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2008 Jeep WRANGLER 2-DR 4X4 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	891835
Internal NHTSA #	10435338
Manufacurer	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Brand	JEEP
Model	WRANGLER 2-DR 4X4
Model Year	2008
File date	20/05/11
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Violent, extreme shaking in front end of vehicle ("death wobble") at speeds between 55-60mph. Has occurred about 6 times, but is random and intermittent, with no known precipitating factors. It has happened several times when vehicle was traveling over minor bumps but has also occurred more frequently on perfectly smooth, straight pavement - with no turning, breaking, acceleration. The shaking seems to be in the front tires/axle and continues for 3-4 seconds as i am trying to reduce speed carefully and maintain control of the vehicle. It feels like the front tires are going to fly off in different directions! After the first occurrence, it did not happen again for months, but recently has happened several times. I was told by one garage that it was due to tire balance (which i knew was not the case), but i had all four tires balanced/rotated (at about 42,500 miles). Garage personnel stated this "took care of most of the problem" but suggested i get new tires. Problem occurred 2 more times within a week, before new tires. Have had all four tires replaced. Death wobble has not recurred, but i am absolutely certain it has nothing to do with the tires/balance and that this will happen again without warning. It is terrifying and extremely dangerous, and someone is going to be hurt or killed. I have an appointment at the dealership next week. When i made the appointment, they claimed they had never heard of this problem, so i will provide them with information i gathered in about 20 minutes off various web sites detailing the aptly-named "death wobble." i am well-acquainted with the "could-not-duplicate-the-problem" garage mantra, so foresee a protracted and frustrating battle before this life-threatening problem is fixed.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	38000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	FORT ASHBY, WV
VIN pattern	1J4FA24198LXXXXXX
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	55
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A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2008 Jeep WRANGLER 2-DR 4X4 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Jeep WRANGLER 2-DR 4X4 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

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