2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4x4 steering problems

Filed Aug 13, 2019 · Steering · 3,600 miles · NV

Purchased 2008 jeep wrangler and at around 3600 miles noticed severe steering issues. Steering was wandering and has become erratic. Excessive side to side movement, excessive jiggles on small bumps at lower speeds. Dangerous steering at 65mph on highway to the extent that vehicle swerves into next lane unexpectedly. Jeep refuses to acknowledge dangerous issue with 2008 and 2009 steering issues that involvesteering gear box, shafts and ball joints. Second opinion from outside agency stated gear box is junk, shafts need replacement due to faulty engineering from chrysler. Many many jeep owners are having these issues and involved in accidents to due to the faulty steering on these vehicles.

Filed Jun 13, 2019 · Steering, Suspension · 5 miles · CA

Driving 40 MPH or over will cause car to harshly shake uncontrollably making it extremely difficult to steer and control the vehicle. Completely unsafe to drive on a freeway as the only way to get the car to stop shaking is to completely stop. Because of all the shaking causes other suspension and wheel problems. Bolts on suspension and wheel start to loosen up causing another safety issue. Very common problem for jeep wranglers from 2006 to present.

Filed Feb 21, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 5 miles · TX

Randomly the jeep will completely go crazy. The windshield wipers with fluid run, blinkers, horn, and ----> the engine shuts off while driving at any speed. I lose power steering and power brakes at the same time. This is seriously dangerous. I called the local jeep dealer and they told me to call chrysler. I did some research in jeep forums online and found this is a very common problem with the jeep wranglers from 2007 forward. Jeep has a recall for the most recent models, but no recall for the previous years to include mine. I'm really confused how this happens to so many jeep wranglers around my year, but there are no recalls. This is a significant safety issue for the vehicle occupants and definitely for other vehicles around.

Filed Nov 30, 2018 · Steering, Suspension · 99,000 miles · VA

Developed death wobble on the highway at 65 miles an hour. In researching I see chrysler says this is not a safety issue. I can assure you it is. It is a designed flaw according to the mechanics I had look at it. A very expensive repair that chrysler will not cover. I luckily somehow kept the vehicle under control despite the steering shaking uncontrollably, so bad the vehicle lifted off the road and skidded sideways.

Filed Jul 18, 2017 · Engine, Steering · 112,000 miles · CO · fire

Driving home from work on a moderately hot day (91 deg at start of drive, 80 deg at time of incident about 55 minutes after start), some stop-n-go traffic first 40 minutes, then a steady normal climb into foothills (from about 5400' to 8200') on paved roads, as vehicle was turning right at a y-intersection at top of a hill, a large bang was heard in the engine compartment followed by excessive amounts of grey smoke emanating from same. Engine temperature was normal at the time (fan had engaged a few times along the way to keep within range) and no warning lights were present before or after incident. Immediately pulled over and opened hood. Within about a minute of stopping a small fire broke out above the drivers side manifold/cat. I was able to extinguish using a towel, but not before the fire had melted some wire bundles. Initial inspection indicated a power steering (atf) fluid rupture that sprayed the engine compartment, subsequently flashing from the heat of the catalytic converter. Fortunately, situation was handled quickly before the car became engulfed (as I've now learned has happened several times with this vehicle model). Vehicle is being towed to jeep dealer tomorrow for repair. I have not yet had the opportunity to speak with jeep regarding this incident, but feel a faulty design has put my safety at risk. I will hopefully be able to provide more information to this submission once available...

Filed Apr 22, 2017 · Steering, Suspension · NY

Death wobble********************************* (main concern) I have almost died a 1000xs due to this death wobble. I went through hell with the previous dealer dealership . It has been many years bringing the jeep in to garages and no one can figure it out. I had to deliver a part 77 miles to and back and had to stop over a million times with myheart pounding. I am sick of worrying about dying. This is a serious serious issue god forbid people that have children in car seats. This has happened onthe freeway and local roads. Very close deadly situations. I am tired of noone believing this! This is a known issue with jeep and noone hears it! How are they not legally responsible ???this is the worst-feeling in the world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!many garages and no one says anything is wrong. There is serious issues and I am going to die! Please help! Please! There has always been problems with this overheating and electrical...radio hasn't worked in months once in a while it comes on intermediately...seatbelt lights on dashboard and have been told this has a electrical problem from many garages and they also can not find where or why....this is the worst vehicle! The death wobble is the main concern because it will kill me and anybody else that is having this issue. Its just horrible. This vehicle took me over a year to get inspected because of this electrical/computer issue!

Filed Sep 18, 2016 · Steering, Suspension · 60,000 miles · NY

My issue is commonly referred to on the internet as the jeep "death wobble". At around 50-60mph the front of the vehicle, wheels and steering begin to shake violently and uncontrollably. The only way to stop it is to brake to a complete stop. It's very dangerous and disconcerting wen this happens in busy traffic on the freeway. Have had wheels balanced and tracking done several times, but issue still occurs - starting around 3 or 4 year ago.

Filed Apr 21, 2016 · Brakes, Steering · 100,223 miles · PA

While driving at speeds of 60 MPH and above, when braking or hitting a bump in the road the wheels wobble, steering is uncontrollable and you cannot accelerate or stop completely until the wobbling subsides. I was passing a semi truck when a slower vehicle pulled in front of me, I gently braked to slow down and the wobbling was so bad I could not steer, brake further or accelerate to stop the wobbling or move out of the way of cars behind me. I ended up in the median since I could not follow the curve of the road and was lucky to not be hit by other cars or the semi-truck.

Filed Aug 27, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 55,800 miles · WI

When braking from a speed of 60mph or greater, the front end steering began to shake violently causing the steering wheel to vibrate back and forth. It would only subside when releasing the brake pedal. The vibration felt like an unstable oscillation that would eventually cause the steering wheel to make a sharp turn if the brake was not released. This symptom was repeatable. The vehicle was brought to a jeep dealer for servicing. They attributed the problem to "steering damper had play and was leaking". Problem was corrected by replacing the damper and associated hardware (hex bolt and locking hex nut).

Filed Jul 30, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 40,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep wrangler 4-dr 4x4. While driving at 70 MPH over a bump in the road, the vehicle shook uncontrollably. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front end stabilizer bar needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. Ma 10/2 updated 12/28/2015