general problems of the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee

My Jeep violently shakes when I'm driving speeds of 50+ and it is very dangerous because as we all know highways and freeways are speeds between 55 and 70 and I cannot drive over 50. The other day it started to shake so bad that I had to pull over and almost hit the cement guard rail. I have to transport my grandchildren from time to time and god forbid anything happen to them Chrysler will be responsible. I have done research and this issue is called the death wobble and is the perfect name for it. They need to do a recall on this issue before someone gets killed. Please make Chrysler do the right thing and fix this problem.

The contact owns a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the rear passenger side sub frame became fractured without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was unable to be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 100,000. The VIN was not available.

I had a minor hit in rear . . And fuel skid plate got pushed in and almost ruptured gas tank. . This happened over a year ago . . Now the skid plate is starting to rot/rust out and it would cost over $600. 00 to repair . . Due to the June 2013 recall of this item I think Chrysler should be responsible for this repair . . I contacted them and they said I would not be covered because I did not have a hitch attached to my car . . This is wrong . . . What goes here . . Can anything be done about this . . I fear now driving my Jeep because I have no gas tank skid plate left . .

Four times in the last year, the vehicle when traveling over 50mph, develops what online research describes as "death wobble". The steering wheel vibrates suddenly in your hands, the front end wobbles and it is difficult to control. Slowing down below 50mph usually resolves the issue. . . But that is an unacceptable solution. Seems to happen when the vehicle is warmed up and has traveled 20+ miles. A major national tv channel has produced a news article about this with film of the vehicle during the "death wobble". We believe that congress has asked Jeep about this issue previously. The Jeep company in our town suggested rotating tires and checking brakes. They claim to have never heard of this issue, however there are lots of online complaints. In addition to lots of complaints, there's been lots of money spent on lots of parts and labor to fix the issue. Everyone seems to have a different opinion as to what the problem and solution are. Even though there are only 45000 miles on the vehicle, it cannot be trusted to provide a safe journey. We are disappointed with the company and vehicle. Hoping for a recall soon! (on a side note, a neighbor of ours has also experienced this same issue with his Jeep. If we are aware of 2 people with the same issue, it has to be a major issue with the vehicle. ) please help. Thanks.

When driving at a speed of 55 mph or above, and having to brake, the Jeep immediately goes into a terrifying death wobble. We've trained ourselves to down shift, to slow the vehicle down (it's an automatic). But there are times when we do have to suddenly hit the brake because the down shifting doesn't slow us down enough, and the Jeep always goes into the death wobble. Luckily we have not flipped it yet. We've tried to fix the problem with new rotters, brake pads, wheel alignment, etc (the Jeep is not lifted, it is stock). Nothing has cured it. There is a fatal accident waiting to happen.

I also have the "death wobble. " I have a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I have not installed a lift kit or oversized tires. I have a 2-wheel drive so not taken off-road. My mechanic has replaced the steering are and says there is no equipment problem. I have had my tires rotated, balanced, and aligned. They say there is no tire or alignment issue. The "death wobble" still exists. It appears my only alternative is to get rid of my Jeep. That is a problem. I will fight, I'm not happy! what can I do? what are my rights at this point? please help? it happens on a regular basis, and I can demonstrate almost at will. If others are having this same issue, deaths will occur!.

I own a 1999 Grand Cherokee limited Jeep. The front rotor disk has warped due to the heat created when applying the brakes. As a result the steering wheel vibrates violently on the application of the brakes. The rotor & calipers have been changed! when will Chrysler help to resolve an issue, which is obviously a manufacturing fault?.

The vehicle tends to shake. While the vehicle slows down and brakes it causes steering shake, making the vehicle hard to maneuver, especially when slowing down on the highway. The consumer stated that she almost wrecked the vehicle due to the shaking of the vehicle on a daily basis.

While driving over 50mph and applying brakes steering wheel will rock side to side vibrating heavily, and it will be hard for the consumer to control vehicle. Dealer notified.

The rear wheels locked up causing the vehicle to spin 180 degrees and crushed with another vehicle. The cause was determined to be a broken clip that holds rear axle in place. Left rear axle, bearing and seal were replaced. The clipper mounting bracket was replaced.

There is vibrating in steering wheel when driving vehicle over 50 mph. This is an intermittent problem. Contacted dealer, and the dealer is not willing to do anything.

