Body problems of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler - part 2

My 2018 Jeep Wrangler was purchased in July 2019 and the first week of owning I noticed that the bottom of the Jeep's frame appeared to be rusty. First owner, had not been through a michigan winter. . . Yet. Recently the Jeep started having issues with leaking coolant and once I got under the vehicle, I was in complete shock with the appearance of the frame. It still is rusty but the entire frame looked like a 6th grade aspiring engineer designed the vehicle and used parts from grandpas garage to construct the frame. There has got to be a serious issue with the frame of 2018 Jeep Wranglers.

2018 Jeep Wrangler has terrifying steering issues. Consistently while steering a highway curve at 40-55 mph my Jeep steering disengages and results in an unsafe inability to maintain the steering column. The steering can be described as loose and commonly described by passengers as the unsettling feeling that the frame of the vehicle is coming off the wheels. Please look into this safety issue. I have not been injured yet but if this continues I don't think it will remain that way.

The redesign of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler (jl) includes an unsafe design of the freedom top. When the front freedom panels are removed, the edges of the back panel extend across the front of the sound bar and are not finished with any trim, which leaves a sharp exposed fiberglass edge to drivers and passengers inside the vehicle. My husband was driving the vehicle on the highway with the front freedom panels removed in the manner instructed by the dealership and by mopar via their youtube tutorials. When he extended his hand upward to reach for his hat, the exposed edge of the back panel of the freedom top cut his hand deeply enough to sever a nerve and an artery, requiring emergency care and surgery. This occurred within 24 hours of purchasing the vehicle. The newer 2019 model appears to have added plastic trim to correct this issue, however this unreasonably unsafe condition should be addressed for all of the 2018 jl models as well.

The frame welds on some of the Wranglers are outside of the acceptable quality. There are a plethora of pores, cracks, incomplete welds, and slag. I have attached multiple images of my Jeeps weld issues. Notice how severe the welds are. There is one specific one with a ton of pores and cracks on the frame rail just behind the front wheel. If I were to fully articulate, the frame would like fail catastrophically. These Jeeps should be bought back and replaced in order to prevent catastrophic failures.

Rust bubbling up under paint around for hinges. The rust is only evident on the top hinges of both doors (vehicle only has two doors). The dealership refused to fix it and called it a paint imperfection. However the rust spot is increasing in size and new spots are developing. There is no damage to the paint (I. E. Chips, scratches) that would explain the rust. It seems to have come from the factory/ manufacturer.

Tl the contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. Upon researching the NHTSA. Gov website, the contact noticed NHTSA action number: dp18004. The contact stated that the frame weld had porosity spots and discoloration and was experiencing the same failures listed in the action number. The contact called premier Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram of buena park (located at 7301 artesia blvd, buena park, CA 90621) and notified them of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 20,000.

Water intrusion in passenger compartment - driver and passenger floor area.

Excessively loose steering/excessive play in steering/dead spot in steering. 1. 5 to 2 inches from center in either direction in which steering wheel does not engage tires. Steering jerks and hyper corrects when it does engage. Becomes worse at highway speed. Dangerous at highway speed. Excessive wandering, does not track straight, at slow speed steering pulls in either direction as though it needs alignment. Bad welds, various locations. Purchased vehicle in April 2019. Issue has been present since purchase. Have had it at dealership 5 times. We have a 2019 jl rubicon that does not do it. I have also driven other 2 door 2018's that do not have the issue and other 2018's that do have the issue. Chrysler currently involved. I have video and dealership/Chrysler records.

I have a Jeep Wrangler unlimited jl sport purchased in June of 2018. Just recently every time I get above 60-65 mph I get a massive amount of vibration also known as �death wobble� this is happening at highway speeds and can start even if I dont hit a bump or pothole. The only way to get out of it is to brake hard to slow the vehicle down to stop it. Has possed a safety hazard to me because it makes me loose control of the vehicle as I cant turn out to move my vehicle to the side of the road. The death wobble is caused by a combination of items and this should be investigated to see wether a safety notice is needed.

Filed complaint with fca regarding poor frame welds. I am a certified welding inspector and registered professional engineer, and the welds were atrocious. Many welds with porosity, linear porosity, and cluster porosity. Also welds misaligned and with poor placement. After months of delays (original complaint in February) they sent a welding inspector (stated from the frame manufacturer) to inspect and weld on the frame. Didn't grind out old welds. Just welded over the top of old welds. Looked even worse. Poor weld profiles. Was told there is nothing else they could do, and was told I was stuck with it or I could go to arbitration. Then fca decided to would offer me a trade certificate of $4000. I felt like this was to shut me up, but it was the only compensation I would receive. I tried to get them to lemon it, but they told me it didn't qualify and just gave me the runaround. Saw an article about reporting to the NHTSA. Didn't even know this was an option. I wish someone could make them own up to the fact that they produced an improperly manufactured vehicle, potentially very unsafe long term. Marked over 40 spots on my frame (what I could easily see). They welded over 4 spots. I'm afraid if I don't take their trade offer I will get nothing.

