| Issue ID | 968944 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10502281 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 29/12/12 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | October 2009 i purchased a 2010 jeep wrangler unlimited from southern hospitality in chesapeake, virginia. This was my dream jeep- lift kit, side bars, supreme stereo system, and the works. This dream jeep has turned into a nightmare with a death wobble that keeps coming back. I share this jeep with my 17 year old daughter who herself has experienced the death wobble, a phone call from the side of the highway that scared me to death. Below is the list of dates and mileage in which i have returned this jeep to the dealership for them to fix, but each time they return it to me the wobble returns. I feel as if i am continually putting myself and my daughter at risk but due to a divorce my finances do not allow me to purchase a new jeep? Even though every payment has been made on this jeep. Datemileagetheir "fix" 12/29/1227,443new steering dampener 1/6/1227,792new steering dampener 1/10/1228,045torqued bolts 1/16/1228,311torqued suspension parts 7/12/1235,767new steering dampener 7/25/1236,887new steering dampener, alignment 9/13/1238,967re-secured front suspension, bolts, rotated tires 9/26/1239,361re-placed drag link-tie rod 1/3/1342,629re-placed drag link-tie rod-gears-power steering bushing 3/13/1344,389new trac bar, new tires this last time i called chrysler and i have a case number, but their response has been to extend the warranty on the jeep and to tell me it is the dealers problem. The dealership put new tires on it and told me it is chrysler's problem. I am sorry but their warranty and tires cannot replace myself or my daughter if because of their negligence and ignorance we are in a car accident. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 27443 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA |
| VIN pattern | 1J4BA3H17ALXXXXXX |
| 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 | 60 |
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