Vehicle pulls to either side when driving, taken to dealer several times. Dealer adjusted steering box, it did not remedy the problem.

At 45-55 mph steering wheel vibrates. Vehicle taken to dealer 12 times, cannot remedy.

When decelerating from above 55 mph, steering wheel vibrates in the 50-55 mph causing dangerous condition in controlling vehicle. Vehicle returned to dealer four times. Two times rotor ground, once replaced, once we were told wheels need balanced (not). Problem still present. Excessive brake dust on front wheels. Drive hwy everyday, dangerous condition should be addressed.

While drving vehicle pulsated and steering wheel vibrated. Sometimes vehicle was hard to steer. Took vehicle to dealer three times. Please provide any further information.

The vehicle jerks forward after coming to a complete stop.

The brakes and rotors were serviced on 5 different occasions. . The weather strip was loose on the right rear door, also the vehicle pulled to the right.

While making a sharp turn vehicle would shake / vibrate, causing loss of control. Also, driveshaft yoke assembly failed. Seeking help from NHTSA in this matters, the power train differential unit makes whine noise between 54-65 mph.

From delivery date I notice a squeal and whining noise at highways speeds, when the gas is unapplied.

Consumer has been having a problem with the vehicle since it was purchased. Vehicle shakes at the speed of 40-50mph. Dealer says it suppose to do it, and if it was brought in there wouldn't be anything they could do. Consumer willcontact the manufacturer.

While driving over 30 mph vehicle severely vibrated which could cause loss of vehicle control.

While driving and upon trying to go from regular drive to 4 wheel drive, the transfer case malfunctions and will not go from one to the other. Consumer states vehicle has been in the shop for transmission problems, goodyear tires have been replaced 3 times within 26000 miles, rear axle seal was leaking oil, and hubs were warped.

At 200 miles consumer noticed a hissing noise in the steering column area and anoise in the rear end area. Dealership said it was a problem with steering a pinion gear failure. Dealer changed the pump, then the steering box. The second time noise still persisted. Manufacturer said there was no solution. Also, it was not a saftey problem. The they changed the pinion gear, and it did not correct the problem. Sent another representative from Jeep, and he wanted to change the gear box. Vehicle has been at dealersip for 1 1/2 months thus far.

Consumer states while driving, the vehicle will start to jerk from side to side and the steering wheel is ripped from the consumers hand, the vehicle then begins to swerve back and forth, the dealer can not remedy the problem.

While driving at any speed steering wheel vibrates. Contact dealer ,and dealer can't find cause. Please add VIN.

On 4/14/01 violently shaking at 45-50 mph steering wheel and whole car. Took to dealer but said they couldn't duplicate. Then again happened on 5/10/01 I took immediately to dealer. Person from service dept. Rode with me as the car shook violently. Felt as if the car was going to fall apart. Very frightening. But again told by service dept. They couldn't duplicate problem. I wouldn't take car because of dangerous condition and they returned car on 5/22/01 with solenoid & transducer replaced . But I'm still afraid driving for fear it will happen again.

When a bump or pothole is hit @ 25mph or above, the front end and steering system shimmy out of control. Car taken to dealer for repair and the service manager states that is "normal for the vehicle" which is an un-acceptable answer to this safety problem. The vehicle cannot be operated in a safe manner for both our vehicle and any vehicles around when shimmy occurs.

When coming to a stop, or slowing moving, and sometimes accellerating, small clunks are heard & felt from the rear of vehicle. Sometimes these clunks feel like someone has hit your vehicle from behind, thus forcing your vehicle forward with a hard jerk. The dealership has reprogrammed the system, but it did not totally solve the clunking problems but feels like the shifting has changed. I have tried to reproduce the problem for them a couple times, but am usually unable to make it "slam". I have told them that other people I have talked with have had this same problem, and it was due to a faulty drive shaft and slip-yoke, which was fixed in the 2000 models.

Consumer noticed vibration in the steering wheel at highway speeds and more pronounced at incline, after two unsuccessful repair atempts consumer requested arbitration, manufacturer felt it was vibrating by design yet consumer feel this is a defect. Nlm.

Vehicle exhibits lound drone/whine and vibration under light acceleration at 55-75 mph.