While driving at approximately 55 MPH I had a severe vibration (death wobble) in the front of my jeep. It is 2018 with less than 4,000 miles. It has happened several times and I have taken it to jeep but they were unable to recreate it.
2018 Jeep Wrangler suspension complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2018 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the went over a bump in the road and became difficult to control. The contact stated that there was no warning before, during or after the failure. The vehicle was taken to randy marion chrysler dodge jeep ram 2000 us-421, wilkesboro, nc 28697 where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective steering damper. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was then taken to hendrick chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat of concord 7630 hendrick auto plaza nw, concord, nc 28027, where the steering damper was replaced a second time however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed back to hendrick chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat of concord, where the vehicle was test driven by a technician. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure. On another occasion while merging into traffic at 55 MPH, the vehicle fishtailed. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle and drove back to the residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.
Rear lower control arm mount/ track bar mount failed. Appeared to have only half of the mount welded in a manufacturing defect. Quality control issue.*dt consumer heard a clunk/knocking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The right rear lower control arm bracket had separated from the frame. Manufacturer stated that the cause of the separation was that the right rear lower control arm bracket inboard weld was completely off-seam. Manufacturer repaired vehicle on 2/5/2020.
We bought this vehicle from hoffer jeep in topeka, ks. The vehicle was won buy a person at a casino event so we are the 2nd owner. The vehicle had, I believe under 2k miles, upon our purchase. Since, we have owned the vehicle it has consistently had a "death wobble". I simply cannot count how many times at or under mandated highway speeds this vehicle has entered a 'death wobble". The most recent was from returning from manhattan ks to kansas city the vehicle entered a "death wobble" no less than 4 times. The last time I was driving 5 miles under the 75mph speed limit when hitting some road chatter, nothing significant, caused uncontrollable chatter in front wheels, axle, generating strong vibration through the steering column and wheel. I released the accelerator and the vehicle came out of the "death wobble" at 27mph, on an incredibly busy highway. This was/is unsafe at highway speeds. The dangers it caused could have been catastrophic in nature and need to be addressed before someone is killed. This vehicle is stock and has not had its suspension, tires, etc., adjusted or manipulated in any shape, fashion, or form. Please advise on how this matter should be dealt with going forward? Thanks
Driving at highway speeds the vehicles steering is dangerous and it becomes more pronounced in the wind and in the rain. It drifts dangerously and when trying to correct the drift the steering is not very responsive since it has way too much play so you begin to over correct causing even more issues. In the rain the vehicle has the feel as if it's hydroplaning and the impact from the wets roads and puddles causes the vehicle to drift even more. I found that many people have received replacements of the 1.steering box (68259507ae) 2.the damper (recall 77072360) 3.track bar (68394087aa) all of these parts have been upgraded by mopar and I'm guessing that was for obvious reasons but my dealership and customer service at jeep/chrysler refuse to acknowledge there is a problem yet the problem persists. I showed them proof in both videos and with the upgraded parts and it does not seem to matter to them that this is a dangerous situation. I will provide a link of a person who got these issues repaired this individual has the same make model and year jeep I have. Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asz1wujbjby . I do not feel comfortable driving this vehicle it feels dangerous to me ... My wife will not drive it at all and she was the one who wanted the vehicle since we bought it for her. This has been going on since we bought the vehicle. I have done the research and 1,000's of people are complaining about this, some have a dangerous wobble, some have really bad drift where its hard to keep the vehicle on the road at highway speeds, and some have both. Funny, I was told by my dealership that this was normal for a jeep and its not acceptable I told him it felt dangerous and he agreed it drifts but says that normal for a jeep. It gets so bad at times in the rain I have to get in the right lane and drive 30 miles per hour in a 70 mile per hour zone . The jeep has only 5k miles
Body: water leak from hardtop (right front passenger) and (front center - where hardtop meets windshield pillar). Multiple attempts to correct (replaced all seals) and there is still a leak from front center (where hardtop meets windshield pillar). Suspension: loud 'clunk' or 'thump' coming from rear when accelerating from both a dead stop and while moving at less than (5) MPH and accelerating.
