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1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Suspension Problems

53 owner-reported suspension complaints from NHTSA data

53
Complaints
3
Crashes
1
Fires
Jan 2006Nov 2004
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (53)

mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: May 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT UPPER ARM BUSHINGS AND SWAY BAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 166,000.

NHTSA #: 10865638
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Jul 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE SPEED INCREASED OVER 60 MPH THE VIBRATION STOPS. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA #: 10743813
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Mar 2015

WE FINALLY GOT OUR N45 RECALL DONE. EACH TIME WE CALLED CHRYSLER, WE GOT DIFFERENT INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION. THEY SEEM TO TELL ONE ANYTHING JUST TO GET ONE TO HAVE IT DONE, THEN THEY GO BACK ON WHAT THEY SAID. I WAS TOLD THE JEEP WOULD BE INSPECTED FIRST TO SEE IF IT WAS SAFE. MY JEEP WAS NOT INSPECTED, THE TRAILER HITCH WAS REPLACED. THE BALL MOUNT WHICH WE HAVE DOES NOT FIT THE REPLACEMENT. THE ONUS SHOULD NOT BE UPON US TO SHOP AND PAY FOR A NEW BALL MOUNT IN SUMMATION: HOW CAN WE GET THEM TO SEND OR DELIVER TO US A BALL MOUNT WHICH FITS TRAILER HITCH THEY INSTALLED, OR AT LEAST RE-IMBURSE US IF WE HAVE TO BUY ONE ? I HAVE MENTIONED THIS TO EACH OF THE MANY PEOPLE I HAVE SPOKEN TO AT CHRYSLER (WHEN I COULD GET THROUGH AFTER WAITING A VERY LONG TIME) THEIR ANSWER TO THIS WAS "WE ARE NOT INTO TOWING WE ARE INTO SAFETY". *TR

NHTSA #: 10693860
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Jun 2008

I PURCHASED A 1997 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE FROM MEEKER HILLS AUTO W215N11251 APPLETON AVE GERMANTOWN, WI 53022. THE DEALERS SAFETY CHECKLIST INDICATED THAT ALL WAS CHECKED AND FOUND TO BE SAFE. AT THE TIME OF SALE, THE SALESMAN "CHAD" STATED TO MYSELF AND MY RELATIVE THAT IF ANYTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE THAT I SHOULD CONTACT THEM IMMEDIATELY. 2 DAYS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE I CALLED TO ALERT THEM OF SOME PROBLEMS, I IMMEDIATELY TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK. I TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK ON 4 OCCASIONS ONLY TO BE TOLD THAT NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE, FINALLY I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MILWAUKEE AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE (MATC) AND HAD THE INSTRUCTOR TO LOOK AT THE VEHICLE, AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE LOTS OF REPAIRS THAT NEED TO BE DONE. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD BY THE OWNER THAT I CAN TRADE THE VEHICLE FOR ANOTHER VEHICLE AND PAY THE DIFFERENCE. THEY WERE NOT WILLING TO REPAIR ANYTHING. I HAD THE REPAIRS DONE AT MATC AT A COST OF $750.00 PARTS ONLY. I WANT TO FILE A COMPLAINT. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT I MUST DO FURTHER. THANKS *TR

NHTSA #: 10230340
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Feb 2006

[1] AT 128,000 PLUS MILES I HEARD A GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM UNDER THE CAR [2] THE MECHANIC WHO WORKED ON THE VEHICLE FOUND THAT ALL THE BEARINGS BOTH FRONT AND REAR WERE WORN OR CORRODED ALONG WITH SPACING RINGS ON THE REAR AXEL. HE INDICATED THAT THEY WERE DEFECTIVE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, THAT BEARINGS DO NOT CORRODE OR WEAR OUT WITH THE MILEAGE THAT THE CAR HAD BEEN DRIVEN. [3] ALL THE BEARINGS AND SPACERS REQUIRED REPLACING. *NM

NHTSA #: 10149244
mediumSUSPENSION
FireFiled: Jan 2006

1997 CHRYSLER GRAND CHEROKEE REAR OF VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *TS THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CONCLUDED, THE FIRE WAS STARTED BY AN OVERHEATED WHEEL BEARING. *JB

