Why is my steering wheel shaking Jeep Wrangler?
The “Death Wobble” is a byproduct of the Wrangler’s solid front axle design, and can cause the steering wheel to violently shake after hitting a bump or other road imperfection at higher speeds. The issue isn’t just a Jeep Wrangler problem though; any vehicle with a solid front axle is susceptible to the issue.
What to do if your Jeep Wrangler has steering problems?
Replacing the shocks, sway bar, and tires can solve the steering problem you may be experiencing with your own Jeep Wrangler. Bring your Jeep to a professional to seek additional assistance to determine the cause of your issue. Another common Jeep Wrangler problem deals with the electrical system of the vehicle.
What causes the steering wheel to shake in a Jeep Wrangler?
It’s important to have all the parts necessary to stabilize the wheel of your Jeep Wrangler. There is something called the Jeep Wrangler Death Wobble that many Jeep owners are familiar with. This death wobble can occur when you are driving on the highway at 50-65 mph. The steering wheel will start to shake, and you may lose control of the vehicle.
Are there any problems with the Jeep Wrangler?
Check out our Jeep Wrangler overview to see the most problematic years, worst problems and most recently reported complaints with the Wrangler.
When does a Jeep Wrangler start to wobble?
This death wobble can occur when you are driving on the highway at 50-65 mph. The steering wheel will start to shake, and you may lose control of the vehicle. The whole car will begin to shake violently.
Why does my Jeep Wrangler have steering problems?
The steering problems stem from a poorly welded intermediate shaft. Some dealers will need to replace this part of the steering wheel and steering gearbox in order to fix the controls. It’s important to have all the parts necessary to stabilize the wheel of your Jeep Wrangler.
Do you need to replace the steering wheel on a Jeep Wrangler?
Some dealers will need to replace this part of the steering wheel and steering gearbox in order to fix the controls. It’s important to have all the parts necessary to stabilize the wheel of your Jeep Wrangler.
What do new steering dampers do for Jeep Wrangler?
The new steering dampers is designed to let that oil move more freely, helping it dampen out the vibrations more quickly. FCA will send letters to Wrangler owners offering the installation of this new damper free of charge if they want it.
Check out our Jeep Wrangler overview to see the most problematic years, worst problems and most recently reported complaints with the Wrangler.