Front Suspension Stabilizer Bar problems of the 2007 Jeep Wrangler

The problem started late February 2014. I took my Jeep to the dealership and explained my problem in great detail and they were aware of the this problem, the death wobble. So they called me later and said it's fixed. Which it wasn't I pulled out and only a few minutes later it happened so I went back and asked them if they bothered to test drive to see if it was actually fixed and they said no. This blew my mind especially since it's dangerous. So after they put on a new stabilizer bar I took it to a new place since that was the 4th bad experience I've had with that dealership. The back up place started their inspection of problem and noticed the stabilizer was faulty and he started with replacing that again. I got the Jeep back to only find it was still not fixed. I've taken the Jeep back 5 times to have the following items replaced in this order: stabilizer bar/wheel alignment and tire rotation, stabilizer bar again, all new shocks, steering damper/tie rod ends, and track bar. $2000 worth of work and it is still not fixed. Now I'm at a point where I just don't know what to do. The mechanic is stumped and replaced the entire suspension system. I feel like this vehicle is extremely dangerous to drive so now I'm stuck with a lemon or sell to someone else which is not right either. I'm blown away this is a well documented problem and that the manufacturer has done nothing to remedy issue. This has caused me to almost of been run over by 70mph semis, run two other cars off the road and it's only a matter of time before I get hurt or killed or someone else does.

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Jeep Wrangler sahara. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle started to shake violently. The vehicle became uncontrollable whenever the contact drove over any uneven road surface or a road bump. The failure occurred until there was a significant reduction in speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the steering stabilizer bar and the steel power steering lines that were cracked however, the vehicle continued to shake violently. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance for the failure. The failure mileage was 36,900 and the current mileage was 37,000. Kmj.

While driving @ approximately 55mph on rt 50 near rt 28 in fairfax CO va I felt a slight vibration in the front end which immediately became a violent vibration to the point I had trouble steering the vehicle while applying the brakes to slow down and nearly crashed. I pulled off to the side of the road and got out to inspect the vehicle, fully expecting to find a flat tire or worse, thinking maybe a tire actually fell off. I found nothing wrong which was perplexing. I continued on my way with no further incident that day. Since that day I've had at least five more incidents of the same nature with varying degrees of near misses regarding an accident. It's frightening and clearly something is wrong with the vehicle. I've researched the issue and it's apparent the problem is widely know as the "death wobble" with many suggested fixes. The dealer with whom I have my Jeep serviced has acknowledged hearing about a front end shimmy but no death wobble (fairoaks Chrysler, Dodge Jeep). They suggest replacing the front stabilizer bar with a "heavy duty" one and said it will fix the issue ($660. 00). Ironically, the "heavy duty" stabilizer appears to be stock on models beg. With the 2010 model year or at a minimum they have changed the configuration and placement of the stabilizer which indicates to me they (Chrysler/Jeep) clearly recognized there is a serious issue with the safety of the vehicle. I implore you to investigate this most serious defect before someone is killed because of this issue.

I own a 2007 Jeep Wrangler unlimited sahara. Two big complaints. First, with 51,000 my Jeep has started to exhibit what is commonly called the "death wobble", apparently now an infamous reality among Jeep owners up to the 2010 models (which I am told, Jeep corrected with a stabilizer bar redesign). 45 mph on smooth roads and all of the sudden the front end starts jumping uncontrollably, and the only way to get control is to slam on the brakes. I have rebalanced and then replaced the tires, and have had the front suspension checked -- everything seems to be in order, and no mechanic can figure out the true "fix". I want to know why nhsta has not issued a recall or service notice on an issue that is so dangerous? the consistency of complaints about the design error in the steering and front end of these vehicles is overwhelming. Second issue is that my gas tank does not allow for the auto-cut-off for gas pump operations -- whenever I fill up the tank, the gas rushes up the tank line with apparently no baffling and comes pouring out. And no, I am not an idiot who is overfilling the tank -- whether the pump is on automatic fill, or I do it carefully manually, the same thing happens -- the tank suddenly fills and shoots gas out of the filler cap area. There is something definitely wrong here. I did see that there has been a prior investigation on a similar complaint for these vehicles, and that nhsta determined not to pursue a recall. I think the issue needs to get revisited. The lame Dodge that nhsta believed that many complaints on this issue were "internet driven" sounds feckless. Both of these issues are safety concers - especially the death wobble issue -- and need regulatory intervention in order to protect consumers like me. Thank you.

