| Issue ID | 853932 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10396530 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 17/12/10 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Defect is called "death wobble" in various jeep wrangler years and models. Mine is a 2007 wrangler x unlimited. I was told by dealer the problem was mud impaction around and inside of wheels. Removing all mud did not fix problem. Worsened problem after cleaning. Replaced front stabilizer bar3 weeks ago. Problem continues... Which is:while driving on a rough road or hitting a bump or even modestly shallow pothole, front end and steering begins shaking, wobbling, quaking to point of vehicle being completely out of control and is almost if not completely impossible to control which is managed by braking to complete halt. Have narrowly averted collisions and complete vehicle control several times in the last 3 months. Really afraid to drive jeep, nor can i ethically or effectively sell vehicle without notifying "buyer" or this serious, bodily and life threatening defect. Vehicle is worthless because of this danger. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 32000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LYNCH, NE |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GA39107LXXXXXX |
| 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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