Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
| 190997 | 06/13/1997 | 52539 | Clicking noise in the steering column when the steering wheel is turned. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| 232197 | 04/04/1997 | 51929 | Engine compartment noise or cold air leaking into the driver's foot well due to the steering column boot not being fully seated. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 02/15/2003 | 74000 | ||
| Radiator & various ac parts needed replacement. steering gave out in 2002. a screw went through an engine part. recently, a joint connecting the axel to the steering mechanism had to be replaced. fuel pump failed. incredibly, it is inside the gas tank. i have since learned that jeep gas tanks corrode on the inside, thus clogging the fuel pump. this is a very expensive repair because of the labor. there is still the possibility that this new fuel pump may also fail, because the gas tank was not replaced and the problem still exists. i\\\'ve heard numerous similar complaints regarding the fuel system from other jeep owners. there should have been a recall. | |||
| 05/02/1997 | |||
| Six days after fuel gauge repair the strap holding the tank broke allowing tank to dangle. brake failure and steering malfunction. | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| 04/15/2001 | 1 | 05/08/1997 | |
| While driving about 5 mph and turning steering wheel heard a popping noise. then, when parked found a broken bolt that had fallen from steering box. *ak dealer installed new gear box, bolts and added fluid. *slc | |||
| 05/15/1997 | 4 | 04/01/1997 | |
| No summary( dot number: tire size: 235/75/15 ) | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN | |||
| 12/29/2004 | 1 | ||
| Nhtsa recall campaign 97v069000. daimler chrysler issued a steering gear recall. this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin although bolts sheared off, causing the driver to lose steering of the vehicle. *ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 10/11/1997 | 1 | ||
| When brakes are applied they would vibrate. power steering belt not working properly. took to dealer & mechanic repaired brakes & steering belt. was going upan incline & applied brakes lightly. vehicle pulled to left. emergency brake failed. hit phone pole. air bags did not deploy. taken vehicle back to dealer.*ak | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 06/24/2002 | 1 | 08/01/2001 | |
| Steering column locked up while traveling on highway, also steering lock broke off. dealership is aware of problem. *ak. *jb | |||
| Due to steering wheel and dashboard being too low, consumer has suffered leg injuries. consumer has contacted dealer. please provide any further details.*ak | |||
| 07/04/1997 | 5 | 07/01/1997 | |
| Whenever i attempted to make a left or right turn there is popping noise. also, sometines when i make a sharp turn to the right the turn does not seem to be complete (sharp enough). *ak | |||
| The bolt in the steering column keeps coming loose, causing the steering wheel to shake very badly while driving. vehicle has been to the dealer and tightend up 5 times, and the whole column has been replaced once. *ak | |||