Consumer complained about a gear box problem. The screw kept coming out. This made it very difficult to steer.
1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee steering complaints
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The steering completely went out. ( failed) wile we were driving. Thank goodness we were driving slow. Note; I found 2500 other jeeps on the web with the same problem.
While backing out of a parking spot driver heard a loud "pop" noise. Driver got out to see what it was. There was a bolt under the vehicle. Bolt broke off that controls the steering which caused vehicle to lose power steering.
Consumer states that when turning left or right, steering wheel makes a "clunking" noise and veers excessively to the left or right. Consumer feels as if going to lose control of vehicle. Mr
Consumer stated the front end makes a noise and the two front tires were replaced due to front axle assembly failed.
Consumer states vehicle has many transmission problems with vehicle in park, it would roll backward, at times the gear shift would not move when the vehicle would continue to roll backward, dealer informed consumer that the vehicle was not safe unless the entire transmission was replaced.
Car stops while foot is on gas, then lurches forward; car rolls backward when in park or drive; car dies in traffic while idling; steering knuckle bolts stripped, had to be replaced, had to replace tires twice, had to replace brakes repeatedly, worn to rotors, continual problems with transmission, intermittent, hard to recreate at mechanic, but occur in traffic, creating safety hazard. Bprave ha.
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The vehicle just shuts down, engine quits at all speeds, then will not start till I set off alarm system or lock doors and unlock with key from outside . The alarm often goes off for no reason. The vehicle has quit running while I have been on the freeway in the middle lane of traffic. Have to coast to side or come to complete stop.
While pulling out into the street he heard a loud noise and lost the ability to steer vehicle. Got out and looked under the vehicle, and found a bolt laying on the ground broken in half.
Consumer was pulling out into the street and heard a loud noise. Got out, looked under vehicle, and found the bolt laying in street broken in half.
While pulling out into street heard a loud noise and lost the ability to steer vehicle. Got out to look under the automobile, and found bolt on ground and broken in half.
The viscous coupler in the steering system failed on two occasions and was replaced, dealership states this is a frequent problem with the four wheel drive vehicle.
I was driving down the road, when smoke came billowing out from under the hood. After popping the hood, I noticed that the whole inside of the vehicle was covered in oil, also noticed that the power steering hose was off. Went to dealership to get vehicle fixed, spent approx $900 to have a new powersteering pump and gear box assembley, mechanic stated that the gear box housing had rusted through and caused the part to fail.
Viscous coupling failed on two occasions causing extreme vibration and skipping of the wheels when turning slowly. Mjs
Steering column coupling failed, causing vehicle to vibrate at low speeds and when making a sharp turn, which could result in loss of vehicle control. The viscous coupling is what failed, twice. Dealer claims this is not uncommon and that the parts are on backorder. The front wheels bind and vehicle feels as if it is sliding.
After vehicle has warmed up, when making turns, wheels clunk and car shutters and skips forward, making it imposable to steer car.
Vehicle has been at the dealer 32 times for a number of problems. The dealer has replaced motor mounts/tie rods/water pump and brakes. Manufacturer has been notified.
While driving over 25 MPH vehicle shakes very badly due to the damperin the steering column losing all of the hydraulic fluid. Vehicle almost went out of control, barley able to make it to the side of the road. Dealer has been contacted.
Came out from the parking lot. And the steering power shaft sector broke. Be advised that the consumer has his car at his mechanic, and also the mechanic is charging him $1000.00 for the work.
Steering dampener causing loss of control when going over bumps.
The power steering hose was defective, causing a loss of power steering which caused vehicle to crash and flip over.
Consumer was making a leeft turn heard a noise then the steering wheel gave no action, consumer lost all control of steering. Vehicle is still at dealership, today there will be an engineer coming to look at vehicle. (henry tribu--810‑775‑1735 engineering analisis associates--30700 telegraph road suite 4566 bingham farms michigan). Dealership--(village jeep eagle--248‑549‑5300-- tom miller).
Steering shock failed causing extreme vibration.
Steering column failure.
Consumer went to start jeep the battery blew up and the brake pedal sometimes go to the floor . Tt consumer states the loud noise deafened him at the time of failure, damages were done to the ABS which cause brake failures on numerous occasions. Steering dampner was leaking, deale replaced. Front brake pads replaced, resurfaced rotors. Hatch hard to close.
Sudden acceleration, resulting in loss of control/accident.
Failure of power steering lockup, to prevent an accident at low speed stop the vehicle very suddenly . Tt
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