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

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

 Issue ID891834
 Internal NHTSA #10435338
 ManufacurerCHRYSLER GROUP LLC
 BrandJEEP
 ModelWRANGLER 2-DR 4X4
 Model Year2008
 File date20/05/11
 ComponentSUSPENSION
Product type codeVEHICLE
 Description of the problemViolent, 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 Failure38000
Number of Occurences1
Source of the issueNHTSA WEB SITE
 City and StateFORT 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
 Was medical attention required?
 Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons
No. of fatalities
 Date of purchase07/08/26
Was original owner?N
Anti-lock brakesN
Cruise controlN
Number of cylinders6
Drive train type4WD
Transmission type
 Vehicle speed55
 DoT tire identifier
 Tire size
 Location of tire code
 Type of tire failure code
 Was defective tire repaired?
 Date of manufacture
Type of child seat code
Type of restraint
 Dealer's name
 Dealer's telephone number
 Dealer's city
 Dealer's state code
 Dealer's ZIP code
  • What is Recall?

    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.
  • What is Failure?

    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.
  • What is Defect?

    Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

 

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