10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,688 miles

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2019 Jeep Wrangler steering problems

steering problem

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2019 Jeep Wrangler Owner Comments (Page 12 of 21)

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problem #181

Dec 172019

Wrangler

  • miles

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

Steering drifts all over the lanes. Must constantly correct steering to keep it centered in the roadway. This thing will wear you out after a relatively short drive. When you are being passed, attention must be paid to the steering to keep you from drifting into the passing vehicle. With no input from the driver, the vehicle will drift to the right or left on it's own. This is the worst driving vehicle I have ever owned.

- Rayville, LA, USA

problem #180

Dec 072019

Wrangler

  • 800 miles
Loose and 'flighty' steering. Vehicle seems needs constant steering directions, especially at higher speeds, to keep in a straight line. Steering wheel requires a few inches of input in either direction to keep straight.

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #179

Oct 032019

Wrangler

  • 7,367 miles
Vehicle lost all power steering. First of many times. Was driving as normal and power steering message came on.

- Madison Twp, PA, USA

problem #178

Jun 182019

Wrangler

  • 1,000 miles

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

Since taking posession of the Jeep I have experienced major steering wandering. I have almost gotten in an accident twice as a result on a major highway. The truck has been to the dealership several times but all they do is tell me there is nothing wrong. I have spoken to many other Jeep owners who are experiencing the same issues. I am fearful for my families safety at this point. Actual issue details: The steering will turn right or left unexpectedly. There is easily 2 inches of play in the steering as it is so when the truck wanders it is very difficult to keep it straight. This issues is most apparent on the highway but you can feel it as you drive around town.

- Jensen Beach, FL, USA

problem #177

Dec 102019

Wrangler

  • 6 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Wrangler. While driving approximately 45 mph, the steering became very wobbly. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced steering issues ever since it was purchased. The vehicle was taken to dick myers Chrysler Jeep (1711 S main St, harrisonburg, va 22801) four times but they were not able to correct the failure. The dealer stated in writing that the manufacturer knew about the failure and was working on a remedy. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and sent a field mechanic investigator who determined that there was no failure with the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 6.

- Riverton, WV, USA

problem #176

Dec 052019

Wrangler

  • 1,000 miles
Jeep has less than 1,000 miles just left work about 10 minutes later driving on the freeway Jeep starting shaking vigorously I slowed down and started to pull over when I did it stopped so I began to drive again set an appointment at the dealer. I will not drive until it's inspected read articles and it sounds to be the 'Jeep death wobble' or steering damper. Very scary experience.

- Lake Elsinore, CA, USA

problem #175

Nov 012019

Wrangler

  • 4,000 miles

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

At highway speeds 55-70 it is very hard to keep the Jeep in it's lane. When a semi passes it is dangerous and my wife now won't drive the Jeep.

- St James City, FL, USA

problem #174

Nov 292019

Wrangler

  • 10,720 miles
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.

- Groveport, OH, USA

problem #173

Sep 042019

Wrangler

  • 3,500 miles
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

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #172

Sep 022019

Wrangler

  • 1,056 miles
Excessive steering wheel play, can't controller straight, need to much input left and right to try to go straight

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #171

Dec 022019

Wrangler

  • 13,000 miles

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

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

- Palmbay, FL, USA

problem #170

Nov 052019

Wrangler

  • 3,500 miles
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.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #169

Feb 012019

Wrangler

  • 4,100 miles
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.

- Leeds, NY, USA

problem #168

Jul 012019

Wrangler

  • 200 miles
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"

- Apex, NC, USA

problem #167

Nov 232019

Wrangler

  • 4,350 miles
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.

- Highland, CA, USA

problem #166

Nov 232019

Wrangler

  • 4,000 miles
' 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.

- Chevy Chase, MD, USA

problem #165

Nov 302019

Wrangler

  • 2,300 miles
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.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #164

Nov 182019

Wrangler

  • miles
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!!!

- Cabo Rojo, PR, USA

problem #163

Nov 262019

Wrangler

  • 12,170 miles
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.

- San Francisco, CA, USA

problem #162

Aug 232019

Wrangler

  • 5,500 miles
Steering wobbles and drifts violently at speeds over 60 mph on the highway. There has also been a water leak under the drivers side steering column that twice now the dealer has not been able to fix, all wiring under the steering wheel is wet after a rain as well as puddles of water on floor mat.this car is a lemon

- Tigard, OR, USA

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