Also, look for torn boots on your ball joints or rust or wear on any suspension parts. You can do this by raising the front wheels with a jack and trying to move them by hand. In particular, check for play in the tie rods and wheel hubs. Next, you’ll want to make sure that your steering parts aren’t worn. The first thing you’ll want to check is that your tires are inflated to the correct pressure. That will stop bumps in the road from making the wheels wobble in the first place. The key to preventing death wobble is to keep your steering and suspension from getting loose. When one wheel wobbles, the motion gets transferred through the axle to the other wheel, and the wobble from that wheel feeds back to the first wheel, making a feedback loop that causes the vibration.Ĭan I prevent my Jeep from shaking at high speeds? That means the left and right front wheels are connected by a solid steel tube. The key element that connects all these vehicles is the use of a solid front axle. This condition occurs across Jeep models, and can also affect some heavy duty Rams, Ford, and GM pickups, or classic Ford Broncos, among others. Despite the scary name, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), reports that there have been no fatal accidents associated with the condition. Usually, if you slow down or stop, the wobble will go away. Owners of some of their top models like the Jeep Grand Cherokee have reported that at high speeds, especially after hitting a bump, the steering wheel may start the shake and vibrate violently, to the point that some drivers report that the Jeep becomes hard to handle. So, to help you out, here are some common issues and complaints that affect Jeeps and some tips on how to fix or even prevent them.ĭeath Wobble is probably the most infamous problem in the Jeep community. But knowing what pitfalls might lie ahead can help you be ready to deal with problems as they arise. When you want a Jeep, there really is no substitute. Of course, I don’t want to discourage anyone from driving a Jeep. Jeeps like the Cherokee, Grand Cherokee, and Wrangler are known to run into certain problems time and again.
Exasperated owners may say “it’s a Jeep thing,” but the truth is, every car or truck you can think of has its own unique quirks and issues, and Jeeps are no exception.
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