Tl*the contact owns a 2004 jeep grand cherokee. The vehicle vibrated and made a rubbing noise in the steering when making a left turn. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v079000 (steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)). The current and failure mileages were 68,200. Updated 09/15/08 *bf the consumer stated when turning to the left, friction was felt in the steering wheel and a scrubbing noise was present for at least 6 months. Updated 09/18/08.
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee: clunking or noise when steering
7 of the 1,295 complaints about the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee describe clunking or noise when steering.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 13,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Clunking or noise when steering by model year
What owners say
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, there was a clicking noise coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer, who determined the steering wheel was loose along the column and needed to be tightened. After the initial tightening of the steering wheel, a loud, popping noise was heard while driving various speeds. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the tilt wheel knob needed to be replaced. Afterwards, the problem persisted, and the dealer determined the steering wheel needed to be tightened again, and due to the looseness it caused the front driver side airbag to fail which would also needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was alerted. Updated 01/10/07.
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?
There was a pop/creak/clunk in the steering wheel when turning the wheel left in the drive position. Brought the vehicle to dealer & was told that it was "unsafe to drive" because a piece of the steering column had to be replaced. Dealer had to order the part & car had to stay overnight. Car is less than 1 year old with 4,000 miles on it.
While driving vehicle stalled. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak this car stalled no less than 12 times. Afraid to pull into traffic with this car. Power steering leaked, clicking noise from transmission when put into gear.
Steering noise while turning the wheel just a little to either side. Dealer is ordering "a part" have to wait a week for it to come in. Vehicle has only 1100 miles.
Steering noise and popping.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles, the power steering gear may contain an improperly formed spacer clip, which could dislodge within the steering gear.
- Risk
- A dislodged clip may cause increased steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the steering gear assemblies. Owner notification began on march 12, 2003. 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 03V079000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee steering noise
Is clunking or noise when steering a common problem on the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
7 of 1,295 owner complaints about the 2004 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 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Stalling 51Airbag light 36No deployment 35Power windows 34Check engine light 30Door locks 28Sudden acceleration 27Jerking 19Fire or smoke 15Loss of power 15Adaptive cruise 14Overheating 13Ball joint 11Headlights 11Power steering loss 11Premature wear 11Won't start 11Grinding brakes 10ABS 9Brake failure 9Misfire 8Knocking 6Seat belt 6Shudder 6Transmission failure 5
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