1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee: loss of power steering

Filed Oct 20, 2015 · Engine, Steering · 210,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at 45 MPH, the power steering failed. In addition, water spilled from the vehicle's water pump. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 210,000.

Filed Jul 28, 2015 · Steering · 92,000 miles · CA · crash

While traveling at highway speed a total/violent loss of steering control occurred causing vehicle to slam into the left guard rail and spin out. Anti lock brakes have also gone out on this vehicle causing another issue and expensive repair. The transmission has gone out and has been expensively replaced. This is a dangerous lemon.

Filed Jun 12, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 287,000 miles · FL

I was driving my jeep to work all of a sudden it bucked and backed fired 2 times and then completely shut down no steering but was able to get to side of road restarted got it back home this has happened many times cant count how many times, I have had it towed home 4 times this year because of this problem and couldnt restart sometimes it bucks and feels like its going to shut down but restarts by its self without turning key this happens at any speed changed tps, crank sensor, starter, fuel pump, pick up coil,distributor cap and rotor plugs and wire, alternator now inside dash lights are starting to flash dim and bright. I bought it 2009 used with a little over 100,000 miles ran great but the last couple years been having trouble with this situation every time I change things it will work for awhile and then starts to act up again.

Filed Apr 13, 2015 · Electrical · 52,767 miles · OH

1997 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to power steering and brake failure while driving. Consumer states " vehicle should be included in ignition switch recall". *smd the consumer stated as she was masking a turn, the vehicle suddenly stopped. There was no power steering and no brakes. She waited a minute and used the key to re-start the vehicle. On feb 27th, the vehicle stalled again. The consumer to the vehicle to her mechanic. However, he was unable to find a problem.

Filed Mar 4, 2015 · Engine · 169,000 miles · CA

My 1997 jeep grand cherokee (original owner) stumbles and dies, it does restart once I shift to neutral. It is getting more frequent. I had a total of 8 incidences in the past week. 6 times happened pulling up to stop sign at about 15 MPH. 2 times happened while cruising along at 55 MPH. I lost power steering and brake boost. There is a lot of internet information regarding the same problem. This is a safety issue. I'm worried driving my jeep in any traffic now.

Filed Jul 6, 2012 · Steering · 139,000 miles · CA

Turned steering wheel left to stop in preparation for leaving parking space. Heard loud break/snap sound and felt change in steering wheel tension. Realized a total loss of steering control. Saw significant volume of fluid on ground. Review by mechanic found steering box mount bolts had sheared/failed.

Filed Jan 16, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 89,000 miles · CA

Engine stalls either at speed or during idle after 20 minutes. Will continue to stall for about 4 minutes, sometimes very hard to start during this time. Then vehicle will run fine with no problems for several hours. The next day, or after vehicle has been sitting for several hours, the process will start again. Every day it will stall after about 20 minutes - sometimes while turning, which will cause a total loss of steering ability, or while on the freeway, or while at a red light or intersection. I narrowly escaped an accident when it stalled and a big rig almost slammed into me. I have been stranded in the middle of a busy intersection multiple times because of this. When the car stalls, sometimes it runs very rough and backfires, which caused the catalytic converter to blow out. Now the catalytic converter rattles and caused my emissions test to fail with high no(ppm) output. I'm going to need to change the PCM and the catalytic converter to fix this, but this was covered under a recall for 1996 vehicles with this same problem. Jeep issued an emissions recall in late 2006 to update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on certain 1996 vehicles. As part of the recall, the catalytic converter will also be inspected for damage and replaced as necessary. 1997 vehicles experiencing the exact same problem were not included in this recall for some reason. Please include the 1997 vehicles in this recall.

Filed Jan 24, 2011 · Electrical · 169,000 miles · GA

My 97 jeep grand cherokee stalls intermittently. Usually somewhere between 15 and 60 miles per hour. No warning, no lights and no shudders;it just quits. Most times it will restart on its own but lately it has taken longer to restart. The crankshaft position sensor, throttle position sensor, idle air control valve, coil, spark plugs, spark plug wires, distributor cap, rotor and cam shaft position sensor have all been changed or checked. I am currently running the car with a large hose clamp around the computer and it's plugs. So far my "fix" is working. My stalls have occurred on straight roads, in a curve I believe this problem could lead to a loss of control due to no power steering/brakes when the car is dead.

Filed Jul 9, 2010 · Electrical · 260,000 miles · AZ

1997 jeep grand cherokee 4.0l intermittently stalls. Prolonged diagnosis appears to be problem with PCM and defective harness connectors causing misdiagnosis from repair facilities to ineffectively replace other components at great expense. Stalling whiling operating vehicle results in backfires and at times loss of power steering etc and potentially control of vehicle.

Filed Aug 4, 2006 · Steering · 141,200 miles · 00

1997 jeep grand cherokee. Turning vehicle in drive. Steering box securing bolts sheared. Result total loss of steering potential for crash and deaths. One bracket on the steering box casting had failed and been undetected for some time. Replaced steering box.

Filed Feb 13, 2006 · Steering · 116,400 miles · NM

97 jeep cheeroke tsi, power steering pump bracket broke. Resulting in loss of steering control. Vehicle then goes to battery drain to keep engine running. This loss can result in accident or death. There was no sold associated with the break that could be heard from inside the vehicle.

Filed Feb 3, 2005 · Steering · 100,000 miles · OH

While driving 70 MPH the steering became very hard to maneuver all of a sudden. The dealer states that the bearing for the power steering malfunctioned. Please provide additional information.