| Issue ID | 1034400 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10560615 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 09/12/11 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Death wobble!!!! Started about dec 2011 around speeds of 55-60 mph. Car will suddenly start to violently shake. When viewing from behind in another car it appears as if the wheels may come off. I have replaced the shocks, struts, stabilizer bar, track bar, springs, spacers, calipers, hubs, new tires, balance and rotate tire every 5000-6000 miles, new front brakes, new back brakes, two rear alignments, 3 front alignments, and rotors, i death wobble has gone from bad to dangerously worse. My wrangler is a factory right hand drive jeep that i use to deliver mail. I was using as my primary car as well. I must drive 25 miles to work via interstate and then another 65 miles on my route. The car consistently shakes when i hit speeds of 45 mph or higher. A bump in the road will trigger the wobble as well. I spoke to two different jeep dealerships today and was told that there is no solution to my problem. I have been to at least 6 different mechanic shops, one off road shop, and two different alignment shops. I was told that i could try replacing the gear box ($899. 99) and also try replacing my rims! If the maker of my vehicle has no idea on what or how to fix it........ Then who will? I would like to resolve my death wobble. I am extremely annoyed! I no longer feel safe driving my car to and from work and when it rains i am a nervous wreck just knowing i will have to drive my jeep on the interstate. Sadly its gotten to the point that i will not allow any of my kids in this vehicle. I end up having to leave my jeep at work in another town if my husband isn't able to drive it to and from work for me. I am willing to fix the problem....... If jeep would just let me know what that is!!!! In good conscious i could never sell and stick someone else with this problem/headache!! Also, when i fill my jeep up with gas, it overflows splashing gas everywhere! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 89000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LAKE CHARLES, LA |
| VIN pattern | 1J4F449S05PXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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