When traveling at highway speeds, a small bump in the road causes the steering wheel and front suspension to shake violently. The jeep dealership has replaced the steering dampner twice but there is no guarantee it will fix the issue
After steering damper recall was completed I'm still experiencing the "death wobble".vehicle only has 2,600 miles and has been to the dealership 3 times and get told every time that everything looks good. Problem occurs when I hit a bump or a rough spot on the road and the vehicle and steering wheel begin to shake like the vehicle is jumping on the road. Typically occurs when traveling over 50 MPH and only corrects after you slow down to 35 MPH. Issue continues to happen and fca is not addressing a permanent resolution. I feel the vehicle is unsafe and can pose a life threatening situation for me and my passengers.
My jeep started to shake violently after driving over some small bumps on the highway while driving 60-65 MPH. I had to pull my car over. I thought I blew a tire, but I did not. I drove off without the vehicle shaking after I waited a few minutes. Unfortunately, it happened again in the same day when I drove over a rough patch on the highway traveling the same speed. I pulled over again and waited before driving off. I did some research and learned this is a know safety problem with jeeps called a "death wobble". I made an appointment to have my jeep looked at on 2-4-2020, however the service garage had to cancel my appointment due to their internet being down. I have rescheduled for 2-7-2020. If the service does not correct the problem, what am I to do? Thank you, [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Stabilizer control and throttle control light came on. Vehicle was taken in for repair. Vehicle was picked up and the steering felt light. As I'm driving on the highway I hit a bump and the steering wheel began to shake violently. I slowed down and it stopped. I called the dealership and explained what happened and I'm getting the run around. Claim it could be warp rotors. It's not warped rotors after I did some research. I found out this vehicle has what's called a death wobble.
Driving at about 60 MPH when I went over bridge separators and the whole front end started to wobble and shake until I slowed to approx. 40 MPH thought the front wheels were going to come off.
2018 jeep wrangler has the "death wobble." specifically, while driving above 50 MPH, the vehicle somewhat frequently hits a bump or crack in the road which causes the front suspension to violently shake and essentially lose control. The only cure for this "death wobble" problem is to slow down to below 20 MPH or more often slow down to a complete stop. This vehicle is essentially impossible to drive on the highway because of this problem. I cannot believe that this the federal safety agency has not issued a warning or a recall for this problem. It is beyond dangerous, especially in traffic.
When looking at the vehicle on a car hoist, unsatisfactory welds on the chassis were identified. The welds occurred at various locations and included defects such as excessive porosity, excessive weld spatter, and off location of the original weld and touch up welds. I am not a certified weld inspector, however I am a state certified welder, and federally licensed aircraft mechanic. I have been taught to identify weld defects, and understand effects they have on structural strength. For being a robotically welded frame I found the quality of some welds unacceptable, and should not have passed quality control at the factory. I am not an automotive engineer, nor am I a structural engineer, however I assume that the structural strength of the frame in this state is less of the original design strength. This issue should be dealt with before something bad happens.
My jeep has a dangerous steering wobble especially if I hit a small bump. The steering wheel goes crazy and I almost loose control of the steering.
Steering oscillating after hitting a bump at 70. Needed to slow vehicle to stop oscillating
Nothing happened per say. Saw a news story regarding the investigation into jeep for poor workmanship on frame welds. Had my jeep looked at and realized mine has faulty frame welds, as well. See attached photos.
After the steering damper recall my jeep started experiencing the "death wobble" after hitting bumps at about 65mph. It happed 3 times. Jeep is giving me the runaround.
