1,919 of the 5,957 complaints about the Jeep Wrangler (32.2%) concern Steering, making it the model's largest problem area. That share is 5.0× the Steering share across all tracked vehicles.
1,919Complaints · Steering
32.2%Share of complaints
5.03×vs. all vehicles
129Last 12 months
0.8%Share involving a crash or fire
3Related recalls
Analysis
129 Steering complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 91 in the 12 months before — up 42%.
16 of these reports (0.8%) describe a crash or fire, with 6 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 owns a 2019 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45-50 MPH northbound on the Hutchinson River Parkway, the steering wheel failed to operate as needed.
Steering · 2026-09-28 · ODI 11767339 · Crash
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist, causing a more difficult steering effort. The vehicle was restarted to correct the failure.
Steering · 2026-09-25 · ODI 11766917
A burning smell and an electrical burning smell electrical panel not always working
Steering · 2026-10-07 · ODI 11769569
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at highways speeds, the vehicle vibrated violently, and the steering wheel became firm stiffen and difficult to turn.
Steering · 2026-10-07 · ODI 11769566
I was driving on interstate going 75 mph in the passing lane when my steering wheel locked completely up. My car started drifting to the right, but I was unable to turn the steering wheel. I almost hit the guardrail.
Steering · 2026-10-07 · ODI 11769761
Violent, uncontrollable front-end steering oscillation (commonly known as 'Death Wobble') occurred while driving on the highway at approximately [Insert Speed, e.g., 55–65 mph] after hitting a [pothole / expansion joint / bump].
Steering · 2026-10-07 · ODI 11769531
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.
