2001 Jeep Cherokee steering complaints

Filed Jun 4, 2002 · Brakes, Steering · PA

Vehicle was at dealer for brake service. Mechanic determined that tie rod sleeve was disconnecting and had to be replaced.

Filed Apr 16, 2002 · Steering · CT · crash

While traveling on highway vehicle oversteered to the right, without prior warning, vehicle lost control and overturned, dealership was aware of problem.*ak vehicle was analyzed and was found the cause of the accident was due to an improperly tightened adjusting collar on the drag link, this caused the extra effort having to be applied by the operator to turn the wheel to the left to correct the excessive rightward movement of the vehicle, when the adjusting collar finally moved, it created the abrupt maneuver that resulted in the overturning of the vehicle.

Filed Apr 12, 2002 · Steering, Transmission · GA

Consumer was backing out of the driveway and discovered the steering column had disconnected from the wheel.*ak. Consumer was informed by another dealer that the steering sector shaft was not installed correctly, the bolt was not tight, which caused the loss of steering, also the 4 wheel drive level was vibrating and noisy.

Filed Jan 28, 2002 · Body, Engine · MI

There is vibration in the steering wheel. Gears are stuck when trying to change gears. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak steering wheel does not lock. Consumer feels vibration in steering wheel, gas pedal, passenger door, gear shift, and passenger seat, consumer hears a noise that sounds like it is coming from the rims. Air conditioner switch needed reset. Hood is out of line, drivers side door panel needs replacing and there is a gap at the top of the outside. Engine light is illuminated. Glove box light went out. Upper ball joint was replaced.

Filed Jun 5, 2001 · Brakes, Steering · NJ

When brakes are applied vehicle vibrates. Dealer had surfaced front and rear rotors, but problem has reoccurred.*ak humming noise from steering when making sharp left turns. Front window skips when putting window down with auto, dealer lubed window tracks.

Filed Mar 27, 2001 · Body, Brakes · FL

Structure underneath is rusting out. Also, brake line is corroded/ exhaust is pitted, and steering spindle rusted and corroded. Front and rear suspension are corroded also.