Jeep Cherokee owners have reported 597 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 27 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (453 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering wheel (25 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
2020 Cherokee owner from dealer purchased as cpo w/23k miles in 2023. Shortly after purchase rear differential failed and was replaced under warranty at 25k miles. At 42k full steering rack failure. Daughter on 5 hour drive home from college experienced a completely random failure at highway speeds. Read details...
The vehicle made noise when steering wheel was turned. Dealer lubricated the steering column. Read details...
1996 Jeep Cherokee steering gear failure. Consumer states that the steering gear failed while making a turn. Consumer states that she had to pay out of pocket a second time to get this same problem repaired. The consumer stated the problem she experienced was listed as a recall. Read details...
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning consumer lost control of vehicle , went off the road, and hit a tree. Read details...
6 times in the last week, my car has shut off mid drive. As I am driving, my car will ding, my battery light will flash on and then my car will completely shut down within 3-5 seconds. I will have to turn my key to off, wait a minute and restart. Read details...