12 problems related to steering have been reported for the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I had my power steering bracket break into 3 pieces, causing me to go through 2 pulleys and 4 serpentine belts before figuring out the problem. I have also experienced the "death wobble" a few times at speeds between 40-50 mph. It is very disturbing and scary and forced me off the road. I have to slow down immediately to get it to stop.
Family ownership since new. Recently started experiencing the "death wobble. " Jeep traveling on a high speed (above 60) road starts to shake uncontrollably and is difficult/impossible to steer or maneuver. Jeep feels like it is going to fall apart. Happens without warning. Have to stop or significantly slow down before shaking stops. This is the third time in the past six months.
Experienced death wobble on freeway at 45-55 and to regain control have t0 apply brakes and almost come to a dead stop. Six months after, the steering housing cracked found two out of the three bolts had snaped the bolt closest to the firewall had the broken casting still tourqe to the frame. I lost the steering on a turn in a 15 mph zone.
Driving at nearly 45-50 mph, the entire front end began to shake violently until I slowed to a near stop. The steering wheel bounced back and forth more and more until I was going about 15-20 mph. I was not in the process of turning nor had I just completed a turn. There were no bumps to mention either.
Vehicle began to shake severely and pull to the right slightly.
I experienced a "death wobble" in my 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. It was so bad that it broke the gears in the steering box and made me lose the steering control while driving. Had to have the steering box replaced 3 times because of the wobble occurring multiple times. Have replaced all recommended parts and everything looks and feels tight in regards to the steering and suspension. The problem is continuing to happen.
At any speed or teraine, my vehicle will violently shake out of control!!!!!! it happens randomly, and for the past mont I have been checking on what is causing this as well as the best place to have the repairs done. I also have some other issues with this vehicle as well. The last "shaking" incindent happened while driving over an over pass about 45mph, started praying because I thought that I was about to die! so, wanting the repairs done properly I call a 1-800 Jeep Chrysler number to ask for a certified mechanic. While on the phone I had a feeling to ask about recalls. I was informed of only two (minor) issues. Called the dealership, set an appointment to have the recall repairs done and an estimate of the other issues. I did not end up with both recalls done (they did not feel the converter needed replaced)!!! I declined the price of thier estimate not the repairs! the estimate given roughly totals $3,929. 00! which after checking this website I find that a good part if not all of the repairs may fall under recall!!!! the mechanic I spoke with several times called this "shaking issue" , "the death shake" (and I quote the mechanic, matt) . Chrysler dealership in tahlequah, ok. Yates auto sales.
The contact owns a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the contact attempted to make a turn then a loud noise emitted from the front end of the vehicle. The contact also stated that the steering wheel locked without warning. The vehicle was towed to the residence and had not been diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The contact owns a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that when driving the vehicle it "shimmies" all over the highway. He stated that the steering box is defective because one of the attachment lugs on the box is broken. The lower control arms have been re torque-d by the owner approximately one week ago and so far the failure had not returned. The dealer was unable to detect the failure. The failure mileage is approximately 50,000. The current mileage is approximately 115,000.
Steering wheel locks up when vehicle is being towed. Dealer has been notified.
While driving at highway speeds vehicle had fatigue failure on the steering drive pulley, resulting in loss of steering.
The vehicle does not steer and it wanders all over the road. Please describe. Tt.