2004 Jeep Wrangler suspension problems

Filed Mar 11, 2020 · Steering, Suspension · 67,000 miles · WV · crash · 1 injury

Hit a regular bump in the road, at 35 miles per hour on a strait stretch of road and the attachment point for the front suspension pulled away from the frame and I lost control of the jeep, upon further inspection I discovered that the entire center section of the frame is rusted from the inside out on both sides, the frame should be the last thing to fail on any vehicle, this jeep has only 65,000 miles on it and has never been off roaded or abused. For a vehicle that is known to last 200k miles plus to have frame failure at 65k miles is not only negligent on chryslers behalf but it also poses a real safety hazard to the general public, imagine how many people are driving these jeeps down the road at 70-80 miles per hour with a frame that could fail at anytime. This is a known problem with these jeeps and chrysler needs to be forced to do something about it before more lives are lost, in 10 years many of these vehicles will still be on the road and the problem will only get worse. Please help

Filed Nov 19, 2018 · Steering, Suspension · 40,000 miles · CA

When the wrangler reaches approximately 55 MPH, it begins to violently (and terrifyingly) shake uncontrollably. It makes it difficult to maintain any control of the vehicle, and we have had several near misses, barely avoiding accidents. We have reported this for *years* to our auto repair and tire companies, had several things done in a desperate attempt to remedy it, including 2 sets of tires, with no success. With reports of the "death wobble" now becoming widely known, we instantly knew that we were not alone, and that this is a widespread issue that jeep needs to address. This is a huge safety issue.

Filed Jul 21, 2016 · Body, Steering · 120,000 miles · RI

The driver's side lower control arm mount on our 2004 jeep wrangler broke off from the frame while driving. While accelerating on a city street, there was a loud bang noise from underneath the vehicle, and the jeep became extremely difficult to control and started wandering all over the road. Upon pulling over and looking underneath the vehicle we found that there were extreme amounts of rust and corrosion inside the frame that was visible from the outside. This rust caused the entire lower control arm mount to break off from the frame. Another rot hole was found further up the frame near the transmission skidplate/cross-member assembly as well.

Filed Nov 30, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 100,000 miles · CO

While moving down highways 40 to 65mph ive noticed that whenever I hit pot holes or bumps my car imediately goes into a major wobble like I have a flat tire, however as soon as I tap my brake it stops. My friend told me this is a death wobble factory recall but jeep dealers tell me my car VIN isnt included. Why not since it has the problem?!

Filed Aug 23, 2015 · Suspension · 105,000 miles · PA

Jeep "death wobble" between 50-60 MPH. I've corrected issue 3x over the years.

Filed Jun 23, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 112,056 miles · NC

Driving down the highway at anywhere above 40mph and hitting a bump in the road sends the vehicle into a violent shake/wobble. This does not stop until the vehicle is slowed down to below 40. The jeep is completely stock. No lift, no bigger tires.

Filed Sep 27, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 59,000 miles · AZ

"jeep death wobble"....violent shaking of front end called......after highway bump or uneven road surface......had to pull over onto shoulder to stop it.......... I have had this fixed numerous times, with new tires, alignment, and it keeps coming back....

Filed Sep 20, 2014 · Suspension, Wheels · 133,000 miles · AL

While driving front end started to shake uncontrollably, had to almost come to a stop to get it stop shaking.

Filed Jul 9, 2014 · Suspension · 63,250 miles · GA

Vehicle began shaking violently after hitting a rough spot on the interstate. Had to brake hard and pull off the interstate to regain control. Checked out the vehicle for anything obviously wrong and did not find anything while on the side of the interstate. Returned home at a slower speed.

Filed Mar 4, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 8,000 miles · DC

The vehicle has exhibited the "death wobble" almost as long as I've had it. I purchased the vehicle brand new. At 50-55 MPH, the front-end shakes uncontrollably. Sometimes the shaking is instigated by a bump - most often it starts simply by reaching the aforementioned speed. The only way to stop it is to slow down (which is not always an easy option at highway speeds) or put it into 4wd while moving. I've take it to multiple dealers and mechanics, and no one has been able to rectify the condition. While it doesn't happen every single time I cross the 50-55 MPH threshold, shakes more often than not. It's terribly alarming, certainly unsafe, and completely appropriate for a recall and cost-free fix.