| Issue ID | 909128 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10449670 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER SAHARA |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 23/12/11 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | As i was driving on a highway the front end of my 2007 jeep wrangler started shaking violently. I had to pull over on the side of a highway in order to get it to stop shaking, which i was very thankful that the traffic wasn't bad and i was able to pull over. This as known as the jeep death wobble. It has now done it 5 times, 3 of which were after the dealership said they fixed it. The first time they put a new damper on it. Now it is in the shop again after that didn't work and they are putting new tires on it. After reading multiple complaints online, it is apparent to me that new tires are not going to fix the problem. Every time your front end shakes violently like that, the chances of damaging componants further increases. My research has also shown me that many, many people have had this happen to them and they have had trouble getting anyone to step up and fix the problem. If you do a simple search for jeep death wobble you will find hundreds of pages for complaints. My first experience occured on december 23, 2011, and my most recent experience was on february 17, 2012. 5 death wobbles in all, and it gets worse each time. Having little control over the steering and front end creates what i am sure you will see is a deadly combination in any condition. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 48000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CULLOWHEE, NC |
| 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 | 60 |
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