| Issue ID | 823461 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10361523 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 08/01/10 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | As i was traveling on 95 towards baltimore i hit a bumpy patch in the road, my 2007 jeep wrangler4 door started shaking violently and became uncontrollable. It felt as though all four tires were about to fall off. It was quite difficult to control the jeep and i barley made it to the shoulder with out hitting another car. The next day it happened again traveling about 45 mph. I then took it to the dealership and they replaced the tie rod and the steering chassie with "reengineered parts" this violent shaking is commonly known as "death wobble" and there are countless documented instances of this in testimonial and video form on the internet. The jeep dealership said "oh you have the death wobble" but after contacting chrysler they knew nothing of this problem and will refused to pay for the repairs the jeep was just barley out of warranty. This is an extremely dangerous defect with this vehicle. The jeep is out of control until it comes to a stop. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 37000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GA39137LXXXXXX |
| 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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