2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee steering problems

Filed Nov 23, 2022 · Steering, Suspension · WA

My jeep does the death wobble anytime I hit a small bump in the road, pothole, Lane marker...etc. it is very hard to control at that point and seems as though it might flip if it gets any worst or hit a big enough bump. It is very hard to control and to get to stop once it gets going. It poses a huge safety concern for myself and others being that I have to get the truck to stop when it does the death wobble which means someone coming behind me would/should have to stop as well and definitely is a nuisance to myself and other drivers. Please help. I have read and been told it could be any one of the steering or suspension components.

Filed Feb 25, 2020 · Steering, Suspension · 270,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal vibration from the front of the vehicle which was also felt in the steering wheel. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vibration ceased at low speeds. The contact stated that the failure was constant. The vehicle was taken to barnett chrysler jeep dealer, located at (3430 hwy 61 n, white bear lake, mn 55110) to be diagnosed. A cause for the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 270,000.

Filed Oct 24, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · 116,007 miles · VA

Anytime I hit a small bump in road or when turning the front end loses control and vehicle shakes violently sending me into other lane. Several wires have melted under the hood and the front driver seat gets extremely hot while driving a distance over 13 miles

Filed Jul 10, 2019 · Steering, Suspension · 144,600 miles · MO

When driving, the steering pulls to the left side fairly hard. Also, when making either right or left turns the result is a very jerky and not smooth. When there is a bump in the road, the steering wheel jerks and turns slightly causing possible dangerous driving conditions. The vehicle is drive-able however there is definitely some cause for concern. Have replaced the suspension with brand new shocks and there seems to be no difference in the steering wheel's response to bumps. Wheels also appear to be in great alignment as well. I have seen where this issue is very common with this make and model and would like to be able to get the issue corrected for a feeling of comfort and safety while driving my vehicle.

Filed Jan 4, 2019 · Steering · 88,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep grand cherokee. While operating the vehicle, a grinding and humming noise was present from the steering column. Also, the power steering assist suddenly malfunctioned and caused the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering pump and hose were faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact indicated that the vehicle was repaired on four separate occasions, but the failure continued. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 88,000.

Filed Mar 26, 2018 · Steering · 85,000 miles · NC

Steering gear box suddenly locks up on slow turns in traffic

Filed Nov 20, 2017 · Steering · 83,020 miles · PA

Takata recall, jeep drifts back and forth on road regardless of surface of road,sways back and forth, feels very unsafe, happens at any speed,

Filed Nov 19, 2017 · Airbags, Steering · 125,700 miles · VA · crash

Had a car accident few days ago and the air bags did not deployed at either side. Also, the steering column is stack in lower level, the mechanic said it is broken inside, needed to be replaced.

Filed Oct 19, 2017 · Electrical, Steering · NH

Takata recall while driving my steering wheel is very loose shakes when I use the brake peddle. Pulls me left then jerks be to the right or vise versa. This is very scary. I have kids that depend on me to get them from school bus stop etc I do not feel safe driving my own vehicle I've put 2 sets of new tires on my jeep since february of this year 2017. This happeneds on the highway city street back roads you names it

Filed Aug 11, 2017 · Steering · GA

Ignition switch-p41. I went to the garage one saturday morning on my way to work and could not crank up my vehicle. The ignition would literally not turn the steering wheel or anything. The lights to the car would blink and my car wouldn't start with the key in the ignition; however, the safety recall is on a model car one year after mine. This is not the first time the ignition would not crank up. One time, I literally had to pull over and stop the car only to try and start it again but it wouldn't crank. In order for it to go, I had to bang on the ignition park to get it to turn the key and further start the ignition. The issues are the same as the recall but I'm out of pocket some $687.00 at the dealership, which I had to wait 3 hours for a tow truck to come through. I do not understand why this model car was not covered under warranty as well. I am a single parent and it is so frustrating to try and provide for my child when I can't use the only transportation that I have plus the fact that it costs an arm and a leg just to fix. I cannot afford another car note at this time. Please consider the 2004 models in this recall.