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Home › Recent Settlements › 2022 Jeep Wrangler — South Carolina ✦ Case Study — Resolved Dangerous "Death Wobble" Defect

2022 Jeep Wrangler Lemon Law Case Study — South Carolina

Q: What is Jeep death wobble?

Jeep 'death wobble' is a violent shaking of the front end and steering wheel that typically occurs at highway speeds after hitting a bump or uneven road surface. It is caused by worn or defective steering and suspension components and has been the subject of NHTSA investigations and multiple recalls affecting Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator models.

Q: Can I file a lemon law claim for Jeep death wobble?

Yes. If your Jeep Wrangler experiences persistent death wobble that the dealer cannot fix after multiple repair attempts, it may qualify as a lemon under your state's lemon law or the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. The steering defect is a serious safety issue that substantially impairs the vehicle's use and value.

Purchased in Anderson, South Carolina Case resolved August 2026 • Published August 18, 2026 Free Case Review → Call (855) 435-3666 Death Wobble Primary Defect 4 Visits Repair Attempts 18+ Months Unresolved Case Overview

A Brand-New Jeep Wrangler That Was Never Safe to Drive at Highway Speeds

Jeep Wrangler lemon law claims in South Carolina are covered under S.C. Code Ann. § 56-28-10 et seq.. When a vehicle requires multiple repair attempts for the same defect and the manufacturer cannot provide a permanent fix, the owner may be entitled to a cash settlement — at no cost†.

Our client purchased a new 2022 Jeep Wrangler from Piedmont Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Anderson, South Carolina, on July 11, 2022. Just three days later — with only 186 miles on the odometer — the steering was already off-center, pulling to the right with vibration at highway speeds.

Over the next 18 months, the vehicle developed the notorious Jeep "death wobble" — a violent, uncontrollable shaking of the front end and steering wheel triggered by bumps at highway speeds. Despite four repair attempts including a manufacturer recall repair, the dangerous steering defect was never resolved. The wobble progressively worsened, ultimately occurring at 70 mph and making the vehicle unsafe to drive on highways.

What Went Wrong

Steering misalignment from day one: Within 3 days of purchase at just 186 miles, the steering pulled right with vibration at highway speeds — a defect present from delivery
Aggressive shaking over bumps: By 7,130 miles the vehicle shook violently when hitting any bump at speeds above 50 mph — the classic "death wobble" pattern
Unstable steering on uneven roads: At 25,144 miles the steering became unpredictable on uneven surfaces. A recall-related repair was performed but failed to fix the problem
Severe wobbling at 70 mph: By 28,280 miles the wobble had worsened to the point of severe instability at normal highway speeds, creating an imminent safety hazard

🔧 4 Repair Attempts ⚠️ 3 Days Until First Problem 🛣️ 70 mph Wobble Speed 📋 1 Recall Failed to Fix Repair History

18 Months of Worsening Steering Failures

Visit 1 — July 14, 2022 (186 miles)

Just 3 days after purchase, steering wheel was off-center
Vehicle pulled to the right with noticeable vibration at highway speeds
Dealer attempted alignment/adjustment — problem persisted

Visit 2 — October 26, 2022 (7,130 miles)

Vehicle began shaking aggressively when hitting any bump at speeds over 50 mph
Classic "death wobble" pattern: front end oscillates violently, steering wheel shakes uncontrollably
Dealer performed repairs — wobble continued

Visit 3 — November 9, 2023 (25,144 miles)

Steering became unstable and unpredictable when driving on uneven roads or after hitting a bump
Manufacturer recall-related repair was performed
Despite the recall fix, the underlying steering defect remained

Visit 4 — January 18, 2024 (28,280 miles)

Severe wobbling occurred when hitting a bump at 70 mph
The death wobble had worsened significantly since previous visits
Vehicle was unsafe at normal highway speeds

Legal Analysis

Why This Case Required Expert Lemon Law Representation

The Jeep Wrangler "death wobble" is one of the most well-documented recurring defects in the automotive industry. NHTSA has received thousands of complaints about violent front-end oscillation in Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator models, leading to recalls and investigations. Despite this, Stellantis (formerly FCA) has been unable to permanently resolve the issue for many owners.

