1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee suspension problems
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle began to vibrate violently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front upper arm bushings and sway bar needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The…”
filed May 18, 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at 50 mph, the front end of the vehicle started to vibrate. The contact stated that when the speed increased over 60 mph the vibration stops. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic for…”
filed Jul 27, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Grand Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 Grand Cherokee | 6 | 3% |
| 2023 Grand Cherokee | 58 | 15% |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee | 19 | 7% |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee | 30 | 8% |
| 2020 Grand Cherokee | 8 | 4% |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 11 | 3% |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | 16 | 2% |
| 2017 Grand Cherokee | 8 | 2% |
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 Grand Cherokee | 17 | 1% |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | 51 | 2% |
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.