5.0
definitely annoying- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 20,267 miles
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Power steering bracket broke off from engine block, causing loss of steering ability and drive belts to disengage from engine.
- Nashua, NH, USA
Bracket that holds power steering pump to the engine broke off when the vehicle was in reverse.
- Belle Terre, NY, USA
The detail around this is that the bracket holding the power steering pump failed and the pump fell and knocked off the steering drive belt causing the power steering to fail. The car was not controlable even at these low speeds. If this would have happened at freeway speeds, this could have disastrous with fatalities. Because one half of the bolt remained, it had to be drilled out from the engine, block, rethreaded and then a new bracket put on costing $290.32.
- Granite Bay, CA, USA
While driving power steering bracket cracked in half.
- Marietta, GA, USA
Vehicle was parked, consumer started up vehicle, and it felt odd, the steering wheel was heavy, he lifted up hood, and fan belt was wrapped around the fan. Dealership was aware of problem.. consumer stated the power steering motor was found hanging loosely, upon inspection, it was discovered that a bolt had sheared off and the bracket holding the power steering motor had cracked at the top leaving it hanging, that loosened the serpentine belt which ended up wrapped around the fan.
- Prescott, AZ, USA
Consumer was traveling about 20mph on a side street and heard a metal noise. Then, power steering went out. Dealership was aware of problem. Consumer was unable to steer, consumre was told by dealer that this type of vehicle where the brackets bolts fall out are common.
- Portland, OR, USA
This pitman arm assembly failed at low mileage. Consultation with mechanics indicated this as very unusual and could pose a serious safety hazard if left unattended.
- Media, PA, USA
Cost for me to replace is $760. Do not understand this component failing with this low mileage. Dealer has this part on national backorder. Was informed by dealer that there is over 100 of these units on backorder. It would seem there is a problem with this part if there is such a high backorder amount. No safety defect mentioned in summary.
- Hickory, NC, USA
Fracturing of defective power steering bracket lead to sudden and complete loss of power assist; serpentine drive belt also slipped off of pulleys, rendering generator, water pump, and other mechanical devices inoperable.
- Glen Ellyn, IL, USA
While driving around a curb, driver heard a noise that came from the engine compartment and lost steering control. When driver opened the hood he found the air conditioner bracket broke which caused the sepentine belt to be dislodged. The Jeep was towed to dealership, where the bracket was replaced at owner's expense.
- Pasenda, MD, USA
Power steering failed.
- Indian Wells, CA, USA
- Los Angeles, CA, USA