| Issue ID | 831237 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10369168 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/11/10 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | We have a 2008 jeep wrangler unlimited with 30,000miles, that has what is called the death wobble, this has happened numerous times beginning with as little as 15,000 miles. I can be driving down the interstate about 60 mph and going around a turn the front end shake fiercely, the steering wheel shakes so band that is will cause an accident. The jeep dealers has looked at this vehicle and cant seem to find the problem. This is an issue with lots of jeeps around the company, just do a google search and type in jeep wrangler death wobble and you can see at the complaints. Chrysler need to find and fix this problem before someone get killed. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | UNION, WV |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GA39158LXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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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 | FWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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