| Issue ID | 1288676 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10872968 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 14/05/16 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Jeep death wobble - noted on many jeep forums, wranglers are notorious for this. Driving on the freeway at approx. 70 mph, accelerating swiftly when entering a freeway on-ramp, on surface streets with potholes and/or bumpy ride - the vehicle begins to shake vigorously and loudly. The steering wheel shakes and as well as the whole front dash - literally feels like your vehicle will break in half. The only way to stabilize is to bring speed down to 20-30 mph. This is very dangerous, especially on the freeway. I had to drive with my hazards on at 30 mph on the freeway in order to maintain control of the vehicle. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 114000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ONTARIO, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GB39138LXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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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