Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problems of the 2007 Jeep Wrangler

Two problems related to rear suspension shock absorber have been reported for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2011

I purchased this vehicle used with very low mileage of 16,640 in 2011 confident that the vehicle was safe because of the car fax. There were no incidents reported. I am sure that the previous owner knew of this problem and reported it. What other reason would there be for such low mileage. When we went to the dealership only a month later to report the problem of the frightening wobble when hitting small pothole he smiled and said "OH yeah that's the (death wobble)". And then he told me that it is not covered under warranty. Therefore we are stuck because we could not pass this vehicle on in good conscience to anyone and that is over a $20,000 loss to the consumer. I want to know why something that can cause this kind of accident promoting incident not to be reported to the next purchaser of that particular vehicle or repaired by the dealership before resale. Our trip to and from hot springs nc on i81 s and n at speeds of 65-70 mph was a hair raising experience. Surrounded by tractor trailers a certain death would have come to anyone who went into a panic. I am outraged and disappointed by my dealership and the manufacturer of the suspension in this vehicle as the safety testing had to show a problem!!!!! I'm sure they redesigned the stabilizing system in the next year of this 2007 Jeep Wrangler x!!! it is the front stabilizer bar and shock absorbing assembly so do not let them tell you its anything other than that!.

2 Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem

Failure Date: 04/07/2010

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that when driving 70 mph or more over a bump in the road, the front end shook violently and the contact lost control momentarily. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the shock absorber and the tires needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure continued. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that they would send a specialist to inspect the vehicle. The failure mileage was 74,000.




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