| Issue ID | 846403 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10384640 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER 4-DR 4X2 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 11/02/11 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I purchased a 2007 four door steel blue jeep wrangler from a dealership in kansas. From the start, i had problems with the car shaking violently whenever would hit a bump or pothole in the road. The vehicle came with aftermarket tires and rims that were 18 inches, i purchased the vehicle like that. When i reported the problem to the dealership, i was told 1st that they could not find a problem with it. Then i was told that it could possibly be the tires, then i was told that i needed a heavy duty steering damper. I have since got the tires that originally came with the vehicle put back on them, a new heavy duty steering damper, by the dealership, the tires rotated and balanced and i still have the same issue with the jeep, it shakes violently and uncontrollably whenever i hit a bump or pothole in the road. I have to bring my vehicle to a complete stop, no matter what speed i'm going 10 mph or 65 mph, put on my hazards and pull over if i can, before resuming driving. I only have about 22000 miles on the vehicle because it is too dangerous to drive. I even purchased a 2nd vehicle to avoid driving the jeep. But, i am still paying on this jeep and i should be able to drive it without fear and anxiety about a possibly collision or accident which i experience every time i'm behind the wheel. This winter, i had to drive it for about 2 months because my car was down for repairs, but since i had car fixed i have since parked the jeep again. I need some serious help, not just for me but for other jeep owners, if you are so inclined please check out "jk death wobble" as it is termed on the internet and youtube videos and you will know what i have experienced since 2007, and many jeep owners as well. Thank you for your help. I experience the "death wobble" every time i drive the jeep without fail, about 2-3 times depending on the road condition, potholes, bumps, and uneven wear. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PHILADELPHIA, PA |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GB39177LXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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