10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,817 miles

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problem #149

Mar 212019

Wrangler

  • 7,500 miles
If I run over a bridge expansion joint or bump in the road at highway speeds the front suspension will start shaking and my steering wheel will feel completely loose. Sometimes it corrects itself and other times it is such a violent shake you have to reduce your speed down to 40 mph or less until it stops. One incident was when I was exiting the highway and as I was merging in I hit a couple of bumps in the road. It started to shake so violently that I thought I was going to loose control. Thankfully I was only doing 35 to 40 mph. It was so bad the person beside me slammed on their brakes. I had to slow down to 15 mph before it stopped. Then it was like nothing ever happened.

- Yorkville, IL, USA

problem #148

Feb 122019

Wrangler

  • 9,800 miles
I have brought my vehicle to the dealership two times for the death wobble. On highways, going 55+ if my car hits an uneven surface or bump, the car shakes uncontrollably until I reduce my speed. It doesn't happen every time, but noticed its when my foot is still on the gas upon hitting these bumps. Horrifying - especially driving with children. People driving next to me could see the car doing this at one point

- Medford, MA, USA

problem #147

Mar 222019

Wrangler

  • 11,000 miles
I have brought my vehicle to the dealership two times for the death wobble. On highways, going 55+ if my car hits an uneven surface or bump, the car shakes uncontrollably until I reduce my speed. It doesn't happen every time, but noticed its when my foot is still on the gas upon hitting these bumps. Horrifying - especially driving with children. People driving next to me could see the car doing this at one point

- Medford, MA, USA

problem #146

Mar 122019

Wrangler

  • 10,000 miles
Violent shaking of the entire vehicle when hitting a bump at highway speed (72mph) shaking is so violent that holding onto the steering wheel is near impossible. To correct the issue the vehicle brakes must be applied with force to slow the vehicle by 30mph or more within seconds, risking a rear end collision at highway speed. This vehicle has no modifications, all parts and accessories are factory installed and maintained. Dealership has replaced the steering dampener with issue continuing. This issue has been occurring off and on since approximately 10K miles of use.

- Gainesville, VA, USA

problem #145

Mar 232019

Wrangler

  • 3,200 miles
!!! car currently @ dealership for 5th time for same issue !!! when driving @ hwy speeds and hit a bump divot or pothole the entire Jeep violently vibrates shakes and sways from front to back. After the latest "fix" now it still vibrates shakes sways and now bounces the vehicle into another lane my family & I nearly hit another vehicle on the hwy on Saturday 3/23/19. We have had the vehicle into dealership 4 times since January 2019 for them to fix this issue and fca/dealership have no idea how to remedy this issue. After this last incident on 3/23/19 I don't want my family or myself in this Jeep. I was very scary on 3/23/19 being bounced into another lane with other cars right behind and along side of me. It was a white knuckle driving experience I don't want to happen again. Its dangerous unsafe alarming & threatening to all drivers!

- Lithopolis, OH, USA

problem #144

Mar 202019

Wrangler

  • 3,000 miles
Jeep Wrangler shakes uncontrollably after hitting a bump at highway speeds. Need to slow down precipitously to get it to stop shaking. For instance have to slow from 65-70 to 35. Usually does it 2-3 times every time I'm on 4 lane highway. Had local mechanic look into it. Have not had it to dealer yet.

- Edmeston, NY, USA

problem #143

Mar 202019

Wrangler

  • 25,000 miles
While driving on the interstate around 65 to 70 mph, crossing over bridges or overpasses my steering wheel shakes uncontrollably until I slow down to about 15 mph. This has happened dozens of times the last time I almost sideswiped a tractor trailer. I've taken it to the dealership twice now and the uploaded a program that didnt do anything. I was told no recall yet but others are posting same issues in forums.

- Glen Easton, WV, USA

problem #142

Feb 222019

Wrangler

  • 2,000 miles
Hit pothole on interstate traveling 65 mph and experienced severe motion in the steering and suspension to the point of almost losing control of vehicle. After looking at videos online related to this the experience is being referred to as the "death wobble" found on Jeep forum. This is a stock Jeep not modified in any way in terms of larger tires or lifted suspension. The problem spontaneously resolved when I slowed to around 40 mph. I was not turning or changing lanes at the time it happened.

- Parkersburg, IA, USA

problem #141

Mar 192019

Wrangler

  • 21,000 miles
At first when traveling at high speeds in cold weather the steering would become extremely stiff when turning left and then it would loosen up quickly causing the vehicle to swerve very badly. The dealership updated the steering modem and it stopped for approximately 3 months. This week when going straight over a bridge on the highway at high speeds the vehicle shook violently (referred to as death wobble) and it felt like the tires were going to fall off. It has been with the dealership for 5 days and I still don't have it back yet.

