Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 Steering Problems
Owners have filed 200 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 across 3 model years. The 2008 model year has the most (84). The words owners use most often: “death wobble” (43% of reports).
- 200steering complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 74%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Death wobble: mentioned in 86 of 200 complaints (43%)
- Front end: mentioned in 50 of 200 complaints (25%)
- Shake violently: mentioned in 24 of 200 complaints (12%)
- Steering stabilizer: mentioned in 20 of 200 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 191 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 200 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 | 34 | 21% | 38,600 |
| 2008 Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 | 84 | 14% | 45,500 |
| 2007 Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 | 82 | 14% | 47,129 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists steering for the Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Purchased 2008 jeep wrangler and at around 3600 miles noticed severe steering issues. Steering was wandering and has become erratic. Excessive side to side movement, excessive jiggles on small bumps at lower speeds. Dangerous steering at 65mph on highway to the extent that vehicle swerves into next…
Driving 40 mph or over will cause car to harshly shake uncontrollably making it extremely difficult to steer and control the vehicle. Completely unsafe to drive on a freeway as the only way to get the car to stop shaking is to completely stop. Because of all the shaking causes other suspension and…
Randomly the jeep will completely go crazy. The windshield wipers with fluid run, blinkers, horn, and ----> the engine shuts off while driving at any speed. I lose power steering and power brakes at the same time. This is seriously dangerous. I called the local jeep dealer and they told me to call…
Experienced the violent shaking of the front suspension and steering wheel while traveling at approximately 55 mph. Apparently this is referred to as a "death wobble" but a recall has not been issued yet. My best guess is, after multiple people die from this malfunction and sue the chrysler/jeep…
Car shakes violently between 50-55 mph. Front steering stabilizer has been replaced three times, "death wobble" still occurs. Happens on smooth, non-bumpy roads as well as bumpy ones.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4s have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 200 owner complaints about steering for the Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
What do owners say about steering problems on the Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4?
The most frequent phrase is “death wobble”, in 86 of 200 complaints, followed by “front end” (50).
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