2022 Jeep Wrangler · symptom sheet

Suspension noise, struts or alignment

58owner reports
14,000median miles
1involved a crash

Newest report Sep 3, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026

58 of the 383 complaints on this car describe suspension. Only dead battery is reported more often on this car.

Tick what matches of 58 reports

clunking over bumps

a strut or shock failed

uneven tire wear

the car pulls to one side

a control arm or bushing

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the struts or shocks (7 reports) and the sway bar link (5 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the suspension system covers the 2022 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.

NHTSA investigations into the suspension system on the Wrangler

PE95-049opened Aug 17, 1995

Suspension · model years 1990 to 1995

Rear axle shaft separation. Closed jan 26, 1996.

NHTSA summary

THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED TO EXAMINE THE FAILURE MODE AND THE RISK TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY POSED BY ALLEGATIONS OF REAR AXLE SEPARATIONS.THE REAR AXLE SHAFT AND HOUSING DESIGN IS TYPICAL OF THOSE IN WHICH THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE IS CARRIED ON THE AXLE HOUSING.THE LEFT AND RIGHT AXLE SHAFTS, SUPPORTED BY ROLLER BEARINGS, ARE SITUATED INSIDE THE AXLE HOUSING.THE INBOARD SPLINED END OF THE AXLE SHAFT RECEIVES POWER TRANSMITTED FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY, PROVIDING TORQUE TO THE REAR WHEELS.THE ALLEGATIONS ARE THAT THE AXLE SHAFT FAILS, RESULTING IN THE SEPARATION OF A WHEEL AND AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY OR THE ENTIRE AXLE SHAFT AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY, DEPENDING ON THE LOCATION OF THE AXLE SHAFT FAILURE.AS IDENTIFIED BY CHRYSLER, THE SUBJECT REAR AXLES ARE DANA 35C AND 35CM MODELS, WHICH HAVE BEEN USED ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES SINCE THE 1990 MODEL YEAR.A SAFETY DEFECT TREND WITH RESPECT TO THE SUBJECT AXLE SHAFTS HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED.SEE HARD COPY RESUME FOR FULL TEXT OF SUMMARY.

None of these investigations covers the 2022 model year.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 6,500 and 30,000 miles, from the 19 reports that gave a mileage.

1022

623

924

1625

1726

What owners wrote

“This is a 2022 Jeep wrangler sport with 40K miles on it. It was bought brand new. We are experiencing what is called the "Death Wobble" where the suspension parts give out and create a severe wobble in the front suspension and steering of the vehicle at highway speeds. The 2019 Jeep had a recall on this problem as well.”
Filed Mar 11, 2025 · 40,000 miles

“Driving at highway speed, approximately 65 mph. When vehicle drives over uneven section of pavement, for example when changing lanes, front end starts to vibrate violently and steering is compromised. Vibration persists until speed is reduce by approximately 10 mph. Vehicle is stock and has 11,000 miles.”
Filed Dec 3, 2024 · 11,000 miles

“Over last 3 months have had 8 occurrences of âDeath Wobbleâ. Front end shakes violently at high speed. During a recent road trip, event occurred 4 times, so violently that I had to pull over and stop vehicle.”
Filed Nov 27, 2023

“excessive front end shaking that is uncontrolable - dealer has not been able to fix or figure it out”
Filed Nov 21, 2023

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 1 of 58 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.

File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.