A loud grinding noise was coming from the front. While applying the brakes the noise escalated repeatedly. Consumer took vehicle vehicle to the dealer for inspection. However, mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem.
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee suspension complaints
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The vehicle tends to shake. While the vehicle slows down and brakes it causes steering shake, making the vehicle hard to maneuver, especially when slowing down on the highway.*ak the consumer stated that she almost wrecked the vehicle due to the shaking of the vehicle on a daily basis.
1999 grand cherokee jeep.. Limited edition..the shocks freeze up or the fluid is freezing up..it is fine in the summer..but just as soon as it turns cold the shocks freeze. This jeep is kept in a garage..not outside..it sounds horrible when you drive it. It starts as soon as it turns the least bit cold.
A mechanic and the state inspector indicated, upon inspection that the truck will fail inspection. The left outer tire rod and left upper ball joints are lose and the truck shouldn't be driven.
Because front wheels were running hot and vehicle was vibrating when using the brakes, front wheel bearings had to be replaced at 62,000 miles. Chrysler "800+ added care" waranty does not cover those bearings on 4wd jeeps but does cover them on front-wheel drive jeeps (?)
While driving at 50 MPH, the steering wheel started to shake and pulled to right. Problem still exists. *la there was another occasion where the vehicle had gone out of control on wet metal grading due to the problem not being resolved. As of 12/15/03, nothing was done to repair the problem. (the right rear axle housing was bent) *sc
My 1999 jeep grand cherokee (gc) limited 8 cylinder quadradrive has given me nothing but problems since I bought it in october of 2002. I had the transfer seal replaced due to it leaking, the differential makes noise, the all wheel drive does not work (all wheel drive only works in low), and the tires lock up and make a noise when I am turning. It seems that their are other 1999 jeep gc owners out there with the same problem. How about a recall to fix this problem?
Within four years approximately 8,000-10,000 miles both front brake rotors had to be turned twice and then replaced. Also, both front calipers had to be replaced. This causes vehicle to vibrate and make a grinding noise when braking. Dealer and manufacturer were notified, and were unable to locate the cause. *ak the brakes pulsated while driving. The dash vent did not work, and the air only worked through the defrost.*ts the consumer stated the front end of the vehicle felt loose, the dealer discovered the ball joints needed to be replaced. The driver side rear quarter panel was loose
Front and rear shock absorbers fail and leak fluids requiring replacment. First incident, front an rear shocks replaced at 36000 miles. At 54,000 miles the same problem happened again. Chrysler admitted on the phone that they had problems with the shocks. Chrysler refuses to replace defective shocks. Ride and handling are affected negatively.
Broken window motor, seat belt mounting bolts, leaking rear shock absorbers, etc...*mr the consumer felt jeep should fix the outstanding problems with the axles and the transmission and give a warranty for the power train. The vehicle experienced a noise while in motion. Also the broken window lift leaked, the rear absorbers failed, the rear passenger window leaked air, the seat belt mounting bolts failed,and a potential fire hazard on the manifold debris shield, the brake pedal pulsated wildly(front were rotors turned), the passenger window had stuck shut, the exterior mirror had broken off, and the transmission slammed into reverse. There was a buzz in the rear which had progressed to a howl. Refer to odi# 10027025 *scc *jb *jb *jb
Problems with failing axles and transmission. *mr the consumer felt the manufacturer should fix the outstanding problems with axles and transmission and give a warranty for the power train. The vehicle experienced a noise while the vehicle was in motion. Also the window lift leaked, the rear absorbers, the rear passenger window leaked air, the seat belt mounting bolts, fire hazard on the manifold debris shield, brake pedal pulsated wildly(front rotors turned), the passenger window had stuck shut, the exterior mirror had broken off, and the transmission slammed into reverse. There was a buzz in the rear which had progressed to a howl. Refer to odi# 10029353 *scc
The wheel bearings failed.
