1997 Jeep Cherokee steering problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1997 Jeep Cherokee — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 jeep cherokee. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle failed to respond when the steering wheel was turned. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The tires were replaced and the front end was aligned, but the failure recurred…”
filed Aug 25, 2014
“"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”
filed Jan 12, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Cherokee | 3 | 6% |
| 2021 Cherokee | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 Cherokee | 21 | 8% |
| 2019 Cherokee | 120 | 7% |
| 2018 Cherokee | 30 | 4% |
| 2017 Cherokee | 45 | 3% |
| 2016 Cherokee | 53 | 4% |
| 2015 Cherokee | 59 | 3% |
| 2014 Cherokee | 119 | 5% |
| 2001 Cherokee | 16 | 7% |
| 2000 Cherokee | 22 | 6% |
| 1999 Cherokee | 24 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Jeep Cherokee
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.