2024 Jeep Wrangler steering problems
83 of the 945 complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the 2024 Jeep Wrangler name the steering (NHTSA’s “Steering” heading — the steering column, rack, pump and power assist). Filed under the same heading: 37 manufacturer bulletins, 2 recalls. Every figure below is a document in a federal file, linked; none is a failure rate, and none is a verdict on any one car.
What owners filed about the steering
Source: NHTSA complaint database1 of the 83 reports a crash · 1 a fire · 1 injury. Self-reported, unverified.
Filed per year: 2023: 1 · 2024: 9 · 2025: 41 · 2026: 32
Too few of these complaints carry an odometer reading to say when the problem shows up.
945 complaints in all about the 2024 Jeep Wrangler, 32 filed in 2026. The whole picture, every system →
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many of these were sold; nothing here is a rate. NHTSA groups complaints coarsely, so “Steering” means the same area of the vehicle, not one fault.
Across model years: Jeep Wrangler steering problems, every year on file →
In owners’ own words
Source: NHTSA complaint databaseFiled with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, about the steering. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed; unverified reports — what was said, not a finding that it was true.
The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine sputtered and the vehicle failed to start. While opening the hood, the contact became aware that the insulation on the wire connected to the fuse box had melted. Additionally, the lid on the fuse box was melted.
The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact received an email notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V363000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available.
The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact received notification on the Chrysler App for NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V363000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that the part was not yet available.
The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle drove over a pothole in the road, and the steering wheel started shaking abnormally and pulled out of control. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced by the local dealer, but the failure persisted.
The steering wheel shakes a high speeds over 70 on highways . I’ve had it in and have had the steering wheel replaced . Another time the dealer thought it was the “death wobble” then said they didn’t find anything wrong but said it was a problem with the battery making the car heavy .
What is on file about the steering
Source: NHTSA recalls, investigations and manufacturer communicationsRecalls filed under this heading
- Jun 4, 2026 · 1,076,999 vehicles
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler, Wrangler 4XE, and Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position.
- 24V199000 HighMar 14, 2024 · 38,164 vehicles
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Chrysler Pacifica, Ram 3500, Ram 3500 cab chassis, Ram 2500, Ram 4500 cab chassis, Ram 5500 cab chassis, 2023 Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a GVWR less than 10,000 lbs., and Chrysler Voyager vehicles. The steering column control module may not be welded properly, which can prevent the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
37 manufacturer bulletins filed under this heading
- 114746 Service bulletinSep 24, 2026
- SOCKET - DRAG LINK INNER
- 114745 Service bulletinSep 24, 2026
- SOCKET - DRAG LINK INNER
The 2 newest are listed; every one is on the model year’s page. Quote the document number at a service desk — it is a diagnosis the maker has already written down.
Other systems with a record on the 2024 Jeep Wrangler
Source: the same files- electrical problems 557 complaints
- engine problems 546 complaints
- transmission and drivetrain problems 196 complaints
Common questions
Source: NHTSA complaint database, recalls and manufacturer communicationsAre steering problems common on the 2024 Jeep Wrangler?
They are documented: NHTSA holds 83 owner complaints naming the steering on this model year (9% of everything owners filed about it), and 37 manufacturer bulletins, 2 recalls are filed under the same heading. Whether it is a problem on one particular car is a diagnosis, not a count, and a count says nothing about how many were sold.
Is there a recall for the steering on the 2024 Jeep Wrangler?
Yes — 2 campaigns are filed under this heading: 26V363000, 24V199000. A recall is matched by VIN; check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
When do steering problems show up on the 2024 Jeep Wrangler?
Too few of the complaints carry an odometer reading to say. The model year's page shows the mileage curve across every system where it can.
What does NHTSA's "Steering" heading cover?
The steering column, rack, pump and power assist. Owners choose the heading when they file, so it says which area of the vehicle the complaint is about, not which part failed.