2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee steering problems

Filed Feb 6, 2017 · Steering, Suspension · 196,000 miles · NE

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jeep grand cherokee. While pulling into the driveway, the vehicle failed to reverse. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed that the front wheels were pointing in two different directions. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the tube that connected the tie rod to the front end by the driver and passenger side wheels was rusted and fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue the failure mileage was 196,000. Updated 07/12/17*lj

Filed Aug 3, 2016 · Steering, Suspension · 145,000 miles · GA

When driving at 45 to 50 MPH the front end starts to vibriate and starts to shake uncontrollably,what's really bad is that you don't know when it will happen.I drove from savannah to michigan and back with no problems than when you least expect it than it happens ! It shakes so bad you can't drive so you have to pull off the road and stop and it seems to go away but it may return after another one or two thousand miles. I have brought to shops and have replaced front end parts,brakes,tires etc. They can't find the problem.I have read that it's a disign flaw with the coil springs being in a bad position. Google jeep death wobble.you will find. I won't sell the car because I wouldnt want to put someone in danger.

Filed Dec 2, 2015 · Steering · 150,000 miles · OR · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated while driving at approximately 10 MPH, the steering wheel seized and required excessive force in order to steer the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into a tree. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Sep 22, 2015 · Steering · 53,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized. The contact had to apply extreme force to turn the steering wheel. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 01v007000 (steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.

Filed Aug 6, 2015 · Engine, Steering · 56,550 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was turned off. After restarting, the vehicle resumed normally. The failure recurred a second time. On a separate occasion, the vehicle stalled without warning and restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 56,550.

Filed Jul 23, 2015 · Steering · 112,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn and required excessive force in order to drive. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000.

Filed Jul 22, 2015 · Steering · 140,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 65 MPH, the steering wheel and the front end of the vehicle began to shake without warning. The dealer stated that the tires needed to be rotated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who rotated the tires and replaced the two front tires. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Feb 5, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 157,000 miles · AZ

Extreme wobble in front end happens when there is a bump in the road. Happens at various speeds. Violent front wheel wobble. Spent $1600 in repairs and $600 on new tires. The issue is still there. I talked to a man today with a jeep the same model and year as mine and he has had the same problem. I was following him at 45mph and his right front wheel started the wobble and he pulled off the road and I stopped and talked to him about it.

Filed Feb 1, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 133,000 miles · OH

Jeep had the dreaded "death wobble" many parts failed and needed replaced multiple times within 30,000 miles of highway driving at safe speeds. Tires were properly inflated and alignment was correct.

Filed Jul 23, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · CO

My jeep is doing several things that is cause for not driving it because it can cause a accident. It does not always just start. I have to move the steering wheel up & down ^ then it will start generally. When driving the jeep will rev up all of a sudden especially at stop signs. If I didn't have my foot on the brakes I could have caused a accident. Also I would have to keep my foot on the gas or it would die on me. These things have been going on for the last 2-3 months.when I put my jeep in reverse or in drive it makes a major clunking noise like my transmission is ready to fall out. This clunking noise started when all of the other problems started! I have emailed several websites & have not received a response to my problem!! Help!!!