Weld quality on frame are very questionable. When my Jeep twists while off-roading, it sounds like it wants to tear itself apart and the doors dont want to shut close when the vehicle is fully flexed. This doesn't happen to the newer 2019+ models with obvious better welds on frame. It gets annoying with all the crunching noise the body makes when I drive on uneven roads. Again, not seen on newer models. Also, the steering stabilizer was replaced and still my steering wheel start shaking when I drive on uneven roads. I have taken my Jeep to the dealer 4 times complaining about the radio and it keeps shutting off and volume freezing.

Traveling about 60 mph on a rural two lane road a truck approaching from opposite direction pushed wind into front of the Jeep causing hood to flutter up approx one inch. Startling me driving.

1. The steering wheel is loose and vehicle wanders off of the road at >45 mph speed. Unable to keep vehicle on traffic lane. 2. The vehicle stopped on city street while traveling at 22 mph speed. Check engine light on and the transmission locked. 3. Low battery voltage (12. 7v) reading while running and at stationary.

Frame welds have porosity, lack of penetration and rust.

Brand new 2018 Jeep Wrangler jlu, only 400 mile, due to the recent recall on the track bard weld issue, I went over the vehicle and inspected the welds on other areas of my vehicle and notice that the welding on the rear lower control arm bracket was not properly welded. The weld was mostly on the frame rather than on the seam between the frame and the control arm bracket, by comparing the driver side rear lower control arm bracket, it was clearly apparent that there was a welding error. Additionally, (refer to attached pdf document) the robotic welder not only missed the seam but stopped welding after about 1. 5" (up to the white line marked by qc) the a person welded from right to left (up to the white line where the robot stopped) but also missed the seam and welded mostly on the frame. Chrysler had to have known about the issue because a person did weld where the robot stopped. However, the improper welding was performed and this issue can potentially cause a fatal accident being that this vehicle is a off-road capable vehicle and unlike regular vehicle, this vehicle will more likely be used in extreme conditions further placing stress on the improperlly welded components.

2018 Jeep jl (all white) has paint turning yellow from excess heat in the engine area. Jeep has less than 300 miles on it. Areas affected include front grill, right front fender. Primarily on driver's side. . Read more...

Tl the contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. Shortly after owning the vehicle, it experienced the "death wobble". Hemet Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram (240 carriage cir, hemet, CA 92545, (951) 225-4217)indicated that this was a normal condition and test drove the vehicle more than once. The vehicle was supposed to be repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 18v675000 (structure), but the dealer could not locate a failure and declined the repair. The contact later received another notice for the same recall campaign. The dealer indicated that they were waiting for the manufacturer's guidelines to service the vehicle. The contact had been waiting for the repair for weeks. The contact was provided a loaner vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

Vehicle driven fo approximately 30 minutes with no apparent issues. Average speed about 40 to 50 mph. Driver smelled a concerning odor, pulled into a parking, got out of vehicle and noticed a flame. She called 911and vehicle became fully engulfed. Vehicle is a total loss. After some research, it appears this is an issue with Jeep.

Frame weld discontinuities with porosity spots, incomplete fusion spots and rust.

The welds on the frame of my jl Wrangler are not of acceptable quality for welding standards. Weld splatter, slag, porosity, showing signs of corrosion, insufficient penetration. I notice these deficiencies when looking at my track bar bracket weld. This weld which is on a recall has an x on it like it was noticed but not changed. Manufactured 6-18.

Jeep has bad welds throughout the frame posing significant safety risk not only while driving the vehicle but even more so in the event of a crash. A large majority of bad welds are in structural areas. Some are off seam, porose welds, welds that appear to have little to no penetration, weld joints with little to no weld material in the joint and off seam. Also many of the welds show sines of heavy contamination in the weld material.

Got a recall notice (ua5) for a brand new 2018 Jeep Wrangler jl regarding possible bad frame welds. Dealerships do not have instructions about how to inspect the welds or what to do if an issue is found. No clear way to determine if the vehicle is safe to drive without an inspection that the dealerships don't seem capable of performing.

