| Issue ID | 882257 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10425885 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 18/05/11 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was driving on interstate 70 at approximately 65mph, i hit a bump, and my jeep started to shake and vibrate so dramatically that i had to slow down to about 35mph before it would stop. I was so frightened that i pulled over and was afraid to continue driving. Thinking it was my tires about ready to fall off, i creeped off of the interstate and drove about 15mph back to the tire dealership where i had bought my tires. They could find nothing wrong. I then took it to the jeep dealership and they replaced the steering dampner and updated a bracket. It did not fix the problem. I took it back to the dealership where they then replaced the drag link end. They then told me it had to be the tires. They, not one time, mentioned what i have now researched and found to be a "death wobble" problem that many jeep owners have experienced. I don't know what to do next. The problem has not been fixed and my tires only have 15k miles on them and i am thinking this is not the problem. The wobble that i have experienced now dozens of times is not only frightening but i fear is very dangerous. I'm not sure what my recourse is at this point. *tt |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 57 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EAGLE, CO |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GA391X8LXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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