2009 Jeep Wrangler steering problems

Filed Aug 27, 2026 · Airbags, Electrical · OH

horn honks on its own, crinkling while turning wheel, airbag light on dash, esp, bas lights on dash

Filed Mar 1, 2022 · Brakes, Steering · PA · crash

Experiencing the death wobble.

Filed May 3, 2020 · Steering, Wheels · 41,000 miles · ID

The jeep has less than 40.000 is and is not used off road. About 55mph the front end gets a out of control wobble. You have to slow way down for it to stop. It has done a few times before. The last time it was 4/29/20.the track bar was replaced with oem part and still does it. It seems to be a problem with a lot of wrangler jeeps. I don't know if it is a design flaw. Doing some research it seems to be a problem with jeeps. This jeep it completely stock with the same tires it came with new.

Filed Feb 18, 2020 · Steering, Suspension · 15,652 miles · PA

Severe vibration when over 40 MPH. Mainly after hitting a pot hole. Death wobble !

Filed Dec 12, 2019 · Steering, Suspension · 90,000 miles · AR

I have a 2009 jeep wrangler unlimited x, purchased new. A few years after purchase I began experiencing 'death wobble.' a mechanic's diagnostic stated my track bar was bent and my bushings were worn and needed replacing as a result of all the violent side to side shaking. This was repaired at great expense out of pocket. This repair seemed effective for some time before the speed wobble started up again this past year. During one episode, the harsh shaking caused my left side blinkers and brake light to fail. No one should reasonably be expected to operate a vehicle when it has the potential to suddenly, unexpectedly, uncontrollably, violently, harshly, and dangerously start shaking, especially while in operation at highway speeds. I avoid driving on the highway anymore because I can't keep up with the flow of traffic before jarring shaking will start. Any driving is now increasingly dangerous to me, my passengers, and other nearby drivers. The uncontrollably violent shaking is difficult to control, frightening, and forces me to abruptly pull over, greatly increasing my chances of being severely injured or even killed in an accident. It is not right for jeep owners to suffer this. This is a known issue for jeep. They should be liable for and reimburse jeep owners any and all costs associated with repairs, alternate transportation, injuries, deaths, distress, or any other conditions or complications arising from, related to, or otherwise resulting from 'death wobble.' causes for this hazard vary, so diagnostics and repairs can be extremely lengthy and costly, not to mention repairs needed for other areas of the vehicle worn and damaged as a result of such aggressively unsafe shaking. This is not standard wear and tear, but a serious, dangerous and potentially deadly issue that should be addressed and corrected by the federal safety agency, the center for auto safety, lawyers, and courts.

Filed Nov 19, 2019 · Steering · 100,000 miles · AL

Experiencing "death wobble" when driving over a bump at 40-50 miles per hour. Not safe to drive in

Filed Apr 18, 2017 · Steering · 37,500 miles · MI

On 17 apr 2017 I was driving 70mph on us-31 & hit a bump & my jeep went into the "death wobble" & I had to slow down & go to the shoulder. The steering wheel shook very bad. Ie: the local jeep dealer called it the "death wobble"!

Filed Feb 10, 2017 · Steering · 46,000 miles · NV

Death wobble at approx. 45mph.

Filed Jan 1, 2017 · Driver assistance, Steering · 91,000 miles · IL

When driving the jeep on the expressway, the entire front end started shimmying from side to side, threatening to pull the steering wheel out of my hands. It stopped when I reduced speed to under 55 MPH. Whenever I tried to go over 55 MPH, the jeep resumed it's death wobble. This is not a safe condition to be driving a vehicle in.

Filed Dec 27, 2016 · Driver assistance, Steering · 87,000 miles · IL

Deadh wobble, really bad vibration coming from the front , especially after going over pothole or railroad tracks, speeds over 30 MPH . Its getting to the point where is very easy to someone to loose control of the vehicle and could easily cause hard to the driver or others including dead, jeep should be aware of this problem is not safe to drive a vehicle that wobbles to the point is not safe to operate. A person could get hurt if this ploblem doest get look into it. You guys are more than welcome to test my vehicle and see if you guys would drive a vehicle like this on the daily basis, is like a bomb ready to explode at any time. Is dangerous to drive. Please take a look at this before someone gets hurt, I am also documenting that I submitted this request to you guys just encase something happens to me or anyone. I will say I told you so.