1995 Jeep Cherokee steering problems

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

owner complaints: 22
of this car's complaints: 4%
crashes: 4
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Steering wheel/handle bar
8
Hydraulic power assist system
3
Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
3
Hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid
1
Column
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 1995 Jeep Cherokee owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 22, 2015 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · WA

I was driving my daughters to school when all of the sudden the jeep stops. It was hard to turn the wheel so I can move the jeep out the main road. This has happened on numerous times. I have taken it in and have had things replaced. From what I have read this is a on going issue, this is dangerous the whole car locks up out of the blue and I am scared to drive it, this is my only mode of getting around and it could cost me my life,

Filed Jan 16, 2009 · Steering · 198,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 jeep cherokee. While driving 10 MPH, the steering box failed and separated from the frame. The steering box was hanging by the steering column and the driver lost control of the steering wheel. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they determined that the frame cracked and caused the bolts to fail. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer informed him to take the vehicle to the dealer because it was included in a recall for the steering box; therefore, the repairs would be covered under the recall. The manufacturer called the dealer to determine the cause of the failure and called the contact back to inform him that no repairs would be covered under the recall. In addition, no compensation would be made. The failure and current mileages were 198,000.

Filed Jan 27, 2005 · Steering · 92,000 miles · WA

While backing out of the driveway a noise from the engine was produced. While driving back into the driveway the power steering fluid began to pour out which caused complete steering failure.

Filed May 24, 2002 · Airbags, Steering · TX · crash

While driving 55 MPH lost control of vehicle, hit some trees, and airbags did not deploy.

Filed Dec 10, 2001 · Electrical, Steering · OH · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was involved in a severe accident of 35-40 MPH in which front left wheel came through the floorboard and crushed driver's left leg, and broke right leg. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.

Filed Sep 17, 2001 · Steering · TN

Vehicle under recall 97v069000. Had recall on steering gear box repaired. Remedy failed not to long afterwards. Took vehicle to independent mechanic, and was informed that recall was not performed properly. Mechanic proceeded to correct the problem. Steering gear box broke once again. Towed to dealership. Mechanic t indicated incorrect repairs, and proceeded to correct problem.

Filed Aug 22, 2001 · Electrical, Steering · IL

Adjustable steering wheel would create a short in ignition switch due to wires being cinked/cinched/pinched together. This causes vehicle to stall in middle of traffic. Also causes turn signals to come on when not in use.

Filed Oct 5, 2000 · Steering · GA

Recall 97v069000 concerning steering gear box. Vehicle has been at dealership waiting for parts to be repaired for over a month. Automobile nations dealer located in lithia springs , ga 770‑745‑3800. Manufacturer has been notified.

Filed Feb 10, 1999 · Electrical, Engine · NY

While driving at 25 MPH and if hitting a bump, vehicle will shutdown. Also, steering wheel will lock up and, the key will turn back.

Filed Jan 29, 1999 · Electrical, Engine · NJ

While driving at 25 MPH hit a small bump and the vehicle died out, causing the steering wheel to lock up and the key was turned all the way back .

Questions about the 1995 Jeep Cherokee steering

Does the 1995 Jeep Cherokee have steering problems?

Owners have filed 22 complaints about the steering of the 1995 Jeep Cherokee, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1995 Jeep Cherokee steering problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1995 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).