2004 JEEP WRANGLER Suspensionfront Problems

8 NHTSA complaints on file

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Suspensionfront Issues in the 2004 JEEP WRANGLER

8 suspensionfront complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 JEEP WRANGLER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Suspensionfront Complaints

#10413367 |
2004 JEEP WRANGLER "DEATH WOBBLE" . OCCURS AT 45-55MPH. WHEEL BALANCE, TIRE ROTATION, STEERING STABILIZER/DAMPER-ALL REPAIRED, ADJUSTED OR REPLACED. THIS VEHICLE HAS 75,000 MILES AND BEGAN AROUND 45,000 MILES AND IS GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BY JEEP! THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO WOBBLE AT AROUND 45PMH WHEN IT STRIKES A SLIGHT BUMP IN THE ROAD OR SOMETIMES WHEN NO PERCEIVED BUMP IN THE ROAD. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS! *KB
#10383180 |
BOUGHT A 2004 JEEP WRANGLER OF AUGUST OF 2010. THE JEEP HAD ABOUT 50,000 MILES. ON FEBRUARY 17 I WAS COMING HOME AT ABOUT 52 MPH. WHEN I GOT TO 55 HAD A TERRIBLE WOBBLE IN THE FRONT END. TALKED TO SEVERAL PEOPLE WHO OWN JEEPS AND THEY REFERRED TO IT AS THE DEATH WOBBLE. *TR
#10369820 |
2004 JEEP WRANGLER SPORT HAS AN EXTREME VIOLENT SHAKE CAUSING ENTIRE FRONT OF VEHICLE TO BOUNCE OFF THE GROUND AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 45 - 60 MPH. *TR
#10353879 |
I HAVE WHAT IS CALLED DEATH WOBBLE IN MY 2004 JEEP WRANGLER. AFTER READING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM IN VARIOUS FORUMS, I BELIEVE IT NEEDS TO BE ADRESSED. I HAVE DONE EVERYTHING THAT HAS BEEN SUGGESTED BY EXPERTS BUT STILL HAVE THE PROBLEM. THE JEEP HAS AROUND 30,000 MILES,AND IT HAS BEEN OFF ROAD,BUT SOME PEOPLE HAVE NOT BEEN OFFROAD AT ALL AND HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. WITH MILEAGE I DON'T THINK THIS JEEP SHOULD BE CONSIDERED WARNOUT. THE PROBLEM IS STILL ONGOING. *TR
#10334975 |
VIOLENT FRONT END WOBBLING EVERY TIME I HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD, NO MATTER THE SIZE OF THE BUMP. TO STOP THE WOBBLING I HIT THE BRAKES AND IT STOPS UNTIL ANOTHER BUMP IS HIT. BALANCED AND ROTATED THE TIRES, REPLACED THE STEERING STABILIZER AND NEW TIRES, THIS HELPED FOR ABOUT THREE MONTHS AND NOW IT IS GETTING WORSE. *TR
#10325924 |
I HAVE A 2004 JEEP WRANGLER RUBICON. I'VE BEEN EXPERIENCING DEATH WOBBLE, WHERE THE WHOLE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SHAKES VIOLENTLY AND WHEELS ACTUALLY WOBBLE.I HAVE REPLACED SHOCKS, STEERING STABILIZER, ROTATED AND BALANCED TIRES AND HAD THE FRONT END ALIGNED AND CHECKED BY A CAR DEALERS SERVICE DEPT. THE WOBBLE LESSENS BUT STILL PERSISTS. IT OCCURS AT 40 MPH OR ABOVE. NO ONE HAS BEEN ABLE TO FULLY EXPLAIN A SURE FIX FOR THE PROBLEM. MY JEEP HAS BEEN VERY WELL MAINTAINED AND HAS 57,000 MILES. JEEP/CHRYSLER ARE NO HELP IN FIXING THIS POTENTIALLY DEADLY PROBLEM. *TR
#10253954 |
2004 JEEP RUBICON BALL JOINT FAILURE. *TR
#10199459 |
MY 2004 JEEP WRANGLER HAS DEVELOPED WHAT I LATER FOUND OUT IS KNOWN TO JEEP DRIVERS AS THE "DEATH WOBBLE." AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE FRONT END BEGINS TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. ONCE THE OSCILLATIONS START, THE VEHICLE BECOMES DIFFICULT TO STEER AND MUST BE BROUGHT TO A FULL STOP FOR THEM TO GO AWAY. VERY DANGEROUS ON THE FREEWAY SURROUNDED BY OTHER TRAFFIC. THIS IS AN ENTIRELY UNMODIFIED, STOCK SUSPENSION WITH LESS THAN 20K MILES ON THE VEHICLE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, WHO COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG, BUT SUGGESTED I REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP. I HAD THE VEHICLE ALIGNED AND THE TIRES ROTATED, BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. THIS IS A MUCH MORE VIOLENT AND UNCONTROLLABLE SHAKE THAN WHAT IS CAUSED BY OUT OF BALANCE TIRES OR WARPED BRAKE ROTORS. I TOOK THE JEEP TO A SHOP SPECIALIZING IN 4X4 SUSPENSION. THEY MENTIONED THAT THE PROBLEM USUALLY OCCURS...

Other 2004 JEEP WRANGLER Problem Areas

Steering 66 complaints Suspension 50 complaints Electrical System 10 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 8 complaints Unknown Or Other 7 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 6 complaints Power Train 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 6 complaints Structurebody 6 complaints Tires 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 5 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 5 complaints Engine 4 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 4 complaints Seat Belts 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 4 complaints Structure 4 complaints Wheels 4 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 3 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 3 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield 3 complaints Air Bags 2 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 2 complaints Exterior Lighting 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 2 complaints Seat Beltsfront 2 complaints Service Brakes 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 2 complaints Visibility 2 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 2 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorage 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Traindriveline 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Seats 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint
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