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Purchased the brand new 2018 Jeep Wrangler sahara with 40 miles on November 30, 2018. Currently, this vehicle has 1,975 miles. In late December 2018 hit a bump on a highway driving the posted speed of 70mph and the vehicle vibrated a bit and had to slow down to handle the vehicle. Each week after driving the vehicle on daily commute in city conditions at the posted speed of 25-30mph, after hitting a bump in the pavement the vehicle does not handle well, as if I would lose control. On January 27, 2019 driving on a ramp at the speed of 45mph upon entering the interstate the vehicle hit a bump in the pavement, the vehicle begins an uncontrollable vibration and was shaking the steering wheel, I had to pull over. After researching this issue online with the same issue, I feel unsafe driving my only vehicle. For a vehicle valued over $45,000, I need this issue to be investigated before someone is seriously injured. I do not feel safe driving on the interstate at the posted speed. The vehicle feels unstable while driving over any bump in the pavement at 20mph the vehicle wobbles and sways.
While driving on the interstate highway at approximately 70 mph when going over pot holes or bumps like ones at bridge crossings the steering loses control and vibrates and shakes. The driver has no control of the steering you must slow down to approximately 45 mph to regain control of the vehicle. One incident on the highway happened when we were switching lanes on the interstate at approximately 70 mph the road condition was smooth and as we merged into the left lane the steering vibrated and shook and temporally did not have control of the vehicle in till we slowed down to approximately 45 mph. The dealership that I purchased the vehicle from has after several attempts to repair the vehicle claimed they fixed it. This is not the case it is still a problem
I am getting the death wobble in my 2018 Wrangler jlu, when on the highway. I've had the steering stabilizer replaced by my dealership with a new Jeep part. The problem is not fixed. There is still a lot of slop in the steering, and the death wobble is still happening at highway speeds. My vehicle has 4000 miles on it.
Jeep begins to vibrate violently after hitting bumps or driving over bridge unions at high speeds (70 mph). Vehicle has less than 200 miles on the odometer.
- Bryan, OH, USA
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My Jeep Wrangler jl shakes violently at highway speed when a small pothole is struck or the road is uneven. The steering wheel vibrates and it seems as though a crash is imminent. Slowing down didnt seem to stop it-smooth road did. But on one occassion, the shaking lasted more than a mile. It seems to be getting worse. Death wobble seems to be what fits when researching on the internet. This vehicle is new and was purchased at the end of October 2018.
When driving at 60 mph on highway, and crossing over a bridge, the front of the Jeep, and steering wheel started shaking very badly. It seemed like the front end was going to fall apart. I had to slow down to about 35 mph for it to stop. The roads were clear, but it was below freezing out.
Jeep steering wheel and front end begin shaking violently when a small bump is struck at higher speeds. This forces the driver to slow to unsafe speeds on the freeway potentially creating accidents.. Jeep currently will not correct the problem, but only allows the dealership to replace the steering damper, which fails within the same week.
Experiencing 'death wobble' at high speeds when hitting bump in road. Jeep shakes violently. One time I had to come to a complete stop. Seems as if something is loose with the steering or suspension isn't up to par.
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. While driving approximately 65 mph over uneven road surface, the vehicle became uncontrollable. The contact stated that the phenomenon was known as the death wobble. The vehicle was not diagnosed. Dick huvaere's richmond Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram srt mopar (located at 67567 main St, richmond, mi 48062, (586) 727-7577) was contacted. The contact was informed that the dealer was awaiting word from the manufacturer on how to proceed. The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 7,000.
Driving on the 355 tollway driving 76 mph, I went over a bridge that had a slope (bump) and the Jeep started shaking violently. The steering wheel was uncontrollable. Being in the middle lane I had many "near misses" of other cars potentially hitting me. I let off the gas peddle and had to pull over before the shaking stopped. Being the family car, I am no longer driving in fear of an accident may occur. I contacted the service department but am hesitant to drive the Jeep there.
