Suspension
Filed Feb 22, 2011
ON THE DATE OF 12/01/10 I BOUGHT A 93 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE JEEP SEEMED TO BE DRIVING FINE TIL 02/16/10 I DROVE THE VEHICLE FOR THE FIRST TIME ON I-81 AND NOTICED A SEVERE SHAKE ALMOST CRASHING VEHICLE TOOK TO AUTO CENTER FOR SUSPENSION EVAL. WITH THAT THEY TOLD ME THERE WERE MANY PARTS BROKEN FRONT CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT TIE ROD TRAC BAR STEERING DAMPER ALSO REAR UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS BOTH SIDE WERE COMPLETELY SHOT THEN TOOK TO ANOTHER AUTO CENTER FOR SECOND OPINION ASKED IF NORMAL WARE AND TEAR FROM WHEN I HAVE BROUGHT IT BOTH TECH'S SAID NO WAY DON'T EVEN NO HOW IT GOT INSPECTED ALSO TECH'S STATED THE REAR UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS ARE IN A STAGE WERE THEY ARE READY TO FAIL WITCH WOULD CAUSE THE BACK END TO BASICALLY SNAP OFF VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AT THIS CURRENT TIME VEHICLE IS SITTING. DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO FIX PROBLEM AND THE CAR LOT WILL NOT HELP. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10383989
- Incident
- Feb 16, 2011
- Mileage
- 121,000 mi
Suspension
Filed Apr 4, 2004
I BELIEVE THAT THE 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE HAS A SERIOUS SAFETY DEFECT IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION. WHEN HITTING A BUMP, POTHOLE OR OTHER UNEVEN ROAD SURFACE AT , SAY, 45 TO 65 MPH, THE FRONT SUSPENSION OF THE CAR AND THE STEERING COLUMN WILL SOMETIMES GO INTO A VIOLENT SHAKE AND SHIMMY THAT IS UNCONTROLLABLE UNTIL YOU SLOW THE CAR CONSIDERABLY. THIS HAS HAPPENED SIX TIMES SINCE JULY 28, 2001. IT PROBABLY OCCURS WHEN A CERTAIN HARMONIC VIBRATION FREQUENCY IS DEVELOPED. I HAVE HAD THE CAR CHECKED AND THE STABILIZER BAR REPLACED, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. I CHECKED THE NHTSA COMPLAINT FILE AND SEE THAT THIS VERY SAME PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED BY OTHER DRIVERS. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY DEFECT THAT SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED AND CORRECTED. WHILE MY CAR IS A 1993 MODEL, I AM SURE THAT THIS SAME SUSPENSION WAS USED IN CARS FOR SOME YEARS AFTER 1993. I AM INTERESTED IN POSSIBLY BUYING A NEW JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE BUT CANNOT MAKE THAT COMMITMENT UNTIL THIS MATTER IS CORRECTED AND SHOWN TO NOT EXIST IN THE NEW MODELS. *NM
- NHTSA ID
- 10064500
- Incident
- Apr 3, 2004
- Mileage
- 85,000 mi
Suspension
Filed Jun 2, 2003
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL FOR A SECONDARY DETENT SYSTEM AND HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH FRONT END. *MR
- NHTSA ID
- 10022401
Suspension
Filed May 13, 2003
WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT AXLE OVERHEATED AND DAMAGED THE DRIVE SHAFT. *NLM
- NHTSA ID
- 10019771
- Incident
- May 13, 2003
Suspension
Filed Dec 31, 2002
CONSUMER SAID THAT THE SHOCKS ON THE VEHICLE WERE VERY BAD CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BOUNCE VERY BAD. TS
- NHTSA ID
- 10001733
- Incident
- Jun 12, 2002
Suspension
Filed Aug 16, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHEN HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD VEHICLE WILL VIBRATE, AND TEMPORARILY LOSE STEERING CONTROL. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 8016514
- Incident
- Jul 16, 2002
Powertrain (other)Suspension
Filed Jun 28, 2002
WHEN MAKING A SHARP TURN FRONT END STARTS JUMPING AND RATCHETING, FEELS LIKE FRONT END WILL LOCK UP. THIS HAPPENS AT ALL TIMES AS SOON AS VEHICLE IS WARMED UP. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER 8 TIMES, CV AXLE WAS REPLACED TWICE AND SPIDER GEAR IN DIFFERENTIAL WAS REPLACED. DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM.*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 8012862
- Incident
- Aug 1, 2001
Suspension
Filed Jan 28, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, CONSUMER COULD HIT A BUMP AND LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. AT TIME OF MAKING A TURN COULD HEAR A NOISE, DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT ALIGNMENTS WERE DONE TWICE ON THIS VEHICLE. *YD
- NHTSA ID
- 8003020
- Incident
- Jan 22, 2002
SteeringSuspension
Filed Jan 28, 2002
