2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4x4 suspension problems

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 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 May 27, 2017 · Brakes, Fuel system · 51,560 miles · IL

1. Hit a bump going 55mph on the highway and experienced the death wobble. Had to hit the brakes and slow down immediate to 25 MPH. Super dangerous on the freeway. Thankfully this was a city freeway that had a speed limit of 55mph. I don't know what would've happened if I was going faster, say on an interstate where the speed limit is 80mph. 2. Whenever I fill up the gas always overflow. So each time now I have to squeeze the pump gently and hold it for the entire fill up. 3. The rear caliper sticks sometimes.

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 Aug 8, 2016 · Fuel system, Suspension · 150,000 miles · VA

Driving vehicle over 60mph resulted in multiple episodes of the death wobble within a 3 week period of time. Vehicle was purchased at used car dealership and state inspection was performed on the day of purchase. Within 24 hours of having the vehicle, I experienced the first encounter. I was driving down a hill at approximately 60mph and the steering felt shakey and the wheel began to wobble. It subsided as I slowed down. The next day, this occured on a major interstate at 65mph and car was towed to a jeep dealership. I was informed the ball joints should never have passed inspection along with the fuel system. I took the car back to the dealer and he claimed to have fixed the problem. Within 3 days of getting the jeep back, once again the wobble occurred at a speed of 65mph and I almost lost control of vehicle. This vehicle should not be on the road. The dealer returned a portion of my purchase price and I returned the jeep. The jeep is now back on the lot for sale.

Filed Mar 30, 2016 · Suspension · 25,000 miles · IN

Death wobble vehicle bounces wildly intermittently front end

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

Filed Jun 15, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 116,400 miles · TX

My jeep's horn began honking, wipers came on, door locks began locking and unlocking. Nothing stopped until I got home and my husband disconnected the battery. He connected it several hours later and it was fine. I took it to the dealership where they told me nothing could be done as the problem had stopped. Several months later, the same thing occurred along with the A/C shutting off. We went through the same steps; disconnect battery, reconnect and took to dealership. Again I was told that they really couldn't diagnose because nothing was happening at that point. Last night my jeep began shaking violently and scared me as I could not regain control. I had to slow and pull over so it could stop. My husband came to get me and was following me when in addition to the past things happening (I call it possessed), the warning lights came on; brake, engine, ABS, battery, etc. It then stalled as I was turning. Luckily the woman coming the opposite direction slowed and went around otherwise I would have been hit. My husband towed the jeep to the dealership and left it there, and told them to fix it as it is a real road hazard. In reading about jeep complaints, I'm assuming it is a "tipm" problem and something called a "death wobble". I am absolutely shocked that this hasn't been recalled.