Steering Column Problems of Jeep Wrangler - part 1

While driving on the highway at approximately 70 mph, the Jeep began to shake (wabble) violently. The steering column became hard to control due to the shaking of the Jeep. Slowing down did not seem to help so I pulled off the freeway and came to a complete stop. This alleviated the issue temporarily. However, the shaking/wabble occurred 6 more times during my 200-mile trip. I took my Jeep into the dealer to get fixed and waited 3 weeks for the part to come in. During this time, the wabble happened twice at freeway speeds (65 mph+). Both times, I had to pull off the freeway and come to a complete stop to remedy the issue. My servicing dealer replaced the steering dampener as they said that was the issue. Unfortunately, at freeway speed, I encountered the shaking/wabble again. Speeds of 50 mph or less do not seem to trigger the shaking, but it occurs intermittently at speeds over 50 mph. As long as I am in the slow lane with room to exit the road, it is safe to drive. However, it is a huge safety issue if there is no way to exit the roadway when it occurs as the only way to stop the shaking is to come to a complete stop.

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I was going around the corner and the steering wheel locked up making it to where I had to pull hard the other way just to unlock it. And when I first got this vehicle the windshield shattered within two months of owning this Jeep. And now the steering wheel is locking up and also my controls are not working on my steering wheel and the column in the middle ac heater heater all the controls.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2019 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving at 65 mph on the highway the steering wheel suddenly shook out of control. The vehicle veered off to the left and almost hit the divider. The contact pulled over while on the left shoulder and waited a few minutes. She was then able to drive the vehicle under control to her destination with no further occurances. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer arrigo Dodge Chrysler Jeep ram margate 2250 FL-7, margate, FL 33063 954-633-5365 and they diagnosed the issue with the steering column sensor. They said they contact should have recieved a recall notice. The manufacturer referred the contact to NHTSA . The vehicle was currently at the dealer unrepaired. The VIN was not available. The failure milage was 3987. Tf.

My vehicle is not subject to the same recall as other Jeeps but has the same steering vibration dampener defect. After hitting a bridge seam across the highway or a pothole the wheel and steering column shake uncontrollably forcing me to slow and attempt to get off the highway.

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We bought this vehicle from hoffer Jeep in topeka, KS. The vehicle was won buy a person at a casino event so we are the 2nd owner. The vehicle had, I believe under 2k miles, upon our purchase. Since, we have owned the vehicle it has consistently had a "death wobble". I simply cannot count how many times at or under mandated highway speeds this vehicle has entered a 'death wobble". The most recent was from returning from manhattan KS to kansas city the vehicle entered a "death wobble" no less than 4 times. The last time I was driving 5 miles under the 75mph speed limit when hitting some road chatter, nothing significant, caused uncontrollable chatter in front wheels, axle, generating strong vibration through the steering column and wheel. I released the accelerator and the vehicle came out of the "death wobble" at 27mph, on an incredibly busy highway. This was/is unsafe at highway speeds. The dangers it caused could have been catastrophic in nature and need to be addressed before someone is killed. This vehicle is stock and has not had its suspension, tires, etc. , adjusted or manipulated in any shape, fashion, or form. Please advise on how this matter should be dealt with going forward? thanks.

2015 Jeep Wrangler 36,000 miles started the death wobble called dealership to have oil changed they looked it over and found one of the away brackets were busted. Replaced those parts( we have never been off road) vibration in steering column at all times and periodic death wobble that will increase above 45 mph and get worse at faster speed will stop when you stop vehicle and start driving again.

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While driving at highway speeds, a small bump in the road will cause the steering column to shake excessively along with the front wheels going into a severe wobble. This wobble will not stop until the vehicle slows down under 15 mph.

I was driving down the highway when my Jeep Wrangler jl hit a bump and the car started shaking uncontrollably and it was very difficult to drive. I wasn't sure what was happening so I slowed down significantly in case I needed to pull over. The shaking then stopped but after about 15-20 seconds. Not less that a mile down the road did this exact same thing happen again after I hit a bump. It lasted just as long and didn't stop until I slowed down significantly. I believe this is related to an issue with the front suspension and steering column.

The car have multiple defective parts including steering column control module, console shift module. The car have a hard time shifting in to appropriate gear. Those defective parts cause abs to fail. Wheels keep getting locked when breaking, leads to increased breaking distance.

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.

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.

