2012 Jeep Wrangler suspension problems

Filed Feb 10, 2023 · Steering, Suspension · MA

I have experienced on a number of occasions, when traveling on the highway at speeds greater than 60 MPH and the vehicle his a bump in the road (expansion joint, pothole, etc), the vehicle begins to bounce uncontrollably. The steering wheel vibrates uncontrollably and it feels like the front end of the vehicle is bouncing on the highway. Its doesn't stop until you slow the vehicle down below 60 mph or so.

Filed Jul 27, 2020 · Suspension · 100,002 miles · ID

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep wrangler. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle experienced the death wobble. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to lithia chrysler jeep dodge of twin falls located at 1310 pole line rd e, twin falls, id 83301, (208) 293-8571 however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 100,002.

Filed Dec 29, 2019 · Steering, Suspension · 77,000 miles · FL

Jeep started violently shaking when hitting a bump in a city road, tightened lose sway bar, but a couple weeks later noticed violent shaking again when traveling on the highway and almost caused me to lose control of the vehicle and had vehicle towed home. Will not drive as I am terrified of causing an accident and death.

Filed Dec 9, 2019 · Suspension · 110,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that since early november of 2019, the vehicle experienced the "death wobble" four separate times while driving. The most recent failure occurred while driving 45 MPH. The steering wheel started to turn left and right without warning and the front of the vehicle shook violently. The contact attempted to hold the steering wheel steady and brake slowly. The vehicle was finally able to be controlled when it slowed down to approximately 15 MPH. Moss bros. Chrysler jeep dodge ram (27810 eucalyptus ave, moreno valley, ca 92555, (855) 999-8991) stated that they had not heard of the "death wobble" and attempted to schedule an appointment and charge for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer stated that there was nothing they could do to assist with the repair cost and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Sep 23, 2019 · Steering, Suspension · 10,000 miles · MD

Jeep sahara unlimited goes nearly unstable (aggressive front end oscillation) when hitting potholes/bumps at speed (~50-60 MPH), only way to stop is to slow down to nearly 10-20 MPH. Very dangerous on highway or any road going at speed for fear of getting hit in rear as you slow down. Has happened numerous (100+) times since I bought the car, I minimize the issue by avoiding known potholes/bumps on roads I use. This is apparently known by fiat chrysler automobiles and they apparently have a fix (new steering damper), just search "jeep death wobble" or "fca safety issues" on google, hundreds having this problem, apparently now a lawsuit. Have brought car in and jeep service and they act like they are unaware of it. Same with fca / mopar service. They act like they have not heard of it. This is absolutely a safety issue and all jeeps with this issue should be recalled. Just watch the videos online of this happening, there are plenty of them.

Filed Nov 21, 2018 · Steering, Suspension · 95,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a "death wobble". While driving approximately 50 MPH, the steering column shook from side to side and the wheels lifted off the pavement. The vehicle was taken to lakeland chrysler dodge jeep ram (2875 mall hill dr, lakeland, fl 33810, (863) 687-2501) to be diagnosed, but they could find the cause of the "death wobble." the dealer suggested replacing several parts, including the axle, which alone would cost over $3,000. The contact had the vehicle serviced for wheel alignments, new tires, new rims, new wheel bearings, new axles, new hubs, new half shafts, new ball joints, new tie rods, anti-sway bars, bushing springs, shocks, alignment brackets, and steering dampeners. The failure recurred. The manufacturer had not been contacted. The manufacturer placed a metric bolt into a nine sixteenths hole for the front anti-sway "track bar" at both ends of the axle at the mounting location bracket upon the axle. The failure mileage was 95,000.

Filed Jun 27, 2017 · Brakes, Engine · 55,000 miles · CA

Driving at freeway speeds some bumps or uneven surface cause car to lurch. Engine shuts down to no throttle; this is very disconcerting for driver. Happens 2-3 times a month on such roads. I suspect the skid control. When that is turned off it does not do it. Jeep needs to fix this. Car recovers after 2-3 seconds but in meantime this could easily cause car behind to hit you. So far have been lucky this did not happen.

Filed Feb 17, 2017 · Brakes, Suspension · 72,107 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep wrangler. While driving 70 MPH, the front track bar bracket to the front axle fractured without warning. The failure caused a loss of power steering function because the axle welds separated and became undone. In addition the brakes malfunctioned within the electronic stability control system and the ABS. The front axle was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,107. Updated 04/28/17*lj

Filed Dec 6, 2016 · Suspension · 76,000 miles · NY

Electronic sway bar control module short circuited due moisture invasion. Poor water resistance in housing quote replace $2100 without labor. This problem occurred during normal highway unit short circuited.

Filed Aug 16, 2016 · Steering, Suspension · 40,000 miles · MI

The death wobble is a terrifying experience, especially when it occurs for the first time. So far, the issue has occurred at 40-50 MPH on a two way road. During the several times that it has occurred, I thought that a crash would be inevitable if I didn't stop the car right away. The steering is barely controllable and it gets to the point where you think that the car will swerve off the road or likely flip. I am not only worried about my own safety, but also the safety of other on the road. I have been lucky and have been able to stop the car in time. I am very hesitant to let anyone drive the vehicle because of this issue. If you are not expecting it, the wobble is truly terrifying. I cannot believe that a company has such poor design quality. This issue should be acknowledged by the company and a fix should be provided before someone gets hurt. Less than a year after taking the vehicle to the mechanic, the issue has resurfaced and now it is even worse. It truly is a safety concern at this point.