2019 Jeep Cherokee: pulls to one side

Filed May 5, 2025 · Transmission · NY

My Service AWD light came on (stayed on) in January 2025. Prior to the steady light, it came on and off randomly. Originally, I did not notice any change in driving. I took it to the Jeep Dealer once the service light was steady and was informed the PTU has internal failure, and the part was on back order until March. I had to pay a diagnostic fee because I could not wait for the part to be available and needed my car, so I took it back. This was after a week of them holding the car and me constantly following up before they told me it was back ordered. I attempted to try another Jeep repair shop, they too confirm internal failure, but said the part is on back order and could not tell me when the part would be available. I am noticing that the car tends to pull to one side especially when turning, and while on local streets. After checking the federal safety agency website I realize this problem (with the PTU) was recalled back in January for the same year and model as my car, but my car has not specifically been identified with this issue. I have less than 40,000 miles on my car. I want to have this issue resolved as soon as possible, but keep running into issues on finding a location that can get this part. I have lost days of using my car, and have taken off from work trying to get this issue resolved. Before this causes further issues, I want to get this resolved asap.

Filed Mar 24, 2025 · Steering · PA

I bought a 2019 Jeep Cherokee Limited used on July 30, 2024. Through the rest of the year I experienced a short sharp sudden pull from the steering wheel to the right and left. This happens frequently, several times in every drive. I had tires replaces and suspension balanced on March 5, 2025. This did not change the issue. When driving, the vehicle pulls left or right randomly especially at higher speeds. It is scary to be on highway and suddenly be pulled toward another lane. I have no open recalls and my mechanic can not locate the problem. I am very concerned. It is not safe so I do not travel far because of unsolved situation. Please provide a means to solve this 2019 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 issue

Filed Apr 4, 2024 · Steering · NE

I own a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. While driving approximately 50-60 MPH, the steering wheel was pulling to the right and the left. The movement occurs often while driving over 50 mph requiring tight control of steering wheel. Vehicle evaluated by mechanic and unable to reproduce the movement and no recalls on this at this time, looks to be a common issue with this vehicle. No warning light illuminated, mileage at time of initial problem was 36,000.

Filed Oct 3, 2023 · Steering · 12,000 miles · WA

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the steering wheel was pulling to the right and the left. The contact stated that the movement was very slight; however, the failure required corrective steering to maintain the position in the lane. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.

Filed Jun 28, 2022 · Steering · PR

2019 JEEP Cherokee Trailhawk started making a "cluncking” noise in the front suspension/steering at 12k miles. Reported the issue to the dealer @15k service (July 2020). Dealer stated there was no issue. Reported the noise again at 22k miles (March 2021)-dealer stated that engine oil leak was getting into an electrical plug for the front power transfer/traction control modules and activating features that caused the noise, which dealer “addressed” by stopping the leak. The “cluncking” noise continued getting louder. At about 28k miles, i drove through a puddle of water and the vehicle lost steering control--it pulled hard to the right and needed strong persistent correction to avoid going off-road. I got a wheel alignment and rotated the tires just-in-case. "Clunk" noise continued and every time car hits a puddle/wet pavement with both tires, it pulls to the right, risking loosing total control if i don’t anticipate the pull. Took it to the dealer again @ 32k miles. Informed dealer that the same “clunck” had gotten louder, the vehicle was loosing steering control every time I hit water on the road. Dealer diagnosed a noisy and defective rack and pinion, even though the previous two complaints for the same noise were ignored. I took the car to another dealer and did not inform them of the diagnosis. This dealer also diagnosed a bad rack and pinion system and tie ends and broken engine mounts. I called JEEP Customer Service, who promised to call me back within 24 hours but never did. The car is now out of warranty for an issue i reported twice under warranty. There is a recall (V99) for defective rack and pinion units on this model but this VIN apparently is not covered, although it clearly has an issue.

Filed Jan 25, 2020 · Steering · TX

Ever since I purchase the vehicle it will pull to the left or right. When trying to correct the position of the steering wheel I feel resistance until it gives and jerks in the opposite direction. Feels like something is getting stuck and then comes loose. This only happens when the vehicle is in motion and is very noticeable when going around 35-55mph. When at a higher rate of speed it is as though the momentum of the vehicle is helping it stay straight but it will still do it.

Filed Sep 26, 2019 · Steering, Transmission · 8,988 miles · WA

After driving at freeway speeds of 60-70 MPH, the steering begins to pull to the right continuously. Then, without warning, it will suddenly pull to the left, then right, then the steering wheel will start to wobble and shimmy and a sense of loss of control of the vehicle is felt. The entire front end starts to shake. Also, at the time this is occurring, the odor of hot oil permeates the interior of the vehicle. This problem happens every time the vehicle is driven for over an hour at freeway speeds. Once, while this was going on the drive shaft front cv joint seized causing the drive shaft to come off the power transfer unit damaging the ptu output shaft. This vehicle, purchased new, has been in the dealer's repair shop four times for this problem (it is there now). In the past three months, it has been in that shop 65 days (so far). They have replaced the power transfer unit twice, the front cv joint and steering gear shield. This vehicle is unsafe to drive a freeway speeds. The problem appears to be the same one affecting the 2018 and 2019 jeep wrangler where the steering issues include shimmying, wobbling, looseness, and locking up. The jeep dealer where purchased and repairs attempted is dick hannah jeep, 3517 ne auto mall drive, vancouver, wa 98668.*dt

Filed Oct 5, 2018 · Steering · 1,010 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 jeep cherokee. While driving various speeds, whether in first or second gear, the vehicle steered left unintentionally. The vehicle was taken to blake fulenwider chrysler dodge jeep ram beeville (3000 n saint marys street, beeville, tx 78102, (361) 371-4126) where the contact was informed that the alignment was off. The vehicle was currently at the dealer for repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,010. *tt consumer stated alignment was done but steering still pulls to the left. Updated 11/29/18