The problem is a sudden loss of steering control when the right wheels drive over periodically spaced bumps in road (like road repairs) at 55 MPH. Whole vehicle shakes in an increasingly stronger harmonic, until driver brakes to about 20 MPH. There is no problem at 40 MPH, and no problem with road repair that are not periodically spaced. Has happened 3 times in same road section, and the effect verified by an engineer. Jeep contacted - they refused to take a report (but I will try again in writing). This is a road hazard. We speculate the problem may be in the ABS faulty slip sensing, differential slip transmission control, or steering system.
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee steering complaints
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Transmission/ABS brakes/suspension and steering failed.
Brake pads failed.
Vehicle pulls to the left when driven above 25 miles per hour. The power steering pump leaked fluid and the fuel gauge is inoperable (even after repair).
Vehicle anti-theft system will not function and the interior lights will not shut off, causing the battery to run down.
Exhaust pipe bent & rubbed against the plastic gas tank which caused a hole that allowed a leak. Took to dealer & was informed owner needs metal piece between tank & exhaust. Manufacturer not taking responsibility of financial replacement. *ak consumer was never made aware of the skip plate option, requesting reimbursment. Transmission has a pause when upshifting from 2 to 3, when in 4wd, the left wheel grinds when turning. The right front power lock made a grinding noise when power door locks were actuated, dealer installed new door latch assembly. Steering wheel was not centered, causing vehicle to drift to the left while driving.
While turning corner at low speed an additional key on the key ring became wedged in a hole on rear of steering wheel spoke, it pulled key ring such tha tit would take great effort to turn steering wheel. When wheel turned, it caused loss of power.
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