1993 Jeep Cherokee Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 4%of 418 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 200,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the steering of the 1993 Jeep Cherokee, 4% of the 418 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 200,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My vehicle is experiencing the death wobble because of the oem steering and suspension components. I was driving down ronald reagan parkway in davenport, fl pulling a trailer and hit a minor bump pot hole in the road when my Jeep started to exhibit the 'death wobble,' I was able to control it, but being on a two lane road and a truck next to me I was scared of an accident because of the wobble.”
NHTSA complaint #11119502, filed 2018-08, 235,000 miles“Hitting bumps at 55 MPH sends vehicle into uncontrollable frenzy. Cannot control vehicle, must slam on brakes and practically come to a complete stop to regain control. I know thousands of jeeps suffer this death wobble please do something.”
NHTSA complaint #10585650, filed 2014-04, 200,000 miles“While driving 20 MPH, the consumer was unable to turn left. The consumer tried numerous times and was unable to do so. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the steering gear box needed to be replaced. Please provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #10097313, filed 2004-10“Hitting some bumps in road makes the Jeep shake violently where you start to lose control. Have to put brakes on and try to slow down quickley to keep control.this is a 1993 .also had a 1996 it was the same way.”
NHTSA complaint #10088991, filed 2004-09“While driving the vehicle and make left turn or right turn, vehicle will make a noise which is coming from the power steering gear. Dealer has been notified. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #8019852, filed 2002-09Related recalls
- 97V069000Apr 28, 1997During assembly of the frame, a fillet weld that joins the inner steering gear attachment reinforcement to the frame rail, was omitted.Covers: Jeep Cherokee 1993–1996
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 6% |
| 2021 | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 | 22 | 7% |
| 2019 | 120 | 7% |
| 2018 | 30 | 4% |
| 2017 | 45 | 3% |
| 2016 | 54 | 4% |
| 2015 | 59 | 3% |
| 2014 | 119 | 4% |
| 2001 | 16 | 7% |
| 2000 | 22 | 6% |
| 1999 | 24 | 7% |
| 1998 | 12 | 3% |
| 1997 | 11 | 3% |
| 1996 | 37 | 8% |
| 1995 | 22 | 4% |
| 1994 | 13 | 3% |
| 1993 | 18 | 4% |
| 1992 | 3 | 3% |
| 1991 | 3 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 0% |
| 1989 | 3 | 2% |
| 1988 | 5 | 5% |
| 1987 | 7 | 12% |
| 1986 | 2 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1993 Jeep Cherokee
130 complaintsBody and structure
99 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
44 complaintsVehicle speed control
36 complaintsElectrical system
35 complaintsEngine cooling
34 complaintsSeat belts
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsTires
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Jeep Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology