2024 Jeep Wrangler: Vehicle shudders and shakes when turning wheel at slow speed
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2024 Wrangler report: vehicle shudders and shakes when turning wheel at slow speed. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 4,050 miles.
NHTSA has 85 owner complaints for the 2024 Wrangler in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11769531 (filed 10/07/2026): “Violent, uncontrollable front-end steering oscillation (commonly known as 'death wobble') occurred while driving on the highway at approximately [insert speed, e.g., 55–65 mph] after hitting a [pothole / expansion joint / bump]. the steering wheel shook violen…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11768753 (filed 10/03/2026): “This is my 5th jeep over many years. i have the wrangler jeep 4 xe 2024 model that is pristine kept. there have been over 5 recalls of different matters and there is still a recall outstanding from october of 2025. although this car is marketed for rough te…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace power steering pump (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Electric power steering faults typically need module diagnosis with a scan tool and calibration. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
- CarComplaints.com: Vehicle shudders and shakes when turning wheel at slow speed (2024 Wrangler)
- NHTSA complaints API, 2024 Wrangler
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