2023 Jeep Wrangler suspension problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Jun 14, 2026CASteeringSuspensionTransmission & Drivetrain

   In Highway speeds the death Wobble is uncontrollable. To the point my daughters in the back got scared and cried thinking we would crash. I take to jeep and they told me nothing was wrong. They lied to me.

   NHTSA complaint #11743972 · source
2. Filed May 29, 2026TXElectrical SystemSuspension

   I have had multiple issues and repairs completed including two recalls for the battery. Two repairs to the flapper in ac system and damper in front end replaced under 24000 miles. I have had two radios and amp replaced and now need another being it does the same as before and never works when I try to use usb and over heats my phone, which the dealership has been non compliant with warranty being they either state I can’t duplicate or do not produce full history reports. I…

   NHTSA complaint #11740888 · source
3. Filed May 23, 2026GASuspension

   My Jeep develops a "death wobble" whenever the vehicle goes over a bridge junction or bump at highway speeds. I have taken it to the dealer on several occasions and they have been unable to pinpoint the issue,. When my husband personally witnessed the problem and went in to complain, the dealer replaced a rear shock absorber, but the problem persists. The Jeep shakes and vibrates violently and uncontrollably and the problem has become more frequent and more violent. I have…

   NHTSA complaint #11739742 · source
4. Filed May 15, 2026TXElectrical SystemSuspensionWheels & Tires

   I began to notice some occasional loss of the steering with violent shakes - the death wobble - and once in the rain down a street with potholes which seemed to agitate the car further. I made an appointment to get the car checked and took it into the dealership. At that time, the tech mentioned that there was a recall out - which I had seen in the mail before - and asked if I wanted to get the update - I said yes. I believe the “Check Engine” was also blinking at that time…

   NHTSA complaint #11738096 · source
5. Filed May 2, 2026CASteeringSuspension

   The vehicles car suspension/steering are malfunctioning even after being replaced early 2025. Vehicle start shaking violently after going over overpasses and uneven roads to the point where steering control is lost. This is unsafe especially in busy highways.

   NHTSA complaint #11735269 · source
6. Filed Apr 24, 2026WASuspension

   Jeep has only 10K miles on it, Was on Highway and Started to violently shake, went to side of road it stopped and then once driving started again. Death Wobble

   NHTSA complaint #11733615 · source
7. Filed Mar 31, 2026NJOther / UnknownSteeringSuspension

   I am the original owner of a 2023 Jeep Wrangler Sport with approximately 16,240 miles. The vehicle is completely unmodified. I am reporting a serious safety defect involving the steering and suspension system. When driving at highway speeds (50 mph and above), the vehicle experiences a violent front‑end oscillation whenever it encounters a bump, uneven pavement, or bridge expansion joints. The steering wheel rapidly shakes left to right, and the entire vehicle shudders for 5…

   NHTSA complaint #11728299 · source
8. Filed Feb 19, 2026COSuspension

   Steering damper has failed with 45,000 miles on vehilce and causing a dangerous shake on the highway affectionately konw as the "death wobble" among jeep owners. This was recalled in eariler models of my vehicle (2018-2021 4XE) but is occruing the same in my 20234XE. This part should have not worn out already and is causing a dangerous situation.

   NHTSA complaint #11719115 · source
9. Filed Dec 28, 2025FLSuspension

   Real bad death wobble in a 2023 jeep wrangler with only 12,000 miles on it never been off road and no modifications a stock sport s at 65 mph on i 95 going over a slight overpass with no potholes jeep shook so bad i thought iy was going to come apart and would not stop violently shaking until i braked to 30 mph almost causing a major wreak on busy i 95 this is happening to many new jeep owners jeeps answer is to replace the steering stabizer but the real answer according to…

   NHTSA complaint #11707397 · source
10. Filed Dec 11, 2025CAElectrical SystemSteeringSuspension

    I am filing this complaint regarding the serious safety hazard associated with the fire-risk recall on my 2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe. The official manufacturer recall letter states: “The high-voltage battery may become damaged under normal operation which could lead to a vehicle fire.” The recall instructions also direct me to: Fully discharge the high-voltage battery Not charge the vehicle Park the vehicle away from all structures because of the fire risk This indicates that…

    NHTSA complaint #11704504 · source
11. Filed Dec 3, 2025MASteeringSuspension

    While driving at highway speeds 40 and over vehicle may begin to experience “death wobble” where deceleration and sudden stopping is required. It becomes very hard to control vehicle and loss of control may be possible. Vehicle violently shakes from front end after minor bump or skip in roadway. Although reporting for first time now has happened several times since I have owned the vehicle.

    NHTSA complaint #11702875 · source
12. Filed Dec 3, 2025IASuspension

    Complaint Summary: Severe, dangerous steering oscillation (“death wobble”) while driving at highway speeds. Violent shaking after hitting a bump on Highway 94 in Minneapolis caused near loss of control. Forced to pull off the road to avoid an accident. Defect recurred continuously, requiring speeds of 25–55 mph for an 800-mile trip to Canada and the entire return trip. This is a known defect documented in EA18-002 and multiple class actions. Description: I was driving my…

    NHTSA complaint #11702688 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology