2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Feb 3, 2014 · Steering · 123,000 miles · AL

When driving at low speeds there is a knocking/grinding when turning the wheel to the left which has became louder and more frequent. Since this began the steering is now loose and pulls as if needing an alignment although this was done approx. Less than 1 yr ago. It has became difficult to keep car straight when driving although I have not experienced a loss of power steering (yet). Possibly related to recall but it doesn't appear my VIN was included. This is a huge safety issue! I have heard several complaints of steering failing while traveling causing wrecks. They should reconsider the range of vehicles included in this recall.

Filed Jun 27, 2009 · Transmission · 54,351 miles · WV · crash · 1 injury

My husband forgot his keys so I shifted to park and exited the vehicle and left it running because I was only going to be out a few seconds. I exited the vehicle and it shifted to into gear and took off knocking me down and running over me before hitting a truck that stopped it. I was hospitalized for three days with my injuries.

Filed Sep 28, 2006 · Steering · 1,646 miles · FL

Have a whistling noise in steering and dealer have tried 6 times to fix including replacing steering box. Now vehicle makes whistling noise and a knocking noise in the steering area. 3 of 6 dealers say that it cant be repaired and that it is not normal but cant get chrysler to respond. This is a lease vehicle and I want out of vehicle but have to have transportation due to my job. I am afraid something will happen to the steering one day while traveling. The vehicle has been into the dealer(s) 25 times and out of service at least 45+ days. They have replaced power steering pump 2xs, l windshield, sealed another windshield, drained power steering lines twice and replaced steering box. I leased vehicle in 9/04, with first repair attempt in 10/04 and have over 25 times in shop since last 2 years. Help me get out of this lease vehicle?

Filed Aug 30, 2006 · Transmission · 496,971 miles · OH · crash · 1 injury

2004 grand jeep cherokee (trail rated) drove through drive way. Put jeep in park got out to close gate behind jeep. The jeep went into reverse by it's self. Rolled over a persons feet knocking him to the ground. Fighting with my insurance now because they don't want to pay damages or for injuries . The jeep continued to roll until it rolled over small trees and a big tree stopped it. Doing about $4,000 damage.

Filed May 24, 2006 · Airbags, Seat belts · 14,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

April 21, 2006: I was proceeding on a green left turn arrow and was hit by a ford taurus running stop light. He veered around my front end, tearing off the entire front end and pushing my vehicle into the oncoming lanes. I did not see him coming. I heard the crash, then saw a bright white light. I had lost consciousness and was awakened by a man knocking on my window. The seat belt did not hold. Air bag did not deploy. I smashed into the steering wheel causing head and chest trauma, was rushed to the er, spending two days in the hospital with a bruised heart and head lacerations. Received full body scans, x-rays, cardiac testing, dr bills ($30,000 and still counting). The lease car is totaled ($14,000 damage). I have constant pain, bruising, headaches, blurred vision, memory loss. I lost my new job as a result. Fyi: another jeep cherokee hit the wall on I-95, 5-21-06 and the entire front end was gone. Curious if that seat belt held? Did not see any airbags deployed. Called 911 from my cell to report the crash, 1/2 mile south of atlantic blvd exit (broward county, fl). How many deaths are actually caused by the faulty seat belts? If I had gotten broad sided, I would have gone right through my side window. I complained to my insurance company, the faulty seat belts have resulted in my having a huge claim which is going to cause my future insurance premiums to skyrocket! There must be more than just 3 incidents!! Insurance companies, attorneys or owners are not reporting!?

Filed Apr 21, 2004 · Acceleration, Airbags · NJ · crash · 2 injuries

Consumer's son was pulling into driveway when gas pedal got stuck. This caused him to spin out of control, knock down a fence, and then keep going, ending up chopping down a very large tree. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Driver and son sustained bumps on the heads , but there were no serious injuries.