2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee suspension problems

Filed Oct 11, 2019 · Brakes, Engine · 268,670 miles · LA

The 2001 jeep just came to a stop while it was being driven on the highway. It had always had engine issues. The front wheel suspension on the passenger side of the 2001 jeep cherokee laredo is bent and while driving it on the street or highway it causes the vehicle to pull to the left and is unstable when driving it on a highway or street. The engine has a knocking sound whenever it is running. The brakes to the vehicle has been slipping and making a grinding noise while driving it. Sometimes the jeep doesn't want to drive over 70 MPH when driving in the highway or street. We have had to replace the brakes because they started smoking while driving on the highway. There is electrical issues with the car as well where the radio doesn't play as well as other electrical parts don't work. My 2001 jeep has stopped while my husband was driving it on the highway and it is not drivable. I have had to replace the ignition coil and spark plugs many times for many years. There has always been a water leak on the passenger side dripping whenever the car is in motion, coming from the dashboard onto the carpet since the car was purchased. There may be other issues with the 2001 jeep that I have missed.

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 Jun 21, 2016 · Suspension · 130,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jeep grand cherokee. While driving between 45-55 MPH, the vehicle suddenly shook violently and vibrated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact indicated that the bushings, tires, and stabilizer bars were replaced, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

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!!!

Filed Feb 7, 2013 · Suspension, Visibility · VA

1-I bought the jeep 4/2008. A couple of months after, a window stopped working. I got the regulator fixed. Soon after that, another window stopped. I got that one fixed. Every time I get one fixed another breaks. Now I have 2 windows not working. 2-whenever I turn a corner, it sounds like the wheels are scraping against something. 3-soon after I bought the jeep, whenever it gets wet and I turn corners, there is a sound coming the front like its the axle or something. I have taken it to several people/dealers and no one can find out why. They test drive it and hear it, look underneath and still cant find out why or where the sound is coming from.

Filed Jun 29, 2012 · Suspension · 100,000 miles · UT

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle would wobble violently when driving at least 60 MPH. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the track bar was replaced. The failure recurred later while the contact was driving 50 MPH. The vehicle was not taken back to have the failure further repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed May 23, 2012 · Suspension · 103,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, there was a very loud noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the driver side front axle broke due to corrosion. As a result, the front axle and the tie rod needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 103,000.