2000 Jeep Wrangler Steering Problems

“The front portion of the frame has rusted from the inside out, nearly severing the steering gear box and frame, from the rest of the frame. In addition the frame in the same location on the passenger side was also soft to the point that I could compress the frame with my bare hand. I discovered the problem after investigating why the Jeep was suddenly difficult to keep straight within the traveling lane of washington street. Thankfully, I was close to home and was able to make it back. …”

“1-daily driving 2-43-47mph violent front end and steering wheel shake (death shake)-don't want to drive my only and favorite vehicle 3-I had the dealership replace the steering damper, rotate the tire, verify the tire pressure, verify the tire road worthiness, check the brakes, balance the tires. It was done in detroit and 4 months ago. The shake never went away. There is no logical explanation. Everything checks out and the steering damper isn't leaking. * updated 12/12/07 updated 12/12/07”

“-at approximately fifty-five to sixty miles per hour, the vehicle's front end begins to shake violently. I have personally researched the problem and discovered that it is commonly called, death wobble amongst other Jeep owners. The issue typically occurs after hitting a bump in the road or driving around a bend on the highway. Since the first incident in early 2009, I have taken the vehicle to a number of different local mechanics for a diagnosis and have heard different suggested courses of action from each one. …”

“The contact owns a 2000 Jeep Wrangler. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the front end of the vehicle shuddered violently. An independent mechanic stated that both front steering mounts were rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 193,000.”

“The contact owns a 2000 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle started jerking violently. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred several times prior to the recent failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure but advised the contact to have the tires balanced. In addition, the dealer advised that the front end of the vehicle would need a troubleshoot. The vehicle was repaired but the remedy failed to repair the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. …”