Three problems related to steering tie rod assembly have been reported for the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee based on all problems reported for the 2002 Grand Cherokee.
The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the passenger and driver side tie rod connecting bars were rusted to the point of corrosion and could possibly fracture. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the connecting bars needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,551.
Lost steering. Tie rod assembly came apart. Threads stripped and rod popped out. Lost control with no steering. Bounced up curb, right front tire bounced off a tree and car wound up off the road. Damage included steering rod and linkage, bearing, bent front drive axle, tire, wheel and more.
Lost steering. Tie rod became disconnected. Dealer says that bolts were tightened but that the threads stripped off of the knuckle that tie rod attaches to.