2001 Jeep Cherokee: pulls to one side

Filed Jun 8, 2004 · Brakes · 3,000 miles · CO · crash

Purchased a new 2001 jeep cherokee sport. When brakes applied car weaved or pulled to the left. (2) emergencey stop on major hwy. 2 am front end shook violently and pulled my car onto the center grass divider.(3) returned jeep to dealer. Service manager could not replicate problem. Brought car to independent brake repair shop. Replaced pads, and installed new rotors. Two days later car shook violently upon braking at 45mph. Returned to lithia colorado jeep dealer. Stated warped rotors. Replaced rotors and pads. Problem is on going and will now need to have repairs done a third time in 24.000 miles. General manager of lithia states he can repair brakes but not solve the problem because both he and chrysler know the rotors are defective they simply replace the old rotors with new defective rotors. 35 exact problems reported on www.mycarstats.com in the last 90 days.

Filed Sep 6, 2002 · Fuel system, Tires · MD · fire

Purchased jeep cherokee 4wd 2001 new drove off dealership lot and noticed vibration and wheel shook slightly, technician said this was due to the newness of the tires and that I was not used to driving an SUV and it was a "sportier and rougher ride". Vibrations increased as time went on. Then steering started to pull to one side. I met with a mechanic (not at the dealership-wanted outside opinion). Mechanic stated front tires needed replaced as they were bubbled on inside , needed new ceramix front brake pads ,new machine rotors, and front end alignment and my right rear rim is bent and left camber is out and their are no kits available at this time to repair my jeep. I paid $846.43 and when I drove home the jeep still vibrates and pulls. I hear a noise when I am driving that sounds like the tires or rims are rubbing. I don't blame my mechanic, he did a fine job however I feel that I got stuck with a lemon and was shocked to see 113 consumer complaints on your site that were all very similar to my own. I think this should be looked into further by someone who has more expertise than myself in this area. I have an appointment with service technician next week to check manifold due to engine fires recall notice I received-one more thing to add to my list of worries for myself and my families safety while driving this lemon. Thank you, [xxx]. *ak parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 7, 2001 · Suspension · KY

Jeep pulls to the left and right. It doesn't drive right and vibrates. Mechanic said it was not right. Check by mechanic at dealership. Nothing could be done. Jeep is hazardous on the road with the way it drives and pulls. Another mechanic said a belt was broke in the right tire

Filed Jul 2, 2001 · Transmission · CA · crash

I was driving and heard a noise come from the front right. The jeep then pulled hard to the left and crashed into a parked car. By looks, the suspension, steering, and driveline completely broke or detached. I do not know what caused the problem.

Filed Mar 23, 2001 · Airbags, Brakes · CO · crash · 1 injury

While driving on highway at 70 MPH and without warning, headlights went completely out causing poor visibility which resulted in an accident, consumer rearended another vehicle causing one injury, upon impact the airbags did not experience deployment, consumer had been to dealer several times due to taillights inoperable and headlamps inoperable prior to accident, dealer replaced fuses and found connector's loose. Consumer states front end pulled to the left while driving, dealer found no problems. Consumer states on normal braking, pedal goes to the floor and during above mentioned accident brakes locked causing a block of skid marks, prior to accident when dealer could find no problems with ABS or hydraulic brake system. Vehicle had stalled on 2 occasions at stops, dealer found no problem and 3000 miles later the stalling occurred again, however dealer still could not find problem, possible engine problem.

Filed Mar 10, 2001 · Suspension, Transmission · MI

Vehicle will not track, constantly pulls right, dealer addressed and it still pulls right. Vibration felt between 35-50 MPH from rear, dealer replaced many axle parts, vibration still felt

Filed Oct 27, 2000 · Suspension · IL

While driving about 20 MPH vehicle started wandering side to side until losing control of vehicle, went off, and avoided crashing. Then, dealer had checked brakes, but did not found the cause.