Death wobble- hit bump and steering wheel shakes uncontrollably ! extremely dangerous. i have replaced almost all suspension components-$1600 and it has happened 4 more times. there is nothing that i can do once it starts-almost got run over by a semi. it happens to allot of people. check the internet.
When going over 35 the wheel starts to wobble like the dealth wobble. has a lot of lack in steering wheel.. when control control is on it going to 5 rpm and shifting funny..
While traveling down the road when you slow to turn a slight curve and press brakes the jeep goes into a uncontrollable shake in the entire front end. you can not stop it by applying brakes because it makes it worse. you have no control of the shake and it even shakes the steering wheel and whole front end of the jeep. eventually it pulls out of it after several feet but you feel the whole front end is gong to come off the shake is that violent. i have almost wrecked my vehicle trying to hold it on the road while turning and had other cars almost plow me from the back. it is very scarey and you have no warning when it is going to happen.
Ball joint on the tie rod fell off of the pitman arm of the steering box backing out of a parking spot at a shopping center, leaving no steering control. low speed at time of incident (under 5km/h) luckily there was no accident. vehicle was backing out of spot to the right and a clunk was heard and felt in the steering wheel when straightening the wheels. jeep wrangler 4door 4x4 sahara unlimited
I experience the "death wobble" daily. it starts around 45 mph and continues until i stop. it makes the jeep shake and hard to control. the shaking is so bad, it will cause drinks to get thrown from the cupholder. it has progressively gotten worse over the past year or so.
While driving i hit a bump and the front wheels begin to violently shake and i cannot control or stop it. i have to stop the vehicle to make it quit. this has happened on the highway with heavy traffic and no place to pull over. semi trucks behind me almost hit me. this is a violent and uncontrollable shaking. this happens while the vehicle is in motion and hits a bump like a seam in the pavement or edge of overpass.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep wrangler. while driving 50 mph, the front end of the vehicle and steering wheel shook without warning. the vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. the contact mentioned the failure to an independent mechanic who stated that the issue could be related to the tires. the manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a jeep dealer for diagnostic testing. the failure mileage was 90,000. *tt *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep wrangler. the contact stated that the horn became inoperable. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer (murfreesboro hyundai, 2203 nw broad street, murfreesboro, tn 37129) where it was diagnosed that the clock spring failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to nhtsa. the failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2008 jeep wrangler. while driving approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel suddenly and erroneously turned to the left. as a result, the contact drove into the opposite lane facing oncoming traffic. a second vehicle crashed into the passenger side door of the contact's vehicle. the air bags did not deploy. the front seat passenger sustained a fractured right leg, and injuries to the ribs, head, and right hip. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 150,000.
While driving approx 60 mph i hit a bump in the road...car started shaking uncontrollably..steering wheel was shaking ..had to slow immediately...was almost rear ended on highway...luckily the person behind me wasn't too close and able to slow to a stop...this is an incredibly dangerous situation and jeep is claiming there is nothing wrong...my car was purchased new and is totally stock...i read that its described as the "death wobble". is jeep waiting for someone to die before acknowledging the problem?
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep wrangler. while driving 55 mph over a bump in the road, the vehicle violently vibrated until it came to a complete stop. the vehicle was currently at fred martin superstore (3195 barber rd, barberton, oh 44203, (330) 753-4444) to have the ball joints, tie rods, steering damper, and universal joints replaced for the second time. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 124,000. the vin was unknown.
The death wobble!!!! when i hit a bump or pothole . i feel my jeep is literally coming apart. my jeep is 2008 and this has been an issue sknce we bought it anout 5 years agao. i only drive when its emergency. i will not take highways. its absolutely terrifying. why is there no recalls for death wobble on the jeep 2008. this is not just a problem on newer modles. i want it fixed for free. i cant even sell it. because people with jeeps know about it!!!
The front end developed a bad shaking. if you are ridding at 60 to 65 mph and hit a very slight bump the front end develops a shake that causes you to loose control and have to come to an abrupt stop even is you are on a major highway. jeep called it a death wobble but they said its not a recall ! are they crazy ? my wife almost got killed. she had to come to a sudden stop on rout 18 in new jersey while driving at 65 mph and a truck was barreling down on her. thank god the truck was able to stop in time. it happened to the same car 4 times since i own it. it seems to happen every 50,000 miles. *tr
I was driving my 19 year old sons jeep wrangler and experienced the so called death wobble, it was so bad other drivers on the highway were honking their horns at me. my son was with me and said that this has happened to him when you hit a bump at speeds between 50-70mph. the steering violently shakes from side to side. it will only stop if i slow down to speeds below 20 mph. i know longer allow my son to drive the jeep wrangler on the highway and will not let him take it to college when he starts back in the fall. i do not want to put him in a dangerous situation on the highway. the jeep is stock; no lifts, aftermarket wheels, etc. i cannot believe there has not been a recall on this, loosing contol of your steering at 50+ mph cannot be safe.
At highway speed, approximately 50+ mph, when the car goes over a bump or pothole (it doesn't need to be a major bump or hole) the front shakes violently until the car is slowed and then it returns to normal. searching on the internet i have found discussions describing this exact situation. they call it the "death wobble".