My jeep has what is known as the "death wobble" where all the factory suspension parts start failing rapidly. You can't control your stopping above 40mph because it shakes so bad you lose hold of the steering wheel. This is a common issue with jeeps from the 2000s.
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee suspension complaints
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2004 jeep grand cherokee when turning right or left at slow speed it has an awful grind noise. Also when driving on uneven pavement has death wabble and terrible sway. I have replaced control arms sway arms you name it. The suspension on the vehicle feels unsafe and may pose as if your vehicle may roll over at any time. I certainly wouldn't recommend this vehicle. It seems this has been a constant complaint by many consumers but yet no recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel shook violently without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front upper and lower ball joints failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred worst than before. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
I have replaced the ignition switch twice in one year (2014). I have purchased a re-manufactured engine 2014, shipped from texas to detroit, mi.
I was driving to the store when the right front lower spring support gave out.I have now been without a car for 3 weeks. Updated 09/10/15*lj updated 12/12/2017
My wife was backing up in our drive way she did not see my sons honda civic behind her very poor vision from being so high factory settings. She ripped the gas tank open. A few years later she was rear ended and again the tank ripped open we were lucky both times no fire. Then we have had death wobble every jeep suffer,s from it at some time in it,s life as per the dealer. I replaced every steering part in the front end after 40,000 miles again it happened to me at 55mph on the highway I came so close to it rolling it over it took me more than a month to get back in it. The design of the rear is just an accident waiting to happen the rear is the same as a ramp to drive up. I am far from a rich man this product cost me close to 40,grand. I truly thought we could get a few cost free miles.I am disabled I live on a fixed income. Now my investment is worthless. I was a driver for a living and have driven more than a thousand cars and have never experienced this with any other car help help help please [xxx] p.s I service my cars like clockwork! I try to fix things before they break..this jeep has me beat! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Good evening, I own a 2004 jeep grand cherokee laredo 4x4. I had bought my vehicle a few years ago with about 18,000 miles on it. After taking it for a test drive there was a slight clicking noise from the front wheels. After today, the clicking noise seems to get louder at driving 25 MPH. I tried to troubleshoot the problem by researching similar instances on the internet. There was a general consensus that a bad u-joint was the culprit due to a lack of permanent grease that should have been used by the manufacturer. Given that this can lead to the vehicle losing control when the u-joint snaps can be lethal. Please inquire whether this is a feasible issue that can be recalled for my vehicle. Thank you.
I am having a problem with the steering, brakes, and the heat vent. When turning left or right, it makes this awful noise. When applying the brakes, the steering wheel and the front end begins to shake. I took the vehicle to get the brakes changed and they said the pads look fine. When I had the heater on, it was blowing cold air on the passenger side.
Dt*: the contact stated a popping noise occurred in the left and right side of the front of the vehicle while making a right or left turn and traveling as low as 5 MPH. The noise does not occur while traveling straight. The vehicle was taken to a dealership who determined the right side ball joint was defective and was replaced. About one month later the noise reoccurred on the right and left sides. There is an the federal safety agency recall, # 06v288000, regarding the suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint. The vehicle VIN was not included in the recall.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds on the highway, there was a squealing noise that came from the rear undercarriage. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the left rear axle was bent. The dealer replaced the left rear axle, but the squealing noise persisted. The manufacturer was alerted.
Vibration in front end.
The floor boards are leaking, and the dealers cannot determine where the water is coming from after checking the heater and the air conditioner . The seals and shocks were replaced.
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