| Issue ID | 715944 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10261669 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 01/02/09 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | In november 2008, while driving approximately 60 mph, vehicle began to shake violently and uncontrollably after hitting a small bump in the road. Vehicle had to be pulled off the road and stopped to abate the vibration and regain control. Took to dealer and dealer replaced the steering stabilizer shock. Then, in february 2008, the problem recurred. Dealer recommended the installation of a heavy duty stabilizer shock. Upon picking up the vehicle from the dealer, the problem was significantly worse. Vehicle could not be driven on the highway without experiencing the "death wobble," as it is commonly referred to. Vehicle has been back to the dealer 4 more times for "retorquing of the suspension" and various other potential fixes. Nothing has fixed or even mitigated the problem. Vehicle's condition continues to worsen and is now virtually undriveable. Even though under warranty, the dealership/chrysler will do nothing else. Through research on this internet site and several jeep sites, i have learned that this is a common and dangerous problem. Yet chrysler seems unwilling to openly consider a possible defect or even investigate my problem further. I called jeep/chrysler three times on 3/10/09 and was mysteriously disconnected during each call. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ARVADA, CO |
| 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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| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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