Tl*the contact owns a 2001 jeep grand cherokee. While making a right turn at 30 MPH, the steering made a noise. She took the vehicle to the repair shop and the mechanic stated that the gear box failed. The mechanic replaced the gear box assembly at the cost of $329.83. The manufacturer stated that her VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 01v007000 (steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion). The failure mileage was 67,657 and current mileage was 67,757. Updated 09/23/09. *lj updated 09/23/09.
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee: clunking or noise when steering
7 of the 882 complaints about the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee describe clunking or noise when steering.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Clunking or noise when steering by model year
What owners say
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the steering wheel locked and could not be turned. The wheel finally loosened after he moved it a couple of times. He also heard a clicking sound coming from the steering column. The vehicle has not been inspected. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 70,466 and failure mileage was 70,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the steering wheel made a clunking noise whenever he attempted to turn the wheel. He took the vehicle to the jeep dealer and was informed of the federal safety agency campaign id number 01v007000 (steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)). The dealer and manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in the recall, even though he is experiencing the same failure. The vehicle has not been repaired. The speed was unknown. The failure mileage was 45,000 and current mileage was 52,000.
Steering makes honking noise when steering wheel is turned to left (making lefthand turn). Recall issued but this vehicle's VIN not included in recall according to dealer. Vehicle taken to dealer, customer was told steering box is faulity and would cost $750.00 plus to repair. Vehicle is 3 years old, has been maintained and never abused, steering box should not fail in such a short time unless defect present!
While driving the steering wheel makes a grinding noise. Dealer has been notified of the problem. Nlm
Power steering makes honking noise when turned. Dealer claims that this is unfixable and is due to a power steering fluid surge that causes the hose to vibrate. Chrysler's response is basically to 'live' with it.
Recall 01v00700/ manufacturer's recall 965; steering makes a grinding noise only when turning. Vehicle has been to dealer 3 times. Chrysler hasn't instructed how to repair it.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Pop/tick sound in steering wheel area
- Subject regarding steering honk on 4.0 l and 4.7 l lhd grane cherokee vehicles
- Experiencing a pop/tick sound heard coming from the steering wheel area while the vehicle is in motion
- Some vehicles may exhibit a honk-like sound when making right turns
- Some vehicles may exhibit a honking sound coming from the power steering system, occuring during right...
Related recalls
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. An internal nut in the steering gear assembly could loosen and cause the steering gear to lock up.
- Risk
- This could reduce steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly. Owner notification began december 27, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 01V007000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee steering noise
Is clunking or noise when steering a common problem on the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
7 of 882 owner complaints about the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee (1%) mention clunking or noise when steering. The model year with the most reports is 2001.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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