| Issue ID | 894819 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10437924 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 05/07/11 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | We own a 2006 jeep wrangler x with around 60,000 miles on it. It started a terrible wobble in the front end that is called "death wobble" i have done multiple repairs and replacements of parts to no avail. I called the local chrysler dealership for advice their answer was to replace the steering stabilizer. I stated that this had already been done their response was " i don't know what to tell you then." this problem occurs at 50 miles per hour and when it begins the vehicle must come to complete stop to end the wobble. The jeep has been in the shop multiple times for this problem and no fix has been found. I have rotated the tires twice and that works for about a week and the problem returns. The tires have been rebalanced twice also. I have replaced all the shocks, the steering stabilizer, and it has been realigned two times. This is a major problem for many people as can be seen if "death wobble" is searched on google. There is no known repair for this problem and chrysler continues to ignore it. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HARDY, VA |
| 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 | 50 |
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