NHTSA Complaint #11631910 — 2021 JEEP WRANGLER

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

Complaint Details

ODI Number 11631910
Vehicle 2021 JEEP WRANGLER
Component ENGINE
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State PA

Consumer Description

I was driving on the turnpike on or about [XXX][. I drove over some ridges on [XXX]. My jeep starting violently shaking out of control it felt like the wheels were gonna pop off. I had to grip onto the steering wheel to try to keep the vehicle from hitting any other cars. It went on for about five minutes then it stopped, but I could feel a change in the way, the steering felt. There was no warning signs on my dashboard .It felt like I didn’t have complete control of the steering. After I got off of the turnpike, I was on [XXX] trying to get home safely after experiencing this terrifying experience . When i was on [XXX] I hit a red light and when the light turned green, I went to put my foot on the gas and it would not go so the person behind me almost hit. I had to put the jeep into park and I put it back into drive then proceeded to go and it was still driving like I didn’t have complete control of the steering so then om [XXX]. I set up an appointment with Sands Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram. When I was on the phone With the advisor, she told me that was the death wobble that I was experiencing, but I need to have The Jeep diagnosed to verify that so I got a multi point inspection report Sent to me that said , Caution Steering Linkage (Damage/Leaks/Worn Components) Pending Recommendations Replace Steering Damper (Stabilizer) Associated Item General concern #1 customer states vehicle was shaking heavily on highway. The dealership is charging me when they know that Fiat Chrysler automobiles (FCA) , The former parent company of Jeep issued a recall for the 2018 to 2019 Jeep, Wrangler and Jeep gladiator models due to a steering wheel vibration issue known as the “ Death wobble”. FCA recalled over 190,000 vehicles to replace the front suspension steering damper also known as the stabilizer. and that’s Exactly what I needed to have replaced, steering damper Also known as stabilizer. Also called Jeep wave. They are trying to get me a discount INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U

Related Complaints for the 2021 JEEP WRANGLER

Other ENGINE Complaints

#11713446 There has been an electrical issue with this car since it was purchased in May 2021. The start stop system has always...
#11710540 My engine light came on shortly after my first warranty oil change August 23,2025 at the Tonkin Hillsboro dealership....
#11708288 Vehicle started and put in reverse. after backing up approximately 15 ft, vehicle put into driver and once accelerato...
#11705318 Multiple failed recalls to stop vehicle High Voltage battery fires. I've already had the battery pack replaced once a...
#11703882 Jeep has a design defect in vehicles equipped with the 2.0L turbocharged engine where the coolant reservoir is positi...

Recent Complaints for the 2021 JEEP WRANGLER

#11718983 STEERING The vehicle manufacturer is aware of the problem with my Jeep, yet they have not taken meaningful action to resolve i...
#11718983 SUSPENSION The vehicle manufacturer is aware of the problem with my Jeep, yet they have not taken meaningful action to resolve i...
#11718983 WHEELS The vehicle manufacturer is aware of the problem with my Jeep, yet they have not taken meaningful action to resolve i...
#11718397 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM My vehicle is subject to an open safety recall (NHTSA Recall 25V-741) involving high-voltage battery separator damage...
#11718436 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jeep continues to apply bandaids to the high voltage battery system. The latest recall, 68c, is another software fix ...
Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report