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When it first started, I would have to be going at minimum 55-60 mph. But it got so bad to the point that I would be going 15-20 mph and out of nowhere my vehicle would start violently shaking and my steering wheel would jerk side to side. The ONLY way to get it to stop would be to completely let off the pedals and let it come to a complete stop by itself. Hitting the brakes could cause it to flip. Having to come to a stop, regardless of the location could cause a serious accident or pile up. Trying to control the steering wheel when this is occurring could cause an accident as well. This is not something that happens here and there. This incident is so frequent that there are websites that try to warn and help others bc it happens so after. Its cost me $4000 trying to fix it. Please look into this and help us resolve this issue before it costs someone their dad or mom or brother or sister, or someone their child or grandchild. Thank you for your time. It is greatly appreciated.
This vehicle has been repaired numerous times for death wobble. JEEP tells me their are no recalls for this..I have replaced nearly every suspension part to try to correct this..and every time it stops for 6 months and comes back.
With less than 30,000 miles, this car developed a "death wobble." At unpredictable moments, the whole car will start shaking and it is nearly impossible to control the steering wheel. Until you slow down to almost a stop, the shaking continues indefinitely. I've since discovered that this a known problem with Jeeps, but Jeep refuses to contribute a penny to fixing it.
When driving at Interstate Speeds (65-70), and any roadway imperfections (uneven pavement, pot holes, broken pavement) are hit, the vehicle will start to violently shake, will feel like you'll lose control and sometimes the vehicle fishtails. I did Google Searches on this to see if other Jeep Owners were having similar problems, and found many instances for this model year. They referred to this as the "death wobble". I took mine into the dealership and they did over $1000 worth of work to it, and it has helped it some. Not sure that it is completely fixed.
When I am on the highway and I'm going at faster speed then on the city street there is a wobble and my truck feels as if it is going to flip over or something. Also when I am on the city streets and drive over and uneven pavement I get the same wobble or sometimes it feels as if my truck is being lifted off the ground.
In September of 2017 I purchased a certified pre-owned vehicle from autonation Jeep Dodge chrystler in katy Texas. With this purchase there was written notice of it being certified with a complete inspection done. This inspection notes and certifies that the vehicle was safe, usable, and with no defects. This document specifically noted several items that are included in the suspension of the Jeep. All noted as certified. After possession of the vehicle an event occurred where the Jeep lost control, putting my life and family's life at risk as we were thrown into another lane of traffic. We had no understanding of what may have caused this issue as we understood that this Jeep was certified, both written and orally. I then took the Jeep to a Jeep dealership to see what caused the Jeep to lose control. The dealership then found that the shocks were not fastened properly because of modifications done by either autonation Jeep Dodge chrystler in katy Texas or a 3rd party. None of this was disclosed in the written or oral certification of the vehicle. Dodge chrystler in katy Texas denied liability and refused to acknowledge the false written and oral certification of the vehicle. My opinion is that the Jeep is unsafe to drive and may never be safe to drive in the future. Autonation Jeep Dodge chrystler in katy Texas should have been aware of these modifications and safety issues during their inspection of the vehicle. This inspection which was passed, shown written and told verbally puts my family at risk to profit on a vehicle purchase. In doing so we were falsely represented in this situation from the autonation Jeep Dodge chrystler in katy Texas team.
While driving at approximately 50 mph the Jeep front end and steering started to violently stake and wobble and did not stop until the Jeep came to full stop. This happened again a few miles down the road after encountering a small bump in the road. Again this violent wobble did not stop until the Jeep came to a complete stop.
While driving, the vehicle, which was 3 days new to us, exhibited the classic Jeep death wobble. The vehicle started to violently shake from side to side and only stopped once the brake was activated. This happened 4 times before the alignment was righted and a part replaced.
I have the "death wobble" happening on my Jeep for the last 3 months - but over the last month - it has gotten worse and happens at least twice a day and has gotten so bad that it has pulled my vehicle into the other lane and is sometimes uncontrollable. It eventaully is going to kill me or someone else. The dealership that I deal with is not capable of figuring out why this is doing it and says its normal - but it can not be normal for that kind of incident to happen all the time like that - and they tell me that the only fix is going to be hours of trying to diagnose and parts that could get up into the thousands of dollars - but I have had nothing but problems with this Jeep and I don't feel like this should be my expense to have to cover since they know it's been happening - but can't find a fix for
Making a right hand turn at low speed, vehicle kept turning (drifting) right, attempted to correct to the left with no response, vehicle collided with a barrier post. Jeep sustained significant front suspension damage, right fender and right wheel. At time of estimate, repair shop had found that the steering box had sheared and stated that the impact should not have caused this damage. They are investigating and will know more when they begin tear down.
At approx 50 miles per hour, vehicle breaks into a extremely severe shaking rendering it uncontrollable. Condition happens 2 or 3 times per day. Dealer has reviewed 4 times and replaced components to no avail. Finally telling me to buy new tires. Web research shows this affliction has been named "death wobble" dealers last adjustment of tow in seemed to cure temporarily. Now that it is in the 50 degree range again it happens multiple times daily. If this were to happen on snow or ice, I don't think I could control it at all.
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