NHTSA #: 10147577
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Nov 2004

THE VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION BECAUSE THE BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS THAT THE BALL JOINT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED PRIOR TO THIS SITUATION. *NM

NHTSA #: 10101637
mediumSUSPENSION
CrashFiled: Sep 2004

WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH VEHICLE VEERED OFF TO THE LEFT. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE BACK INTO TRAFFIC, STRIKING A GUARD RAIL AND ROLLING OVER SEVERAL TIMES. *AK *SC *JB

NHTSA #: 10091555
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Jun 2004

1) MY 1997 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED WITH 59,000 MILES BEGAN MAKING AN UNUSUAL SOUND WHILE BEING DRIVEN. THE SOUND WAS CONSTANT AT ALL SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS EXAMINED BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, MICKEY'S GOODYEAR OF ROMEOVILLE, IL. *AK 2) THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE NOISE WAS DETEMINED TO BE FAILURE OF THE AXLE BEARINGS AND DIFFERENTIAL GEAR BEARINGS. THE FAILURE OF THIS TYPE SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED WITH THE LOW MILAGE OF THE VEHICLE. AN INTERNET SEARCH USING GOOGLE WILL YIELD HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS BY OWNERS OF SIMILAR MAKE AND MODEL. THE SELLING DEALER AND CHRYSLER CORPORATION DENY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WIDESPREAD. I BELIEVE THAT THIS CAN BE A POTENTIALLY DEADLY SITUATION IF THE FAILED PARTS WOULD HAVE CAUSED THE REAR DRIVETRAIN TO LOCKUP. 3) THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING WORKED ON TO REPLACE BOTH AXLE SHAFTS AND ALL ASSOCIATED BEARINGS AT A REPLACEMENT COST OF APPROXIMATELY $2000.00 PHOTOGRAPHS WERE TAKEN OF ALL FAILED COMPONENTS. A REQUEST TO RETAIN ALL OLD PARTS. I HAVE REQUESTED 100% REIMBURSEMENT FROM CHRYSLER CORPORATION AND I AM ASKING FOR AN INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE HOW WIDESPREAD THIS PROBLEM IS.

NHTSA #: 10075167
mediumSUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jan 2004

PAINT ON VEHICLE APPEARS BUBBLY. POWER WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING-REPLACED MOTOR REAR END HAS NOISE LIKE A ROAR-DIAGNOSED WITH BAD REAR END TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT LIKE IT SHOULD-DIAGNOSED AS BAD BRAKES GROWLING-

NHTSA #: 10069983
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Sep 2003

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES THERE WAS A LOUD THUMPING NOISE DUE TO A LOOSE AXLE SHAFT THAT WAS ATTACHED TO THE BRAKING SYSTEM. THE AXLES WERE MIS-BUILT WITH DRUM GUIDE BOSS THAT WERE TOO SHALLOW. *AK JEEP HAD A TSB THAT DESCRIBED THE PROBLEM. THIS ALLOWED THE ENTIRE BRAKE ASSEMBLY TO MOVE ABOUT FREELY AND CAUSED A THUMP NOISE. A MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONSUMER THAT IF NOT CORRECTED, THE BRAKES MAY LOCK UP WITHOUT WARNING. JEEP REFUSED TO COVER THE REPLACEMENT COSTS. *SCC *JB

NHTSA #: 10031931
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Sep 2003

WHILE DRIVING THE WHEEL BEARING BROKE AND CAUSED THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL TO COME COMPLETELY OFF. *AK *SCC

NHTSA #: 886571
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Aug 2003

VEHICLE DRIVEN AT 60-65MPH ON FREEWAY, HIT SEVERAL BUMPS IN ROAD. VEHICLE FRONT RIGHT END BEGAN SHAKING LIKE HAD A BLOWN OUT TIRE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, CHECKED OUT, TOLD STEERING DAMPNER NEEDED REPLACED. REPLACED DAMPNER. DROVE 20 MILES, SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED. *AK

