| Issue ID | 854850 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10397186 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 22/02/10 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2008 jeep wrangler unlimited had death wobble at 20k and 55k mileage. It is very dangerous as the front end goes out into the death wobble on the interstate or on curves. Chrysler service dealerships say to replace the steering shock, tires etc... These cars only have 20k on them. Read the stories on edmunds. All of them are the same. How many stories does it take? I never posted my first story but this is now my second incident at 55k. Someone is going to get killed. Who knew and when is all i can say. I think there is a design error. I have owned cars for 30 years and have never experienced this sort of problem. This is the 5th recall on some sort of jeep wrangler unlimited part. I have not read about any deaths yet however there will be if this problem does not get addressed. A group is getting together to hopefully file a class action lawsuit. What does it take? Working american citizens don't have time or money to fight for safety. I assume american cars are safe and companies will do what is right if there is a problem. Doing the right thing is hopefully still an american value. I hope the government will help us and do the right thing. I have never asked the gov to do anything for me other than the basic services that all americans get. Don't fail me. I know it is complicated. Are you willing to do the right thing? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ORONO, MN |
| VIN pattern | 1J8GA391X8LXXXXXX |
| 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 | 60 |
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