Jeep Grand Cherokee Suspension Problems
- 231
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 19
- Years with records
- 1999–2018
- Stored years
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 231 stored complaint records:
- 13 indicate a crash
- 7 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- steering wheel · 13 records
- failure mileage · 11 records
- death wobble · 11 records
- suspension system · 10 records
- needed replaced · 9 records
- failure failure · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 60 |
| 100–150k mi | 34 |
| 60–100k mi | 32 |
| 30–60k mi | 29 |
| 150–400k mi | 13 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Suspension
About two months ago my suspension started to act up. Now my suspension is stuck completely at the lowest point. The engine has a ticking sound and now it doesnt run right.
Crash reported
ODI 11300227
Suspension
Power steering rack loses fluid between the rack and the boot. The rack has been replaced twice for the same issue and now needs a 3rd replacement rack. Loss of power steering fluid can lead to loss of steering ability and poses a safety risk.
ODI 11280653
Suspension
A arm broke clean in two while driving down road. Nothing was hit prior too arm breaking as a result car pulled to right and hit back tire on a curb which caused rotor and ball joint on back to break. Have been complaining to service department of popping noise at front right tire with no resolve. Vehicle was traveling 40-45 miles per hour on city street clear dry day.
ODI 11278362
Body · Suspension · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 15 mph over a speed hump, the front driver's side wheel detached from the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the upper and lower ball joints failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were made aware of the failure. The approximate failure…
ODI 11257942
Electrical System · Steering · Suspension
Anytime i hit a small bump in road or when turning the front end loses control and vehicle shakes violently sending me into other lane. Several wires have melted under the hood and the front driver seat gets extremely hot while driving a distance over 13 miles
ODI 11270586
Electrical System · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Vehicle is making a popping noise, when turning or hitting bump replaced sway bar end links and tie rod-unable to locate exact problem at this time. I was driving today and without warning my front wipers turned on and could not be turned off, on inspecting further all components on the starting wheel and column are not operatable-no signals, cruise, headlights, stereo-nothing. Vehicle acts like its stuck in…
ODI 11243398
Service Brakes · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
TAKATA RECALL
ODI 11228992
Steering · Suspension
When driving, the steering pulls to the left side fairly hard. Also, when making either right or left turns the result is a very jerky and not smooth. When there is a bump in the road, the steering wheel jerks and turns slightly causing possible dangerous driving conditions. The vehicle is drive-able however there is definitely some cause for concern. Have replaced the suspension with brand new shocks and there…
ODI 11230833