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Experienced death wobble on freeway at 45-55 and to regain control have T0 apply brakes and almost come to a dead stop. Six months after, the steering housing cracked found two out of the three bolts had snaped the bolt closest to the firewall had the broken casting still tourqe to the frame. I lost the steering on a turn in a 15 mph zone
I had my power steering bracket break into 3 pieces, causing me to go through 2 pulleys and 4 serpentine belts before figuring out the problem. I have also experienced the "death wobble" a few times at speeds between 40-50 mph. It is very disturbing and scary and forced me off the road. I have to slow down immediately to get it to stop.
Family ownership since new. Recently started experiencing the "death wobble." Jeep traveling on a high speed (above 60) road starts to shake uncontrollably and is difficult/impossible to steer or maneuver. Jeep feels like it is going to fall apart. Happens without warning. Have to stop or significantly slow down before shaking stops. This is the third time in the past six months.
Driving at nearly 45-50 mph, the entire front end began to shake violently until I slowed to a near stop. The steering wheel bounced back and forth more and more until I was going about 15-20 mph. I was not in the process of turning nor had I just completed a turn. There were no bumps to mention either.
I experienced a "death wobble" in my 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. It was so bad that it broke the gears in the steering box and made me lose the steering control while driving. Had to have the steering box replaced 3 times because of the wobble occurring multiple times. Have replaced all recommended parts and everything looks and feels tight in regards to the steering and suspension. The problem is continuing to happen.
- Anson, ME, USA
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While driving vehicle at approximately 40 to 45 mph, hit a small pot hole in road with right tire. Front end of vehicle began to shake violently with front end wobbling and steering wheel shaking badly. It seemed like the vehicle was about to fall apart. By slowing down significantly, it stopped the situation from occurring. It was quite jarring and very disturbing. Did some investigation and found this is known as the "Jeep death wobble". quite concerned about this occurrence.
While exiting one freeway to another (on the ramp) at 60+ miles per hour, the entire front end starting shaking violently. The steering wheel was shaking back and forth. I have since found out this is known as 'the death wobble'. we have spent well over $5000 trying to correct this problem. However, the front end continues to require work in order to keep it from reoccurring.
At any speed or teraine, my vehicle will violently shake out of control!!!!!! it happens randomly, and for the past mont I have been checking on what is causing this as well as the best place to have the repairs done. I also have some other issues with this vehicle as well. The last "shaking" incindent happened while driving over an over pass about 45mph, started praying because I thought that I was about to die! so, wanting the repairs done properly I call a 1-800 Jeep Chrysler number to ask for a certified mechanic. While on the phone I had a feeling to ask about recalls. I was informed of only two (minor) issues. Called the dealership, set an appointment to have the recall repairs done and an estimate of the other issues. I did not end up with both recalls done (they did not feel the converter needed replaced)!!! I declined the price of thier estimate not the repairs! the estimate given roughly totals $3,929! which after checking this website I find that a good part if not all of the repairs may fall under recall!!!! the mechanic I spoke with several times called this "shaking issue", "the death shake" (and I quote the mechanic, [xxx]). Chrysler dealership in tahlequah, ok. Yates auto sales. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
The contact owns a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the contact attempted to make a turn then a loud noise emitted from the front end of the vehicle. The contact also stated that the steering wheel locked without warning. The vehicle was towed to the residence and had not been diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. Updated 4/15/13
The contact owns a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that when driving the vehicle it "shimmies" all over the highway. He stated that the steering box is defective because one of the attachment lugs on the box is broken. The lower control arms have been re torque-D by the owner approximately one week ago and so far the failure had not returned. The dealer was unable to detect the failure. The failure mileage is approximately 50,000. The current mileage is approximately 115,000.
While driving at 55 mph and slowing down to 40 mph, consumer applied the brakes and the steering felt hard & experienced lock-up. Vehicle has been at dealer three times for repairs, but dealer can't determine the problem.
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- San Diego, CA, USA