2024 Jeep Wrangler Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 72about this part
- Share
- 10%of 752 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,000miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 72 complaints about the steering of the 2024 Jeep Wrangler, 10% of the 752 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving on the highway my Jeep lost speed and power steering. All the warning lights flashed on and off while dinging. Dealership can't get a code to see what the problem is to fix correctly. Jeep has 2 dangerous recalls that could catch fire while driving or sitting. Both issues put my life at risk. Stellantis denied buy back.”
NHTSA complaint #11702842, filed 2025-12“Jeep pushed out an OTA update for their Uconnect system. Upon completion of this update, that occurred while I was driving, I lost control of my vehicle. My steering wheel locked up, all of the lights on my dashboard started flashing, and I was instructed to pull the jeep over. I was unable to operate the vehicle and had to be towed.”
NHTSA complaint #11692665, filed 2025-10“Unresolved Death Wobble after four attempts, the vehicle has experienced the recurring death wobble, steering control issue that has been presented to the dealership 4 times for repair, despite the repair attempts the problem remains. Because the issue involves steering stability and control i no longer feel safe operating the vehicle. I am requesting this be documented as a safety issue”
NHTSA complaint #11755440, filed 2026-08“With the current recall on a specific part for the Jeep Wrangler, there is currently no resolution to the problem. I worry that my vehicle with catch on fire or catch nearby vehicles on fire. I live in Georgia and the temperature has been very high this summer. I cannot ensure my vehicle is parked away from others since I live in a high populated city. I would prefer some remedy for this situation.”
NHTSA complaint #11747905, filed 2026-07“Vehicle completely lost power while driving nearly resulting in an accident. Engine cut off and loss of power occured including power steering. Vehicle stated to put car in park while Vehicle was still in motion. Vehicle restarted but then the same thing happened. This occured 4 more times. I was able to make it to the dealership near by. I had young children in the car at the time.”
NHTSA complaint #11692984, filed 2025-10Related recalls
- 26V363000Jun 4, 2026Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler, Wrangler 4XE, and Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The electric hydraulic power steering pump…Covers: Jeep Wrangler 2021–2025, Gladiator 2021–2025, Wrangler 4XE 2021–2025
Related service bulletins
- 11037598Sep 24, 2026Socket - drag link inner
- 11037597Sep 24, 2026Socket - drag link inner
- 11032989May 21, 2026Switch - steering wheel
- 11032985May 20, 2026Switch - steering wheel
- 11030236Mar 21, 2026Flash: Comfort Seat Wheel Module (CSWM) Update Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● Heated Steering Wheel does not get hot enough or does not work. This bulletin…
- 11030211Mar 21, 2026Flash: Comfort Seat Wheel Module (CSWM) Update Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● Heated Steering Wheel does not get hot enough or does not work. This bulletin…
- 11026558Dec 5, 2025Shimmy Felt In Front End
- 11024323Oct 9, 2025Module - steering control & column
- 11021583Jul 29, 2025Damper - steering
- 11021582Jul 29, 2025Damper - steering
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 17% |
| 2025 | 3 | 4% |
| 2024 | 72 | 10% |
| 2023 | 57 | 15% |
| 2022 | 86 | 21% |
| 2021 | 255 | 27% |
| 2020 | 239 | 39% |
| 2019 | 447 | 60% |
| 2018 | 1,117 | 61% |
| 2017 | 19 | 6% |
| 2016 | 28 | 6% |
| 2015 | 29 | 6% |
| 2014 | 26 | 4% |
| 2013 | 167 | 25% |
| 2012 | 204 | 24% |
| 2011 | 58 | 12% |
| 2010 | 66 | 10% |
| 2009 | 65 | 17% |
| 2008 | 156 | 18% |
| 2007 | 138 | 25% |
| 2006 | 86 | 12% |
| 2005 | 58 | 9% |
| 2004 | 67 | 35% |
| 2003 | 14 | 14% |
| 2002 | 10 | 9% |
| 2001 | 10 | 6% |
| 2000 | 11 | 4% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 16 | 6% |
| 1997 | 31 | 8% |
| 1995 | 6 | 3% |
| 1994 | 5 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 4% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2024 Jeep Wrangler
423 complaintsEngine
419 complaintsFuel system
195 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
179 complaintsOther or unknown
129 complaintsVehicle speed control
74 complaintsForward collision avoidance
23 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsTires
8 complaintsWheels
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2024 Jeep Wrangler
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology