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Problems with 2010 Jeep Wrangler STEERING

On average, the 2010 Jeep Wrangler starts to “feel” problems with the STEERING and its various aspects after 49 297 miles.

Components Affected by STEERING Issues

We have classified the 56 complaints from 2010 Jeep Wrangler about STEERING into the following categories.

COLUMN 1

Recently reported STEERING problems on 2010 Jeep Wrangler

I purchased my new 2010 jeep wrangler sport unlimited on march 02, 2011 with 4,839 miles on it. the vehicles manufacturer warranty became effective on march 02, 2011 and extended to 40,839 miles. i returned the vehicle for service for the same front end problems (vibration, play in front end, etc - though described slightly different on some work orders) eight (8) times from october 13, 2011 through june 13, 2012. during that time there were four (4) service attempts to repair the problem 10/13/11 mileage 13,411 - 6/13/12 mileage 23,352 - services recommended and performed range from tire rotation, tie rods and damper replaced, toe adjustment, and lower shearing shaft replacement. 3/07/13 mileage 34,829 - i brought the vehicle in for routine nc inspection. inspection passed. 3/09/13 as i traveled out of town with my children we experienced a frightening and stressful time. when driving at highway, or near highway speeds, and going over a bump the front end would begin, at random times, to have so much play and the steering would shake violently making it difficult to control the vehicle. this caused me to have to slow to the side and pull off the road. this repair issue has now escalated to the point that it is a dangerous safety hazard to my children and myself. since this incident i have discovered this a known problem with the year, make, and model of my vehicle. below you will find two links to videos demonstrating the violent shaking which occurs due to this problem. one is a perspective from outside the vehicle. the other is from inside the vehicle. though the gentleman in the video seems to enjoy the violent shaking i assure you it was simply a terrifying experience for a mother traveling out of town alone with her children. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwiv23dlhmy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gupyhm1pccy. *tr

When you hit speeds of 55 mph or above and hit a small bump, my jeep starts to shake. took it in to jeep and they stated that is is called the "death wobble." correct term in the winter, in snow and in a jeep. third time in the jeep dealership and the only change has been the steering stabilizer without success. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 jeep wrangler. the contact stated that the vehicle would violently shake after driving over bumps in the road. the failure occurred while driving at least 40 mph. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was aligned and tires were replaced, but the failure continued. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 80,000. the vin was unavailable. updated 01/17/12 *bf updated 01/18/12

While driving my jeep i have hit small bumps or grates and the front end of my vehicle has shook violently. i almost lose control of my vehicle and have to slow down immediately to regain control. i have almost been in accidents because of this. this has happened three times since the first time. always starts because i hit a small bump at around 50 miles per hour. i have brought my jeep to the dealership and that can't seem to resolve the issue or recreate it. *tr ## vin failed ##

I was driving and ask of a sudden my airbag light came on. i could hear a clank/clunk in steering column. also horn nor cruise control would work. dealership replaced the clockspring the next day. no reason why. just stated they go out. mine went out at 20xxx miles!!! no recall!! *tr

Main issue - driving down the road hit a bump/uneven patch of road and the car shimmers/jerks/wobbles back and forth providing a feeling of losing control of the vehicle. honestly, i have noticed the shimmering/wobbling/jerking since the first bump i went over with the jeep wrangler. i thought this was normal for jeep as this is my first jeep wrangler i have owned. i even went as far as to remove the original tires (more off road) and get all around tires recommended by the jeep dealer per my private car maintenance specialist. this still did not help. i have this uneasiness when driving the jeep. i have learned to brace myself when i notice rough/uneven road ahead. while traveling northern michigan (i-75) i hit a bump in the road (the road was partially covered with snow), the jeep jerked/shimmered - i spun out of control said a few prayers and was able to bring the jeep back under control without flipping. i sat on the side of the freeway for almost a half hour before i had the courage to continue my journey. my younger adult children and husband do not like to drive my jeep because of this wobble/jerky experience after a bump/even road. they don't feel safe. something needs to be done to correct this problem, before someone is injured or killed. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2010 jeep wrangler. while driving at approximately 10 mph, the contact heard a rattle from the steering column. upon examining the steering column, the contact noticed a bolt under the steering wheel was loose. the contact also stated that the bolt which mounted the driver side seat belt to the seat popped out when buckling the seat belt. the vehicle had not been inspected at the time of the complaint. the failure and current mileages were 680.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 jeep wrangler. while driving between 20-25 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle drifted off of roadway. consequently he crashed into a mailbox. upon vehicle inspection he noticed that the towing arm disengaged from the steering mechanism; which could have possibly caused the vehicle to loose control. the front passenger bumper and door was dented. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. the insurance company was investigating the failure. the failure and current mileages were 123.

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