| Issue ID | 1696577 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11363752 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 10/10/20 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Standard 2018 jeep wrangler, no modications, factory tires, recently serviced with oil change. Day, dry conditions, no road hazards. While driving on the interstate at approx 70 mph, the asphalt area around an overpass is a little high, and when our front tires made contact with the uneven surface, the car immediately began to violently shake and wobble for over 45 seconds to a minute, and the steering wheel wobbled excessively while i was trying to troubleshoot the malfunction, and maintain control of the jeep. I proceeded to slow for to approx 40 mph using my brakes lightly, and maintaining a grip on the steering wheel which i could barely hold onto and the oscillations, went away. I resumed acceleration back to 65-70 mph, and again encountered some more uneven pavement. The entire episode re-occured and was so violent that i needed to pull over to the side of the road and shutdown the car and visually inspect for damage. The shaking was so violent, i thought something might have broken, or the tires were about to fall off. This car has approx 16,000 miles, and never had any damage. This is the 6th time this has happened. In the past two years and it only happens on tarmac type surfaces, while going 60-75 mph. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 16000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | COLLIERVILLE, TN |
| VIN pattern | 1C4HJXDGXJWXXXXXX |
| 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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