| Issue ID | 814043 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10353507 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/09/10 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | About a month ago my 2008 jeep wrangler x started to experience an extreme wobble that happens intermittently. When it happens the whole front end starts shaking so violently that it is difficult to control the vehicle. Yesterday the issue occurred so badly that i had to immediately pull off the highway (it was quite dangerous and i'm lucky there wasn't an accident). I took the vehicle into a jeep dealer to diagnose this issue. They told me they were aware of similar incidents with other jeeps (often referred to as "death wobble") but they said that since the problem is intermittent, they have no clear fix to date. Going on their recommendation, i had the tires rebalanced and they went through and retightened the trackbar linkage, however, the problem has not been resolved. The dealership is providing me no further resolution and, as mentioned before, i am still experiencing instances of extreme front-end wobble. I am afraid to let my wife drive the vehicle until it is resolved as it presents a very dangerous driving condition when it does happen. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 62000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PEARL RIVER, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GA39198LXXXXXX |
| 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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| Drive train type | 4WD |
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| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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