2007 Jeep Wrangler wheels problems

Filed Sep 19, 2021 · Steering, Suspension · NC

Vehicle engine light came on after driving from carlot- after 50 miles. Meineke- diagnosed report stated, -O2 sensors & catalytic converter needed replacement. Two of tires had a patched over hole. The other two tires had inner bar wears &vehicle needed a steering box.

Filed May 24, 2015 · Suspension, Wheels · 72,010 miles · FL · crash

I have had the "death wobble" since I purchased my jeep. This happened on both stock suspension and modified suspension and so far, it has happened easily well over 160 times over the course of this last year (I lost count as it happens fequently). I've dished out well over $1,000 to fix (so far), have had two accidents (nov. 2, 2014 and apr. 14, 2015, both minor with no police reports made either time) as a direct result of this, countless near misses, many a drink spilled on the floor board or myself then the floor thanks to either the gut-wrenching wobble itself, or having to slam on the breaks. Even more unsafe, is that everytime it happens, the only way to regain control of the vehicle is to stop immediately or risk further damage and/or losing control. This means having to slam on the breaks many times at highway speeds and hope that 1.) I'm actually driving as my fianc wouldn't have the strength to keep control 2.) I maintain enough control to guide the jeep to an emergency lane so I can stop safely. 3.) hope that other drivers are paying attention and don't hit me. This is rediculous, and the more it happens, the less safe I feel, and the more risk that myself and my family are placed in. Jeep has a typical responses of, "we don't know what's wrong.", "there's nothing we can do.", "we are aware of the problem, but cannot offer a remidy.", or "let's replace this. Sorry it didn't help. Let's try this. Yes, we understand it didn't work, but we still had to replace it, so you still have to pay." plain rediculous, and what's more concerning is that this is a known problem that they refuse to address it. Please help!

Filed Apr 8, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 2,000 miles · IL

While driving over 55 MPH on highway there is a death shake that start only letting up on the gas will it stop.

Filed Apr 3, 2014 · Steering, Wheels · 47,100 miles · NE

Was driving down highway at 55 MPH when the vehicle all the sudden started shaking violently. The steering wheel was shaking out of control, the front wheels were rapidly going back and forth. I had no control over the vehicle and nearly went off the road. I had to slow the vehicle down, in traffic, to about 35 before the shaking stopped. About 5 miles later down the road it happened again. I once again had to slow the vehicle down to stop the issue. The weather conditions were normal, the road conditions were good. After the incident, I took the vehicle to a repair shop and had some steering parts replaced.

Filed Jul 23, 2013 · Steering, Suspension · 35,000 miles · CT

Steering column shakes violently after hitting small bumps, usually in a turn. Very close to causing accidents due to the need to brake quickly to slow down and eliminate the shaking. Its very disappointing this is not published nor anyone acted on this. Incident has now happened approx 20 times and vehicle has no after market parts.

Filed Jan 22, 2013 · Steering, Suspension · 23,500 miles · OH

Driving my stock 2007 jeep wrangler on I-77 in charleston wv at 65mph. Started rounding a left hand curve in the road when I hit some minor bumps in the road. The vehicle started bouncing and shaking violently nearly causing me to lose control of the vehicle. I was able to slow and pull off to the side of the road. The shake went away at about 15-20 MPH. I thought for sure a wheel was coming off. I slowed my speed but this still happened three more times before I could get it to royal jeep in charleston where I had to leave it and rent a car for the night. After describing the incident to the service advisor stated it sound like a bad steering damper shock and stated that he has dealt with this problem before. I picked up the vehicle the next day to a tune of $205.00 plus the rental car($64.00) and drove back to cleveland oh without another incident. Mark by word, someone will die someday if this problem is not corrected quickly.

Filed Dec 27, 2012 · Steering, Suspension · 34,156 miles · PA

Front end shakes violently, feels like a flat tire or a loose wheel. Stopped & checked tires, found nothing wrong. Got back in vehicle and drove. This has happen at least 2 other times. I believe it is called a death wobble. Was pretty scary.

Filed Oct 28, 2012 · Steering, Suspension · 27,394 miles · IL

While driving at approx 40 MPH, jeep struck a small (very shallow) pothole. Front end of jeep began to shake violently. This has happened on two other occassions in the last month, all between 40 and 50 MPH. Each time the jeep hit a bump in the road. Jeep is stock, no lifts, no off road use, original factory tires: goodyear wrangler p255/75r17, properly inlfated to factory specs, low mileage 27394. The wobble doesn't stop until the vehicle is slowed drastically, steering is difficult while the wobble is occuring. Is this a recall item? Manufacture reimbursement? Any information regarding this issue would be appreciated.

Filed Sep 20, 2012 · Steering, Suspension · 50,200 miles · MD

At highway speed my steering wheel and front end began to shake violently. This occurred when hitting a small joint in the pavement. The only way to stop the shaking was to slow down from 60 to approximately 30 miles per hour on the interstate.

Filed Jun 18, 2012 · Wheels · 42,000 miles · CO

I have owned this vehicle for over four years. Recently, I needed to remove the spare tire for the first time and noticed a severe crack in the housing support bracket that connected the spare to the rear gate of the vehicle. This bracket has three lug nuts designed to support the spare and, because of the crack, one of the lugs was not providing any support for the approximately 150-pound tire and wheel. A crack around one of the other two lugs would likely cause a complete failure of the housing support, as I doubt one lug could hold the heavy spare and wheel. I believe this part should be recalled immediately.