Power Steering Failed Problems of Jeep Cherokee

Jeep Cherokee owners have reported 4 problems related to power steering failed (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Jeep Cherokee based on all problems reported for the Cherokee.

1 Power Steering Failed problem of the 2019 Jeep Cherokee

Failure Date: 07/31/2020

I was driving very slowly, turning the corner of my street when power steering failed, light saying power steering needs servicing came on. I couldn't control the steering, hit the curb, it took out a chunk of the tire and bent the rim. I backed up and with great difficulty, drove car down street trying to get it in driveway. Couldn't steer, parked it in front of my neighbors house.

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2 Power Steering Failed problem of the 2019 Jeep Cherokee

Failure Date: 01/04/2019

This reports documents a second instance of power failure. On Friday, Jan 4 faii was driving on interstate hwy 287. The dashboard went dark at first and then started flickering. Car then stalled while driving. The gas pedal no longer worked. The power steering failed. I coasted to the shoulder. When in park the dashboard came back on with battery, engine light, and p with circle and exclamation mark. A message came on display to service transmission. I had to be towed to the car dealership. At the dealership I was told the repair work wouldn't start until Monday. On Monday afternoon, I was told the battery connection was poor and they ordered a part. I also received a recall email that states the transmission needs to be fixed. I feel this vehicle is life threatening at this point. Many Cherokees have received 5 recalls and I only have one. Please look into the Cherokee limited 4 x 4.

3 Power Steering Failed problem of the 2019 Jeep Cherokee

Failure Date: 11/17/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle erupted into flames. The contact pulled the vehicle over and discovered smoke and flames coming from the engine under the hood. The contact extinguished the flames. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was restarted and the power steering failed. The vehicle was towed by the insurance company to route 1 Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram of lawrenceville (2700 brunswick pike, lawrence township, NJ 08648, (609) 454-6516), but they denied responsibility because there was mud on the undercarriage. The manufacturer was called and the case was to be assigned and investigated by a special division. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was 6,000. The VIN was unknown.

4 Power Steering Failed problem of the 2015 Jeep Cherokee

Failure Date: 03/04/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2015 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving various speeds, the vehicle jerked forward while shifting gears. The contact stated that the rpms increased rapidly while attempting to switch gears. Jim burke Dodge Chrysler Jeep ram of burmingham, alabama was made aware of the failure and could not duplicate the failure but the dealer performed a software update. The manufacturer was not made aware of the transmission failure. On another occasion, the contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, the "power steering off" warning light illuminated without warning. Upon the second occurance, the contact was driving 45 mph, and the power steering failed. The contact stated that the steering wheel became very difficult to steer. The contact pulled over left side of the road and restarted the vehicle to correct the failure. The vehicle was taken to jim burke Dodge Chrysler Jeep ram of burmingham, alabama where the source of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was made aware of the power steering issue and stated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000. Ad.

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