I recently had a local jeep dealer install a mopar factory 2" lift kit on my 2018 jeep wrangler rubicon a few weeks ago. Since the 2" lift was installed, when the jeep hits a highway break, bump/pothole, anywhere between 30mph up to normal highway speeds, I get the "death wobble" in the steering wheel and the vehicle shakes violently. This jeep still has the factory original tires and rims installed, and has no other add-ons to the vehicle. I have to slow the vehicle down to 25 MPH for the death wobble to stop. I traveled 35 miles a few days ago on a state highway at speeds between 40-65 MPH, in 32 degree temps, and the vehicle went into a "death wobble" (7) times, five of which I have on video for the upcoming lawsuits. It appears more vulnerable to a death wobble if the front drivers wheel hits a bump or pothole first. Additionally it appears to enter into a death wobble more easily if you are on a curve in a left hand directional turn. All known recalls have been performed to this vehicle that I know of, to include the updated work and inspection to the steering stabilizer dampener/shock. Someone is going to die from this issue if it is not fixed if they haven't already, either the driver of the jeep, or a unwitting party in oncoming traffic, especially if this happens on an ice covered road! I have videos of the death wobble, but no photos, which are all that are allowed for posting on this website for this complaint. I would be happy to share the videos with the federal safety agency investigators if they wish to contact me.
I'm driving on the highway about 70 and I hit a bump and my car starts shaking violently! I have cars next to me and behind me , and I move over to the slower lane and slow down to about 40 for the shaking to stop .
Excessive shaking in steering wheel upon hitting slight road bumps (crack/pebble) not significant bumps occurring at speeds as low as 30mph occurs more frequently at highway speeds issue is more common if steering wheel is turned slightly to left shaking is excessive and vehicle control is lost at higher speeds. Only way to resolve is to slow abruptly to less than 40 MPH. Vehicle has already undergone fcj recall fix of enhanced steering damper/stabilizer but issue is not resolved vehicle safety concern for this vehicle and any other vehicle near it when issue occurs issue has happened several times with as few as 3500 miles on the vehicle
While driving the posted speed limits, on any street, I am constantly fighting with the steering wheel jerks out of my hands, even though I had several professionals look at my tires, wheels, suspension components, tie rods, stabilizer bar, steering dampener, ball joints, etc. My jeep has this massive death wabble, where I constantly have to fight the steering wheel! On 15+ different times (it does not matter if I am driving on a hwy 70mph, secondary st's 40mph, 5-lane st's at 50mph, or while driving in a subdivision at 25mph), just trying to turn my jeep becomes a huge challenge, even on a good day! I believe that my electric power steering is also defective too, the steering wheel violently jerks me into oncoming traffic, & into others lanes without any warnings! I finally contacted 'synergy manufacturing' who told me that all of the steering components on the jl's are nothing but cheap garbage, that all needs to be replaced! They have a replacement kit, which fixes the problems, for less than $1,200! Which sounds like a bargain, if it means that my family remains safe, compared to being killed in yet another fca death trap! Also, one's fire retardant blanket (under the hood), is falling apart! I only have 1,800 original miles on it, its never even been off road yet! I've gone to 7 different jeep dealers, & nobody has any new replacement parts, & all of their customers need to get in line before they shall even look at my jeep! I would expect a flawless running & driving jeep jl wrangler unlimited rubicon, after spending well over $60,000!!! Can you please help me? All one has to do, is search any of the jeep jl forums, search youtube, e.g., & one shall see thousands of exactly the same complaints! Never again fca, you lost me as a customer, its a miracle that my family & I aren't dead!!!
Tl* the contact's daughter owns a 2018 jeep wrangler. While driving 70 MPH over a bump in the road, the vehicle shook violently. The shaking in the front suspension caused the windshield to fracture. The vehicle was taken to glockner chrysler, dodge, jeep, ram of ashland (1041 greenup ave, ashland, ky 41101, (606) 329-8616) to be diagnosed, but the contact was informed that the vehicle operated as intended. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent and was only evident when traveling 70 MPH. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 34,000. The VIN was not available.
At 9700 miles both my wife and I experienced the wrangler front end wobble. Speed was approx 60 - 65 MPH on a paved bypass. Both times it was when we were transitioning from a bridge to the pavement. This happened at different times and different locations on the bypass. This wobble is a frightening experience, and your not sure what to do to stop it.
