1996 Jeep Cherokee suspension problems

Filed Mar 11, 2020 · Electrical, Fuel system · 16,665 miles · AZ

The jeep will start to shake whenever you hit a bump really bad shaking . Also whenever you come to a stop after driving 10 miles the most , the car will not turn on again for about 20 minutes. At some point I rocked the car from side to side and after that it will start. Also too the steering column seems loose . My shocks like it don't even have any

Filed Nov 20, 2018 · Suspension, Wheels · 160,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 jeep cherokee. While driving 65 MPH over a bump in the road, the steering wheel and vehicle jerked. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the "death wobble". There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that an alignment was needed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 160,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Nov 19, 2018 · Suspension · 180,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 jeep cherokee. While driving 70 MPH over uneven pavement, the vehicle started to vibrate uncontrollably. The vibration stopped when decelerating to low speeds. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Apr 26, 2018 · Steering, Suspension · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 jeep cherokee. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle shook uncontrollably. In addition, the power steering seized and then became loose. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that a new power steering gauge and a front end alignment were needed. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Sep 9, 2013 · Steering, Suspension · 265,000 miles · CT

Cherokee began to shake very violently on several occasions recently after hitting minor bumps at 55 MPH. Shaking would not stop or even subside until car was pulled over. Shaking so violent it caused an exhaust leak. Never an issue until recently - several recent incidents.

Filed May 21, 2013 · Engine, Suspension · 212,000 miles · MT

All of a suden this very bad shaking problem has occured at about 50 MPH. Very unsafe. My cetified ase mechanic has been trying to find the problem for over a week now - no luck so far.

Filed Dec 19, 2011 · Suspension · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that the bracket that held the front axle in place fractured. In addition, the vehicle had no bumper and could result in injuries if there was a crash. The contact also noticed that the support arms for the axle were corroded. The dealer advised the contact to replace the front axle brackets, support arms, and install a new bumper. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The failure and current mileages were unknown. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Feb 21, 2009 · Steering, Suspension · 151,500 miles · AZ

1. Early this year, just after the new year holiday, '09, our '96 jeep cherokee (152k in excellent condition) began shaking or wobbling violently at speeds between 52 to 56 MPH. On inquiring in a handful of web sites on the internet about this problem I learned that this is an extremely common problem with a tremendous amount of jeep cherokee owners and owners of other jeep models in a broad range of manufacture dates between '86 and as recent as '05. Also learned that this dangerous condition is commonly referred to as the "death wobble" or "death shake". Additionally, in my internet research, many jeep owners attempting to remedy this problem have taken their vehicles to professional mechanics including chrysler-jeep dealer/service centers to have the problem resolved, spend hundreds, in some cases well over a thousand $, only to have their vehicle returned with no improvement in the wobble condition. 2. With our jeep, this wobble has not subsided. It happens on every occasion when driving on the highways while merging into traffic as we accelerate up to the 55 MPH range. Upon acceleration, at approximately 51 to 52 MPH a vibration begins, then upon accelerating at 53 to 55 MPH the vibration becomes a violent wobble to the extreme that we have had instances when we had to decelerate down to approximately 35 MPH or less in order to regain control while on the highway. If there is a saving grace out of this problem, it is that we can accelerate out of the wobble by getting beyond 55 MPH as quickly as possible, but in phoenix highway driving, this is not always a possibility. Though' not in every instance as during acceleration, the same condition exists @ 55 during deceleration as we exit the hi-way. 3. Thus far, as we've read and heard of so many jeep owners spending hundreds of dollars at a prof. Auto repair center with no resolution, the possible remedy, and avoiding highway driving as much as possible.

Filed Nov 25, 2008 · Suspension · 106,000 miles · MI · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 jeep cherokee. While driving approximately 45 MPH around a curve, the contact heard a popping sound from the front passenger side of the vehicle. He experienced difficulty maneuvering the steering wheel while making a right turn. In addition, the tire separated from the rim. Suddenly, the vehicle swayed off the road and flipped over. The contact was severely injured. The ambulance and police department were called to the scene and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the collision center and was labeled as destroyed. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. The failure and current mileages were 106,000.

Filed Jun 1, 2007 · Suspension · 118,000 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 jeep cherokee. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle shakes violently from left to right. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who changed the upper and lower right ball joints. After the repair, the shaking had become worse and the vehicle is unable to be driven. The current mileage is 120,000 and failure mileage was 118,000. Updated 02-04-08.