WHILE DRIVING COULD HEAR LOUD NOISE COMING FROM SHOCK ABSORBER. IT WILL NOT HOLD WHEN DRIVING OVER A HOLE. HAD CONTACTED DEALER. *AK THE LEFT FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE HAD VIBRATION DUE TO OUTER AND INNER TIE ROD FAILURES. THE SEAL AND THE CYLINDER ON THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT FAILED. *YH
- NHTSA ID
- 8003019
- Incident
- Jan 22, 2002
Driver assistanceFuel systemSuspension+1 more
Filed Jul 12, 2001
WHEN BACKING UP THE TRANSMISSION STOPS MOVING, THE CONSUMER HAS TO DRIVE FORWARD TO GET THE VEHICLE TO MOVE BACKWARDS AGAIN, THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO REMEDY OR DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. NLM
- NHTSA ID
- 562033
- Incident
- Jun 25, 2001
Suspension
Filed Jul 9, 2001
AT ANY SPEED WHEN TURNING VEHICLE THERE IS A LOUD GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM REAR, AND STEERING WHEEL JERKS BACK IN OPPOSITE POSITION. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 892226
- Incident
- Jul 8, 2001
Suspension
Filed May 14, 2001
THE STEERING STABILIZER FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE AND SHIMMY WHILE DRIVING, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. NLM
- NHTSA ID
- 561187
- Incident
- May 4, 2001
Body & structureSteeringSuspension
Filed Feb 20, 2001
STEERING WOULD MAKE NOISES WHENEVER TURNING. IT WOULD NOT RETURN TO ORIGINAL POSITION AFTERWARDS. TOOK TO SEVERAL MECHANICS. WAS INFORMED BY FIRST MECHANIC IT WAS SUSPENSION, AND NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. ANOTHER MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER IT WAS GEAR BOX CAUSING NOISE. ALSO, DRIVER'S DOOR CAME APART AT SEAMS, HOLDING IT TOGETHER WITH A ROPE. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 880916
SuspensionTransmission
Filed Aug 10, 2000
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED/BURNED UP TWICE, BOTH TIMES AT APPROXIMATELY 60,000 MILES. PAINT IS FLAKING OFF IN LARGE PIECES. COIL SUSUPENSION SQUEAKS AND HAS BEEN SINCE ABOUT 50,000 MILES.
- NHTSA ID
- 727493
Body & structureBrakesElectrical+6 more
Filed Apr 25, 2000
TIE ROD END AT STEERING BOX NEEDS REPAIRS. MJS
- NHTSA ID
- 551952
- Incident
- Mar 21, 2000
Suspension
Filed Sep 7, 1999
WHEN VEHICLE GOES OVER A BUMP FRONT WOULD SHAKE BADLY. ITS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. HAS NOT TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER AS OF YET. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 846992
- Incident
- Jul 29, 1993
BrakesEngineSteering+1 more
Filed May 6, 1999
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS & FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED, CAUSING THE FRONT BRAKES TO VIBRATE & ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS. *YC
- NHTSA ID
- 545104
- Incident
- Mar 26, 1996
Suspension
Filed Apr 11, 1999
BOTH REAR AXLES ARE SCORED AT THE POINT OF INTERACTION WITH WEEL BEARINGS
- NHTSA ID
- 705528
Suspension
Filed Aug 30, 1998
WHEN VEHICLE ENCOUNTERS A MINOR BUMP INTHE ROAD THE STEERING WHEEL BEGINS TO SHAKE AND WOBBLE UNCONTROLLABLY, USUALLY OCCURS BETWEEN 30-65 MPH.
- NHTSA ID
- 540417
SteeringSuspension
Filed Jun 25, 1998
VEHICLE VIBRATES DUE TO FAILURE OF THE TIE RODS, SHOCK ABSORBER AND STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY.
- NHTSA ID
- 537060
- Incident
- Jun 4, 1998
BrakesSuspension
Filed Mar 20, 1998
ROTORS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.
- NHTSA ID
- 532902
- Incident
- Jan 27, 1998
Suspension
Filed Feb 18, 1998
WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN WINDY CONDITIONS AND OVER 40MPH THE CAR DRIFTS BACK AND FORTH ACROSS THE ROAD. TOOK TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY COULDN'T CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 820900
- Incident
- Jun 17, 1997
Suspension
Filed Jan 9, 1998
WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 55-60 MPH AND ENCOUNTERING A WASHBOARD OR IRREGULAR PAVEMENT CONDITION FRONT END WOULD WOBBLE UNCONTROLLABLY. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 522981
- Incident
- Apr 1, 1997
Suspension
Filed Dec 1, 1997
WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 40-50 MPH, IF HITTING A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD, STEERING WHEEL WOBBLES AND ENTIRE VEHICLE SHAKES. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 523328
Body & structurePowertrain (other)Suspension
Filed Nov 25, 1997
REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILED.
- NHTSA ID
- 525403
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.