I was driving on the highway at 64/65 miles an hour, no weather at all, I hit a bridge strapping bump, and the jeep was almost out of control! Death wobble definitely occured just a vehicle was passing me! I gripped the wheel as it shook almost uncontrollably! I slowed down to about 30 and it stopped. The jeep was vibrating out of contol!! This has happened 4 times already! It is terrifying!! Fix the death wobble nobody wants to die!!!
Heavy amount of rust throughout the bottom of the vehicle. Rust is located on frame welds, suspension connection brackets, and axel components. Photos were taken 10 days after purchasing from the dealership. I took the jeep back and asked them to make sure everything was safe. The dealership looked at me like I was crazy and said yep that is normal to have rust. I asked it is normal to have this much rust on a brand new car. That is crazy. The steering jerks to the right and left constantly and you are always having to fight it to stay in a straight line. I have read from other report that this has become a common problem for this model year. I hope this issue will be resolved. I bought my car on 06/29/2019. The photos that are attached for your review were taken on 07/11/2019 thanks [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
This happened twice on the same day. Vehicle was in motion at approximately 60 miles per hour entering highway when a bump was hit front end started to shake and shimmy all the way through the steering wheel. Almost had to completely stop the vehicle to get the shaking to stop. This is called the jeep death wobble. I had received a recall from fiat chrysler of america several months earlier to have my vehicle steering stabilizer replace. After a lot of research on this particular problem I think the vehicle manufacturer should be held liable for all front end damage done for the life of the vehicle in relation to this problem in engineering. I have seen many places where they say this problem will ruin your ball joints and your other linkages in your front end. They should inform the consumer of this problem at time of purchase.
Took vehicle in with 'wheel wobble' at 7728 miles and dealer replaced steering damper. After driving 300 miles took back to dealer with same issue. They stated that they could not duplicate and returned the vehicle. I then took to an aftermarket dual steering stabilizer that hid the problem for another 8ooo miles. Upon taking back to dealer with now 18000 miles - there is an additional steering stabilizer that factory recommends. Dealer will not take aftermarket off and install recommended factory replacement. Where is protection for consumer the vehicle was purchased for a teenage driver and it is not safe...
When driving at around 60 MPH or faster, hitting a bump in the road causes the vehicle to shake somewhat violently for 10-30 seconds or so. This happens multiple times per week and started about 2 months ago.
Driving on highway @ approximately 65 MPH, car lost most steering control and violently swayed from side to side (felt as if a tire had blown or come off); in inside lane of 3 lane road; extremely hard to control vehicle. Put on flashers; other driver's able to see control issue and allowed me to shakily get across other two lanes to side of road.
My 2018 jeep jl has had non stop issues with the "death wobble" so much that I have had to park this vehicle and not drive it . It has been in three times for repairs , each time promised a fix would occur. Last week I was driving on the interstate between work and home, and I hit a regular uneven pavement one would drive over everyday , and the vehicle resonated so much that it pushed me into the left lane.. Luckily no one was there but decided to park the vehicle till the next scheduled fix on 11/18. After receiving the vehicle back the instability is still there and resonates when going over any unevenness in roads. I have created a case with jeep waive (case number 68188061) and called jim cogdill dodge dealership in knoxville tn whom has repaired the front end the last three times . I was told on 11/22 that the dealership just got notice by a official chrysler notification that the recall fix for the death wobble is not fixing the instability in the front end ,and in some cases making it worse. They have been told to stop fixing the cars until a new part/fix is released by chrysler. I now have a car that I cannot drive, purchase new just last year and have lost all trust in the safety of this car. I am looking for help to solution and help others whom are in my same situation. Additionally, my vehicle computer has messed up and is showing almost 1 million miles (999,999) . This complaint is also part of my case as I cannot sale my vehicle, or be legal with the odometer in current status.
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