| Issue ID | 1230443 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10783169 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 16/10/15 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I own a 2008 jeep wrangler that has been experiencing the 'death wobble' more frequently. The cause for concern first happened (2) years ago after hitting a pothole on the highway. I took it in for inspection and maintenance. The mechanic told me it was a loose steering stabilizer bar. About a year or so after the repair, my wrangler has been experiencing the 'death wobble' more frequently. It seems to happen when i'm driving on the interstate and hit some significant bump or pothole. I have to slow down to roughly 40 mph for the violent shaking to stop. Then, i can accelerate back to normal speed. It can be real dangerous when other people are close behind me and i'm forced to apply the brakes to drop my speed by roughly 30 mph. I don't have the money to keep taking the wrangler in for more repairs, especially one that seems to happen periodically. Thoughts? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 106000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MUNCIE, IN |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GA39188LXXXXXX |
| 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 | 70 |
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