| Issue ID | 1645160 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11309766 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 19/11/19 |
| Component | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My 2007 jeep wrangler has a seriously dangerous problem commonly referred to as the death wobble! I had never heard of it until it did it while i was driving down a smooth suburb street and i searched the internet for help. The jeep owners community named it the death wobble because it literally wobbles and shakes without any warning lights, without anything triggering it, on every type of road, and at every speed. After it happened on the interstate with my son in the car with me, i no longer allowed my children to ride in the jeep at all. We almost died that day as it shook so violently almost putting us in the opposite side of the interstate! We missed getting t-boned by an 18 wheeler by just a hair. It was so frightening! The jeep dealership service dept said there's nothing that they can do about it and that it was very common. How is such a danger common??? How can these vehicles be legally sold?? The last time it happened i was alone and i ended up in a ditch. I was able to drive out of the ditch and went to nearby auto shop. Their diagnosis was that the engine "sling a rod" they said. For 3 months now, i have been making payments on a jeep sitting dead in an auto shop. As a single mom i can't afford such a huge repair and route 66 warranty company decided to cancel my already paid for extended warranty when i filed the claim on it. They denied it and said they're canceling me. This vehicle is going to kill someone. Please help!! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 183361 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PRATTVILLE, AL |
| VIN pattern | 1J8GB59177LXXXXXX |
| 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 | 33 |
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