Hello. This is regarding my 2018 Jeep Wrangler jl rubicon. I have been reading extensively about the frame welding recall (issued 10/5/18) that unfortunately does include my vehicle. We spent over fifty five thousand dollars on this Jeep, and are extremely disappointed in the build quality. Just to make sure that the welds are bad, I looked under the Jeep and several extremely important welds (some involving the steering bracket) were not done properly, and will fail. Also, some of the welds have several pocks in them and will develop rust. If a weld isn't done properly (or repaired) properly, it will fail and that for fca to release a vehicle, in this condition to the general public is disgusting. I have a wife and a baby on the way� my wife no longer feels safe in our new Jeep. I am writing you to voice my concern and warn others about this unsafe vehicle. We no longer drive the Jeep and it sits in our driveway. I cannot drive a vehicle that may fail structurally and injure or kill us.

Brand new 2018 jl Wrangler rubicon 2 dr owned for 2 weeks frame appears to be spray painted all welds are rusted. Never been in the rain or even washed. Jeep has 16 miles on it. This is absolutely ridiculous for any new vehicle. Jeep should have addressed this issue instead of trying to cover it up with spray paint that isn't sticking anymore.

Recently fca started a recall campaign (ua5) to inspect and repair the front track bar bracket welds but at the moment it is incomplete with no solution. This is pretty alarming to me since this can cause the vehicle to loose steering response. Now I am afraid to take long rides on the vehicle and I am scare to let my wife drive the vehicle. I talk to fca and they said it is still safe to drive, but after reading some of the experience of Wrangler owners that had their track bar welds broken I don't think is safe. Also, I would like to know if a repair can be done on this kind of defects? and if the welds will be long lasting and not have a problem in the future.

Missing and failed welds on front chassis where track bar and everything else meet.

Very serious safety issue with the majority of all welds that connect parts/frame/body. They are extremely porous which will cause the welds to fail over time due to rusting from the inside out, some are very very thin which will cause failure just from every day use, and some are not even connecting the part to the frame/body which will cause deadly failure when the part comes off from shearing. I do not feel safe in this vehicle, and this is the only mode of transportation I have. I have a 3 year old daughter who also has to ride in this vehicle. It is not okay that our lives are being put at risk any time we have to drive this vehicle with knowing these welds could fail at any time. I have contacted several fca reps, and the dealership and have been told there is nothing they can do. I have multiple, multiple pictures of these welds, however I will attach a few to this so you can get an idea. This is unacceptable, and it should not require someone dying before anything gets done about this.

Poor frame welds at critical points. I have welds that you can stick your finger nails behind. Have poor weld at track bar and shock mounts. Slag and poor penetration. Have spots where burn through occurs and rusts. Vehicle clicks and pops during turns. Structural integrity is compromised. .

Welds on track bar mount not lined up correctly. Throughout the rest of the frame, lots of slag, misaligned welds, bad penetration, malformed weld caps, spatter, and porosity.

Many welds on the frame to include the track bar are extremely porous. If/when the track bar weld gives the vehicle will result in a total loss of steering. Making it a high risk for accident and injury.

Tl the contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the frame welds on the vehicle was rusted throughout the subframe of the vehicle. Additionally, some welds were not completed and not connected to the joints. The vehicle was taken to johnson Dodge Chrysler Jeep ram dealer (481 us-46, budd lake, NJ 07828), and an inspected. The mechanic informed the contact that there was no issues with the vehicle. The manufacturer was made ware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.

There is an open investigation to the quality and safety of the welds on the 2018 Jeep Wrangler jl. I have a 2018 Jeep Wrangler which is an example of this poor welding to add to your investigation. See attached example as one of the examples of the welding on my Jeep frame.

I looked under my brand new Wrangler jl after hearing people complain about bad welds. Sure enough, my welds are awful. A Jeep service technician told me there is no way this should have been able to leave the factory. As of right now, Jeep has not done anything for me. Feel very unsafe in this vehicle. I hope Jeep has a recall soon. I'm not the only one with this issue.

Steering wheel bracket now welded on to frame properly. It has fallen off car causing steering to be floating and dangerous.

Vehicle has very unsafe welds at numerous locations on frame. Most all welding points show slag, porosity, splatter with some actually not even complete. I do not feel safe driving this Jeep and refuse to let anyone other than myself ride in or drive it. While fca (Jeep) has issued a recall addressing poor welds at the track bar mounting bracket location on a limited number of 2018-2019 Jeep Wrangler's (mine was not involved, even though the welds are insufficient), they need to further address the all of the welding deficiencies located throughout this vehicles frame. I pray the NHTSA takes my (as well as others I'm sure) complaint(s) regarding this issue in all seriousness and investigates further before people start getting hurt or even killed. Thank you.