Loose Steering?

[RWerksman]

I'm at 37psi and it does seem better. It's not great though. It's not even JK or TJ good. It's ok.

This seems really widespread. I'm curious if people think it's a design flaw, manufacturing issue, or due to the wildpeak tire selection.

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[Tire Guy]

Add me to the list. Love the truck, hate the steering. The wandering at highway speed is terrible. The steering wheel play is a contributor, but I believe the main culprit is the steering gear box. Could be poor design, flaw or programming or a combination of all three. It is NOT a Jeep thing. It is NOT the tires. It is a problem that needs to be figured out and corrected by Chrysler/Jeep. The sad part is the JL guys have been fighting this for 2 years and now it is also part of the JT. If a solution is not found it will make me move on from Jeep again.

 

[JeepCares]

I'm at 37psi and it does seem better. It's not great though. It's not even JK or TJ good. It's ok.

This seems really widespread. I'm curious if people think it's a design flaw, manufacturing issue, or due to the wildpeak tire selection.

Add me to the list. Love the truck, hate the steering. The wandering at highway speed is terrible. The steering wheel play is a contributor, but I believe the main culprit is the steering gear box. Could be poor design, flaw or programming or a combination of all three. It is NOT a Jeep thing. It is NOT the tires. It is a problem that needs to be figured out and corrected by Chrysler/Jeep. The sad part is the JL guys have been fighting this for 2 years and now it is also part of the JT. If a solution is not found it will make me move on from Jeep again.

Hi RWerksman and Tire Guy,
We're sorry to hear about your experience. As mentioned to your fellow forum members, we would like to ensure this is documented. If you should decide to visit your dealer, please send our team a private message and we would be happy to connect you with a Case Specialist!
Alex
Jeep Social Care Specialist

 

[RWerksman]

Hi RWerksman and Tire Guy,
We're sorry to hear about your experience. As mentioned to your fellow forum members, we would like to ensure this is documented. If you should decide to visit your dealer, please send our team a private message and we would be happy to connect you with a Case Specialist!
Alex
Jeep Social Care Specialist

Honestly, I'm not going to my dealer because I believe it's an exercise in futility. As noted many (many...) times in this thread, they largely have no comprehension as to what is 'normal' and what is not. I'm going to let other who are experiencing this more acutely work through the system.

 

[Rocksalt]

Did most folks with the steering issues have them from the start? Has anyone experienced the loose steering after their first 1 or 2k miles?

 

[Casique]

I test drobe a Rubi and an Overland, both had the wondering steering from the start, worse on the higway.

 

[Rayzzz]

I've had my new Gladiator Sport S max tow for 2 days and my biggest complaint is the loose steering. This is my 3rd Jeep and I sure wish the steering was better because my wife has not driven it yet and think she is going to hate it because on steering wondering.
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[JeepCares]

I've had my new Gladiator Sport S max tow for 2 days and my biggest complaint is the loose steering. This is my 3rd Jeep and I sure wish the steering was better because my wife has not driven it yet and think she is going to hate it because on steering wondering.
My Jeep likes my money

Hi Ray,
We regret to learn about your steering concern. Are you considering having your dealer address this? We would be happy to get you connected with a Case Specialist to assist throughout that process. We are available via private message!
Alex
Jeep Social Care Specialist

 

[Rayzzz]

Yes thank you I do plan on talking with the dealer that I purchased it from maybe we can make sure that I can keep going down the road safely. Not sure what would correct the loose steering but if it can be checked to make sure something not wrong. That would make the Gladiator a number one in my book.
Rayzzz
My Jeep likes my money

 

[DMC1]

Mine has the same issue...

 

[Blu542]

Did most folks with the steering issues have them from the start? Has anyone experienced the loose steering after their first 1 or 2k miles?

Noticed it when I took mine home from the dealership with 9 miles on the ticker. Thinking about it, I don’t think the LE that I test drove was bad.

 

[Rocksalt]

The reason I asked was mine was tight, normal, responsive from when I test drove it with 80 miles on it.. bow has 880 miles.. still tight and true.. straight on hwy at 75 plus.. no wander or looseness

 

[Blu542]

The reason I asked was mine was tight, normal, responsive from when I test drove it with 80 miles on it.. bow has 880 miles.. still tight and true.. straight on hwy at 75 plus.. no wander or looseness

Do you have the part number tag on your steering box still? If you can see it, can you post it? Also what was your build date?

 

[Rocksalt]

Do you have the part number tag on your steering box still? If you can see it, can you post it? Also what was your build date?

My build date says 6-19. i will look at steering box and post it.

 

[Blu542]

My build date says 6-19. i will look at steering box and post it.

I appreciate it!

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