Seven problems related to power steering fluid have been reported for the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee based on all problems reported for the 2014 Grand Cherokee.
Tl-the contact owns a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee laredo. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer glendale Chrysler/Jeep, 10070 manchester rd, saint louis, mo 63122 for an inspection and they determined that the power steering rack was leaking fluid and eventually was going to required replacement. No warning indicators were illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 54,108. Bp.
Steering rack failure due to leaking fluid. Stationary. Tire dealer said it is squiring fluid. Dealer will not cover cost. This shouldn't happen to a 2014 with only 90k.
2014 Grand Cherokee laredo with <57k miles. After taking it in to have recalls done and fluids checked/oil change, car was having steering issues at slow speeds (think pulling in/out of parking spots). Brought it into the the same dealership and they said that it needed a new gear assembly (leak) as well as *possibly* a new ps pump, but they wouldn't know for sure until we brought it back in. I was told by another mechanic that it will, in fact need both done. . . For $3k. This is probably my 12th Jeep and I've never had an issue like this. I'm so disappointed that this seems to be a "known issue", yet Jeep hasn't done anything about it. I should also mention that this Grand Cherokee has never been off road, and we live in suburban chicago. . . Hardly any hills or mountains here.
Vehicle has 107,000 and was told there is a pin hole leak in the rack and pinion causing a loss of power steering fluid. After looking on the Jeep forums this seems to be a common issue with the generation Jeep.
Power steering failed, power steering unit cracked and leaking was driving 55mph on us 40 nearing elkton. Power steering became heavy, came to a stop at a red light. Turning into a shopping center for a autozone. At this point the vehicle was near impossible to drive. If there were and emergency maneuver to be made u definitely would not have made it and easily could have been involved in an accident. . . Checked power steering reservoir was empty, looking at the power steering unit the bottom was soaked and below the power steering unit was soaked. . . Purchased hydraulic fluid and was able to get the vehicle home. Looking online I saw there were other complaints similar in description. . Filed I believe with the ntsb, I may be missing a letter. . . In either case Chrysler/Jeep is aware of this and I cant believe there has not been a recall on this. . . This is a dangerous safety hazard. I can provide a mechanic's description of damage. . .
Power steering failure: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2 weeks prior, we had our Jeep in for an oil change and all fluid levels were checked. While on a road trip, an indicator light for "power steering service needed" came on suddenly just before I was about to get on the highway. I pulled over immediately at an autoparts store. We checked the power steering fluid reservoir and it was empty. We added power steering fluid but it would not bleed into the system. At that point, the power steering went out making it very difficult to steer at lower speeds. It seems unusual for the power steering to go out suddenly with very little warning. We took it to the shop and learned that the power steering gear box was leaking and had to be completely replaced. Additionally, the power steering module assembly failed at the same time and also had to be replaced (along with the power steering pump too since that is not sold separately even though it was in working order). All in all, we ended up paying close to $3,000 for replacing basically the entire the power steering system on a 4 year old vehicle. In my 30 years of driving, I have never had a newer car have such a big failure of a critical safety system and with very little warning. I was lucky that I was able to pull over and was not on the highway driving when it happened or we could have crashed. I did some online research and have seen multiple other steering system complaints (leakages and failures at very low mileages) from 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee owners. I believe the power steering gear box design is faulty for it to leak so suddenly and quickly. The repair person told me it should not leak and that it must have happened very suddenly. Please consider doing additional research into this issue and if warranted, issue a recall for 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokees, to fix this problem. Please encourage fiat to fix the flaw.
The power steering fluid has dropped in my reservoir and has been dropping ever since I have owned this car. It has been topped off by the dealer on 3 occasions since I have owned this car. It has dropped to a level half way between the minimum and maximum marks on the reservoir mostly recently in less than 2000 miles. I have brought it to the attention of the dealer on five different occasions since I have owned this car(2. 5 yrs) and all they say is they cannot find any leaks. The power steering system is a closed, pressurized system that should not leak at all. Chrysler Jeep has basically ignored my concerns, declined to look further into this problem and has closed my case on this matter. I have been told by a local auto service center that this is an on going problem with this engine(3. 6l v-6 pentastar) in all Chrysler autos as they regularly need to top off the power steering fluid in all these cars. The car was stationary when the power steering fluid was checked and the fluid at normal operating temperature.