The vehicle experienced the following problems: no horn, interior lights, or door locks, the ABS/brakes lights were on, continuous overheating when idled, despite repeated brake work, they were still a problem, the dashlights didn't get bright as normal, hissing noise in the brakes (booster was replaced), blower motor was inoperative along with mode position (replaced blower motor resister wiring harness), front pinion seal leaked and was replaced, there was a broken bolt in the rear stabilizer bar (removed), when the vehicle was placed in drive from park, it shifted hard (replaced driveshaft), the control module was replaced, the brakes pulsated on numerous occasions (tsb was completed), the blower module was replaced, all gauges stopped working,all warning light would come on, the engine temperature climbed higher than normal (replaced the fan power transmitter), the windshield wipers had become inoperative, and the arm had broken (replaced the rear arm). The consumer requested the dealer to back the vehicle. Mr scc
The brakes and rotors were serviced on 5 different occasions. *ts. The weather strip was loose on the right rear door, also the vehicle pulled to the right.
While driving vehicle will pull to the right. The faster the vehicle is going the more it will pull to the right. Dealership cannot fix problem. Ts
Consumer states vehicle was taken in on a routine visit. Mechanic stated rear bearing is defected, and ring and pinion is damaged. Please provide any further information. Mr
While driving over 50mph and applying brakes steering wheel will rock side to side vibrating heavily, and it will be hard for the consumer to control vehicle. Dealer notified.
While drving vehicle pulsated and steering wheel vibrated. Sometimes vehicle was hard to steer. Took vehicle to dealer three times. Please provide any further information.
The rear wheels locked up causing the vehicle to spin 180 degrees and crushed with another vehicle. The cause was determined to be a broken clip that holds rear axle in place. Left rear axle, bearing and seal were replaced. The clipper mounting bracket was replaced.
Consumer states while driving, the vehicle will start to jerk from side to side and the steering wheel is ripped from the consumers hand, the vehicle then begins to swerve back and forth, the dealer can not remedy the problem.
When applying brakes steering wheel would start to vibrate. After contacting a mechanic, he indicated that stabilizer bar needed to be replaced.
Vehicle pulls to either side when driving, taken to dealer several times. Dealer adjusted steering box, it did not remedy the problem.
At 45-55 MPH steering wheel vibrates. Vehicle taken to dealer 12 times, cannot remedy.
While driving at any speed steering wheel vibrates. Contact dealer ,and dealer can't find cause. Please add VIN.
There is vibrating in steering wheel when driving vehicle over 50 MPH. This is an intermittent problem. Contacted dealer, and the dealer is not willing to do anything.
Vehicle continues to pull right after 2 alignments. Random, loud mechanical clunk coming from right underside when going over small bumps or drop-offs. Brake pedal shudders again after having rotors replaced first, then more recently lapped via on-vehicle lathe. Steering ticks / clunks at random. Moan from under hood when turning at slow speeds. Acrid white smoke from under left hood getting into passenger compartment when spinning 4-wheels in snow.
Vehicle was making a loud noise. Took it to dealer who indicated rear end went out on vehicle. *ak consumer states that carrier bearings and pinion bearings originally failed at 64000 miles and failed again at 94000.
It appears that something in the front end is out of alignment or out of balance, and that has been causing front end components to wear out. The symptoms are steering wheel shaking and rotors that wear/wap at an abnormally high rate, causing brake pulsation. To date the steering column/linkages have been worked on 4 times. The front and rear brakes have been serviced/replaced 8 times. At one point the steering linkages was so loose that any change in the road surface caused a change in vehicle direction.
While driving and upon trying to go from regular drive to 4 wheel drive, the transfer case malfunctions and will not go from one to the other. *ak consumer states vehicle has been in the shop for transmission problems, goodyear tires have been replaced 3 times within 26000 miles, rear axle seal was leaking oil, and hubs were warped.
During activation of brake system traveling at any speed there is a pulsation in the brakes, there is a squeaking noise, and vehicle pulls to the right. Dealership has examined vehicle three times, and failed to remedy the problem. Brake rotors and front stabilizer bars have been replaced.*ak consumer stated there was also a possible oil leak, dealer replaced the tie rod to pitman arm and the real pinion seal, also the steering dampner assembly was replaced,and the engine surges at times sometimes hesitates, also there was a leak behind the driver/rear floorboard.
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