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2005 Jeep WRANGLER Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	676739
Internal NHTSA #	10229050
Manufacurer	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Brand	JEEP
Model	WRANGLER
Model Year	2005
File date	25/06/07
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2005 jeep wrangler x. This is a stock vehicle, no modifications. Between 45-55 mph both accelerating and decelerating has the death wobble (dw). First major dw was june 07 (12,819 miles) as i was driving on a smooth speed limit 50mph road, dealer replaced both steering damper and front trac bar. Next major dw in april 08, dealer replaced front trac bar again. Next major dw 1 may 08, dealer replaced steering gear. Next major dw 12 may 08, dealer stated manufacturer has developed a stronger steering damper and there are over 1,600 on back order, expect to be installed in july 08. Current mileage is 20,631. The jeep death wobble is a serious safety issue and jeep needs to fix it. Dealer service manager and lead jeep mechanic both state this is a recurring problem on jeep wranglers.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	12819
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SIERRA VISTA, AZ
VIN pattern	1J4FA39S45PXXXXXX
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?
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
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Vehicle speed	50
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2005 Jeep WRANGLER Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 Jeep WRANGLER Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

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