1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Steering Problems
- 16
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
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.
What owners report
- steering wheel · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
Steering wheel and front of car shakes violently.
ODI 11022310
Steering
While driving steering wheel and front of car is shakes/wobbles violently
ODI 11022307
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
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…
ODI 10884590
Steering
1999 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle front end shake "death wobble" he experienced. *smd the consumer is seeking reimbursement, for the replacement of the steering damper, tie rod end, and the upper and lower ball joints. *jb
ODI 10637911
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Steering
Within the last 6 months my jeep's engine has shut off" while driving" at various speeds 5 different times but not exceeding 60mph. Four of the six times i was able to shift into neutral and restart the engine, two times i had to wait approximately 5 minutes before it would restart. The incident at 60mph happened on a 4 lane highway and luckily i was close to the shoulder when it shut off and i was able to get it…
ODI 10574244
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Steering
Out of know where the engine just started knocking, and the smell of gas and the steering wheel started acting out of control. I had to park it and get another car. But i still have it because i really like my jeep!
ODI 10744069
Air Bags · Steering
Faulty clock spring caused the air bag light to come on and not function correctly. *tr
ODI 10481212
Engine · Steering · Suspension
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…
ODI 10502557
Steering
While driving at approximately 35-40 mph, the steering gear in my 1999 jeep grand cherokee locked up. When i tried to make a right turn, the steering wheel turned freely but the steering of the car did not correspond. Luckily, i was able to stop the vehicle as it almost careened into a ditch. This problem caused the vehicle to veer off the side of the road, causing minor property damage to shrubbery but nearly…
ODI 10247209
Engine And Engine Cooling · Hinge And Attachments · Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would completely shut down. There were no lights and no power steering when the vehicle shut off. There were no warning indicators prior to the failure. The failure also occurred several times while driving 75 mph. The contact had to wait 2-3 minutes before the vehicle would restart. She took the vehicle to the dealer a few…
ODI 10228991
Steering
I was driving along in a major city, columbia, south carolina, when all of a sudden my wheels stopped turning as i was attempting to make a turn. I called 911 and assistance was immediately dispatched. I was driving a 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo. I had never experienced any problems similar to this one prior to this incident. Once the tow truck and a vehicle mechanic arrived it was determined that the steering…
ODI 10021300
12v/24v/48v Battery · Caliper · Latch · Rotor · Steering
1999 defective chrysler grand jeep cherokee.***no answer required***. *mr the consumer experienced repeated problems with the rotors, pads and calipers. The consumer has experienced hard vibration not only in the front end of the vehicle, but the steering wheel, floor, seat and instrument panel. The vibration was so severe the consumer would lose control of the steering wheel. The rotors would heat up, the caliper…
ODI 10136687
Steering
Consumer states that steering pulls to left while driving. Consumer also advised that steering pulls "dramatically" to the left when brakes are applied. Dealer has replaced/repaired several components including tires, steering gear box and 3 alignments. Problem still exists. Ts
ODI 8022896
Disc · Driveline · Gasoline · Linkages · Parking Brake · Steering
Vehicle would vibrate severely when applying brakes at 35-40 mph, and more severely at higher speeds. Vehicle has been to the dealer on eleven occasions, and the problem has reoccurring. *ak the engine makes noise. There was a clunk noise from drive line to reverse. The vehicle would not hold in park. Consumer stated that both inner and outer tie rod failed and were replaced. While driving at 85 mph the vehicle…
ODI 8012941
Steering
Consumer states of having problems with steering wheel up on braking. Ts
ODI 8021654
Steering
The steering (due to the quadra-drive system) made the vehicle feel as though it was on a very bumpy highway. I went to the dealership and test drove an identical vehicle and experienced no problems. I, then, took the vehicle to the service department whereupon they told me it was all a "minor" problem, though the "check engine" light appeared on the way to the dealership and after the vehicle had supposedly been…
ODI 707656