1993 Jeep Cherokee steering problems

18 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 18
of this car's complaints: 4%
crashes: 3
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
6
Steering wheel/handle bar
2
Linkages
1
Hydraulic power assist: pump
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Jeep Cherokee steering problems in other years

Related recalls

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Reported April 28, 1997 · 2,500 vehicles affected

What is wrong: During assembly of the frame, a fillet weld that joins the inner steering gear attachment reinforcement to the frame rail, was omitted.
Risk: Due to high steering load events, vehicles can exhibit broken steering gear attaching bolts or frame rail cracking at the steering gear attaching point increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for cracks in the frame rail. Vehicles that show cracks will be equipped with reinforcement plates. Vehicles that are found to be free of cracks will have a slot cut in the cross member and the fillet weld will be added.

Recall number 97V069000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Steering column assemblyOpened March 20, 1997, closed September 18, 1998

On january 25, 1994 chrysler conducted a safety recall to correct the steering shaft assembly in model year 1993 grand cherokee and grand wagoneer.the recall population was 115,000 vehicles.the defect was the molded plastic pin which connects the upper steering column shaft and the lower steering column shaft which may have been sheared/damaged prior to the installation of the steering assembly into the vehile.if this occurred, the upper steering shaft will separate from the lower steering shaft causing complete loss of the steering control of the vehicle.as a remedy, chrysler installed a restraining sleeve to limit the amount of steering shaft movement available.

RQ97004

Steering gearbox blt failsOpened October 14, 1992, closed January 15, 1993

There is no summary currently available

PE92083

What 1993 Jeep Cherokee owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 12, 2018 · Steering, Suspension · 235,000 miles · FL

My vehicle is experiencing the death wobble because of the oem steering and suspension components. I was driving down ronald reagan parkway in davenport, fl pulling a trailer and hit a minor bump pot hole in the road when my jeep started to exhibit the 'death wobble,' I was able to control it, but being on a two lane road and a truck next to me I was scared of an accident because of the wobble.

Filed Apr 30, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 200,000 miles · CT

Hitting bumps at 55 MPH sends vehicle into uncontrollable frenzy. Cannot control vehicle, must slam on brakes and practically come to a complete stop to regain control. I know thousands of jeeps suffer this "death wobble" please do something.

Filed Jan 5, 2010 · Body, Steering · 131,250 miles · IL

My car is a 1993 jeep cherokee is has a same problem as a recall #97v069000 it need the reinforcement plates.,the frame is crack and the steering gear attaching bolts are broken because of it, I went to the deller marino chrysler jeep dodge location 5133 w irving park rd ,and I spoke with the assistant service manager jorge alicea, about this recall because my VIN # is not in the list well please make understand this people my car has the same problem than the recall shows please ,my car is affected with this problem my VIN my car a jeep cherokee sport body style carry all and [xxx]or my email I use this car for work please [xxx].

Filed Oct 20, 2004 · Steering · GA

While driving 20 MPH, the consumer was unable to turn left. The consumer tried numerous times and was unable to do so. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the steering gear box needed to be replaced. Please provide further details.

Filed Sep 2, 2004 · Steering · OH

Hitting some bumps in road makes the jeep shake violently where you start to lose control. Have to put brakes on and try to slow down quickley to keep control.this is a 1993 .also had a 1996 it was the same way.

Filed Sep 30, 2002 · Steering · DE

While driving the vehicle and make left turn or right turn, vehicle will make a noise which is coming from the power steering gear. Dealer has been notified. Nlm

Filed Apr 24, 2000 · Steering · MO · crash

While exiting from an interstate highway steering wheel fell off. Consumer lost control, and ran into a ditch. Manufacturer has been notified, but had declined assistance to consumer.

Filed Dec 31, 1998 · Steering · SC · crash

While sitting in vehicle hit the gear box and the vehicle went rolling down the street and hit a house before coming to a complete stop.

Filed Jan 29, 1998 · Steering · OR

Bolts holding the steering gear box in place fell out causing loss of steering control and damage to the radiator hose when trying to turn wheels.

Filed Aug 14, 1997 · Brakes, Steering · OH

Brake rotors failed.

Questions about the 1993 Jeep Cherokee steering

Does the 1993 Jeep Cherokee have steering problems?

Owners have filed 18 complaints about the steering of the 1993 Jeep Cherokee, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1993 Jeep Cherokee steering problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1993 Jeep Cherokee steering?

Yes, 1 recall: 97V069000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Jeep Cherokee have bad steering?

The Jeep Cherokee model years with the most steering complaints are 2019 (120 complaints), 2014 (119 complaints) and 2015 (59 complaints).