Two problems related to hydraulic power assist steering system have been reported for the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee based on all problems reported for the 2001 Grand Cherokee.
Must be a defect with all cherokees's(grand lareado) 2001 and up . . All have steering problems this is my 3rd attempt to try to get corrected .
During slow speed turns in reverse or forward, strange grinding and honking noises come from front of vehicle in axle and steering area. Can also feel the grinding sensation. Have contacted dealer service department several times and am told there is a pending recall for this problem, but that they haven't received it nor have they received the replacement parts necessary to fix the problem. Appears to be very similar to NHTSA TSB service bulletin numbers 0300101a & 1900401 (NHTSA item numbers sb625612 & sb621896). Were assured by service manager that problem will not harm vehicle in long-run, and that we can drive it normally until recall items are received at service department. We're concerned however about safety factors and possible long-term damage, especially as we've been given no eta on when we can have the vehicle fixed.