Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE L steering problems
44 complaint narratives mention steering terms.
Key facts
325 owner complaints analyzed
14 distinct recall campaigns
45,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2021 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 44 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Steering behavior evidence
44 of 325 complaints match this topic (13.5%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 11631019 · 2024-12-16 (December 16, 2024)
The dash lit up with all lights and it said SOS Power STEERING is out. I could not turn the wheel. The lights such as my miles was blinking, the seat belt was flashing along with dinging even though my seat belt was on. There has been recalls due to power steering issues but my car isn't on there. It put me and my son at risk for a terrible accident. I have taken it to a dealership. There were no warnings prior to this incident.
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Owner report 11631889 · 2024-12-20 (December 20, 2024)
While driving, the power steering disengaged and made the vehicle difficult to steer. The power steering warning light illuminated in the dash and the vehicle went into safety mode. After letting the vehicle remain shut down, the error code rectified itself and the power steering warning disappeared. Vehicle was serviced by the dealership and a power steering module update was performed. The rack and pinion were inspected. The vehicle subsequently suffered the same issue. Again, after driving to vehicle to safety and shutting it off, the issue …
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Owner report 11636121 · 2025-01-15 (January 15, 2025)
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH over railroad tracks, the rear of the vehicle started swaying temporarily. Additionally, the contact stated that the failure recurred while driving over a bumpy road surface or a pothole. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the rear suspension had failed due to an impact; however, the contact informed the dealer that the vehicle had only driven over a bump on the road. The dealer verified that the VIN was inclu…
Owner-reported narrative. 41,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11636121 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11640099 · 2025-02-01 (February 1, 2025)
December 2021 about 2 months after purchasing, traction control, power steering light would intermittently turn on as well as the radio screen would flash black. All of these were separate problems and were not ways necessarily present when another light was on but they did occasionally all happen at the same time. Periodically, not every time when the light came there was the inability to turn the wheel. The length of time the light of inability to turn the wheel would vary sometimes the light would go away after turning the vehicle off and…
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Owner report 11641392 · 2025-02-07 (February 7, 2025)
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel was difficult to turn in the intended direction. In addition, the contact stated several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle and the steering wheel independently reset. The failure reoccurred, and the contact stated that the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was scheduled for diagnostic testing the following week. The vehicle was…
Owner-reported narrative. 78,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 11641392 at NHTSA ↗