Power Steering Fluid problems of the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Leaking power steering fluid, once replaced instantly drained resulting in needing full rack and pion replacement per dealer.

Leaking power steering fluid from unknown area caused smoke from under the hood and loss of steering capabilities while in motion. Also occasional ignition switch issues that occur when pressing the start button. Starter keeps turning the engine over however the vehicle never completes the crankng cycle. Driver has to open the door then hit the start button again before starter will stop. Push cap start must then be removed and the key inserted in order to turn the engine over and crank properly.

I began having difficulty steering and turning my vehicle at low speeds. I took my car to the shop for an oil change and mentioned the issue to the mechanic. They found that my 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee limited with 39k milage, that I have only been driving for 9months, had been leaking power steering fluid and the line was dry. After discovery this issue, I took the car to the dealer who told me the power steering pump and reservoir had failed and needed to be replaced. After this repair my car drove fine for about 100 miles, but now the steering has failed completely while driving 30mph in city traffic on the way to work.

Received email from son about power steering hose leaking which could cause a fire after we purchased 2013 Jeep grand (purchased on may 31). Went to check for leakage. . . Found leakage. Went to dealer, they couldn't determine leakage eventhough informed them where to look. I went back to the shop area and instructed them where to look; finally the technician did find the leak . . . Due to a power steering pump crack. So in your investigation for power steering hose causing fires, investigate for the pump also. We are still checking daily for leakage, eventhough the pump was replaced. Power steering fluid has been added, and fluid is still disappearing !!.