7.3

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,292 miles

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problem #71

May 082021

Wrangler

  • 30,200 miles
When driving 70 miles an hour and hit a bridge seam which intersect the highway at 45 degree angle the car goes into a violent death wobble. We have had 2 Jeep service departments look at the issue stating nothing is wrong with the car. We are still experiencing this death wobble

- Pocatello, ID, USA

problem #70

Apr 202019

Wrangler

  • 10 miles
My 2019 rubicon from day 1 has had a dangerous wandering issue. It is very difficult to keep the vehicle on a straight track and sometimes to even stay in your lane. It is especially dangerous on the highway in windy conditions. Wrangler style Jeep are known for catching the wind however, with the wandering problem in the steering you tend to oversteer to compensate making the vehicle very difficult to control. I complained about this the first day I bought it new and was told that this is how Jeep are. I know how all vehicles are and where they cross the line with a safety issue. If you go on line and punch in Jeep wandering issues there are literally thousands of post about this problem and it appears that Jeep just ignores this safety issue. I wouldn't be taking the time to write this if it were just an inconvenience. This is a serious and dangerous problem. My wife has a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and it rides like a luxury car. She won;T even drive my rubicon because she is so scared of how it wanders. The steering wheel has to be constantly compensated back and forth to keep it in line. So much so that I worry some times that if there were a cop in back of me that he would think I was impaired the way the vehicle is always back and forth. I bought my 4 door 2019 rubicon brand new and it only has 21,000 miles on it now. No one should have to be afraid to drive a brand new vehicle with a safety issue like this and Jeep should have fixed this obvious issue and not be ignoring it. Lets not wait till someone gets killed because of this issue. From the research I have done and hundreds of post I have read it appears this problem is limited to Wrangler model Jeep. Please help!!

- North Dartmouth, MA, USA

problem #69

Feb 102021

Wrangler

  • 21,845 miles
Steering has extremely too much play. The vehicle veers everywhere at highway speeds. Steering wheel shakes violently if you hit a bump at highway speeds. Extremely dangerous.

- San Lorenzo, PR, USA

problem #68

Mar 012021

Wrangler

  • 27,600 miles
It's only 2 years old vehicle. Suddenly when start engine sway bar disconnect message are appear in dash board. I never use off road.

- Carlstadt, NJ, USA

problem #67

Jan 072021

Wrangler

  • 29,000 miles
When going over 40mph the truck shakes uncontrollably, with only little bumps in the road. This is causing issues for me and it's very unsafe. Makes me not want to even drive. The vehicle is in motion when it happens. Feels like the wheel is going to come off. Scared.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #66

Mar 042021

Wrangler

  • 25,000 miles
Our VIN does not match the recall notice for this customer satisfaction notice, but it does all the same problems. Https://static.NHTSA.gov/ODI/tsbs/2019/mc-10169208-9999.pdf the front suspension steering damper on about 192,000 of the above vehicles may not effectively damp oscillation of the steering system, resulting in a sustained shake or shimmy in the steering wheel. This can be more noticeable when driving at speeds exceeding 55 miles per hour (mph) 88 kilometers per hour (kph) after contacting a bumpy road surface and in temperatures below 40 Fahrenheit (5 celsius).

- Redmond, WA, USA

problem #65

Feb 052021

Wrangler

  • 16,000 miles
Vehicle exhibits "Jeep death wobble". frequent violent steering wheel vibration after Jeep hits a bump or uneven road conditions at highway speeds.

- Yorba Linda, CA, USA

problem #64

Nov 242020

Wrangler

  • 6,712 miles
Steering is very unstable at highway speeds. It will drift left to right even though the steering wheel is straight. When hitting a bump on the road the car wobbles out of control. It does this at low speeds or high speeds.

- Kent, WA, USA

problem #63

Jan 302021

Wrangler

  • 18,023 miles
Vehicles front end begins to wobble and vibrate at speeds between 45-65 after hitting a bump or pot hole in the road. This has happened multiple time even after the recall was fixed.

- Cherokee, IA, USA

problem #62

Jan 062021

Wrangler

  • miles
When traveling at 55-65mph and a bump or pot hole, drain cap on highway, the whole truck starts to shake violently and steering wheel starts to vibrate left and right. Have to slow to about 40 mph for it to straighten out. This has happened many of times, not a isolated issue

- Syosset, NY, USA

problem #61

Jan 102021

Wrangler

  • 13,200 miles
Traveling I81 N at 62 mph at aprox 1129 just before the I80 exit at the bridge. It is a slight curve in the road. We hit a bump and my Jeep went nuts again. It wobble, stuttered, and shook. Similar to what happens when you have a tire blowout. The steering wheel shook causing loss of control. Let off the gas and slowly applied the brake. At 50 mph regained control and continued on our way. My cellphone was not shook out of its holder like last time. So I guess that's a plus.

