I have a severe 'Death Wobble' and of course jeep doesn't want to admit to it. They told me that they are the ones that can fix the problem if I bring it to them. I told jeep, that I have had mechanics look at the issue and they tell me that there is nothing mechanically wrong. They suggest I go to a Jeep Specialist mechanic that does know how to fix the problem, but he does it by using after market thicker tracking bar or even building a vertical suspension bar. I just think that JEEP needs to address this issue, as the safety problem that it is! Oh! I forgot to mention the JEEP Dealer wants $148.00 just to look at it. And IF they find a problem that $148.00 will go towards fixing the problem that my mechanic says there is nothing mechanically wrong.

Death wobble like everyone else. Have replaced shocks, steering stabilizer, had tires balanced, vehicle aligned, etc.

Still happens. It can happen even if you have a little mud in one hub which causes front end imbalance. This is absolutely ridiculous to have to worry about for an off road vehicle. Any kind of imbalance in front end can cause this to occur. So it could be anything from the stabilizer to ball joints or any other part on the front end. Basically every trip I take at some point it now happens.

Then I take it somewhere to get repaired. Then it's ok for about a week, and happens again. So repeat. I've had the stabilizer replaced twice now. Guessing next I'll be doing ball joints or tie rod ends and anything else we can replace just in hopes of it going away for a while. Even if they are worn out (which they are not as multiple mechanics have verified) the vehicle should not become so dangerous to drive. Especially as this is only occurring at higher speeds (55+mph).

I've spent way too much on this already. Horrible design flaw.

While driving down the road at approx 45mph, the Jeep began to shake/jump uncontrollably for no apparent reason. We took it into the Jeep dealer from whom we bought the vehicle. He tightened the track bar (??) and replaced the steering stabilizer. We explained to him that we were beginning a cross country trip, so he should check everything. A week or so later, we began the trip from Florida to California. Two days into the trip (east Texas), while traveling at highway speeds, we experienced the shake again. We had to stop the vehicle and took it to the nearest Jeep dealership, driving on side streets at minimal speeds. The dealership replaced the upper and lower ball joints. There were already two Jeeps in the shop with the same problem and while we were there, another person came in with the same issue.

We then continued our trip. Two days later, in California, we again experienced the shake while traveling at highway speeds. Again, we took the car to a Jeep dealer who said we needed to replace the steering stabilizer. We told him it had already been done. He noted that the stabilizer that comes as standard equipment with the Jeep is not robust enough and that most Jeeps will experience this problem if not upgraded. We also reported this sequence of events to Jeep. We have since researched this issue on the internet and have found the problem is know as "death wobble" and seems to be quite prevalent

While driving down the road at approx 45mph, the jeep began to shake/jump uncontrollably for no apparent reason. We took it into the Jeep dealer from whom we bought the vehicle. He tightened the track bar (??) and replaced the steering stabilizer. We explained to him that we were beginning a cross country trip, so he should check everything. A week or so later, we began the trip from Florida to California. Two days into the trip (east Texas), while traveling at highway speeds, we experienced the shake again. We had to top the vehicle and took it to the nearest Jeep dealership, driving on side streets at minimal speeds. The dealership replaced the upper and lower ball joints. There were already two Jeeps in the shop with the same problem and while we were there, another person came in with the same issue. We then continued our trip. Two days later, in California, we again experienced the shake while traveling at highway speeds. Again, we took the car to a Jeep dealer who said we needed to replace the steering stabilizer. We told him it had already been done. He noted that the stabilizer that comes as standard equipment with the Jeep is not robust enough and that most Jeeps will experience this problem if not upgraded. We also reported this sequence of events to Jeep. We have since researched this issue on the internet and have found the problem is know as "death wobble" and seems to be quite prevalent.

The jeep death wobble is very dangerous. It is happening often to my jeep. It does not matter what speed I am going, I do not have to hot a pot hole or bump in the road. There is no rhyme or reason to it. I have had wheel stabilizers replaced, new tires, tires aligned, etc. Nothing works. In order to make the death wobble stop, I have to pull over and come to a complete stop. This is very dangerous when you are on the interstate going 70 mph, or any other road for that matter. I drive my kids in this car. It is not safe. Chrysler needs to recognize and fix the problem before someone gets killed. Chrysler's response is they are aware of the problem but have not had enough complaints to order a recall. Unacceptable!!

October 2009 I purchased a 2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited from Southern Hospitality in Chesapeake, Virginia. This was my dream Jeep- lift kit, side bars, supreme stereo system, and the works. This dream Jeep has turned into a nightmare with a death wobble that keeps coming back. I share this Jeep with my 17 year old daughter who herself has experienced the death wobble, a phone call from the side of the highway that scared me to death. Below is the list of dates and mileage in which I have returned this Jeep to the dealership for them to fix, but each time they return it to me the wobble returns. I feel as if I am continually putting myself and my daughter at risk but due to a divorce my finances do not allow me to purchase a new Jeep… even though every payment has been made on this Jeep. Date Mileage Their “Fix” 12/29/12 27,443 New Steering dampener 1/6/12 27,792 New Steering dampener 1/10/12 28,045 Torqued bolts 1/16/12 28,311 Torqued suspension parts 7/12/12 35,767 New steering dampener 7/25/12 36,887 New steering dampener, alignment 9/13/12 38,967 Re-secured front suspension, bolts, rotated tires 9/26/12 39,361 Re-placed drag link-tie rod 1/3/13 42,629 Re-placed drag link-tie rod-gears-power steering bushing 3/13/13 44,389 New trac bar, New tires This last time I called Chrysler and I have a case number, but their response has been to extend the warranty on the Jeep and to tell me it is the dealer’s problem. The dealership put new tires on it and told me it is Chrysler’s problem. I am sorry but your warranty and tires cannot replace myself or my daughter if because of your negligence and ignorance we are in a car accident.

Well, I had my first experience with the death wobble. My wrangler is now at the dealer, the dealer says he cannot find a problem. I called jeep Australia, they said if the dealer says there is no problem, they consider that there is no problem.

I will now install camera in car so next time I have proof. And just to top it off, they took the car, as it is under warranty to my nearest dealer ( About 1 hour away ) now they tell me, as they cannot find a problem, I have to find my own way of picking up the car ..(Helpful , aren't they???)

I will probably head to the lawyers next .This is far too dangerous to be let slide. I have owned over 40 cars of all different types , never experienced anything like this .And I've had some with some pretty ordinary suspensions. But never dangerous like this . I had no control till I brought the car to a stop . Just lucky there were no other cars around .Yep, I'm a tad pissed off .

Update from Nov 4, 2011: Had Death wobble problem repaired..... was told they cannot fault the car .....( previous experience nearly shook me out of the car ).....now it shudders almost to the point of death wobble ,, just to create a bit of apprehension..... will now go to lawyer to find out my position should this occur again and I hit someone.

The exciting times of driving a "new" jeep.!!!!!!!