk for myself and other drivers. Vehicle has been at the Jeep dealership for roughly two weeks trying to determine what is wrong.

- Pensacola, FL, USA

problem #64

Jan 302021

Wrangler

  • miles
I keep having problems with my 2018 Jeep Wrangler and my check engine light came on then went away so today 30jan2021 I checked my system with a obd scanner and it popped up the code U0140 lost communication with the body control module.

- Cheyenne, WY, USA

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