Steering gear mounting failure; while driving at 30mpg complete loss of steering occured. One of the 3 mounting bolts had sheered off, another bolt was in place but the bolt tab had broken from the steering gear, and the third bolt was still connected to the steering gear. This vechicle has 141k miles and is not abused or used for off road driving. There was no corrosion on bolts or steering gear. Failure of this part at highway speeds could be fatal
1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee: loss of power steering
8 of the 553 complaints about the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee describe loss of power steering.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Loss of power steering by model year
What owners say
While parking vehicle, consumer turned steering wheel to the right. Consumer heard a popping noise from within the steering column. Vehicle lost power steering. Ts
While driving at any speed and when hitting a bump in the road vehicle will vibrate, and temporarily lose steering control. Dealer notified.
While backing out of parking space with steering wheel turned to right, a very loud noise was heard and steering lost. A 4" bolt with threads sheared off was located on ground under vehicle. A repair shop reported that the entire steering box had separated from the vehicle frame. Of the three steering box attach bolts, one was still holding a portion of a mounting ear that had previously cracked and separated from the steering box; one had sheared at the threads and was missing; and the third had sheared at the threads and located on the ground. This loss of steering at highway speeds could have resulted in fatal crash.
While driving at about 50 MPH all power shutdown without warning. Consumer had no power steering, and no brakes.
Had started vehicle & eased off the accelerator pedal. Vehicle stalled out. Happened more when towing trailer or heavy objects. Would lose steering control & power brakes. Happens every day.
Abs, brake failure, while driving applied brakes had complete brakes failure, rotor broke, causing knuckle to break and a loss of steering.
While driving, at approx. 25mph, in snow, suddenly fan belt pulley broke, causing loss of steering capability, result ran into snow bank. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- The molded plastic pin which connects the upper steering column shaft and the lower column shaft may have been sheared prior to installation of the steering column assembly into the vehicle. If this occurred, the upper steering shaft will separate from the lower steering shaft.
- Risk
- If the upper and lower steering shafts separate, completeloss of steering control will occur, which could result in an accident.
- Remedy
- A restraining sleeve will be added to the intermediate shaft to limit the amount of steering shaft movement available.
Recall number 93V210000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee power steering loss
Is loss of power steering a common problem on the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
8 of 553 owner complaints about the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee (1%) mention loss of power steering. The model year with the most reports is 2011.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee
ABS 19Fire or smoke 19Brake failure 15Stalling 15Door locks 12Sudden acceleration 11No deployment 9Premature wear 9Jerking 8Seat belt 8Ball joint 6Fuel pump 6Fuel leak 5Headlights 5Loss of power 5Transmission failure 5
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