We have classified the 52 complaints from 2009 Jeep Wrangler about SUSPENSION into the following categories.
When it hits a bump around 40 per hour, it wobbles uncontrollably.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep wrangler. while driving down a hill on a bridge, the front end of the vehicle started to wobble rapidly and experienced the "death wobble". the same failure recurred two weeks later as the front end started to wobble again going down a hill. the contact stated that two lug nuts detached from the front passenger side tire due to the vibrations from the "death wobble". the contact researched the failure on the internet and called an independent mechanic. it was diagnosed that a shock in the front end rods or steering dampener caused the failure. the vehicle was repaired. an unknown dealer stated that there was no recall for the failure. the failure mileage was 102,600.*dt *js
While driving at highway speeds and upon hitting rough road conditions the front on the jeep begins to shake uncontrollably. you must slow or come to a stop to make it go away. this has happened four times to me. it is by far the most terrifying thing that has ever happened to me in 50 years of driving. the dealer has told me it was worn dampeners and replaced them. of course this did not happen for the first 50k miles, so i must wait until the conditions appear again to see if the problem is solved.
Death wobble in suspension while driving. has happened since owning vehicle. the vehicle will begin to uncontrollably shake in a violent manner at a speeds at or near 60 mph. the wobble is persistent and well documented on the internet. jeep refuses to officially accept a problem exists even though wrangler owners have complained in thousands of posts viewable online. i have had my jeep in multiple times for this and the problem still persists.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep wrangler. while driving 50 mph, the vehicle struck a bump in the road and wobbled violently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the stabilizer bar, pittman bar, and stabilizing shock absorbers failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was not repaired again. a dealer (advantage dodge ram chrysler jeep 3200 e. main street, farmington, nm 87402) was contacted, but did not provide any assistance. the manufacturer referred the contact to nhtsa. the contact did not file a complaint with the manufacturer. the failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
When driving the jeep on the expressway, the entire front end started shimmying from side to side, threatening to pull the steering wheel out of my hands. it stopped when i reduced speed to under 55 mph. whenever i tried to go over 55 mph, the jeep resumed it's death wobble. this is not a safe condition to be driving a vehicle in. *tr
Experienced "death wobble" twice in past month - uncontrollable shaking of front end at speed after hitting minor bump in highway. almost caused accident. had to slow to near stop on highway for shaking to subside.
Violent shaking of the steering wheel when the jeep goes over a bump in the road. this is a regular occurrence. the last incident, the hazard lights on the dash panel came on and have not been able to turn off since then. happens mostly on the highway or when the vehicle is traveling at 45-55 mph.
My jeep has the death wobble. i have had it in the shop twice to get it fixed and spent over $3,000 so far to fix the problem and it has not be resolved! new parts and new tires have not helped. someone is going to get hurt or killed. it happens all the time.
Usually after hitting a bump, the tire(s) begin to shake violently and do not stop until slowing down significantly or coming to a complete stop. from what i've researched, this appears to be a common problem with jeep owners and can be very dangerous. this started a few months ago on my jeep and appears to happen more frequently.
Driving north bound on interstate 89 in new hampshire approximately 65 mph, drove over a bridge abutment and the front end of my 2009 jeep wrangler start to violently shake. the violent shaking didn't stop until i slowed to 30 mph.
Travelling on a straight road at approximately 50-60mph, hit a small bump in the road. the steering wheel began to shake a little then violently and almost lost control of the jeep. i had to come to a compete stop in the middle of the road before the shaking would stop. i was scared too death. i had the jeep checked over and nothing was broken or worn. now afraid to drive the vehicle. there are many complaints on this site as well as the internet for the same issue. when will this be addressed before someone gets killed?
Known as the "death wobble." this has occurred four times to me on the interstate traveling approximately 50-70 miles per hour. had to come to complete stop before the severe shaking from the front end and steering wheel would cease. very dangerous and it is a huge safety issue that the manufacturer must address and stop denying happens. they should also repair the car free of charge. this has happened to me on sept. 12, 2015, oct. 4th, 2015, oct. 13th, 2015, and october 25, 2015. all incidents occurred on the highway except for the first incidence which was on a regular road going about 25 miles per hour.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep wrangler. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle shook violently. as a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle. the contact was able to regain control of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the stabilizing bar needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 15,300. the vin was not available. updated 11/19/15*lj
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep wrangler. while driving various speeds over a bump in the road, the front of the vehicle began to shake tremendously. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that tie rod end bolts, trac bar bolts, and the ball joints needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 42,000. the vin was unavailable.