Jeep steering wander usually comes from worn suspension or steering parts, like tie rod ends, ball joints, or a loose track bar. These parts keep your wheels aligned, and once they wear out, your Jeep starts drifting left or right instead of staying straight. Bad alignment or low tire pressure can also add to the problem.
You'll likely notice it most on the highway, where you find yourself constantly correcting the wheel to stay in your lane, or on uneven roads around Ann Arbor, where road bumps can make the wandering feel worse. Worn suspension parts don't fix themselves, and driving on them longer usually means more parts wear out from the extra play in the system. Tires can also wear unevenly when the suspension isn't holding alignment correctly, costing you more down the road.
Hoover Street Auto Repair can inspect your Jeep's suspension and steering components, pinpoint the cause of the steering wander, and get your Jeep tracking straight and steady on Ann Arbor roads again.