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Jeep Cherokee Grand Cherokee Steering Stability and Suspension

297 messages,  Last post on Feb 06, 2013 at 9:47 PM

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#291 of 297 2012 GC Overland Front End issue by novajeep

Feb 27, 2012 (1:59 pm)

I'm new to the forum and a first time Jeep owner. I always try to buy American first and was happy that my wife and I agreed on the Overland Grand Cherokee which we purchased yesterday. She wanted to buy a Nissan Murano but I persuaded her to get the Jeep which admittedly wasn't very hard after driving the Grand Cherokee and experiencing the Overland interior. Less than 24 hours after our purchase we were driving into to work together, I made a right turn applied the brake and heard a loud popping noise coming from the front end. A short distance later I repeated the maneuver and again the popping sound. We took it to the dealer who claim they've never experienced this issue with the new body style. They are working on it but honestly admit they don't know what's wrong at this point. Has anyone out there experienced something like this and have any idea what might be wrong?

#292 of 297 Re: 2012 GC Overland Front End issue [novajeep] by pjdmiller

Feb 27, 2012 (2:25 pm)

Replying to: novajeep (Feb 27, 2012 1:59 pm)
If a dealer tells me that line one more time, I would probably choke him. Typical and common to defer until warranty expires. If this is a new vehicle, take it right back, dump it on the service manager's lap, tell them this is a hidden defect and if they can't get it fixed you want another vehicle within [x] days period.
 
These days no customer deserves anything less than perfect off the lot. Accept nothing less. The customer is not supposed to fix issues with new vehicles, that's why dealers have franchises and get paid profit when they sold it to you.
 
If it is used, then you bought the problem. Good luck and don't back down.

#293 of 297 Re: 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland slow left turns [kjintf] by buck53

Mar 24, 2012 (3:51 pm)

Replying to: kjintf (Apr 30, 2011 2:15 pm)
I have a 2002 GC Overland too and mine started to do the same thing a few days ago. I would describe the sound as a crunching/grinding sound from the left front while making slow, sharp left turns. Mine has about 59,000 miles on it. I guess I don't drive a lot either. Did you ever pinpoint the problem? I'm not sure if it is a wheel bearing, CV Joint, failing Viscous coupling or something else.
 
I appreciate any info.

#294 of 297 Re: Front end shakes violently [rlipcz01] by mstearns98zj

Jun 06, 2012 (7:38 pm)

Replying to: rlipcz01 (Nov 28, 2011 7:23 am)
I have a 98 grand cherokee 4.0 4x4 and have had the death wobble. I replaced the lower control arms, steering dampener shock, and the inner tie rod end. The death wobble is dead, i killed it. i suggest replacing your lower control arms, especially if they look dried up and cracked. Hope that helps you out a little. I just went with the stock replacements. they're about $50 a piece.
 

#295 of 297 Re: Death wobble solved woo hoo! COST: 62 cents [pjdmiller] by pjdmiller

Jul 15, 2012 (3:42 pm)

Replying to: pjdmiller (Sep 30, 2008 8:16 am)
Well, I finally tried the suggestion of the Akebono calipers and new rotors. I had the original Jeep problematic Teves calipers which were so bad and those problems are well written on the web if you have them. I have a 99 Grand Cherokee Limited V8 that would start to shake when applying brakes AFTER the brakes warmed up. In other words, driving out cold it was fine then after a run in the city or on the highway, brake application would pulse and the front end would start to shake so badly that you actually had to ease off on the brakes.
 
I went the local parts store here in Calgary and bought two front rotors, Akebono calipers and new pads. I pulled off the old rotors and calipers (calipers went back as exchange cores). The mating surface between the new rotor and hub was rusty and uneven. Chrysler data says it must be smooth and even so I took air tools with wire wheels and cleaned them for hours so that there would be less wobble possible between the rotor and hub mating surface.
 
The new setup is fantastic. My braking pulse is gone. My front end shimmy is gone while braking. The old original Jeep calipers showed signs of seizing part way and dragging. The best part is mileage went WAY UP. We previously lived with about 450km on a tank (yeah, we got used to it over the years) and after the new setup, we get close to 750-800km per tank. Huge difference.
 
My only leftover complaint is that a bump in the road still causes a minor rattle in the steering wheel. I have the original steering damper and have bought a Moog replacement which I will install (About $50 from Amazon). I will be pleased to report the difference, if any. Also, I inspected the rods and ball joints as best I could and did not detect any play. The only other place might be the pitman arm but I'm going to wait until I replace the steering damper since that is pretty easy. Hope this helps.

#296 of 297 Steering severe squeek- Indicative of what? by kmc8

Aug 30, 2012 (9:28 am)

Replying to: rlipcz01 (Nov 28, 2011 7:23 am)
Just recently (in 100+ heat) my steering has become squeeky and stiff--does ok driving straight--steering fluid didn't help-WHAT IS THIS problem indicative of? I'm afraid to drive it-upon start things are rattling in front end in addition to steering now.

#297 of 297 long term tester walkaround by Stever@Edmunds HOST

Feb 06, 2013 (9:47 pm)

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 Suspension Walkaround
 

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