| Issue ID | 912540 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10452460 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 14/10/11 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Experienced the infamous 'death wobble'. My wife called scared to death and wasn't sure she could make it home because front end had started shaking violently. I thought she may have dropped a wheel weight. Took it to the mechanic, spent over $450 for new stabilizer and steering shock, wheel rotation, and balance, and problem was not solved. Took it back to the mechanic, he tried again, and did not charge me. He researched the problem on the internet and discovered all the complaints there. No one has a fix for this. Chrysler says all solid front axle vehicles do this. Bull! Why would anyone want a solid front axle vehicle if they all do this? It's scary. You have to immediately brake to stop the shake and hope no one is right behind you. I can't believe there hasn't been a recall or a solution forwarded for the problem. There are tons of complaints all over the internet. Always wanted a jeep but i'm afraid to drive the thing at highway speeds. Something's got to be done. Someone is going to get hurt eventually. I can't believe no one has been rear-ended or something hasn't shaken loose with all that violent vibration. *kb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 45000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BAINBRIDGE, NY |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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