I am writing to you because I do not know where else to go with this. Something needs to be done by Chrysler and something fast before something serious happens to someone. I have a 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4 door sahara and I am experiencing with it what is called the "death wobble", if you were to search about this on the internet, you will see I am not the only one that this is happening to. I have called the dealership where I got the Jeep and automatically they tell me that I need to have my stabilizer bar replaced and that it would cost me $250. I will tell you by all the complaints that I have seen on the internet that will not fix the problem. I do not have the money to sink into this Jeep for something that they say is going to fix it and it does not. What I experience when I hit a bump going about 50 is a violent shaking in the front end of my Jeep to the point that I have to slow down to almost 20 mph to get it under control. I have also experienced it coming down a hill and when I put the brake on and the violent shaking happens again, but when I put the brake on to slow down it does it worse. I am very scared to drive my Jeep and I am afraid for my family and our lives in this Jeep, when I use to love it. If this is a steering stabilizer problem then I think that Chrysler needs to take responsibility for this. I am sure if you ran a story about this, tons of people will come forward with the same thing. My mother in law has a 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4 door and the same thing is happening to hers. She has had new tires put on it, balanced, and an alignment. She has had it to the dealer twice and they tell her nothing is wrong with the Jeep. My friend also has 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4 door and hers does it too. I am so tired of having a vehicle that I pay good money for and I am afraid to drive it. Search for "death wobble Jeep" and you will see.

Defect is called "death wobble" in variious Jeep Wrangler years and models. Mine is a 2007 Wrangler x unlimited. I was told by dealer the problem was mud impaction around and inside of wheels. Removing all mud did not fix problem. Worsened problem after cleaning. Replaced front stabilizer bar3 weeks ago. Problem continues. . . Which is:while driving on a rough road or hitting a bump or even modestly shallow pothole, front end and steering begins shaking, wobbling, quaking to point of vehicle being completely out of control and is almost if not completely impossible to control which is managed by braking to complete halt. Have narrowly averted collisions and complete vehicle control several times in the last 3 months. Really afraid to drive Jeep, nor can I ethically or effectively sell vehicle without notifying "buyer" or this serious, bodily and life threatening defect. Vehicle is worthless because of this danger.

Uncontrollable shaking vibrating loss of steering. . . . . Death wobble till stopped and pulled over Jeep has serviced it 3x and acting like im crazy replaced stabilizer bar and dampener only help for few weeks im afraid to drive and can not afford another car it has 30000 miles stock everything and no off roading ever.

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Wrangler. While driving at 65 mph, the contact drove over a bump in the road and the vehicle began to shake violently. The dealer advised steering stabilizer was defective. The stabilizer was replaced. The current and failure mileages were 43,000.

Uncontrolled steering, bad stabilizer bar, need to replace the stabilizer bar or will lose control of the vehicle on rough patch of road.

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the front end of the vehicle began to shake violently. When the failure would occur, the contact would slightly lose control of the vehicle. The contact applied the brakes and the vehicle decelerated as normal. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic where the mechanic advised that the stabilizer bar and steering dampener were faulty and needed to be replaced. After replacing the steering dampener and stabilizer bar, the vehicle continued to shake when driving at higher speeds. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer and the dealer advised that the tires needed to be replaced. The contact stated there was nothing wrong with the tires. The failure mileage was 55,000.