1. Jeep Grand Cherokee
  2. Problems
  3. 2002
  4. Hydraulic Power Assist System

2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hydraulic Power Assist System Problems

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  • power steering · 6 records

Mileage in stored records

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1–30k mi3

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  • February 20, 2008

    Hydraulic Power Assist System

    Power steering pump has failed for the 4th time in last year. Have now learned this is a known problem by chrysler and is due to poor design that has the power steering pump driving an auxiliary cooling fan. Results in loss of power steering and extremely reduced drivable. *tr

    ODI 10218765

  • October 14, 2005 · 25,000 miles

    Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Hub · Hydraulic Power Assist System · Latch · Unknown Or Other · Valve

    This is my 4th jeep. Here is a little background on this issue. I purchased a 2002 jeep grand cherokee, the overland edition. The dealership pushed buying a used certified jeep vehicle! They mentioned the extended warranty that would take care of any issues that the jeep had during the last years of my ownership. I went in the dealership looking to purchase a new vehicle but they told me all the added benefits /…

    ODI 10140626

  • November 29, 2004

    Hydraulic Power Assist System

    When turning left, and left only, i hear a squealing sound in my 2002 jeep grand cherokee. The noise does not occur initially, but only after the engine has been running for a little while. It sounds a lot like a belt squeal. I took it to the dealer 3 times, and they always say there is nothing wrong, but i know that not all jeeps make this noise. Even slightly turning the wheel will cause the noise. The dealer…

    ODI 10100726

  • November 10, 2003 · 4,100 miles

    Engine · Hydraulic Power Assist System · Power Assist

    While driving at 65 mph engine failed. As a result, power steering and brakes malfunctioned. *ak took vehicle to mechanic but they couldn't find anything wrong. Two hundred miles later, the same thing, nothing was found. At 6133 miles it happened again. Consumer took vehicle to another mechanic. Three different mechanics and no one could find anything. Problem still exist. *ph

    ODI 10047980

  • July 4, 2002 · 100 miles

    Hydraulic Power Assist System

    Our vehicle has a growling noise in the steering system. This occurs occasionally when turning the wheels to the right, whether driving forward or backwards. Dealer 1 took the car for a day an reported that parts would have to be ordered. They would call when parts arrived. After several fruitless attempt to determine if parts had arrived, car was taken to dealer 2 whose service manager immediately recognized the…

    ODI 10008307