Four problems related to steering noise have been reported for the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee based on all problems reported for the 2004 Grand Cherokee.
The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. When the contact turned the steering wheel to the left at 10 mph, she would hear a dragging noise and the steering wheel would become difficult to maneuver. The failure did not occur when the wheel was turned to the right. The dealer stated that her VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign id number 03v079000 (steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)). The current and failure mileages were approximately 40,000.
: the contact stated while driving various speeds, there was a clicking noise coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer, who determined the steering wheel was loose along the column and needed to be tightened. After the initial tightening of the steering wheel, a loud, popping noise was heard while driving various speeds. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the tilt wheel knob needed to be replaced. Afterwards, the problem persisted, and the dealer determined the steering wheel needed to be tightened again, and due to the looseness it caused the front driver side airbag to fail which would also needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was alerted. Updated 01/10/07.
Steering noise while turning the wheel just a little to either side. Dealer is ordering "a part" have to wait a week for it to come in. Vehicle has only 1100 miles.
Have a whistling noise in steering and dealer have tried 6 times to fix including replacing steering box. Now vehicle makes whistling noise and a knocking noise in the steering area. 3 of 6 dealers say that it cant be repaired and that it is not normal but cant get Chrysler to respond. This is a lease vehicle and I want out of vehicle but have to have transportation due to my job. I am afraid something will happen to the steering one day while traveling. The vehicle has been into the dealer(s) 25 times and out of service at least 45+ days. They have replaced power steering pump 2xs, l windshield, sealed another windshield, drained power steering lines twice and replaced steering box. I leased vehicle in 9/04, with first repair attempt in 10/04 and have over 25 times in shop since last 2 years. Help me get out of this lease vehicle?.