NHTSA #: 10036940
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Mar 2002

VEHICLE WANDERS UNCONTROLLABLY AND HAS TOO MUCH EMPHASIS WHEN TURNING CORNERS, AND THERE US A LOUD GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM BENEATH THE VEHICLE. SWAY BAR HAS BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES WITHIN THE PAST FIVE YEARS. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD POSSIBLY ROLL OVER.*AK

NHTSA #: 8005534
mediumSUSPENSION,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jan 2002

REAR END WENT OUT AND VEHICLE WAS INOPERABLE. CONTACTED DEALER AND WHEEL BEARINGS WERE REPLACED. REAR END HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE ALREADY.*AK KEYLESS REMOTE FAILED. FUEL GAUGE FAILED. BUZZING NOISE WHEN UNLOCKING THE DOORS. TRANSFER CASE LEAKING. REAR END MAKES NOISE, DEALER REBUILT DIFFERENTIAL. LEFT FRONT WHEEL MAKES NOISE. *YH

NHTSA #: 8003329
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Sep 2001

WHILE DRIVING DOWN A STEEP HILL, VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHIMMY, BRAKES LOCKED, AND CONSUMER HAD NO CONTROL OF VEHICLE, IT WAS DETERMINED BY A MECHANIC THAT VEHICLE CONTAINED TWO CRACKED AXLES ON THE FRONT END, TRAC BAR WAS REPLACED, AS WELL AS WHEEL BEARINGS.*JB

NHTSA #: 562994
mediumSUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2001

JEEP WAS DRAGGING IN DRIVETRAIN LIKE VEHICLE WAS PULLING SOMETHING. CROSS PIN IN DIFFERENTIAL WAS WALKING IN THE CASE BECAUSE IT WAS ELONGATING, CAUSING SCREW THAT HOLDS CROSS PIN TO BREAK. MECHANIC ORDERED PARTS FROM CHRYSLER, WHO HAS BEEN REPAIRING A LOT OF THE SAME PROBLEMS.*AK *SLC

NHTSA #: 894746
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Aug 2001

NOTICED RATTLE IN FRONT SOMEWHERE. TOOK JEEP TO DEALER AT 54,358 MILES. THEY STATED THAT SWAY BAR LINKS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, HOWEVER, NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. LATER, WAS ON A TRIP AND NEARLY LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING ON ROUGH ROAD. ENTIRE FRONT END STARTED TO BOUNCE UP AND DOWN AND I THOUGHT A WHEEL HAD FALLEN OFF. GOT VEHICLE STOPPED. THEN IT SEEMED TO DRIVE NORMALLY. I CHECKED TO SEE IF ANYTHING WAS BROKEN AND FOUND NOTHING. NEXT MORNING TOOK TO DEALER IN NEW BRITAIN, CT AND THEY STATED THIS IS COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. THEY REPLACED, NOT UNDER WARRANTY, AND NOW SEEMS FINE. I WAS CHARGED FOR LABOR AND MATERIAL - NOT COVERED UNDER EXTENDED SERVICE CONTRACT I PURCHASED. SEEMS LIKE A SAFETY ISSUE TO ME, IF YOU ARE APT TO LOSE CONTROL.*AK

NHTSA #: 750698
mediumSUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2001

IGNITION IMPOSSIBLE, KEY NOT WORKING AND NO CONTACT AVAILABLE, EVEN IF NEW BATTERY INSTALLED. PRACTICALLY A DEAD CAR. POWER TRAIN FAILURE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCED IN MOMENTS OF STEERING WHEEL DRIVE ,WHEN THE SYSTEM EXPECIALLY AT MODERATE SPEED PRATICALLY DOES NOT WORK ANYMORE. GRATEFUL FOR ANY INFORMATION AND HELP WHICH COULD BE OFFERED. *AK

NHTSA #: 750200
mediumSUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2001

