1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee suspension problems

Filed Aug 26, 2017 · Steering, Suspension · 184,000 miles · OR

Experienced 'death wobble' at high speed after contacting highway "rumble strips"

Filed Jul 27, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · WI · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 25 MPH in a residential area, the rear of the vehicle shook abnormally. The contact experienced an abnormal burnt wiring smell from the vehicle. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and black smoke was seen from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle burst into flames. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 198,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Mar 11, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 179,000 miles · CO

Incident occurred twice in one day. Had occurred before, but very infrequently. Driving around 66 miles per hour on a highway, the car hit a slight bump in the road and began to shake, violently and uncontrollably. The front end of the car shakes so severely that I am forced to slow down to under 15 MPH to stop it. The problem again occurred later that same day, on a different road (a major u.s interstate), traveling at about the same or perhaps slightly greater speed. The bump that I hit was very small, but the shaking that came after caused me to shift lanes and pull off on the shoulder of the interstate to make it stop. All together, I would say that this has occurred with my vehicle about 8 or 9 times, but was thought to be fixed several years ago (by a mechanic admittedly not associated with jeep). The problem went away for a while but is obviously returning and getting worse. Some other jeep owners refer to it as the death-wobble, do to the violent and alarming nature of the shaking.

Filed May 17, 2012 · Body, Suspension · 150,000 miles · RI

All control arms rotten and broken all the way around the car.

Filed Jun 12, 2008 · Suspension, Transmission · 120,000 miles · SD

Tl*the contact owns a 1994 jeep grand cherokee. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would drift to the right and make a loud tapping sound. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the rear axle and transfer case failed. He called the dealer and is currently waiting for a response. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 120,000.

Filed Feb 4, 2008 · Suspension · 147,000 miles · CA

1. Front suspension shakes violently, causing partial loss of steering control. I researched this model after first incident and found out that other owners had a similar complaint. They describe the phenomenon as "death wobble". What can be done to remedy this?

Filed Mar 15, 2006 · Suspension · 326,247 miles · KY

Dt*: the contact stated while having the brakes replaced, the technician found a broken weld. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, where it was determined the lower radius arm was broken at the differential on the driver side front. The front axle needs to be replaced. The manufacturer was alerted.

Filed Apr 29, 2004 · Steering, Suspension · 146,000 miles · CA

While driving at highway speeds, the vehicle wandered to the left and right. When driving over a bump in the road vehicle jumped over to the next lane. Consumer replaced the steering gear box and tires, but the problem recurred. The dealer suggested that the ball joints be replaced. *ak

Filed Sep 17, 2002 · Suspension · MS

While driving right front tire would bounce out of control when running over uneven road or bumps. Vehicle been to the dealer on six occasions, and problem still occurring. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed May 31, 2002 · Suspension · NY

While traveling at 55 MPH vehicle was shaking hard from side to side, causing consumer to slowdown. Dealer has been contacted, an repaired front end. But, problem has returned. Please provide further information.