1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee suspension problems

Filed May 23, 2023 · Suspension · CO

The contact owns a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that prior to purchasing the vehicle, he researched online and became aware that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 98V006000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and the contact was informed that the responsibility was on the consumer and the call was disconnected. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Aug 29, 2017 · Steering, Suspension · CA

Experienced death wobble on freeway at 45-55 and to regain control have t0 apply brakes and almost come to a dead stop. Six months after, the steering housing cracked found two out of the three bolts had snaped the bolt closest to the firewall had the broken casting still tourqe to the frame. I lost the steering on a turn in a 15 MPH zone

Filed May 7, 2017 · Steering, Suspension · 142,000 miles · MI · crash

I had my power steering bracket break into 3 pieces, causing me to go through 2 pulleys and 4 serpentine belts before figuring out the problem. I have also experienced the "death wobble" a few times at speeds between 40-50 MPH. It is very disturbing and scary and forced me off the road. I have to slow down immediately to get it to stop.

Filed Apr 1, 2017 · Steering, Suspension · 250,000 miles · UT

Family ownership since new. Recently started experiencing the "death wobble." jeep traveling on a high speed (above 60) road starts to shake uncontrollably and is difficult/impossible to steer or maneuver. Jeep feels like it is going to fall apart. Happens without warning. Have to stop or significantly slow down before shaking stops. This is the third time in the past six months.

Filed Sep 20, 2016 · Body, Suspension · 450,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle shook uncontrollably. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 450,000. Updated 12/01/16

Filed May 4, 2016 · Steering, Suspension · 207,000 miles · TX

Driving at nearly 45-50 MPH, the entire front end began to shake violently until I slowed to a near stop. The steering wheel bounced back and forth more and more until I was going about 15-20 MPH. I was not in the process of turning nor had I just completed a turn. There were no bumps to mention either.

Filed Aug 8, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 192,000 miles · ME

I experienced a "death wobble" in my 1996 jeep grand cherokee. It was so bad that it broke the gears in the steering box and made me lose the steering control while driving. Had to have the steering box replaced 3 times because of the wobble occurring multiple times. Have replaced all recommended parts and everything looks and feels tight in regards to the steering and suspension. The problem is continuing to happen.

Filed Jul 27, 2015 · Suspension · 137,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle stabilizer arm was defective. The vehicle was repaired by the contact. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 137,000.

Filed Jul 23, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · CO

While driving vehicle at approximately 40 to 45 MPH, hit a small pot hole in road with right tire. Front end of vehicle began to shake violently with front end wobbling and steering wheel shaking badly. It seemed like the vehicle was about to fall apart. By slowing down significantly, it stopped the situation from occurring. It was quite jarring and very disturbing. Did some investigation and found this is known as the ?jeep death wobble?. Quite concerned about this occurrence.

Filed Oct 29, 2014 · Driver assistance, Steering · 189,000 miles · MI

Driving at about 45 to 50 MPH jeep goes into a death wobble.. Vehicle shakes so violently it almost goes completely out of control.