While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle began to pull to the left, and then smoke emitted from under the hood and the vehicle had to be towed.
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee: pulls to one side
7 of the 987 complaints about the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee describe pulls to one side.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
Pulls to one side by model year
What owners say
Vehicle wanders uncontrollably and has too much emphasis when turning corners, and there us a loud grinding noise coming from beneath the vehicle. Sway bar has been replaced four times within the past five years. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and stated that the vehicle could possibly roll over.
Vehicle pulls to the right. Fuel pump went out.
Vehicle pulls to the right; dealer unable to correct; they claim it is normal
On-going problem with vehicle wandering to the right, while driving at high speed (approx 50 MPH or more). Vehicle in/out of dealer shop and nothing appears to correct the problem. Can the federal safety agency help in this matter.
The jeep pulls to the right. I have had it aligned, no cure. Now one dealer tells me it was "designed" that way. Nonsense. Another dealer at least admitted that they are getting that problem a lot. I see some in your databse already. It is a road hazard because if you ever divert your attention, it immediately wants to go right. I really would like it fixed or be indeminified for it. Thanks, wyman.
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).
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee pulling
Is pulls to one side a common problem on the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
7 of 987 owner complaints about the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee (1%) mention pulls to one side. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Fuel gauge 149Stalling 83Fuel pump 32ABS 27Loss of power 23No deployment 20Power steering loss 18Grinding brakes 17Brake failure 16Fire or smoke 14Fuel leak 13Premature wear 13Jerking 10Wipers 10Won't start 9Check engine light 8Hesitation 8Sudden acceleration 8Transmission failure 7Engine failure 6Headlights 6Slipping 6Won't shift 6Door locks 5
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