| Issue ID | 1515244 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11152612 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/11/10 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When the wrangler reaches approximately 55 mph, it begins to violently (and terrifyingly) shake uncontrollably. It makes it difficult to maintain any control of the vehicle, and we have had several near misses, barely avoiding accidents. We have reported this for *years* to our auto repair and tire companies, had several things done in a desperate attempt to remedy it, including 2 sets of tires, with no success. With reports of the "death wobble" now becoming widely known, we instantly knew that we were not alone, and that this is a widespread issue that jeep needs to address. This is a huge safety issue. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BUELLTON, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1J4FA59S94PXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | 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 | 55 |
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