2006 Jeep Wrangler: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Mar 8, 2018 · Suspension · 41,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep wrangler. While driving over 50 MPH, the vehicle shook and vibrated violently after driving over a pothole. The contact had to take her foot off the accelerator pedal to get the vehicle to stop shaking. The contact stated that the failure occurred at least once per year since it was purchased new. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (diehl chrysler dodge jeep ram of robinson, 6181 steubenville pike, mckees rocks, pa 15136) where it was diagnosed that the joints, control arm, and wheel bearing failed. The vehicle was repaired by the same dealer each year for the failure. The manufacturer was notified and provided case number: 33265612. The failure mileage was 41,000.

Filed Feb 14, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 17,000 miles · AZ

I bought the vehicle used with 16,500 miles on it. A week after I was accelerating on to the interstate when I hit approximately 50 MPH the jeep started to shake violently. I had to come to an almost complete stop on the interstate to get it to stop. I first thought it was the tires but it had a brand new set on it. So I had them micro balanced. It didn't do again for about 2 weeks until I tried to get on the interstate again at 50 MPH. I took it to jeep because it was still under warrant and was told because it had one size larger tires it was not covered under warranty. At 19500 miles I replaced 4 ball joints, complete heavy duty drag link system with new tie rod ends, new hd track bar, 4 new shocks, new front springs, hd steering damper, tires micro balanced, wheel alignment that lasted about two months before it did it again. I now have 31,000 miles on it and still fighting the death wobble. I have spent over a 1000 dollars to try and fix this. I believe that should be looked into because someone will get killed. I think it's only a matter of time.

Filed Sep 25, 2013 · Steering · 40,000 miles · CA

The vehicle shakes violently at speeds of 50mph or above. The shaking does not stop and I must immediately stop the vehicle which has almost caused major accidents. This first incident occurred two years ago, I have replaced the shocks, steering stabilizer, upper and lower ball joints, all four tires and have had it properly aligned. The problem will stop for a few months then suddenly happen again. After doing further research I realized this is called the death wobble and that I am not the only jeep owner to experience this. This violent shaking is a serious safety hazard and is not being addressed by jeep / chrysler as a warranty or recall issue.

Filed Jul 10, 2013 · Fuel system · 24,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep wrangler. The contact stated fuel would spew out from the filler neck whenever attempting to refuel the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer was told that the occurrence was normal when refueling over the recommended capacity. In addition, the contact stated that while driving 15 MPH or above, the steering wheel would become difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they replaced the tie rods but the failure was not corrected. The current and failure mileage was 24,000.

Filed Nov 9, 2012 · Steering, Suspension · 58,000 miles · OK

Now that have forced chrysler to recall jeep models for airbag problems how about forcing jeep/chrysler to recall and fix jeep for the "death wobble". I first experienced this last year. At about 50mph the vehicle began to shake violently. I thought I was in a blender. I checked the internet and jeep forum and found this to be a common problem with jeep wranglers. I even checked with the jeep dealer here in oklahoma and was told it could be the ball joints, steering cylinder and/or even worn tires. He even acknowledged the problem. My mechanic said the ball joints were good... The tires just ok. But steering cylinder would probably need replacing. So I paid $145.00 to the jeep/chrysler dealer for a new steering cylinder. Turns out the one I purchased was much bigger then the one I replaced. It still shook a little until I replaced the tires at another $650.00. This needs to be investigated. I hope you will look into this. Please before someone gets hurt and maybe already has. Thanks

Filed Dec 9, 2011 · Suspension · 55,000 miles · DE

I am a second owner of a 2006 jeep wrangler unlimited. After purchasing the jeep, I experienced the "death wobble". This is when the front right tire of the vehicle hits a bump at highway speeds and the front suspension goes into an undrivable wobble. To recover you either take your foot of the accelerator or attempt to brake. There are youtube videos showing this occurring. I took the jeep to a shop where the owner had a jeep and knew about the "death wobble". He aligned the vehicle and inspected all the front end suspension parts. This did not help. He balanced all the tires. This helped for but the wobble returned. After returning to the service shop the owner replaced the control arm bushings. This helped for 2-3 days. Now the death wobble is back. The jeep is unsafe to drive.

Filed Nov 15, 2011 · Steering, Suspension · CA

My 2006 jeep wrangler shakes so bad it is scary. At 45-65 MPH and for no reason start shaking violently. I spent $1600.00 on new parts. New shocks, new rims,new steering damper,new tracking bar. New camber,new bushing, new control arms. Nothing works. I must pull off the highway to make it stop. This jeep is dangerous!!!!

