2000 Jeep Cherokee: pulls to one side

Filed May 6, 2003 · Brakes · 11,000 miles · OH

When the brakes were applied, there was pulsation and the vehicle pulled to the right. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on 6 occasions for the rotors.

Filed Aug 2, 2001 · Brakes · NY

The jeep started shaking when the brakes were applied at speeds of 40 MPH and up at mileage of 950 miles. Called dealership and was told this was normal that the brakes needed to break in. Claimed that it was safe to drive. I in turn, continued to use the jeep but the problem never seemed to clear up. At about 19825 miles I was traveling on the highway with my wife and two children and I was forced to apply my brakes in an emergency situation, and instead of coming to a safe stop jeep shocked violently and pulled to the right, almost hitting the car besides me .it was a very close call for me and my family. As soon as possible I took my jeep to the dealer to have them check .the problem they told me that rotors needed to be resurfaced, and it would cost approximately 117 dollars and not covered under my warranty which is bumper to bumper 360000 miles or 36 months. I told the dealer I would take the jeep to my mechanic and have them do the work even though I would think they shoud of took care of it at the dealer under the warranty . I told my mechanic the problem I had with the jeep, and he informed me that he encountered sevral jeeps with the same problem. He informed me that the rotors on the newwer jeeps were defective, and he explained to me that the rotors are made out of composite metals and even if you resuface them they will warp out of round again, and I would have the same problem. In turn, he couldnt guarante that it wouldnt happen again. He told me4 the only way to fix the problem was to put to new rotors on at the price of 450.00 . I called the dealer and talked to the service manager ron matz and then the genral manager brett adams and they insisted they could not do any thing for me.im hoping you can help me out.

Filed Jul 20, 2001 · Suspension · DE

While driving vehilce at any speed above 50 MPH steering wheel shakes violently when brakes are applied vehicle pulls to the right and proceeds to shakes until you are below 50 MPH and have removed your foot from brakes. Sometimes it is so bad you have to grip the steering wheel exmtremely tight to try and avoid losing control of vehicle.

Filed May 29, 2001 · Steering · PA

There was a grinding noise coming from front of vehicle during normal operation and was difficult to control/ prevent vehicle from wandering. Dealership replaced front side, and pinion bearings twice. Also, replaced steering dampner. Problem is occurring again, and dealership is not providing any assistance to consumer. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

Filed Aug 10, 2000 · Steering, Suspension · CT

Chrysler put steering wheels on the passenger side for post office use. Also, when driving vehicle would not steer properly. *ak the vehicle pulled to the right. Tire wearing due to poor alignment.

Filed Jul 6, 2000 · Steering, Suspension · FL

While driving at any speed, the cherokee pulls to the right side of the road. Dealership is not able to determine what is causing this problem. The steering gear box was replaced, along with new ball joints. The problem still exists. *ak