Suspension Related Problems of the 1997 Jeep Cherokee

Table 1 shows six common suspension related problems of the 1997 Jeep Cherokee. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the rear suspension axle (one problem).


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 1997 Jeep Cherokee

The Front Suspension problem

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.   Read details...

The Rear Suspension Axle problem

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. Jeep had a TSB that described the problem.   Read details...

The Grinding Noise problem

Grinding noise from rear axle.   Read details...


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