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2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Steering Problems

14 owner-reported steering complaints from NHTSA data

14
Complaints
1
Crashes
Jan 2023Nov 2019
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (14)

criticalSTEERING
Filed: Sep 2019

Three events in 12 months of vehicle violent "wobble" (tracks side to side) while being towed by a class a (motorhome) at slow speed ~15 to 25 MPH. Conditions preceding events include: 1) from a stop to moving after turning, usually 90 degrees, but not always, 2) dry asphalt pavement, and 3) sometimes after a road dip.

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NHTSA #: 11253956
criticalSTEERING,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: May 2019

I nearly died on 5/8/19 driving my jeep. I was going about 60mph on the expressway in the far left lane. My sos 🆘 went off on my phone and immediately I lost control of the car and wheels started turn into left and right.

NHTSA #: 11207080
criticalSTEERING
Filed: Aug 2018

On highway going 70 MPH with cruise control set and all of a sudden our jeep went out of control and started to the left. Was able to regain control after a few seconds, but was very lucky there was no other vehicles to our left or we would have crashed into it. On july 18, 2018, recall 18u65183 18-u6-51-83 reprogram pcm with new software was installed.

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NHTSA #: 11115821
criticalSTEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
CrashFiled: Jul 2018

While driving around a curve, steering control went out and traction control kicked on. This caused an inability to properly control the vehicle. Traction control pulled vehicle into the side of the road and caused a minor accident.

NHTSA #: 11114474
highSTEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Jun 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that every time the vehicle was in operation and a turn was made, the vehicle decelerated and lost power. Also, the front wheels and steering wheel seized.

NHTSA #: 11218880
highSTEERING
Filed: Apr 2019

While being towed by an rv, the jeep started violently wobbling which shook my 40,000 # rv pretty hard. This started after a slow (about 5mph) left turn. The wobbling did not stop until completely stopping the rv.

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NHTSA #: 11203678
mediumSTEERING,SUSPENSION
Filed: Aug 2025

Every time the vehicle proceeds over a speed bump or a dip in the road, it feels as if something is lose and banging in the steering and suspension of the vehicle. I have taken it to the dealer on numerous occasions, and they say they can never find anything wrong nor duplicate the issue. I’m concerned that at some point something may fail and I may lose control of the vehicle.

NHTSA #: 11682688
mediumSTEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Mar 2024

Multiple leaks found under the car and was brought in for emergency repair. One leak was the driveshaft, one was engine coolant and the other was the front steering column.

NHTSA #: 11575114
mediumSTEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2023

The electrical system per the on-dash guide shows a voltage of 13.8 V or less than the 14.2 V and when it is less than the 14.2 V the car drives choppy, braking causes the car to jolt around even after brake work. The radiator was recently replaced and new hoses were replaced and it still has not been remedied after new brakes and new serpentine belt.

NHTSA #: 11507750
mediumSTEERING
Filed: Jan 2023

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - Power steering failed while driving with family in vehicle including pregnant wife and toddler. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk?

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NHTSA #: 11501180
mediumSTEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Aug 2022

My pre-owned 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 Trailhawk is unsafe and unreliable because the vehicle ** would not start ** on three occasions within 18 months of ownership. Also, the "auto start" feature on the key fob works intermittently. Thankfully, I was in safe locations when the problems occurred, but two of those locations were in public, away from home.

NHTSA #: 11477932
mediumSTEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Feb 2021

The shifter would not move at all. It then stated to "service the shifter" within minutes the check engine light came on. I just bought the car from carmax and within 12 hours that came on after they did a full bumper to bumper inspection.

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NHTSA #: 11394267
mediumSTEERING
Filed: Nov 2019

We tow our vehicle and it is having a real bad wobble. This happens when we make sharp turns while in tow only. After the turn it usually corrects itself.

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NHTSA #: 11278216
mediumSTEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Jul 2019

See note to insurance company I received my 2018 jeep back yesterday 7/10/19 after months of waiting for farmers to regain possession after stolen and recovered in mexico and repairs to be done. I drove the car home from bumper to bumper last night. When I tried to drive the car home from the gym today the window on the passenger side stating going up and down by itself.

NHTSA #: 11230852

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