2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee: loss of power steering

Filed Jun 8, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 81,350 miles · PA

While driving, the ignition switch goes into accessory and the engine shuts off..jeep has no power steering or power to control the vehicle. This scared the "h" out of my wife yesterday while driving in traffic across a bridge going to work. She was traveling aprox. 45 MPH across a straight bridge. This same thing happened to mysely last year while on the pa turnpike in traffic. I put the flashers on and shifted into neutral and restarted the jeep without much serious problems. But now a second time !!! I don't want anybody to get hurt because of this

Filed Mar 14, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 77,723 miles · WI

Vehicle shut off while driving, key was in the on position suddenly shutoff causing no power steering, power brakes, instrument panel and gauges went to zero. Was able to restart after a few minutes. Drove home, went to start vehicle 1 hour later and nothing happened. This has happened before and is similar to several other complaints for this make and year. Chrysler has no recall or fix for this problem and is not willing to recognize it as a serious safety issue. Someone will be killed because of this or already has, dead people do not complain.

Filed Jan 17, 2015 · Steering · 25,000 miles · VA

Purchased new in 2009. The jeep grand cherokee 2009 limited 8 cylinder hemi engine started leaking power steering fluid from the power steering line with very low mileage. The mechanic back in 2012 said there was a problem with the power steering line leaking due to pressure and needed to replace it. Said it could cause a fire and loss of steering so I paid the large price to fix the issue. I thought it was a one-off problem. The exact same issue happened one month ago in 2014 (exactly 2 years later) and I was curious if others are having the same issue. I did some research to find that same chrysler engine and power steering used in many 2009-2012 jeeps and dodge ram trucks are having the same issue of a power steering line failure. This is a major problem as it can cause fires and/or loss of steering. I believe there is already an investigation by the federal safety agency # pe 12-020. The odi nos. 10465379, 10461736, 10459178. Please advise.

Filed Dec 27, 2014 · Engine · 37,000 miles · FL

When the red light turned green, I try to proceed across the intersection when the car just died. The radio continued to play but I had no power steering. I managed to pull over and turn on my flashers. Meanwhile the radio continued to play. I put the car in park and try to start the car again and it did indeed start. If I had been driving on i75 going 70mph and the car stalled I would be in huge trouble. The goodyear mechanic could not find the problem.

Filed Dec 4, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 107,000 miles · MI

We were driving at approx 55 MPH (not braking or turning) when suddenly the vehicle lost all acceleration, the gas and MPH as well as directional and temperature gauges went dark/dropped to zero, then the car lost power steering. We were able to pull off the side of the road, place the car into park, removed the key, and then returned the key and restarted the car. The car then started normally.

Filed May 29, 2014 · Steering · 54,000 miles · CT

Sudden loss of power steering while driving in jan . Power steering pump replaced. In may same problem occurred while exiting I-91 on ramp. The car is presently at dealers now for , hopefully , a solution.

Filed Sep 26, 2011 · Tires · 13,685 miles · NY

Front tires separated at the inner section of tire. The grooved section of tire separated from sidewall causing an instant blowout and loss of steering control. Passenger tire failed completely. Driver side has same wear and separation but did not fail at this point.