2005 Jeep Wrangler suspension problems

Filed Aug 10, 2022 · Steering, Suspension · NY

Keep wobble almost caused head on collision afraid to drive vehicle over 55 mph

Filed Feb 5, 2019 · Body, Suspension · 75,000 miles · OH

My wrangler has sever rust damage on the frame, windshield frame, passenger rocker, and firewall. The frame has rotted from the inside out and caused the transfer case mounting bolts to pull through. The vehicle was in motion when this happened but luckily I was pulling out of my driveway and not on the highway headed to work. The windshield frame rust caused holes that allowed water to leak inside the vehicle causing the floor to rust from the inside out as well. These issues continue to happen again and again with each new revision to this model. When and what will it take for the company to be held accountable to their negligence?

Filed Jan 27, 2018 · Steering, Suspension · 130,000 miles · IL

At 45-50 MPH the steering wheel shakes violently. It has the "death wobble".

Filed Oct 29, 2016 · Steering, Suspension · 112,000 miles · CT

Jeep death wobble - mine too, over 50 MPH, random wobble other times drives smooth, bumps do initiate it not always though, read all the complaints on the federal safety agency, stabilizer is key to resolving the issue and steering damper. I believe this design promotes accelerated wear of these parts which is why there are reports of it coming back after a year or so. I'm surprised there is no dealer fix for this, admitting the need for heavier steering components. I'll be getting after market heavy duty just to drive on the street. The fuel issue is another one that should be recalled, had to go through 300 plus entries here to find answers to the opda problem. Mine has not started with the fuel issue but at least I will know what it is when it does occur.

Filed Mar 3, 2016 · Steering, Suspension · 112,014 miles · OR · crash · 1 injury

While in motion on a country road, comming out of some turns the front end/stearing suddenly began shaking hard rendering the vehicle unable to control. The vehicle then began to swerve until hitting an enbankment and rolling multiple times.

Filed Mar 31, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 121,114 miles · VT

The death wobble at approx 60-65 MPH/ repaired steering stabilizer/front axel joint/ right outer pitman adjustment sleeve/ left hand steering arm to connecting tie rod/ left inner to lh adjustment sleeve/ alignment, repairs cost $675, have been on the highway and still shimmies.

Filed Mar 18, 2015 · Suspension · 30,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep wrangler. While driving approximately 35 MPH and driving over a bump, the front two wheels started to shake uncontrollably. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the sway bar needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Mar 5, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 160,000 miles · CO

Violent front end vibration / wobbling known as "death wobble".

Filed Oct 6, 2014 · Suspension · NC

I've encountered the term of the death wobble in the jeep I purchased. I was wondering if there is some kind of recall on these types of vehicles. I recently purchased the jeep and haven't driven it much. Trying to fix problems but it will be expensive.

Filed Aug 5, 2014 · Brakes, Steering · 79,000 miles · CO

Tl * the contact owns a 2005 jeep wrangler. While driving between 50-65 MPH, the entire front end of the vehicle began to move up and down uncontrollably. The contact had to depress the brake pedal in order for the failure to cease. The failure occurred multiple times. An independent mechanic speculated that the steering stabilizer, ball joints, brakes, or control arms needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.