Filed Nov 4, 2011 · Steering, Suspension · 9,343 miles · MD

I want to report an issue with my jeep wrangler 2006. I bought this car from jeep in annapolis maryland jeep 2006 with 9,343 miles on it. Two months later it began shaking uncontrollably at 50-55 MPH. Only at this speed. This is very scary when it happens and have almost gone off the road. The only way to stop it is to accelerate to higher speed or to slow down. I took it back to the dealer where I purchased the vehicle and they did a an alignment. The shaking stopped and 1 month later it started again. A year later, of just putting up with this I bring the jeep back to the dealer. They tell me that the cause is from worn tie rods and steering damper worn. If this is the cause of the shake then they should have told me this a year ago. I think the worn parts are a result from the shake. Not the cause. Either way , the jeep now has 26,000 miles and I'm already being told to put 2000 dollars into it for worn parts. These parts are wearing prematurely because of the shake but no one can determine the cause. If I had bought the car new , I could have used the lemon law but unfortunately, I bought it with low mileage used. This is a very dangerous situation and wondering if it will take a death for someone to recall these like the problem with toyota accelerator. Its very frustration, and the average person does not have the time or money to fight something like this. I have seen so many people with the same complaints on the internet. Something should be done.

Filed Dec 16, 2008 · Steering · 28,000 miles · FL

I'm 2nd owner of an '06 jeep wrangler. Miles at purchase: 26521. Still under warranty. At 27,000 I experienced "death wobble" at 55mph. Took it in to ferman of plant city dealership and they replaced the damper. Within less then 1000 miles it happened again. Took it to xtreme jeeps and they could not figure out what was causing it. I then took it back to local dealership, citrus chrysler of dade city, fl at about 28,000 miles. They have had it since 12/08/08. They say the tie rods and tracbar need replacement but they can't get the parts until after 12/24/08. I research this death wobble and found out that it happens to many, many other jeep owners. You just need to do a google search to see how often it happens. Chrysler do not own up to the fact that this unsafe problem exists. There is no reports of this when I paid for a carfax report. This is a very, very unsafe problem that needs to be looked in to. I am expected to bail these guys out with my hard earned tax money while they hide the fact that they're producing these unsafe vehicles. I am now paying for a vehicle I can not drive. The dealership has it in their lot waiting for parts. This is very upsetting and you need to look in to this matter. How dare them not recall these vehicles and redesign steering to make them safe. I will never buy another american made vehicle again. Corp greed with unsafe products is so un-american!!!!

Filed Dec 5, 2008 · Brakes · 6,000 miles · NC

Bought a 2006 wrangler w/ 3500 miles. Shortly thereafter, realized that vehicle had a problem - when braking at speeds of 55 to 60 MPH (gently, mind you, no hard braking), vehicle and steering wheel would shudder and wobble violently, and this would increase in severity until vehicle slowed to 40 MPH, then shuddering/wobbling would stop. Took to purchase dealer first (ford) to have wheel balanced. This did not fix it, so, took to warranty (jeep) shop, who first tried to blame dealer (ford) shop, said lug nuts were screwed on too tight, thus causing rotors to warp. Had ford dealer turn rotors, but problem returned shortly. Took to warranty (jeep) shop, insisted they fix. They replaced rotors, but problem returned almost immediately. Returned vehicle to them, they "machined" new rotors. Shortly thereafter, the problem returned. Took to jeep again, this time, they said it was the ball joints, replaced upper and lower right ball joints. Problem remained, but was sporadic rather than constant.. Took it back to jeep, they said they couldn't find a problem, "come back when problem more pronounced". Within a few weeks, problem was constant and very pronounced; scary, even. Took back to jeep again this week, they say it is the rotors again, and they will replace them one more time under warranty, but never again. Vehicle has been in shop(s) for work on this problem no less than 5 or 6 times. Dealer implies that this is all my fault, even though I drive substantially fewer miles than most people, and my driving habits are quite dull, to say the least: no towing, no driving on the beach, over rocks, etc., no hard braking, no excessive speed, etc., etc. (they tell me that no one else has this problem, even though the internet is full of these kinds of complaints.) in the last 16 years, I have driven 4 jeeps, 3 fords, 1 mazda, and 2 vw's, and this 2006 wrangler is the only one that has ever had a rotor problem of any kind, much less a constantly recurring one.