| Issue ID | 1282084 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10863986 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 07/09/15 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My jeep has what is known as the "death wobble" where all the factory suspension parts start failing rapidly. You can't control your stopping above 40mph because it shakes so bad you lose hold of the steering wheel. This is a common issue with jeeps from the 2000s. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 190000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KALAMAZOO, MI |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GW48S34CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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