2009 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 Suspension Problems

“At around 60 MPH I experienced what is called the death wobble. Very difficult to control. After getting off the freeway and stopped, I could not find anything wrong. Resumed travel and all was ok until I hit a bump in the road. Again had the death wobble.”

“While entering highway at 60 MPH, while merging I crossed over a roadway lane seam which seemed to actuate a harmonic vibration in the front suspension which increased to a dangerous uncontrollable and violent shaking making control of the vehicle extremely difficult. This shaking continued while I slowed and crossed 2 lanes of traffic to the shoulder and stopped only after I came to a full stop. Inspected front suspension for damage and saw none. I continued on my trip with no other incident. …”

“October 30 2010 I purchased a second hand Jeep wrangler year model 2009. In the span on one week I have twice experienced what is referred on many forums and web pages on the internet as death wobble . My first experience with this was at 55mph while crossing railroad tracks. After crossing the railroad tracks the front end of my motor vehicle began to shake from left to right in a very violent manner this forced me to pull to the side of the road out of concerns for safety. The second incident occurred three days later while traveling at 65 MPH on the highway. …”

“While traveling at 75 MPH in the left lane I wandered over the yellow line and the left front tire ran over the indented 'wake up' impressions in the asphalt at which time my front end began violently shaking like I was driving a jack hammer. I began to brake and made it across 6 lanes of traffic before I could come to a stop. The shaking did not stop until I came to a stop. I inspected the front end components and all were fine. I slowly drove off and the problem no longer existed. This problem is 'death wobble' and is all over Jeep message forums on the internet.”

“When driving between 45 and 55 MPH the Jeep will begin to violently shake so bad it is hard to control the steering wheel, and the only remedy is to slow down or come to a complete stop. The violent shaking is intermittent, I am able to drive the same route with no problem, and other times the vehicle will go into a violent shake.”