1,905 of the 5,757 complaints about the Jeep Wrangler (33.1%) concern Steering, making it the model's largest problem area. That share is 5.1× the Steering share across all tracked vehicles.
1,905Complaints · Steering
33.1%Share of complaints
5.1×vs. all vehicles
123Last 12 months
0.8%Share involving a crash or fire
3Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Steering complaints peak with the 2018 model (965, 53% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2024 model (30). 123 Steering complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 90 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
Owners most often describe: “steering”, “wobble”, “death”, “wheel” and “bump”. 15 of these reports (0.8%) describe a crash or fire, with 5 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
3 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 26V363000 (2026-06-04, model years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025).
The contact owned a 2024 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, black smoke was coming from the exhaust, and the husband smelled an abnormal burning odor entering the cabin of the vehicle.
Steering · 2026-07-31 · ODI 11753945 · Fire
The contact owned a 2021 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated that there was an abnormal odor inside the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated.
Steering · 2026-07-24 · ODI 11752615 · Fire
Getting the well know Jeep "Death Wobble". Was advised by Carvana when I bought this vehicle that it had an open recall for this exact issue (Manufacturer Recall Number CDJR XF1) due to the Steering Damper having air in it.
Steering · 2026-09-02 · ODI 11761655
When driving down the road, 55mph, I drove across some bumps in the road, and my steering, tires and the front of my Jeep started shaking violently. Couldn't hardly control it. Please help.
Steering · 2026-08-31 · ODI 11761047
Was driving on the interstate at about 65 mph went over some small bumps in the road and got the jeep death wobble. It happened a total of four times on that trip within an hour. Thought I was going to crash.
Steering · 2026-08-28 · ODI 11760373
2018 Jeep wrangler had a recall for the violently shaking front end suspension that happens while driving at high speeds of 65-70 mph and I hit a small bump. Also commonly known as the "death wobble".
Steering · 2026-08-26 · ODI 11759828
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP Campaign 26V363000 · 2026-06-04 · Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
⚠ Park-outside / do-not-drive warning
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler, Wrangler 4XE, and Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the wiring and electric hydraulic power steering pump, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 9, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 21D. The Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 11, 2026.
STEERING Campaign 19V201000 · 2019-03-14 · Model years: 2019
Summary: 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.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering column, replacing it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 5, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V29.
STEERING Campaign 18V343000 · 2018-05-25 · Model years: 2018
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The intermediate steering shaft may not have been properly welded causing a split where the external spline is formed.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the intermediate steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U48.
How common are Steering problems on the Jeep Wrangler?
1,905 of the 5,757 complaints about the Jeep Wrangler (33.1%) concern Steering, making it the model's largest problem area. That share is 5.1× the Steering share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Jeep Wrangler model years have the most Steering complaints?
By model year, Steering complaints peak with the 2018 model (965, 53% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2024 model (30).
Is there a recall for Jeep Wrangler Steering problems?
3 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 26V363000 (2026-06-04, model years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025).