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2015 Jeep Wrangler Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 29 steering complaints for the 2015 Jeep Wrangler, 6% of its 472 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 15,000. There is no related recall for this issue on this model year.

Steering complaints
29
6% of 472
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
15,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe the steering wheel violently shaking or wobbling ("death wobble") after hitting a small bump, sometimes at highway speeds between 50 and 70 mph.
  • Some report the steering wheel seizing or veering suddenly to one side while driving over rough pavement, causing loss of control.
  • Others describe a clunk or thud felt in the steering column when the suspension cycles, especially after the vehicle warms up.
  • One complaint describes the sector shaft breaking and the steering gear link falling off while parking.
  • A few owners report excessive play in the steering wheel along with unrelated traction control activation that reduced vehicle speed.
  • One owner reported the steering wheel horn assembly needing unusual pressure to sound and vibrating while turning.

When 2015 Jeep Wrangler steering complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 29, 2014, latest Sep 23, 2026.

2015 Jeep Wrangler steering complaints: complaints filed per month2Dec 2014Mar 2016Apr 2017Aug 2019Feb 2020May 2025Sep 2026
29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2014 to Sep 2026; peak Nov 2016 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2015 Jeep Wrangler

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Wrangler model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201065 (9%)
  2. 201158 (12%)
  3. 2012204 (24%)
  4. 2013167 (26%)
  5. 201426 (4%)
  6. 201529 (6%)
  7. 201628 (6%)
  8. 201719 (6%)
  9. 20181,115 (61%)
  10. 2019445 (60%)
  11. 2020238 (39%)
  12. 2021250 (27%)
  13. 202282 (21%)
  14. 202356 (15%)
  15. 202468 (9%)
  16. 20253 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2015 Jeep Wrangler have?
NHTSA lists 29 steering complaints for the 2015 Jeep Wrangler, which is 6% of the 472 total complaints filed for this model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2015 Jeep Wrangler?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for steering on the 2015 Jeep Wrangler.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2015 Wrangler?
The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2015 Jeep Wrangler is 15,000 miles.
What is the 'death wobble' owners mention?
Owners use this term to describe violent shaking of the steering wheel after hitting a bump, sometimes at speeds between 50 and 70 mph, as reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2015 Jeep Wrangler.
Were there any crashes or injuries from steering complaints on the 2015 Wrangler?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to the 29 steering complaints for the 2015 Jeep Wrangler.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.