NHTSA Complaint #10188209 — 2005 JEEP WRANGLER
SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10188209 |
| Vehicle | 2005 JEEP WRANGLER |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 9,617 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE ENGAGES IN A "DEATH WOBBLE" (UNCONTROLLABLE SHAKING) CAUSED BY STEERING SUSPENSION FAILURE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING DIMPLER, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 9,617. THE VIN IS UNKNOWN.
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