2007 Jeep Wrangler Sahara suspension problems

Filed Jan 30, 2019 · Steering, Suspension · 135,000 miles · GA · 1 injury

My jeep is experiencing the "death wobble". It almost turned over on I-85 outside of atlanta. My daughter was driving at 55mph and there was a small dip in the road. The jeep began to shake uncontrollably. She could hardly control the steering wheel or the jeep. We were finally able to slow down enough (almost rear ended twice) and pull over. This is not isolated. We had the jeep in for repairs before and everything listed for repair of the death wobble replaced. It is doing it again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You need to recall these jeeps and make chrysler fix them before someone like my 23 year old dies!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Filed Dec 19, 2018 · Suspension · 80,000 miles · MN

My jeep has the "death wobble"- I've spent over $1000 trying to fix it. When going over 50 on a highway, a slow shake quickly turns into a violent shaking of the jeep back and forth until I'm almost stopped (5pmph-ish) on the middle of a busy highway. I was almost rear-ended the other day, and am petrified to bring it on the highway now.

Filed Mar 9, 2017 · Steering, Suspension · 105,210 miles · ID

While driving at highway speed, if you hit a rough spot on the road, it starts to shimmy and the steering wheel starts to violently jerk back and forth. The front tires are wobbling. You have to be extremely gripping the steering wheel and push on the brake as hard as you can without loosing control of the vehicle to get it stoped.

Filed Feb 13, 2017 · Steering, Suspension · 75,000 miles · KS

Jeep death wobble in my 2007 jeep wrangler. No rhyme or reason, car will begin to violently shake between 45 - 65 MPH. I have to completely stop and pull car to side of road in order to make this stop. Incredibly scary and dangerous. Have gone to to dealership and everyone has a different opinion all of which are unbelievable in cost when it comes to safety.

Filed Jan 24, 2017 · Electrical, Steering · 65,000 miles · FL

Death wobble-have had this problem repaired and comes back. Cannot drive over 55 MPH in city or highway without entire car starting to violently shake. Will shake for about a minute and stop on its own. Very scary and dangerous. Have had this problem for over a year

Filed Aug 29, 2016 · Steering, Suspension · 165,000 miles · IN · crash

I almost had fatal crash with my children because of 'death wobble'. It's not funny & jeep needs to be sued for refusing to address this issue! Over 50 times when traveling 65 MPH the vehicles shakes uncontrollably forcing me to come to a complete stop on the highway. Why are they allowed to get away with this!!!

Filed Feb 29, 2016 · Suspension · 85,000 miles · OH

Death wobble - at 55 MPH or above you hit a bump in the road, the front axle begins violently oscillating, causing the car to shake (or wobble) in a manner which makes the vehicle hard to control.

Filed Dec 31, 2015 · Suspension · 65,000 miles · VA

While driving down the highway going approximately 60 MPH the vehicle hit something on the road (small bump) which resulted in a violent shaking from the front of the vehicle. I have sinced learned that this condition is commonly known as the death wobble. The condition was so violent I was forced to the side of the road. This has now happened twice in the last four weeks. The first instance I was driving straight, the second instance I was in a curve. The condition does not resolve itself although the magnitude of the vibration does decrease with speed. The vehicle is undrivable with this condition at highway speeds of 55-70 MPH. The condition is induced by normal undulations and variations in the road (I.e.: not only a huge pothole). After stopping on the shoulder and inspecting the undercarriage I noticed nothing unusual. I resumed driving however, the condition did not resolve itself and I was forced to drive below 40 MPH on the highway (as I had no other options). After the car sat for ~30 mins I drove the vehicle and the condition was not present. Each occurrence was resolved the same way by allowing the vehicle to rest. Chrysler did release a technical service advisory that describes what to check. My issue is that based on the number of people encountering problems with relatively low mileage (my vehicle is at 65k) the manufacturer should be held accountable vice the consumer to cover the replacement or prematurely worn parts.

Filed May 12, 2015 · Brakes, Steering · 45,000 miles · CO

Brake light has been in forever, had checked, not an issue but...began noticing on highway. Not so severe to have to stop to regain control. About a year ago iit happened at lower speeds, as few as 35mph, any uneven surface, bump, texture or level change sets it off. Tapping or use of the brakes. "death wobble" occurs. A slight tremor radiating from steering column then through the entire jeep. So intense that it feels like the tires are turning sideways, maintaining control, steerin and braking extremely difficult. Regular braking does not help. Hars brake only. Haven't come to complete stop. I've always stopped, put back into park and turned it off. Thinking maybe some sort of reset may occur. It helps me to reset my own self anyways! Very scary! Especially if in a vendor curved part of roadway. . Brake light still on even after inspected (?) took into shop. Mechanic said ball joints needed replaced. Death wobble went away for a few weeks and it's back. Prior alignments~ only regular adjustments required. I tried to pay attention after this 'fix' and determined that braking (even just a tap) starts it and any surface change in the road older jeeps had a simply fix, tightened a bolt on steering colum. My son is in training, did a visual inspection of the steering colum. Says seemed to me some extra play, nothing like a bolt loose but dark out, multiple components along column, unsure without a lengthier inspection. Nothing by sight. We stopped driving and took it in for inspection/replacement of front end balljoints. Tires have an unfamiliar pattern of wear. Using factory recommend tires, size and pressure. Very little off road. Mostly driven for in town/ highway driving. I hope this helps. Very very scary when this happens. Oh I've tried to outrun. Doesn't work. Lately I've shifted to 4thbeing and can usually regain control..

Filed Nov 11, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 20,000 miles · VA

The jeep started wobbling like it was going to explode. Had to pull over before I caused a accident. Took it to a jeep dealership, still taking it to the jeep dealership for repairs for wobbling.