1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee steering problems

Filed Jul 31, 2017 · Steering · 2 miles · MN

This vehicle has what is called a death wobble. If you hit a bump at any speed the steering becomes nothing more than a prayer. When applying the brakes this get s worse. All that can be done is to slow to a complete stop as fast as you. Hot rod guys seem to be aware of it but. What if the repair shops have no sure to fix for the problem. I was going between 50 and 55 when this occured.

Filed Jul 4, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 209,000 miles · CA

While driving on the 210 fwy east near the hill street off-ramp in pasadena-ca the car's front end started to shake & bounce violently while wobbling towards the right. It felt as of the car would fall apart and we (occupants) were very scared. After reducing my speed to about 35mph the shaking/bouncing stopped and everything seemed back to normal. I checked the web to see if any one else had experienced these problems. To my surprise the internet has numerous entries of people in jeeps experiencing exactly the same and naming it the "death wobble". The sites suggest different cures but after replacing all front shocks, steering housing, steering dampers and all suspension bushings and replacing tires and having alignment checked the problem remained as I experienced it twice more after all the work was done. On 04/08/'15 I took the car to alhambra chrysler/dodge/jeep for inspection. The dealer had never heard of the "death wobble" so I handed them an internet printout clearly explaining the symptoms. After inspection the workorder listed the rear shocks needing immediate replacement and front suspension to "may future attention". Since everything on front suspension has already been replaced I went ahead and replaced the rear shocks and double checked all suspension fasteners, ball joints and wheelbearings. Still the problem, the death wobble", occurred once more. Based on the internet listings my case is not an isolated incident and since during the wobble the car is uncontrollable and moves either left or right an accident is sure to happen. Please investigate. By the way I am an asa master tech, certified in engines, transmissions (manual & automatic), suspension, brakes, A/C and body and know how to work on cars. This problem baffles me. Thank you.

Filed Jul 31, 2012 · Steering · 160,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated while driving 38 MPH the vehicle started shaking uncontrollably. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic where the contact was awaiting a diagnosis of the failure. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Feb 29, 2012 · Steering, Suspension · 122,100 miles · CA

Violent wobble in left front wheel after hitting a small bump.

Filed Aug 9, 2004 · Steering · 142,437 miles · CA

My son was driving the 98 jeep when the steering column locked, he could not steer the jeep. Luckily he was at the freeway exit, he rolled into someone driveway and stopped. The next day the car was towed to a repair shop. He was told that the steering column broke. It also damaged some other parts close to it. Total cost to repair was $1200.00.

Filed Oct 8, 2003 · Steering, Transmission · 110,000 miles · MI · fire

While driving on the highway, smelled an awful smell, like rotten eggs, pulled over and stopped and then smoke started flowing out from under the hood. It was towed to a dealership, then told axle shaft damaged, all bearings damaged, differential damaged,rack and pinnion (sp) also damaged, coming to $1700 in replacement parts.

Filed Oct 2, 2003 · Steering · 12,000 miles · TN

While driving at 20 MPH hit a bump in the road which caused the steering wheel to jerk in driver's hand. Will be taking vehicle to dealership to have mechanic check out problem.

Filed Jun 2, 2003 · Steering · 130,000 miles · VA

When making sharp turns steering wheel makes a weired noise. The vehicle jerks forward and steering wheel becomes stiff. This only accrues in weather that's 80 degrees and higher.

Filed Nov 19, 2002 · Steering · NY

There was a recall on the detent system shifter, took to dealer they replaced shifter. Consumer states' now its harder to shift into gear, and fills like shifter may come off in your hand. Consumer states shifter is worse than it was prior to recall. Please provide any further information. Ts

Filed Oct 25, 2002 · Steering · NH

Consumer states that while driving and no warning the vehicle will switch from drive to 2nd gear and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle also the vehicle will be hard to put in drive. Dealer notified ts