2018 Jeep Wrangler steering problems

The 2018 Jeep Wrangler has 1,112 steering complaints filed with NHTSA — 43% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

1,112

Steering complaints

43%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Steering complaints by year

Wrangler steering complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

18V343000SteeringMay 25, 2018 · 539 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

If the weld seam splits, the steering wheel may lose center positioning causing a loss of steering responsiveness and increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

What owners report

“The check engine light came on in my car. I was waiting for the dealer to call me to fix it for the 3rd time. I was on my way home when every electrical option on the vehicle turned on- wipers, lights, dash lights, brake- which caused the car to brake- then it turned off and I had no brakes, the…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · June 19, 2025 · crash

Common questions

How many steering complaints does the 2018 Jeep Wrangler have?

NHTSA has 1,112 complaints about the 2018 Jeep Wrangler steering — 43% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler steering?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the steering: 18V343000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.