2010 Jeep Wrangler wheels problems

Filed Apr 20, 2022 · Engine, Wheels · NH

I purchased the vehicle from Loperena Auto Sales based on a video and phone conversation with Eddie Loperena who said nothing was wrong with the vehicle expect maybe a left front tire. On March 31 I wired ($14, 995.00) to Loperena Auto. I hired a transportation company to transport the vehicle to my home address in Bedford NH - the vehicle arrived with a ripped temporary plate, 1 key, copies of Bill of Sale but NO TITLE.He informed me the title was coming (On April 20th still no title) and to relax. I ordered four new tires (as they were all bad and would not pass inspection) and they arrived a few days ago so I took the Jeep to Tire Warehouse and they said the vehicle has some issues and they recommended I take the vehicle to a mechanic. I texted Eddie from Lopererna who informed me that this was a used vehicle and he does not check anything in his cars including brakes, engines nothing - this was a completely different tune than when I spoke with him before when he said nothing was wrong with the vehicle. He then called me a text gangster, so I called him and became belligerent and asked me if I knew who I as dealing with and come down to the dealership.I told him the car needed work which was different than what he told me on the phone before purchasing the vehicle and he again said he never checks his cars.. they are used cars. I took the vehicle to my local mechanic and he said the car was a lemon. The car needs new front bearings, two new U joints and if they are stuck to the front axle then a new front axle, rear axle seal and additional bearings. He then said there is so much OIL on the engine that it is a fire hazard (Must not be Driven) and he cannot determine where the oil is coming from without pressure washing the Engine but at a minimum the whole engine needs to be resealed. Answers: Engine, Tires and Axle failed inspection and yes. Definite safety risk! Inspected by mechanics and police. NO Lights at all and only made aware at mechanics shop

Filed Jul 3, 2017 · Steering, Wheels · 135,000 miles · CA

After researching the internet I cam across the acronym of the issue. What happened is exactly described in this article as the "death wobble." http://abc7news.com/archive/8547340/ this has happened multiple times while I'm driving at an average speed or high speed. If I hit a dip or turn at a average to high speed my jeep shakes uncontrollably. Today I was driving to work on the 60 eastbound in the high speed lane going the speed limit (cruise control). My jeep hit a dip and shook so uncontrollably I almost had to do a complete stop on the freeway. I tried the best I could to merge to the slow speed lane to possibly exit the freeway. A few vehicles were behind me when this happened and it almost caused a severe accident. It literally feels like the axel is going to snap in half or the vehicle may even flip if the shaking were to continue. When the vehicle is shaking like this the only way I've experienced for it to stop is quickly slowing down almost to a complete stop. If I slow down slowly it still shakes uncontrollably so much so that it puts me in the other lane. This issue needs to be fixed and can most definitely kill someone. This happened today at least 3 times. I then finally put my vehicle in four wheel drive at 2h while driving fearing if it happens again, my axel may break; or worse my life taken. Before this incident I'd say it's happened every now and then. Approx. Once every 3-6 months since I got the vehicle. I also have my tires rotated every time I get my oil changed at 3,000 miles. This should not be happening

Filed Jun 13, 2017 · Steering, Suspension · 98,000 miles · FL

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Filed Jul 19, 2016 · Steering, Suspension · 78,000 miles · MA

On 7/9/16 and 7/19/16, I was driving on i95 and my car started the "death wobble" - uncontrollable intense shaking that I almost got into an accident. The only thing that stops, I discovered recently, it is to slow down to a stop, which is pretty difficult on a highway without getting rear ended or into an accident. This apparently is common among jeeps, especially wranglers, but it should be fixed by chrysler. This is really dangerous!!

Filed Apr 24, 2016 · Steering, Wheels · 119,000 miles · MN

Yesterday while traveling with my 2 young grandchildren, I experienced something known as "death wobble", a violent vibration in the front end. It happened 3 times yesterday and twice today. All times I was traveling on a freeway at around 55 MPH. It began to wobble as I entered a curve in the road. I was lucky enough to be able to slow and pull to the shoulder each time. The only way to make it stop is to stop the vehicle. I'm especially concerned because this also happened to my 2007 wrangler. Why has jeep not fixed this problem? It's both terrifying and expensive to fix. I will never purchase another jeep.

Filed Mar 17, 2015 · Steering, Wheels · 64,000 miles · IN

I have a 2010 jeep wrangler sahara unlimited with 62k on it. I first noticed a jar and shaking after hitting a bump a few months ago and didn't think anything of this, until tonight!y jeep is completely stock. I was coming home from work and hit a bump on the highway and my whole entire front end completely shook where I could barely control the vehicle. I had to slow down but was scared to death because there was a semi behind me, when I slowed down it didn't do it anymore! This is so dangerous I go on multiple trips with my two sons and can't imagine to safety that is at risk with this type of malfunction in a jeep.

Filed Apr 24, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 55,000 miles · NC

Driving on road when jeep violently shakes. Lose control over steering and entire front end shakes. This is known as the death wobble. Had to immediately pull over and try not to crash. Got control over vehicle, picked up speed again and the violent shake happened again. Driving with children in the car on a busy road this is very frightening!

Filed Mar 31, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 12,216 miles · WV

When hitting bumps the front end of the vehicle shakes. "death wobble" lose control until I can stop jeep.

Filed Mar 17, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 58,000 miles · PA

This has happened multiple times, while driving at a higher rater of speed (anything above 45mph) and going around a curve, the front end begins to violently shake to the point that it is difficult/impossible to control and you must pull off to the side of the road. Aka the death wobble. There was not a pot hole, or anything in the way, just a regular road. I have had to do this on several occasions and on busy highways, nearly causing an accident and being rear ended since I had to stop suddenly and pull off the road. I have take it in a number of times with this problem and no solution is found, they just keep wanting to rotate my tires.

Filed Jul 22, 2013 · Tires, Wheels · 25,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the rear passenger's side tire blew and caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The tire was replaced. The front driver's side tire also blew on a later date. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, who stated that the valve stem nuts were fractured and caused the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.