My brand new 2018 Wrangler jl has the "death wobble": when traveling at highway speeds and I hit a sharp bump, the front end shakes uncontrollably. I need to take my foot off the gas, get into the breakdown lane and go down to close to zero mph before the shaking stops, then I need to re-merge into traffic. Very scary (I usually have family in car with me) and very dangerous. It's in the shop now. Parts are on backorder and they won't release it to me until its fixed--I presume B/C its too dangerous. I experienced the death wobble 7 times between when I drove it off the lot and was able to secure an appointment with the dealer.

- Kingston, MA, USA

Steering is loose and unresponsive, Jeep wonders into lanes on highways, hard to keep straight, constant steering wheel input needed to maintain a straight line at highway speeds, after hitting some pumps at highway speeds the front wheels shake and the steering wheel occilates, in some case vilantly causeing temporarily lose in control of Jeep. Can turn steering wheel several inches in both directions without the wheels turning.unknown as to what the problem is, I have been pulled over by police who thought I was a drunk driver due to not maintaining a straight line. Almost involved in an accident with my children in car, hit a bump at highway speed and the wheels shook and steering wheel occilated and could not maintain my lane, was pulled over by driver in other car as we thought we had struck but luckily not, my dealer has already replaced sevaral parts but they cannot fix problem...still at dealer with no hope of being fixed

- Staten Island, NY, USA

While driving at 55-75 mph, when hitting a bump, the wheels start bouncing erratically and the steering wheel shakes violently. The only way to get it to stop is to slow down to 40-50 mph. Out of all the cars and trucks I've ever driven, I've never experienced anything even close to this. Everyone in the car freaked out and now no-one in my family will drive the car. It's a new Wrangler, still < 10,000 miles and no modifications to anything - completely stock. This has happened about 20-25 times. Our recent 3 hour drive on the expressway, it happened 4 times.

- Columbiaville, MI, USA

Death wobble in my brand new 2018 Jeep Wrangler jl sahara unl. Bought brand new, now have about just under 7K and getting the "death wobble". here's an explanation of the death wobble... https://www.youtube.com/watch?V=54zgnwtiy0S&T=126S

- Royal Oak, MI, USA

I bought this Wrangler jl model new this past summer. Since that time I have experienced 3 separate occasions where the front end shakes uncontrollably with the steering wheel shaking back and forth. This occurred once on a multiple lane road traveling approximately 45mph and once on a highway traveling approximately 70mph. I have been told by the Jeep dealer this is termed a "death wobble."

- Raleigh, NC, USA

Death wobble. Every time I'm on the highway, 65-75mph, and go over a bridge or other slight bump. The steering wheel and entire car start shaking violently and I have to slow down to get it under control. I won't let my 18 year old child drive the Jeep because of this. It's quiteviolent. I will put the most recent date, but it has happened several times. I'm not what one would describe as an uptight driver but this scared me. The Jeep has had no modifications from date of purchase. Tire pressure is equal and normal. The mileage is less than 8,000. I've had the car for 6minths

- Hamilton, NJ, USA

Violent shaking when on the highway. This occurs when I hit an uneven bump going around 70 mph. Feels very dangerous and lasts for minutes. This forced me to slow down considerably on the highway.

- South Haven, MI, USA

Once my 2018 Jeep Wrangler hit over 16.5K miles, when driving over 60 mph and hit a bump in the road, the steering wheel/wheels shake vigorously and the only way to stop is to bring the speed below 60 mph, which is very unsafe when driving on the highway. I am also now noticing that the steering/suspension feels different when traveling on secondary roads when hitting bumps on the road. This started 2 weeks ago was minor and is continuing to get worse.

- Andover, MA, USA

My vehicle has the "death wobble" on the highway at any speeds above 55 mph. If I hit a small bump on the road, such as a highway joint, my steering wheel shakes violently and uncontrollably and my wheels also uncontrollably vibrate. I am unable to control the vehicle when this happens and immediately try to slow down and hold onto the steering wheel as hard as I can.

- Strongsville, OH, USA

I was driving straight at a speed of 65 miles per hour on a busy, main highway. Without warning, the Jeep went into a "death wobble" and was unable to be controlled. I was unable to steer the vehicle and I was forced to coast to a stop along the shoulder. Only upon bringing the car to a complete stop did the the violent shaking stop. I was unable to drive the car properly after that, as the steering was loose and not correctly controlled. I made it to a gas station while driving slowly and was towed to a dealership from there.