This case presented several legal complexities:

South Carolina's narrow lemon law window: SC's lemon law applies only within the first 12 months or 12,000 miles. While the first two repair visits fell within this window, the later repairs did not — requiring a dual strategy under both state and federal law
Federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act: Because repairs continued under the manufacturer's warranty beyond SC's lemon law timeframe, the federal warranty act provided a strong additional path to recovery
Safety-critical defect: Loss of steering control at highway speeds is among the most dangerous vehicle defects possible. South Carolina law treats safety defects more seriously, requiring fewer repair attempts before a vehicle qualifies
Recall did not resolve the issue: The manufacturer's own recall repair in November 2023 failed to fix the wobble, undermining any defense that the defect was addressed
Progressive worsening: The defect escalated from vibration to aggressive shaking to severe wobbling — demonstrating that dealer repairs were not only ineffective but the vehicle was deteriorating

💡 Easy Lemon Advantage: The Jeep death wobble is a defect we've seen hundreds of times. Our attorneys know Stellantis's repair procedures, recall history, and litigation tactics inside and out. Our client paid $0 out of pocket† — the manufacturer covers all legal fees. Our Approach

How Easy Lemon Fought for Our Client's Rights

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We reviewed the full repair history across all four dealer visits, the purchase documentation, the recall repair records, and South Carolina's lemon law requirements to assess eligibility under both state and federal law.

Documentation & Case Building

Our team compiled all four repair orders showing the progression of the death wobble from initial steering misalignment to severe highway-speed instability. We documented the failed recall repair and the escalating severity of the defect.

Demand to Stellantis (FCA)

We filed a formal demand against Stellantis citing both South Carolina's lemon law and the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act — documenting the 4 failed repair attempts, the safety-critical nature of the steering defect, and the manufacturer's inability to resolve a known, recurring issue.

Resolution Achieved

Easy Lemon successfully resolved this case on behalf of our client. The specific terms are confidential, but the outcome reflected the severity of the safety defect and the manufacturer's repeated failure to repair it.

Case Status

Case Successfully Resolved

Resolved — Terms Confidential Lemon Law & Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act Claim

Key Case Facts

Vehicle: 2022 Jeep Wrangler
Purchased: July 11, 2022, from Piedmont Chrysler Jeep Dodge, Anderson, SC
Status at purchase: Brand new
Current mileage: 40,000 miles
Primary defect: Steering "death wobble" — violent front-end oscillation at highway speeds
Repair attempts: 4 visits over 18 months
Manufacturer: Stellantis (FCA US LLC)
Recall performed: Yes — did not resolve the defect

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What is Jeep death wobble? Jeep "death wobble" is a violent shaking of the front end and steering wheel that typically occurs at highway speeds after hitting a bump or uneven road surface. The steering wheel oscillates rapidly and the vehicle becomes difficult or impossible to control. It is caused by worn or defective steering and suspension components and has been the subject of NHTSA investigations and multiple recalls affecting Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator models. If your Jeep experiences death wobble, it may qualify as a lemon. Can I file a lemon law claim for Jeep death wobble? Yes. If your Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, or other model experiences persistent death wobble that the dealer cannot fix after multiple repair attempts, it may qualify as a lemon under your state's lemon law or the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. The steering defect is a serious safety issue that substantially impairs the vehicle's use and value. Even if a recall repair was performed, if the problem persists, you still have legal options. What is South Carolina's lemon law? South Carolina's Lemon Law protects consumers who purchase or lease new vehicles with substantial defects. A vehicle may qualify if the same defect has required 3 or more repair attempts, or if a safety-related defect has required at least 1 repair attempt without resolution, or if the vehicle has been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days — all within the first 12 months or 12,000 miles. If outside this window, the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act may still apply for warranty-covered repairs. How does Easy Lemon handle Stellantis/Jeep lemon law claims? Easy Lemon files a formal demand against Stellantis (formerly FCA) citing the applicable state lemon law and/or the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. We handle all documentation, communication with Stellantis's legal team, negotiation, and if necessary, litigation. You pay nothing out of pocket† — the manufacturer is required to pay all attorney fees if you prevail. We've resolved hundreds of Jeep death wobble cases and know Stellantis's processes inside and out. Jeep Owner?

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