10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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2001 Jeep Cherokee steering problems

steering problem

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2001 Jeep Cherokee Owner Comments

problem #5

Dec 022002

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer called complaining about having a problem with the steering pump. Also stated that it has been replace three different times on the last six months and now it is happend again for the forth time. Dealer was contacted and stated that the lemon law will only cover three times and nothing else.

- Stone Mountain, GA, USA

problem #4

Sep 202002

Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
The vehicle made noise when steering wheel was turned. Dealer lubricated the steering column.

- Tulsa, OK, USA

problem #3

Sep 202001

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
There is vibration in the steering wheel. Gears are stuck when trying to change gears. Dealership is aware of problem. Steering wheel does not lock. Consumer feels vibration in steering wheel, gas pedal, passenger door, gear shift, and passenger seat, consumer hears a noise that sounds like it is coming from the rims. Air conditioner switch needed reset. Hood is out of line, drivers side door panel needs replacing and there is a gap at the top of the outside. Engine light is illuminated. Glove box light went out. Upper ball joint was replaced.

- Nile, MI, USA

problem #2

May 152001

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When brakes are applied vehicle vibrates. Dealer had surfaced front and rear rotors, but problem has reoccurred. Humming noise from steering when making sharp left turns. Front window skips when putting window down with auto, dealer lubed window tracks.

- Manchester, NJ, USA

problem #1

Mar 062001

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Structure underneath is rusting out. Also, brake line is corroded/ exhaust is pitted, and steering spindle rusted and corroded. Front and rear suspension are corroded also.

- Miami, FL, USA

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