- Tamaqua, PA, USA

problem #60

Jan 072021

Wrangler

  • 13,000 miles
Driving on the highway between 65/70 mph on a straight away. I hit a bump/pothole in the road. My Jeep began to wobble, rattle and shake causing the steering wheel to stutter in my hands. I thought I was going to crash! I let off the gas and slowly applied the brakes while making my way to the shoulder away from traffic. I had to com to a complete stop for it to stop shaking. It happened again on my way home, except this time the only difference being I was going 55/60 mph.

- Tamaqua, PA, USA

problem #59

Jan 042021

Wrangler

  • 21,000 miles
I was driving down the highway going 50mph and the front end started vigorously shaking so much that I had to pull over and stop. It shook me to the point that I was dizzy. I was told that it was called the death rattle, however when I took it the the dealership to get it fixed I was told that it is no longer called that. They didn't know that it was happening on the 2019 Wrangler sport

- Bristol, PA, USA

problem #58

Dec 272020

Wrangler

  • miles
While driving on the while driving on the highway at about 60 mph and taking a slight left or right curve we hit an expansion joint on the bridge. The front wheels started shaking uncontrollably until I came to a full stop on the side of the road. Very dangerous safety concern, especially on a car that has not been off-road and with less than 18000 miles and no modifications. This issue is very well documented all over the internet.

- Carrollton, GA, USA

problem #57

Dec 162020

Wrangler

  • 24,500 miles
When on the highway, it starting shaking vigorously. I had to slow down to stop it from shaking. I went from about 70 mph to about 35 mph in order to stop it from shaking. I tried looking up what it could be and found that it's been called the "death wobble." I've also checked it for recalls and nothing came up at this time. I tried calling fca, however after being on hold for more than 2 hours, I hanged up. I hope you guys can help with answers on this as it seems that I'm not the first one to experience this. Thank you.

- Frisco, TX, USA

problem #56

Nov 272020

Wrangler

  • 17,000 miles
While driving on the highway at approximately 70 mph, the Jeep began to shake (wabble) violently. The steering column became hard to control due to the shaking of the Jeep. Slowing down did not seem to help so I pulled off the freeway and came to a complete stop. This alleviated the issue temporarily. However, the shaking/wabble occurred 6 more times during my 200-mile trip. I took my Jeep into the dealer to get fixed and waited 3 weeks for the part to come in. During this time, the wabble happened twice at freeway speeds (65 mph+). both times, I had to pull off the freeway and come to a complete stop to remedy the issue. My servicing dealer replaced the steering dampener as they said that was the issue. Unfortunately, at freeway speed, I encountered the shaking/wabble again. Speeds of 50 mph or less do not seem to trigger the shaking, but it occurs intermittently at speeds over 50 mph. As long as I am in the slow lane with room to exit the road, it is safe to drive. However, it is a huge safety issue if there is no way to exit the roadway when it occurs as the only way to stop the shaking is to come to a complete stop.

- Murrieta, CA, USA

problem #55

Oct 182020

Wrangler

  • 25,000 miles
Steering wheel began shaking violently on highway at 60mph. Had to slow down to stop the shaking. Issue happened again once I reached highway speed. No issues with tires found. Steering wanders under normal driving. Requires constant steering correction. Steering wheel pulls to the right during normal driving. Large dead spot in center of steering wheel. Dealer has the vehicle for the third time. Same issue.

- Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

problem #54

Nov 282020

Wrangler

  • 15,000 miles
When driving over 65 mph the steering wheel begins shake very strongly - I had to lower the speed to 35 and then it stop - it happened few times

- Frisco, TX, USA

problem #53

Nov 202020

Wrangler

  • 5,500 miles
Jjeep hit a bump in the road and started shaking uncontrollable even after stopping and starting. Able to drive, dealer ordered new part for suspensions and told to drive less then 55 until if comes in. Part is back ordered

- Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, USA

problem #52

Nov 132020

Wrangler

  • 17,000 miles
Many times, my Jeep is doing unsafe wobble like the wheels are going to come off. Going at speeds of 55-65. Very hard to handle and keep on road. Took to dealership and they said there were no recalls. Couldn't find anything wrong. I have a handicapped daughter and this is a huge safety issue. It would happen also when going over railroad tracks or simply down the highway.

- Waconia, MN, USA

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