While stepping on the brakes, the service shifter light comes on, power steering goes out, then the dashboard goes crazy with all sorts of warnings blinking and dinging: sway bar, stability control, blind spot alert, auto park, etc. Temp goes up and down, speedometer goes crazy. When the vehicle is shut off and re-started, it usually starts as normal. Most occurrences have been when slowing down (in line at a drive thru, approaching a stoplight). The Jeep has been in the shop 4 times. This service shifter late first came on June 23 and it occurred four times that day. First they repaired the power steering. The problem happened again and they replaced the module in the steering column. The problem happened again and the dealership could not duplicate the problem. It happened again and the vehicle had to be towed to the dealership where it is still sitting.

There have been 1000s of people who drive Wranglers complain of the steering clunk when driving. When the Jeep warms up and the suspension cycles you can feel a thud iin the steering column somewhere. It makes you feel very uneasy and scared not knowing when the steerint shaft will finally go. Most problems result from the lower and upper intermediate shaft being made from 2 separate metals and expanding. Jeep located these near the manifold. The replacement part is always on backorder so Jeep must know there's anproblem somewhere.

Suspension failure: I've had issues with my steering column since having bought this vehicle. About a week ago my gear box fell out of the vehicle causing loss of steering control. I have been having issues with the steering column shaking violently since having it repaired. This shaking was also a problem for me about three months ago.

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Play in steering wheel of 0. 75 inch to each side. Jeep tried to fix issue by installing an upgraded track bar, steering damper and intermediate steering column shaft. Issue improved to 0. 75 inches of play to each side from about 1 inch to each side. Steering play mainly noticable at highway speeds over 60 mph. Constant correction is required to stay in lane. Issue is really significant on windy days since over correction is likely. I had a situation passing two trucks in the middle lane and I could hardly manage the turbulence and not hitting one of the trucks. My daughter is not driving the the Wrangler since she feels not save. My wife and I getting tired driving really quickly. Jeep has no solution and the dealer says that there is no fix. If I move the steering wheel by . 75 inches the steering column turns , the link to the steering gearbox turns but the output arm of the steering gearbox is not moving.

Horn does not work and steering column controls are not functioning. Unsure if airbag works.

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When driving at highway speed, approx 70 mph, and hitting a small bump in the road the steering column and interior of the car shook violently. (death wobble). I had to slow down rather quickly and was almost rear ended by the car behind me,. This happened prior and we brought it back to the dealer and they the replaced a part, but that obviously that did not fix the problem. The first time it happened my wife was driving and I told her it's just a Jeep and that is how they ride over bumps, but after it happened to me, I knew right away that was what she felt the first time! we brought the car to the dealership and they said it this is not the first time someone has complained about this. The car is at the dealership and we are not sure it will ever be fixed properly. She does not want to drive the car again.

Death wobble, has been at the dealership 4 times and was just picked up for the 5th time. Today they are replacing recalled parts this happens at ant speed at this point in time. And began in January 2019. I have only had the vehicle since July 2018. In February the steering damper was replace, at this time we also had an issue with the steering column locking up while driving nothing was fixed on that issue only the steering damper, about 3000 miles later, the wobble began again, in July 2019 the vehicle went back in for the replacement of the steering damper, in August it went back in for what they stated was the recalled part a new steering damper was replaced, that night I drove the Jeep home and still had the wobble, they picked it up last week to replace the steering damper and nothing was done, the picked it up today to do a new task bar and an alignment. This vehicle is unsafe. I have already lost one child due to an automobile accident. This does not make me feel safe driving this vehicle.

At highway speeds (60+ mph), the entire steering column and Jeep shakes after I pass over a bridge. The only way to come out of the shake is to lower my speed down to about 40 mph which is unsafe when in heavy traffic. The first time it happened (~10,000 miles on my new Jeep) with intensity, I would have lost control of my vehicle if I did not have both hands on the wheel. I was truly scared. The dealership replaced my steering wheel damper which helped for a little while. About 2 months later (~13,000 miles on my Jeep), it happened again. The vehicle is currently at the dealership and they are looking it over again.

Tl- the contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph and making a right turn the steering wheel suddenly malfunctioned and momentarily ceased to turn nearly causing the vehicle to crash into a concrete wall. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer yark Jeep(6019 west central Ave. Toledo, OH. ) who performed a step by step configuration on the steering column. No further information was available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 6,776. Jft.

