general problems of the 2004 Jeep Wrangler - part 2

Jeep Wrangler (2004) has the steering shake violently when driven over 45mph. No dealership or garage could resolve the problem. I spent over $2000 in new tires all new steering components and suspension as well as wheels to fix a problem the company refuses to acknowledge exists so they can continue to support their unions rediculios commands while putting me and other drivers at risk.

The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the front end of the vehicle began to shake violently. The contact pulled over and the shaking stopped, but when she continued on, the shaking began again. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that the front steering box, bushings, and control arms needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000 and the current mileage was approximately 22,000.

Violent shaking of the suspension when I reach about 55 mph, usually on the nys thruway. In order to stop the shake I need to slow down to about 40 mph. Very dangerous and unnerving, especially in traffic. Brought to my mechanic who stated he saw nothing wrong with my vehicle. Replaced and balanced tires. Was fine but then ,as now , unexpectedly goes into convulsions. I feel very uncomfortable when driving my vehicle, which is my sole mode of transportation. Is there a recall? I am not aware of any. Would really like to resolve this situation. This has been going on for several years.

Multiple incidents of violent vibration in the vehicle front end, including the steering wheel and front wheels, are occuring after hitting a minor pot hole in the road. Incidents occur at highways speeds, normally 45 - 55 mph. The driver must reduce speed to near zero in order to recover safe and effective control of the vehicle. This vehicle defect appears to be the well-known and major safety issue in Jeep Wrangler vehicles known as "the death wobble". I purchased this vehicle new from a Jeep dealership and have had it professionally maintained per the manufacturer's instructions since the day I bought it. My spouse and I have both experienced this defect several times in the past few years, most recently on December 15, 2011. At this point, we've had the vehicle inspected several times and replaced a number of components on the vehicle, including the steering damper, four shock absorbers, and all 4 tires. , in addition, the suspension has been inspected numerous times in the past 3 years. Given the shear number of similar complaints by other owners, I feel that this is an obvious manufacturer defect that should be acknowledged and corrected by the manufacturer.

I bought a 2004 Jeep Wrangler about 6 months ago and 3 of the months that I have owned this vehicle its has a shake in the front end known as the death wobble (google death wobble)my Jeep has 63,000 miles on it and no warranty, bought it used. When I drive this Jeep 40-55 miles a hour and if I hit a bump the whole front end of the Jeep shakes out of control, very dangerous. My Jeep Wrangler has had nothing done to it (no lifts or added parts all stock) I have brought this Jeep to a mechanic 1 month ago and this Friday it will be going back to another mechanic. When my Jeep first did this death wobble I did some research and I was very surprised how many people have received the same problem as I did. Is there anything I can do? this Jeep sat at the dealers lot for 1 year before he sold it, did he know? maybe nothing will come out of this but I feel Jeep need to recall this problem and fix it correct before someone get hurt bad. I have two daughters and I will not let them ride in my Jeep until I find the correct way to fix it. My Jeep has this problem at least 1 time a day.

2004 Jeep Wrangler experiences severe violent front end shimmy/wobble at highway speeds. Shimmy occurs when hitting bumps on highway when traveling straight at 40 to 70 mph. Shimmy is uncontrollable and only ceases with slowing down.

My 2004 Jeep Wrangler has "the death wobble". At approx. 45-50 mph the steering wheel just about shakes out of my hands. The dealership will not even check it out without charging me by the hour with an estimated 2 hr. Inspection. It's all over the internet yet Jeep refuses to acknowledge it exists. I love my Jeep, it's the 3rd one I've owned, but I will never buy another one. The only fix seems to be to pour money in my vehicle until I get the right part taken care of. I can't even trade it in while it's doing this. I'm stuck and I want some action taken by Jeep!.

2004 Jeep Wrangler sport goes into a violent shake when driving approximately 55 mph. I've read about the death wobble on more than one web site or blog. I took it to the dealer, and they said it was the steering stablizer , but I believed this only mask, the real problem. I spoke to a local 4x4 shop and they said Jeep made the lower contol arm too short and this pushed the front end down and the angles were off. Also, said the aftermaket replacements were approx 3/4" longer than the oem. My Jeep was stock, not lifted. This problem has caused the tires to cup, brakes, and steering stabilizer to wear out earlier than normal. It was only a matter of time before someone got killed or injured.

2004 Jeep Wrangler, 16,000 miles on it and the front end shakes violently when hitting a bump or even a small pothole in the road. I have read reports of this same issue happening over and over again with the dealers telling customers that it's "bad driving habits" causing the rotors to warp. Warped rotors can be felt in the brake pedal when appling the brakes, but there is no shaking happening while braking. Why don't manufacturers "do the right thing" and fix the problems. Seat belt retractors not retracting properly or even extending out when trying to fasten them is another problem that I encounter on a frequent basis.

The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that there was a major "shimmy" in the front end of the vehicle. While driving 50 mph, the contact experienced a lot of movement in the front end that caused him to lose control of the vehicle. He took the vehicle to the dealer and suggested an alignment. The vehicle was aligned and the tires were balanced, but this did not remedy the failure. The vehicle was out of warranty; therefore, the dealer would not repair the vehicle. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was 31,150 and failure mileage was approximately 6,000.

Vehicle goes into a violent shake (shimmy, vibe, wobble) when there is any change in roadway condition (bump, lip, hole, uneven roadway). My Jeep has not been altered in anyway. I have had the tires rotated and balanced. In addition my seat belt on the drivers side and front passenger belt both catch in the door - they do not retract. This has been an ongoing problem for 5 months.

Vehicle will enter into a violent wobble and shake when hitting a bump at highway speed. Violent shaking does not stop until speed is reduced to under 15 mph.

After hitting a bump, (pot hole, dip, etc) with the left front wheel the vehicle begins to shake violently.

I own a 2004 Jeep "wrangler x" since it was new and have experience the "death wobble " almost from the beginning. The steering stabilizer was replaced while on warranty and I have replaced that one myself. The vehicle has @ 41,000 mi. And the problem is getting worse.

Hit a bump between 50-55 mph and the steering violently shakes. Common term for this in Jeep community is "death wobble" you must slow down to stop it. I took it to the dealer and they only test drove the vehicle which will almost never work.

The vehicle has exhibited the "death wobble" almost as long as I've had it. I purchased the vehicle brand new. At 50-55 mph, the front-end shakes uncontrollably. Sometimes the shaking is instigated by a bump - most often it starts simply by reaching the aforementioned speed. The only way to stop it is to slow down (which is not always an easy option at highway speeds) or put it into 4wd while moving. I've take it to multiple dealers and mechanics, and no one has been able to rectify the condition. While it doesn't happen every single time I cross the 50-55 mph threshold, shakes more often than not. It's terribly alarming, certainly unsafe, and completely appropriate for a recall and cost-free fix.

2004 Jeep Wrangler with a violent vibration. Customer states that the vibration and shaking began when she went over some uneven pavement on the highway. Mechanic determined that the track bar and steering damper need to be replaced.