Steering Wheel Problems of Jeep Cherokee

Jeep Cherokee owners have reported 25 problems related to steering wheel (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Jeep Cherokee based on all problems reported for the Cherokee.

1 Steering Wheel problem of the 2001 Jeep Cherokee

Failure Date: 09/20/2002

The vehicle made noise when steering wheel was turned. Dealer lubricated the steering column.

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2 Steering Wheel problem of the 1997 Jeep Cherokee

Failure Date: 06/24/2002

Steering column locked up while traveling on highway, also steering lock broke off. Dealership is aware of problem. .

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3 Steering Wheel problem of the 2001 Jeep Cherokee

Failure Date: 09/20/2001

There is vibration in the steering wheel. Gears are stuck when trying to change gears. Dealership is aware of problem. Steering wheel does not lock. Consumer feels vibration in steering wheel, gas pedal, passenger door, gear shift, and passenger seat, consumer hears a noise that sounds like it is coming from the rims. Air conditioner switch needed reset. Hood is out of line, drivers side door panel needs replacing and there is a gap at the top of the outside. Engine light is illuminated. Glove box light went out. Upper ball joint was replaced.

4 Steering Wheel problem of the 1999 Jeep Cherokee

Failure Date: 05/25/2001

Was driving vehicle went into a spin, and hit another vehicle. Had tried to correct steering wheel, but it would not move. Took vehicle to dealership, mechanic could not locate cause of problem. But, did repair tie rod damaged due to crash. A few days later , steering locked up again while turning from one street into another.

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5 Steering Wheel problem of the 2001 Jeep Cherokee

Failure Date: 05/15/2001

When brakes are applied vehicle vibrates. Dealer had surfaced front and rear rotors, but problem has reoccurred. Humming noise from steering when making sharp left turns. Front window skips when putting window down with auto, dealer lubed window tracks.

6 Steering Wheel problem of the 2001 Jeep Cherokee

Failure Date: 03/06/2001

Structure underneath is rusting out. Also, brake line is corroded/ exhaust is pitted, and steering spindle rusted and corroded. Front and rear suspension are corroded also.

7 Steering Wheel problem of the 2000 Jeep Cherokee

Failure Date: 09/15/2000

There was a grinding noise coming from front of vehicle during normal operation and was difficult to control/ prevent vehicle from wandering. Dealership replaced front side, and pinion bearings twice. Also, replaced steering dampner. Problem is occurring again, and dealership is not providing any assistance to consumer. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

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8 Steering Wheel problem of the 2000 Jeep Cherokee

Failure Date: 09/14/1999

While driving in a parking lot at a speed of 15 mph wheel steering locked up, causing vehicle to crash.

9 Steering Wheel problem of the 1999 Jeep Cherokee

Failure Date: 07/07/1999

Constant grinding/garbaling sound (heard in interior of vehicle) coming from transfer case linkage area. Can be heard at all speeds and seems to vary in intensity when make any kind of turn.

10 Steering Wheel problem of the 1999 Jeep Cherokee

Failure Date: 07/07/1999

Steerings column has somtehing loose inside it. Can feel clunk in steering on initial acceleration, on broken pavement, and when coming to a stop. Can also feel the clunk through the brake pedal. There is no doubt, something is loose in the column. I am concerned about vehicle being safe to drive.

11 Steering Wheel problem of the 1998 Jeep Cherokee

Failure Date: 05/16/1999

Vehicle experienced loss of brakes and steering wheel lock up resulting in minor collision with curb, damage to vehicle. Mjs (attorney for consumer).

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12 Steering Wheel problem of the 1998 Jeep Cherokee

Failure Date: 03/20/1999

While turning left the steering wheel locks prohibiting me from turning. Brought to dealer and after investigating for less than 1/2 hour determined there was no problem. The problem has happened again since service.

13 Steering Wheel problem of the 1999 Jeep Cherokee

Failure Date: 01/05/1999

Steering wheel is stiffer and harder to maintain when going around a long curve. The wheel slips out of driver's hand.

14 Steering Wheel problem of the 1998 Jeep Cherokee

Failure Date: 11/15/1997

When making a left hand turn, the steering wheel would lock up. Took to dealer who had vehicle for 3 weeks & could not find anything wrong w/steering wheel or column.

15 Steering Wheel problem of the 1997 Jeep Cherokee

Failure Date: 07/04/1997

Whenever I attempted to make a left or right turn there is popping noise. Also, sometines when I make a sharp turn to the right the turn does not seem to be complete (sharp enough).

16 Steering Wheel problem of the 1996 Jeep Cherokee

Failure Date: 10/28/1996

Steering wheel noise.

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17 Steering Wheel problem of the 2001 Jeep Cherokee

Consumer called complaining about having a problem with the steering pump. Also stated that it has been replace three different times on the last six months and now it is happend again for the forth time. Dealer was contacted and stated that the lemon law will only cover three times and nothing else. Ts.

18 Steering Wheel problem of the 1999 Jeep Cherokee

While driving steering wheel completely disengaged from steering column, causing loss of vehicle control, cause unknown. Please give any further details.

19 Steering Wheel problem of the 1998 Jeep Cherokee

Hatchback. Steering column boot.

20 Steering Wheel problem of the 1997 Jeep Cherokee

The bolt in the steering column keeps coming loose, causing the steering wheel to shake very badly while driving. Vehicle has been to the dealer and tightend up 5 times, and the whole column has been replaced once.

21 Steering Wheel problem of the 1996 Jeep Cherokee

Since purchase of vehicle, consumer stated that steering column failed, dealer replaced new steering column.

22 Steering Wheel problem of the 1996 Jeep Cherokee

Since purchase of vehicle, consumer stated that steering column failed, dealer replaced new steering column.

23 Steering Wheel problem of the 1999 Jeep Cherokee

The steering column was repaired with out the problem being corrected.

24 Steering Wheel problem of the 1997 Jeep Cherokee

Due to steering wheel and dashboard being too low, consumer has suffered leg injuries. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further details.

25 Steering Wheel problem of the 1996 Jeep Cherokee

Steering wheel assembly loose.



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