Universal column was cracked. Repair shop (monro brakes & mufflers) said this was a common problem for 1996 jeep. I looked up on this web site http://www.automotive.com/1996/12/jeep/cherokee/recalls/index.html.
1996 Jeep Cherokee steering complaints
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While traveling a bolt from the steering box sheared off. *ak the steering box fell causing the vehicle to lose all steering. Due to the fact that there was no restraint on the steering gear, the steering wheel turned too far, breaking the clock spring which caused a total failure of the cruise control and the air bags.
While driving, the steering wheel vibrated on its own. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic determined that the steering box gear on the driver's side cracked and needed to be replaced. *ak the consumer stated he discovered new cracks in the frame since the dealer performed the repair last year. After the vehicle was towed for the second time because of the steering bolts breaking, the consumer was informed there was a recall regarding the problem, however the dealer stated the consumers vehicle identification number was not included. The recall was for specific right hand jeep models and the consumers vehicle was a left hand jeep model.
Consumer stated the vehicle experience the same problem as stated in recall 97069000 concerning steering gear box. Dealer will not repair because the vehicle identification number was not included. Consumer had to pay $170.00 in repairs. *ak *cb
The steering wheel locked up while driving.
Consumer states power steering bearing fails intermittenly resulting in loss of power steering function. Ts
Since purchase of vehicle, consumer has replaced brake rotors on numerous occasions, consumer was told by dealer that vehicle is rusted underbody which can cause brake problems, dealer sprayed underbody with coating, but brake problems still occur.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Water pump went, causing the engine coolant sensor to go, tire rod needs to be replaced. Told this wasn't usual unless a lot of mileage. Could the mileage been altered? Was this vehicle in an accident before I purchased it?
Power steering failed due to bracket holding the hydraulic pump assembly failing. Bracket broke and caused belt and belt to be thrown into radiator. This caused steering to lock-up and car coming to stop in a flower bed at apartment complex. This could have resulted in severe injury, property damage or a fatality. Bracket and mounting bolt failed for no aparent reason. I had the car towed to local repair mechanic who ordered the parts and repaired the damage at a very reasonable cost. Mechanic told me that when he ordered the part from chrysler he was told that this was something they had been replacing at fairly high rate. This is not a part that should fail. Something is wrong here. Please investigate.
Vehicle was a part of manufacturer's recall 8125/ steering gear cracked. Vehcle has been at the dealership for more than two weeks awaiting for recall parts from manufacturer. Vehicle was undriveable unitl it would be fixed. Consumer has contacted manufacturer, who has not given the consumer any additional service.
Vehicle has experienced failure of the recall component on several occasions, the failure has caused other brake components to wear excessively as well. (00v‑136)
Steering gear box shaft wobbles, causing the vehicle to wonder while driving. The dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
While driving30 MPH or above the vehicle severely pulls to the right, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
At 68,000 miles power steering broke off the housing pump, causing total loss of power steering which also caused the vehicle to shut down.
While driving approximately 45mph the power steering bracket sheared off. Had no control of vehicle. Managed to steer to side of road. Had vehicle towed to dealer.
While traveling the battery light and water light came on. Consumer lost power steering and the engine shut down. Please provide further detail.
Front coil springs weak.
The defective bracket that holds the power steering system sheared off, causing loss of vehicle control and vehicle stalled.
While coming to a stop the vehicle lost its brakes and power steering, causing the vehicle to go into a spin. The vehicle has severe damage. The manufacturer sent an investigator out, and determined that nothing was wrong with the vehicle.
Power steering failure, causing loss of accesory belt causing overheat, battery running low bracket broke in half.
Transmission has been slipping while driving. The compression fittings melted and the transmission caught on fire. The motor mounts were replaced and the computer to the transmission was also replaced. Owner has had vehicle into the dealer for repair on eight occasions. *ak since time of repair, 1 of the compression fittings snapped off, hose was held in place by a screw clamp. Power steering pump failed and was replaced. Consumer is requesting a replacement vehicle.
Steering wheel assembly loose.
Received recall notice for the steering gear and contacted the dealer, and they said that parts will be ready in 3 weeks; they werenot ready, so contacted the dealer again and they said that the parts were on back order. ( 97v 069000).
Power steering pump failed.
Poor traction.
While driving the vehicle lost all power assist due to a blown fuse.
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