2019 Jeep Cherokee: loss of power steering

Filed Oct 27, 2025 · Electrical · 61,738 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving up an incline, the vehicle lost power with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact restarted the vehicle before the vehicle was reset and resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the electrical system was rebooted because of a loosened wire inside the vehicle. Despite the reboot, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and was diagnosed with a defective alternator. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the alternator was replaced. Approximately a month after the repair, the failure returned, and the power steering assist, battery, 4WD, and other unknown warning lights flashed on the instrument panel. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 61,738

Filed May 5, 2025 · Electrical, Steering · 87,846 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while reversing out of a parking space at approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact used an excessive amount of effort to maneuver the steering wheel. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who failed to diagnose and remove the steering gear rack and pinion. The mechanic determined there was a short circuit in the electrical system for the power steering. The contact stated that the short circuit had caused the rack and pinion to burn out and fail. The mechanic then replaced the wire and the rack and pinion again. Approximately 3 days later, while driving approximately 30 MPH the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was returned to the mechanic who then brought the vehicle to the dealer who would be better equipped to repair the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed that the Exhaust Particulate Filter (EPF) connecter from the steering wheel to the battery had failed. The connector's wiring harness was replaced. The contact searched online and found related recalls under the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 18V524000 (Electrical System) and 19V637000 (Steering). The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recalls. The failure mileage was 87,846.

Filed Mar 20, 2025 · Fuel system · NY · fire

PTU for this car, with no light or warning on the dashboard, car began to make a cranking clicking noise and began to smoke from the rear exhaust, car lost steering capability for the brief moment and fellow driver alerted me that my car was on fire below. Car immediately pulled to the side, i never lost power. at mechanic shop, appears that the PTU blew and oil flew all over the bottom of the car which then ignited causing car fire, appears to have damaged dry shaft, PTU blown into literal pieces and Rear differential all damaged. Car was initially serviced and was told that part was on back order with no signal or conversation that it was unsafe to drive, yet appears that is not the case. other jeeps 2018-2019 have a similar recall on PTUs and i dont know why this model does not

Filed Oct 24, 2024 · Driver assistance, Engine · TX

Engine off, lost power steering and brakes. Gave me an error on the dash something about not being able to shift. Have 2 kids

Filed Aug 12, 2024 · Steering · 104,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the power steering assist failed to operate as intended, with the "Repair Power Steering" message displayed on the instrument panel. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective rack and pinion. Upon investigation, the contact discovered the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V637000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.

Filed Jul 3, 2024 · Driver assistance, Steering · CO

PTU blew out on the highway at 68mph. Loss of steering. PTU was replaced at a Jeep dealership and has also failed. I’m now having svc 4wd and ACC unavailable. This is unacceptable

Filed Nov 4, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · MD

Stopped car at red light. Car died. Totally. Engine cut out. Brakes failed, no steering. Tried to restart multiple times. Luckily light was on a decline. Ended up putting it in N and drifting through intersection and into parking lot. Again, no steering, no brakes. Very frightening. When turning key initially after stall, lights on instrument panel lit up but no engine start. By the time I got into the lot, not even lights. Totally dead. Had it towed to dealer. No idea what's wrong. VIN says no unrepaired recalls but this sounds an awful lot like the " engine stall" recall for 2.4L engines. Bought used with 5k miles. Wondering now if this issue was previously " fixed" and is recurring, if it can be permanently fixed or is an unsafe vehicle. I'm [XXX] and transport 2 grandchildren under 8. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Nov 3, 2023 · Steering · 72,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stated that the steering wheel became firm. The service power steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had been diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to a faulty steering gear. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.

Filed Mar 27, 2023 · Steering · 90,000 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH, the steering wheel suddenly jerked back and forth and locked. The message "Power Steering Assist Failure" was displayed. The contact stated that he was able to pull to the side of the road by using an excessive amount of physical strength. The contact had found other means of travel, and the vehicle remained on the side of the road of the highway. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not included in a recall. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Oct 18, 2022 · Steering · OK

power steering went out while driving down the interstate at 70 MPH. The dealership said that the rack and pinnon had to be replaced. The Jeep has less than 60,000 miles on it. This is unacceptable for a product of this expense and quality.

Filed Jul 27, 2022 · Steering, Transmission · GA

While attempting to accelerate from a stop on a slight incline the battery light came on and I was unable to move forward I was in drive pushing the accelerator but rolling backwards and the power steering stopped working. I put the Jeep in park turned it off and restarted but the same thing happened. After the third or fourth try the Jeep resumed normal operation.

Filed Jul 18, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · KY

Vehicle stalled when slowing to a stop prior to coming to a complete stop, power steering went out and loss of vehicle control almost causing wreck 7/15/22.