1994 Jeep Cherokee steering problems

13 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 13
of this car's complaints: 3%
crashes: 1
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Hydraulic power assist system
3
Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
3
Steering wheel/handle bar
2
Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
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

What 1994 Jeep Cherokee owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 21, 2005 · Steering · CA

Dt: the contact states there is a the federal safety agency recall campaign 97v069000 concerning the steering gear box. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to VIN. The contact will have the vehicle repaired at his own expense.*ak update 1/11/2006 -

Filed Oct 2, 2002 · Steering · CA

Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the steering bolt broke loose and it is causing the steering wheel to jump around causing a loss of steering. Dealer notified. Nlm dealer stated that the vehicle isn't covered by recall# 9v069000. Scc

Filed Aug 14, 2002 · Steering · OH

When turning heard a loud noise. This was as a result of frame rail that steering box was attached to cracked, and split in two.

Filed Apr 22, 2002 · Electrical, Steering · OK · crash · fire · 2 injuries

When turning the corner at 25 MPH consumer lost control and hit a tree on the drivers side. Consumer backed up and started driving when vehicle started to smoke. Consumer got out and vehicle caught fire. It was a total loss. Consumer feels this was very unsafe.

Filed Jan 3, 2000 · Steering · MD

Steering mechanism broke, resulting in loss of vehicle control. Dealer has been notified.

Filed Nov 15, 1999 · Engine, Steering · MD

When driving at highway speeds only, t vehicle will experienced a sudden loss of power. Power steering went out, and vehicle's power died, but would pick back up. To keep power driver hasto play with the accelerator. Dealer has been contacted.

Filed Oct 18, 1999 · Body, Steering · TX

With the listing of so many owners complaining about door hinge failures for 1994 jeep cherokees, is there any kind of factory recall on this?

Filed Jul 2, 1997 · Steering · GA

While driving vehicle all at once steering gear box broke. Dealers do not know what caused problem.

Filed Oct 22, 1996 · Steering · MD

Steering makes funny noise when cornering.

Filed Jul 29, 1996 · Steering · MD

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Questions about the 1994 Jeep Cherokee steering

Does the 1994 Jeep Cherokee have steering problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the steering of the 1994 Jeep Cherokee, 3% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1994 Jeep Cherokee steering problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1994 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).