| Issue ID | 849594 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10390522 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER 2-DR 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 12/03/11 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I am the second owner of a completely stock 2007 jeep wrangler with about 56,000 miles on it. I have an intermittent problem, commonly referred to as "death wobble". This issue can occur for no apparent reason and is related to some sort of harmonic imbalance with the front axle assembly. Recommended "solutions" include replacement of the steering stabilizer, checking for slop in the track bar mounting points, including the bushing on the track bar itself, bad ball joints and finally tire "cupping" or imbalance. The issue happened while de-accelerating from 70 to 55 m. P. H. And changing from the middle to right-hand lane on westbound i-94 in st. Clair shores, mi. In addition to the lane change and de-acceleration, i was also engaged in a sweeping left-hand turn prior to my exit from the freeway at exit 225. This situation is not only unacceptable but unsafe for any driver of this or any other jeep wrangler. I understand the challenges of securing a live axle to a vehicle with the suspension travel that jeep owners expect of their vehicles, but for this to occur on a smooth highway is scary. My wife was in the vehicle, and now flatly refuses to ride or drive in the vehicle, and has forbidden my children to ride in it as well. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 56000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GROSSE POINTE WOODS, MI |
| VIN pattern | 1J4FA24107LXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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