| Issue ID | 965167 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10498527 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 16/01/13 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have a 2008 jeep wrangler sahara unlimited with 50,000 miles and purchased new. I have been experiencing "death wobble" or an uncontrollable shaking in the front end of my vehicle intermittently but generally at speeds of 40 mph and higher. I took the vehicle to my mechanic who inspected the front end, tires, brakes and alignment which all were fine. I later went to the jeep dealership service center who said i had "death wobble" but could not give me a definitive cause or cost to repair. After researching this on-line, i discovered that this is a wide spread problem that jeep has known about for years http://www. Jeepz. Com/forum/suspension/29510-wrangler-death-wobble-what-causes-how-fix. Html. My vehicle is completely stock with no modifications and i do not use it off-road. Additionally it is very well maintained and i have had no accidents or major repairs. Here is a video of my experience: http://www. Youtube. Com/watch? V=7pen1it91z0 i have read that congress addressed this with jeep and jeep has issued a technical bulletin http://editorial. Autos. Msn. Com/blogs/autosblogpost. Aspx? Post=bb1d0352-f579-4468-b24f-60869e95d02f but that is all. Please advise as to what i can do to address this issue. I live in nys. Does the "lemon-law" apply here? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50100 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KINGS PARK, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1J8GA59188LXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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