Tl the contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. While driving 65 mph, the steering seized. The vehicle was taken to liberty Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram fiat (1101 e omaha st, rapid city, sd 57701, 605-343-1000) where it was diagnosed that the steering column failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,200. The VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Wrangler. While driving approximately 10 mph and making a left turn, the steering seized and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle stalled once again. The vehicle was towed to lee's summit Dodge Chrysler Jeep ram (1051 se oldham pkwy, lee's summit, mo 64081, (816) 525-9825) where it was diagnosed that the main body wiring harness was wrapped around the steering column, which caused the vehicle to stall when the steering wheel was turned to the left. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.

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Too much play in the steering wheel, dead zone between 11:00 and 1:00. Have to drive with two hands on the wheel at all times to keep it in a straight line and feels dangerous at highway speeds. Dealership says column flash is up to date and is operating as designed. If that indeed is the case, then it's a bad design. Been waiting 8 months to hear of a fix but nothing as of 3/07/2019.

Having issues with steering completely locking up when driving. Notice the effect when driving fast and slow. Also, you can hear a click from the steering column when turning past the center alignment.

The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Wrangler. After activating the turn signal, it would not disengage. The failure occurred without warning. The augusta Chrysler dealer was contacted and diagnosed that the steering column module needed to be defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 16,000.

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The flange bolt broke in my steering column while changing to the left lane. The steering wheel turned freely and was disconnected to the front tires. Damage was also done to the clock spring and it had to be replaced. If this happened on the highway I could have injured myself and others!.

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The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart after running an errand. The contact also heard an abnormal noise. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering column prematurely fractured and needed to be replaced. The contact was uncertain of when the recall repair would be completed for several months. The manufacturer was notified. The NHTSA campaign number was unknown. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.

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Clock spring self-destructed at just over 45000 miles. Airbag light is now on and the ribbon cable is unwinding out of the steering column. Same issue that was being reported by owners and has been recalled for 2007 model year.

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"takata recall" as of yesterday, December 14, 2015, a white tape started coming out of the steering column. A few weeks ago, the air bag light would come on and go back off which I thought was odd but, it went back out so I wasn't concerned and it never stayed on for any length of time. Then yesterday I get in my Jeep to go to work and as I turn the wheel out of my driveway, I could hear this noise like someone was wrinkling up paper. It is only eight miles from my home to work so, I kept listening to figure out what it was. By the time I got to work, there was a white tape coming out of the steering column. After work, I took it and had it looked at and was told that the "clock spring" is unraveling in the steering column. Usually this is only seen when you have been in an accident and the air bag has been deployed. I have never been in an accident so, it should not be unraveling inside the steering column. I was also told, I shouldn't drive my vehicle because there is a chance the air bag will deploy. I got it home and now it is sitting in my driveway.

The contact owns a 2010 Jeep Wrangler. While driving approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering column fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 54,500.

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The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Wrangler. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle shook violently without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering column was loose and needed to be tightened. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000. The VIN was unavailable.

I purchased this 2012 Wrangler in 2014 the next day I noticed the steering had play so I took it to the Jeep dealer they test drove it and said there was nothing wrong. I then replaced the steering gear and all the end links. It still follows the road instead of going straight. Driving this Jeep over 35 mph is scary there is something wrong with the steering column and every time I told the Jeep deal they told me I am wrong. I have wasted so much money trying to fix this dangerous steering problem. There needs to be a recall for this issue. I have gone to other mechanics to no avail because there are no Jeep specialists in northern California all parts changers. I have had the alignment done at two different shops everything is straight. There is something seriously wrong please don't blow this off,this is a danger to my family and others driving around the Jeep.

I have a 2005 Jeep Wrangler unlimited. . . . It would not start one morning and I had it towed to my mechanic. A tiny pin in the steering column broke. This 1/2" pin is not sold separately and I had to have the whole steering column replaced at a cost over $600!.

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Steering column shakes violently after hitting small bumps, usually in a turn. Very close to causing accidents due to the need to brake quickly to slow down and eliminate the shaking. Its very disapointing this is not published nor anyone acted on this. Incident has now happened approx 20 times and vehicle has no after market parts.

2008 Jeep Wrangler jk 4 door 4x4, air bag light came on, took to dealer they said it is the clock spring in the steering column, Jeep extended the warranty in the 2007, but not the 2008 which the dealer said they have had alot of the 2008 go out as they are the same part, they need to extend the warranty to the 2008 model being a safety issue [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).