- Middletown, MD, USA

problem #140

Nov 182018

Wrangler

  • 30 miles
I leased my Wrangler October 28 2018. Within two weeks I got what is called the 'death wobble' the steering shakes uncontrollably and the front tires shake side to side when you hit a bump going over 50mph. Took vehicle in to dealer. After waiting over two weeks steering damper was replaced. Two months later same issue. Took back to dealer new steering damper put on along with what they said was 'other issues ' I now know they also replaced the track bar. Two weeks later same issue. Took to another dealer whom I heard delt with this more. They again replaced the track bar. Two days later same issue. I filed a complaint with the manufacturer. They say it doesn't fall in the lemon law. I have no answers and am forced to drive an unsafe vehicle under 45mph. I have no answers and the dealership says there is nothing they can do.

- Mayfield Hts, OH, USA

problem #139

Nov 012018

Wrangler

  • 17,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. While driving approximately 70 mph onto a bridge, the front end of the vehicle suddenly began to shake and vibrate violently. After reducing the speed to 40 mph, the shaking and vibration ceased. The vehicle was taken to walker Jeep Chrysler (102 orchard park rd, hurricane, wv) where a suspension damper was installed, but the failure continued. The contact indicated that suspension dampers were installed on three separate occasions, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 17,000.

- Charleston, WV, USA

problem #138

Dec 082018

Wrangler

  • 57,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. While driving high speeds, the vehicle violently vibrated. The vehicle was taken to preferred Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of muskegon (3146 henry St, muskegon, mi 49441, (877) 565-0628), but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the damper needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 57,000.

- Grand Rapids, MI, USA

problem #137

Feb 042019

Wrangler

  • 8,000 miles
Severe wobbling at highway speeds usually after hitting bump or uneven pavement.

- Duxbury, MA, USA

problem #136

Feb 212019

Wrangler

  • 9,000 miles
Wobble after hitting bump, expansion joint, or pot hole at highway speeds.

- California, MD, USA

problem #135

Mar 082019

Wrangler

  • 3,000 miles
Takata recall I purchased a 2018 Jeep sahara with 18 miles on it and have brought it to the shop 2 times for death wobble. It still has the issue and its getting worse. The Jeep dealership seems to have no answers on how to fix it. The last issue made me slow down to approximately 20mph on the highway nearly resulting in a rear ending accident.

- Highlands Ranch, CO, USA

problem #134

Mar 082019

Wrangler

  • 6,500 miles
After hitting some minor pot-holes on the highway while going 55-60 mph, the front end of my Jeep began shaking violently, making it hard to hold the steering wheel to control the vehicle. I had to come to almost a complete stop to regain control, this has occurred twice, with the dealer changing the steering stabilizer both times. The first time it happened was about a month ago, this time it occurred on 03/08/2019

- No. Massapequa, NY, USA

problem #133

Mar 082019

Wrangler

  • 980 miles
At highway speeds after crossing an un-even expansion joint or pothole (straight and sweeping curves) the front end starts violently wobbling/shaking all the way through to the steering wheel. My 2018 Wrangler jl 2dr has only 1,030 miles on it and is bone stock other than mopar side steps. This happened 5 times on a 60 mile drive.

- Seattle, WA, USA

problem #132

Mar 082019

Wrangler

  • 1,100 miles
Death wobble if I hit any little bump or crease in the road. I have to stop the vehicle completely for it to stop. Also if I let go of the stearing wheel, yhe vehicle vears off to the right or left.

- Gloversville, NY, USA

problem #131

Mar 052019

Wrangler

  • 15,500 miles
Car was brought in 3 times for death wobble. First could not replicate, then part was replaced with a part removed from another vehicle as the required part was on nationwide back-order. That part was defective, car went back in the shop and waited for new part to come in. On 3/6/19 the death wobble reoccurred with my vehicle. It does not stop until you reduce your speed - difficult to do in heavy traffic. Currently have not received response from dealer to bring car back in. They had fca engineer look at it the last time it was in and will not send me copy of the documentation.

- Wadsworth, IL, USA

problem #130

Mar 072019

Wrangler

  • 5,000 miles
"death wobble" violent left to right shaking in the steering wheel and whole front end of Jeep. Happens anytime after hitting bump, pothole, bridge joint; on any type of road and speeds from 40mph to 80mph+. issue does not resolve its self until slowing the vehicle down to very low speeds, sometimes as low as 30mph.* 'upgrades' or any aftermarket parts/work have been done to the Jeep.

- Franklin, TN, USA

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