NHTSA Complaint #10715785 — 1996 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10715785
Vehicle	1996 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	April 30, 2008
Date Filed	May 11, 2015
Mileage	150,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AZ

Consumer Description

WHILE EXITING ONE FREEWAY TO ANOTHER (ON THE RAMP) AT 60+ MILES PER HOUR, THE ENTIRE FRONT END STARTING SHAKING VIOLENTLY. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS SHAKING BACK AND FORTH. I HAVE SINCE FOUND OUT THIS IS KNOWN AS 'THE DEATH WOBBLE'. WE HAVE SPENT WELL OVER $5000 TRYING TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. HOWEVER, THE FRONT END CONTINUES TO REQUIRE WORK IN ORDER TO KEEP IT FROM REOCCURRING.

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