IGNITION IMPOSSIBLE, KEY NOT WORKING AND NO CONTACT AVAILABLE, EVEN IF NEW BATTERY INSTALLED. PRACTICALLY A DEAD CAR. POWER TRAIN FAILURE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCED IN MOMENTS OF STEERING WHEEL DRIVE ,WHEN THE SYSTEM EXPECIALLY AT MODERATE SPEED PRATICALLY DOES NOT WORK ANYMORE. GRATEFUL FOR ANY INFORMATION AND HELP WHICH COULD BE OFFERED. *AK

NHTSA #: 750200
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Aug 2001

WHILE TRAVELING CONSUMER NOTICED A GRINDING NOISE. SOON AFTER VEHICLE WOULD BUCK FORWARD AND BACKWARD. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED . PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

NHTSA #: 893339
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Jul 2001

POPPING NOISE ON FRONT LEFT DRIVER SIDE, WHILE MAKING TURNS OR DRIVING OVER BUMPS, DEALER REPLACED SWAY BAR LINKS.*YH

NHTSA #: 562076
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Jul 2001

REFER TO MFG. BULLETIN # 03-03-98, SUBJECT: REAR AXLE CARRIER BEARING GROWL, REPLACEMENT PARTS R4886321( REMANUFACTURED REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY)

NHTSA #: 747666
mediumSUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
Filed: Jun 2001

SOMETHING IN FRONT OF VEHICLE IS CAUSING NOISE, DEALER STATED POSSIBLY A DIFFERENTIAL PROBLEM, BUT CONSUMER COULD DRIVE AN ADDITIONAL 6000 MILES BEFORE NEEDING REPAIRS, HOWEVER HE ALSO STATED THAT IT WAS POSSIBLE FOR A DEFECTIVE BEARING TO FREEZE WHILE DRIVING. SERPENTINE BELT REPLACED. FRONT BRAKES REPLACED. AIR CONDITIONER DOES NOT COOL PROPERLY, DEALER FOUND NO LEAKS. *SLC

NHTSA #: 561676
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Mar 2001

VEHICLE HAS BEEN VIBRATING SINCE 1998. TAKEN TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES, COULD NOT REMEDY PROBLEM. *AK

NHTSA #: 881946
mediumSUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Filed: Feb 2001

FIRST , THIS CAR WAS BOUGHT BRAND NEW WITH MY EX-HUSBAND, NICOLAS JONVILLE. WE BOUGHT THE CAR IN OCTOBER, 1997, FROM A JEEP DEALER IN DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. IT WAS A SALES DONE THROUGH INTERNATIONAL AUTOSOURCE. WE THEN BROUGHT THE CAR OUT TO CALIFORNIA. SINCE JUNE, 2000, THIS CAR HAS EXPEIENCED O2 SENSOR PROBLEMS, EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACK, SPRING DEFECTIVE ATTACHED TO RIGHT FRONT SHOCK, AND FUEL TANK ACCURACY PROBLEM. I HAVE A THREE YEAR OLD CHILD AND DRIVE THIS CAR JUST TO TAKE HER TO PRE-SECHOOL AND SHOPPING. I WORK OUT OF THE HOME. I BELIEVE THE PROBLEMS I HAVE EXPERIENCED IN ONE YEARS TIME ARE ABUNDANT. I DON'T DRIVE DAILY INTO LOS ANGELES OR SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA. I DRIVE BARELY 20 MILES A DAY. I DO BELIEVE THESE PROBLEMS DO CAUSE SAFETLY PROBLEMS FOR MY DAUGHTER AND MYSELF. I HAVE FEARS OF STALLING DUE TO FUEL PROBLEMS. I HAVE FEARS OF HITTING SOMETHING THAT AFFECT THE SPRING ON THE HIGHWAY AND GETTING IN A BAD ACCIDENT. I NOW HAVE FEARS OF DRIVING THE CAR LONG DISTANCES SINCE THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACK CAUSED ME TO EAT TOO MUCH GAS. THE CAR IS ONLY OVER THREE YEARS OLD. I WANT SOME ANSWERS AND WILL SENDING THIS INFORMATION FURTHER WITH CERTIFIED DOCUMENTATIONS OF MY LETTERS, MY REVIEWS OF MECHANIC VIEWS AND THE DEALERS DOCUMENTATION. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NON-SUPPORTIVE OF FIXING ANY OF MY PROBLEMS WITHOUT PAYING A HIGH PRICE WHEN I BELIEVE THESE ARE MANUFACTURER PROBLESMS.*AK