- Macungie, PA, USA

UA5/NHTSA 18V-675 track bar weld recall. I had the required inspection done two weeks ago, but dealer won't do the welding. I have been trying to make Jeep customer service make the local dealer fix this very serious issue, but nothing happens. I've even tried a dealer 1 hour 40 minute drive from me here in Arizona, they won't do it either.

- Port Charlotte, FL, USA

On September 14, 2018, I leased my brand new Jeep jl sahara 2018. I signed up for Jeep app and immediately noticed a recall for my car - 2018 jl track bar weld, raising concern. On October 21, 2018, with less than 1000 miles, I was driving on local highway at @ 60mph, hit a bump and my entire steering/front of car began violently shaking. I immed. Slowed down to hope re-align and gain control of steering/car. It was the most frightening experience as I was going 60, had to slow to 35, while others were speeding up behind me, in addition to being scared & feeling unsafe in an out of control car. I called Jeep downingtown immed. On 10/22 to bring car in that week - 10/26. I looked it up and clearly is the known issue called the "death wobble". on 10/25, again on highway @ 65-70 mph, I hit a bump, experienced a yet worse violent shaking/out of control steering of my car. I pulled over as could not gain control slowing down. I got back on highway only to experience it yet again! I was shaking, scared as I could have been killed in addition to others!! I immed. Called Jeep dt and brought car into service. It is now 28 days and my car is still in service!!!. my experience with the dealer has been nothing but a nightmare. They tried 1) recall, 2) service software bulletin update, 3) steering stabilzer part and 4) tie rod part, none fixed problem. I last heard from them on 11/9 when they ordered tie rod - 13 days ago, unacceptable! I filed a case with Jeep Chrysler fca on 11/3- #57311328 and have had poor response. I have documented every day. I filed complaint with pa attorney general, no response. I have contacted lemon law lawyer and will be pursing action. All I want/deserve is to drive a safe car, as I'm paying for that! as NHTSA I hope you can ensure Jeep takes these cars off the road and refunds us to ensure no one gets killed!

- Chester Springs, PA, USA

Any description of the Jeep death wobble I have read is exactly what I am experiencing. I experienced my first incident while driving my 2018 Jeep Wrangler unlimited that I had purchased two months earlier. At highway speed's between 70 and 75 miles an hour if the vehicle hits a bump or a joint in a bridge well often begin to wobble and become almost violence. It will subside plan decreasing speed or holding the speed for about a mile or so. I brought it in to the Jeep service department and they said they see nothing wrong with the vehicle. I am at the point now where I can almost make it happen on command. My next step is to bring the mechanic in for a test drive with me. From what I've read I expect nothing to be done to help me out. I will also note that there are no modifications whatsoever to my car.

- Ballston Lake, NY, USA

My 2018 Jeep Wrangler jl experienced the Jeep "death wobble" on the freeway at speeds above 60 mph after running over minor pavement imperfections. The wobble was so severe each time I had to pull off the freeway onto the berm and come to a complete standstill for the wobble to stop. The wobble occurred four times in three days. I purchased the vehicle on 03/30/2018. The death wobble manifested in early October, 2018. I took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection within a week. The only problem discovered was the tires were all out of balance. The dealer balanced the tires. Today is November 20. So far, the death wobble has not reoccurred.

- Mansfield, OH, USA

Death wobble!!! my brand new Jeep with only 9400 miles on her goes into such an almost uncontrollable shake when on highway after I hit a bump. My speed is at approx 65-70. Dealer telling me not 'their problem'

- Duxbury, MA, USA

When driving at highway speeds (about 55mph-70mph) if the Jeep hits a minor bump, it will violently shake. Both the steering wheel, wheels and the entire car are affected. You can notice the violent shaking/vibrations from outside the car. The only way the shaking stops is by slowing down significantly. It has happened several times since I've had the car, which is only a few months old and is stock. Nothing is lifted or modified.

- Chester Springs, PA, USA

Vehicle hits small bump in road (happens while on side streets and highways) and steering wheel/tires begin to shake violently. Must slow vehicle significantly to stop shaking. Feels as though I have a flat tire or a tire is about to come loose.

- Livonia, MI, USA

We bought this Jeep SUV in May 2018 and from the acquisition date we noticed a pronounced and dangerous shaking of the wheels, steering wheel. And body of the vehicle every time a road bump or uneven pavement is encountered when driving 55 mph and above. For the shaking to stop we have to slow to unsafe speeds below 50 mph on the highway.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

2018 Jeep Wrangler. Consumer writes in regards to rust on wheels. The consumer stated upon living the dealershp the left rear wheel came off causing the consumer to crash.

- Tacoma, WA, USA