| Issue ID | 1515227 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11152600 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 08/11/18 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When driving our new 2018 jeep wrangler jl sport, that has not been modified, we have experienced on numerous occasions what is come to be known as the death wobble. It began around the 5,000 mile range. This happens when we hit a pothole, expansion joint or quite honestly any abnormality in the road and the speed of the vehicle can be anywhere from 40 mph or higher. Just recently i was going 65 mph on a major highway and clipped a pothole and it felt like my jeep was going to fall apart. The only way to stop the wobble is to apply the brakes. When on a major highway going with the flow of traffic at 65 mph the dangers are tremendous in having to do this. Our jeep is no longer safe to drive. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PLYMPTON, MA |
| VIN pattern | 1C4HJXDG4JWXXXXXX |
| 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 | 40 |
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