NHTSA #: 741554
mediumSUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY
Filed: Jan 2001

FRONT BRAKES REPLACED 1 YEAR AGO THEN RECEIVED RECALL, WINSHIELD WASHER MOTOR FAILED,POWER WINDOWS FAILED. POOR BRAKING AND VIBRATION IN PEDAL SCRAPING NOISE FROM BACK END - REAR BEARINGS, DIFFERENTIAL, BRAKES AND ROTORS NEED REPLACEMENT. *AK

NHTSA #: 739895
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Jan 2001

FRONT SWAY BARS ARE WORN AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. NLM

NHTSA #: 559114
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Nov 2000

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT SPEEDS OF APPROXIMETELY 70MPH AND HITTING BUMPS ON THE ROAD THE FRONT END GOES INTO A VIOLENT WOBBLE ALMOST LOST CONTROL. AFTER SLOWING DOWN IT STOPS. THIS HAS OCCURRED ~7 TIMES AND IS NOWW IN THE 4TH ROUND OF REPAIRS. DEALER DOES NOT KNOW WHAT IS CAUSING PROBLEM NOR HOW TO CHECK TO MAKE SURE IT IS FIXED.*AK

NHTSA #: 735826
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Aug 2000

GRINDING NOISE FROM REAR AXLE.

NHTSA #: 729320
mediumSUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,INTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Jul 2000

1)"FRONT SWAY LINK ELIMINATOR BARS" BOTH FAILED AFTER FRONT CV JOINT REPLACEMENT CAUSING VERY POOR/DANGEROUS HANDLING. DEALER REFUSES TO CONSIDER THAT PRIOR REMOVAL CAUSED DAMAGE, SAYS THEY WERE RUSTY. 2) WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL WHILE GOING OVER BUMPS. DEALER REFUSES TO COVER UNDER WARRANTY. WANTS NEARLY $400 FOR REPAIR. 3) DOOR LOCKS, DOME LIGHTS LOCK AND UNLOCK BY THEMSELVES WHILE VEHICLE IS RUNNING OR NOT, CAUSING PASSANGERS/KEYS TO BE LOCKED INSIDE. DEALER REFUSES TO FIX. 4) CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND VEHICLE FAILS TO START, AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES VEHICLE THEN STARTS. DEALER REFUSES TO BELIEVE THERE IS A PROBLEM AND WON'T FIX UNDER WARRANTY. *AK

NHTSA #: 726228
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Jul 2000

WHILE DRIVING REAR END DROPPED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO BE INOPERABLE. DEALER HAS REPLACED REAR END.*AK

NHTSA #: 866226
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Jun 2000

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH ALL OF A SUDDEN CHEROKEE STARTED ROCKING BACK AND FORTH VIOLENTLY. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO EXIT OFF FREEWAY SAFELY. JEEP WAS DRIVEN TO A NEAR BY DEALERSHIP. ATTENDANT FOUND OIL DRIPPING FROM THE SHOCK SUSPENSION ROD. JEEP WILL BE TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP IN TOWN FOR REPAIRS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

NHTSA #: 863613
mediumSUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: May 2000

BRAKES PULSATE CAUSING PULLING AND STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION, REPLACED PADS AND ROTORS, REPLACE ALL FOUR ROTORS THE SECOND TIME, SCRAPING NOISE FROM REAR AXLE, BAD END BEARING AND CRACKED SKIN IN REAR AXLE, REPLACED REAR AXLE GEAR SET.

