Table 1 shows one common wheel related problems of the 2000 Jeep Wrangler.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel problems |
-at approximately fifty-five to sixty miles per hour, the vehicle's front end begins to shake violently. I have personally researched the problem and discovered that it is commonly called, "death wobble" amongst other Jeep owners. The issue typically occurs after hitting a bump in the road or driving around a bend on the highway. Since the first incident in early 2009, I have have taken the vehicle to a number of different local mechanics for a diagnosis and have heard different suggested courses of action from each one. I have had a number of components replaced on the vehicle including, but not limited to the (1) tracking bar, (2) u-joints, (3) steering dampner etc. I have also had an entire new set of tires replaced on the vehicle. Although replacing the tracking bar worked temporarily, the problem soon returned after adding an additional 10,000 - 15,000 miles to the vehicle. -although many other Jeep owners have reported the same issue over the years, no action has been taken in the form of a recall from the former "daimlerchrysler ag" or its successor "Chrysler group l. L. C. " or it's subsidiary "Jeep corporation. ".
Driver was going at approximately 35 mph and approached a slight curve and the entire left rear wheel separated from the axle causing the driver to lose control causing the vehicle to flip down and again it flipped back up, totaling the vehicle. Provide further details.
Vehicle picked up on 6/3/00. Was driving to work on 6/4/00 when right rear wheel separated from vehicle. Felt like a blowout. Was able to control vehicle & pull to side of road. Vehicle was towed to dealership. Mechanic indicated the wheel was tampered with. Vehicle only had 73 miles on it.