1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee steering problems
47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at 45 mph, the power steering failed. In addition, water spilled from the vehicle's water pump. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 210,000.”
filed Oct 20, 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 jeep cherokee. After the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure), the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. In addition, there was excessive smoke coming from the tire and rim on the front passenger side. The…”
filed Sep 17, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Grand Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Grand Cherokee | 2 | 3% |
| 2024 Grand Cherokee | 7 | 3% |
| 2023 Grand Cherokee | 40 | 11% |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee | 23 | 9% |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee | 102 | 26% |
| 2020 Grand Cherokee | 13 | 6% |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 14 | 4% |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | 14 | 2% |
| 2017 Grand Cherokee | 18 | 5% |
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | 16 | 5% |
| 2015 Grand Cherokee | 41 | 3% |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | 81 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Jeep Grand 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.