NHTSA #: 9001185
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Apr 2000

THE RIGHT TRACKING BAR BOLT BROKE OFF. YH

NHTSA #: 551842
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Sep 1999

WHEN DRIVING ABOVE 55 MPH VEHICLE MAKES A VERY LOUD NOISE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA #: 849202
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Aug 1999

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT; DEALER UNABLE TO CORRECT; THEY CLAIM IT IS NORMAL

NHTSA #: 710326
mediumSUSPENSION,VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
Filed: Jul 1999

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END. ALSO, WATER PUMP/REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER/HEATER FAN AND STERO WERE NOT WORKING. *AK

NHTSA #: 843745
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Jul 1999

FRONT AXLE TRACK BAR LOOSE DUE TO BOLT FAILURE CAUSING NOISE. MJS

NHTSA #: 547421
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Jun 1999

ON-GOING PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE WANDERING TO THE RIGHT, WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED (APPROX 50 MPH OR MORE). VEHICLE IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP AND NOTHING APPEARS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER.

NHTSA #: 839871
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: May 1999

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH FRONT END VIBRATED, CAUSING WHEEL TO MOVE FROM RIGHT TO LEFT. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

NHTSA #: 837552
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: May 1999

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES VIBRATION WHICH CAUSES VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN /OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON TWO OCCASIONS. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. YOUR HELP IN THIS MATTER WOULD BE APPRECIATED. *AK

NHTSA #: 837451
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Feb 1999

THE JEEP PULLS TO THE RIGHT. I HAVE HAD IT ALIGNED, NO CURE. NOW ONE DEALER TELLS ME IT WAS "DESIGNED" THAT WAY. NONSENSE. ANOTHER DEALER AT LEAST ADMITTED THAT THEY ARE GETTING THAT PROBLEM A LOT. I SEE SOME IN YOUR DATABSE ALREADY. IT IS A ROAD HAZARD BECAUSE IF YOU EVER DIVERT YOUR ATTENTION, IT IMMEDIATELY WANTS TO GO RIGHT. I REALLY WOULD LIKE IT FIXED OR BE INDEMINIFIED FOR IT. THANKS, WYMAN. *AK

NHTSA #: 703481
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Oct 1998

THE REAR-END WHINES BETWEEN 65-55 MPH AFTER LETTING OFF THE GAS PEDAL. I HAVE HAD THE REAR BEARINGS REPLACED, AS WELL AS 2 NEW REAR-END ASSEMBLIES PUT INTO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED

NHTSA #: 700131
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Aug 1998

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH FRONT END. WHEN VEHICLE EXCEEDS 65 MPH ON TWO- WHEEL DRIVE AND 45 MPH ON FOUR- WHEEL DRIVE, VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE ON TWO OCCASIONS. CONDITION CANNOT BE RESOLVED AT THIS TIME. *AK

NHTSA #: 826256
mediumSUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Filed: May 1998

FRONT END MISALIGNMENT/FRONT BRAKE FAILURE/GAS TANK LEAK/ FUEL GAUGE FAILURE.

NHTSA #: 535042
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Apr 1998

FRONT AXLE FAILED, CAUSING IMPROPER ALIGNMENT AND TIRE FAILURE.

NHTSA #: 533995
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Apr 1998

NOISE IN THE FRONT END DUE TO BEARING FAILURE.

NHTSA #: 533995
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Apr 1998

FRONT SHOCKS FAILED.

NHTSA #: 533995
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Apr 1998

REAR SHOCKS FAILED.

NHTSA #: 533995
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Mar 1998

VEHICLE WAS LEANING TO THE LEFT SIDE WHILE IN THE GARAGE. MOVED TO LEVEL SURFACE AND THE VEHICLE STILLE DAPPERED TO BE LEANING TO THE LEFT. *AK

NHTSA #: 533289
mediumSUSPENSION,SEAT BELTS
CrashFiled: Jan 1998

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH AND THE OCCUPANT WAS IN A SEATBELT EXPERIENCED A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT, IN WHICH THE SEATBELT UNLATCHED AND THE OCCUPANT WAS EJECTED OUT OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA #: 820762
mediumSUSPENSION
CrashFiled: Aug 1997

WHILE GOING 30 MPH, VEHICLE WAS BROADSIDED BY A 1988 CHRYSLER MOVING IN EXCESS OF LOCAL SPEED, VEHICLE LOST CONTROL/FLIPPED OVER THREE TIMES, RESULTING IN INJURIES AND EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. *AK

NHTSA #: 518685

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