While driving on the highway, when the Jeep hits a slight bump or bridge expansion joint the steering wheel and front end wobble excessively. This has occurred on five occasions. The vehicle was traveling at approximately 60 mph. On two of the occasions I needed to slow down to 40 mph for the wobble to stop. This is an 2018 Jeep Wrangler with no modifications. The first time this occurred the Jeep had around 1500 miles on it. It currently has less than 3000 miles on it. The dealership replaced the steering damper. I have read other reports that this does not fix the problem, it only masks the true problem. I have not had the Jeep on the highway since the part has been replaced. The other issue I have found with the Jeep is a slight shaking in the steering wheel at speeds around 70 mph. You do not need to hit a bump for this to occur. There are numerous complaints regarding other owners with similar problems. Please find a permanent solution.
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle traversed a pothole and experienced what was known as the death wobble. The contact was able to slow down the vehicle, which corrected the failure. The vehicle was taken to bill estes Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (located at 745 E 56th St, brownsburg, in 46112, (317) 620-5175) where it was diagnosed that the track bar or sway bar needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred five times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 4,000.
This vehicle has "death wobble" as it has been called. When driving at highway speeds and hitting a bump, bridge joint, or imperfection in the road, the front end violently shakes. If loosen grip on wheel it gets worse. It will continue for miles shaking the vehicle excessively. Only way to stop the shaking is to slow to about 50 mph. Started at about 12, 400 miles. Took to shop and their guy called it death wobble.the more you drive the worse it gets, and in Nov about 14th or so they had me come in and put a aftermarket hd steering stabilizer on it.it worked for about 1500 miles then the wobble returned.I reported it and on the 17th Dec they had me come in and put factory stabilizer bar on and toed in my front alignment. That worked for two days. Wobble came back and I reported it. The more I drive the worse it gets. I went to shop on 31 Dec to see what we are doing. They said they would get back to me. Problem is not stabilizers and toe alignment. Geometric and something is wearing out causing all this.the effectiveness of stabilizers are lasting less each time. Band aid for the bigger issue.I have owned 18 Jeep and have 4 currently, all Wrangler/tj/CJ. None have done this or do this.modified or not. And this new 2018 jl is stock.
During highway driving, between 70-75 mph, when I hit a defect in the road, the car will begin to shake violently. Sometimes it stops when I decelerate, but other times, I have to pull off on to the shoulder. My Jeep was leased in August 2018. I first noticed the shaking in November. I have alerted my dealership's service department.
If the car was going over 60 and hit a bump, the steering wheel would shake uncontrollably also causing the tires and the whole car to be uncontrollable. Would have to brake and try to get it back in control. Happened 6 times since I purchased the car in September the lasdt time it happened it scared me because it took a little while to get control of the car. I took it to napleton Jeep and as I was explaining the situation she stopped and said it was a safety issue meaning I needed to clean out the car and would not be able to drive it. She said they had a Jeep there for over 25 days and she did not know when I would be getting it back. It was explained to me it is a steering wheel damper. Over rated shock. I have called numerous times both the dealer and Jeep. They have given me 3 different dates as to when the part will be in. None of those have come to forwishen. Someone was going to call me and no one ever does.
On 1/2/2019 I was driving to work in the morning. The front end started wobbling rapidly after hitting a pothole on the highway. My speed was approximately 70 M.P.H. I took my foot off the accelerator and slowly braked. The wobble did not stop until I was around 55 M.P.H. I was not able to get out of the center lane because traffic was heavy and running past me in both lanes. This is the second time this occurred. The first time I just thought is was a fluke because I hit two potholes in a row. That happened about one month ago. I am making an appointment with my dealer for a service inspection. I have felt small wobbles since I got the vehicle. These two were sustained and only stopped after slowing to around 55 mph.
The Jeep steering wheel and front end shake, at times violently. It should be noted there is no particular scenario for the occurrence, only when in motion, and is random.
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- Richmond, VA, USA