For the past two years ive been having problems with the steering in the car. the steering wheel constantly pulls to the right. i had to get 4 or 5 wheel alignments in one year because the problem is that bad. i have receipts for the fixes. i recently researched known issues and came across the recall of the "steering gear" affecting Grand Cherokees from 2019 - 2020. My car falls under the 2020 year and i am having the issues of the steering gear. At least that is what a mechanic told me when i got the car inspected. i would like to know why my car doesnt fall within the recall when i have that car and the year that is stated and with the same issue
2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee steering problems
13 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Jeep Grand Cherokee steering problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Component/System: Electrical Power Steering (EPS) – steering cuts in and out while driving. Vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Safety Risk: My safety and the safety of others were put at risk because the steering intermittently fails, making the vehicle very difficult to control. This could easily cause an accident. Reproduction/Inspection: The issue has been reproduced multiple times while driving. The vehicle previously had an engine replacement at Bayird Dodge Chrysler Jeep in West Memphis, AR (now closed), but this steering problem remains unresolved. Manufacturer/Dealer Involvement: The original dealership is no longer in business, so I cannot return there for service. I have contacted Jeep/Stellantis Customer Care to request assistance. Warning Lamps/Messages: The EPS warning light has appeared during failures. The problem first appeared in [insert approximate date/month you noticed it]. Summary: The 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee (VIN [XXX] ) has ongoing electrical power steering failures. The steering cuts in and out unexpectedly, creating an extreme safety hazard. This issue needs urgent investigation and resolution. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Power steering icon on dash unable to drive vehicle No Power Steering
Power Steering As I was making a right hand turn the red warning power steering icon flashed on the dash and I was unable to complete the right hand turn and proceeded to drift in to the oncoming traffic lane and ended up on the sidewalk facing the on coming traffic lane. The problem has not been reproduced or confirmed at this time The vehicle or component has not been inspected at this time This was the first time in traffic
While driving the power steering would quit working. It would turn off and on randomly. I have found this to be a very common issue among these vehicles.
Purchased used 2020 Grand Cherokee at Christmas time 2023. Vehicle had 25640 miles on it. On April 24, 2024 while driving home maybe 2 miles from home, I was lucky not to crash when losing steering response.A Warning Message appeared on the Speedo, stating, “POWER STEERING UNAVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED “. 28K miles is about 2,400 miles driven to date. I drove straight home and made an appointment for service. Koons Chevrolet where I bought the car performed diagnostic testing to determine Replacement of the Steering Gear RACK AND PINION would require replacement and the repair $5800 parts and labor. The module is internal and not serviceable therefore the Whole Steering Gear must be replaced. Cost is prohibitive for a fairly new vehicle.
The front right suspension makes weird noises when going over bumps and when turning. The noises can be described as if there is something loose moving in the front suspension. It is very noticeable when you turn and go over a bump. You can also hear it when going over road imperfections. The vehicle vibrates at certain speeds. This might be caused by this suspension issue.
Lost control of steering which pushed vehicle to left and hit a retaining wall then to the right of the interstate. There were no warning lights. After vehicle stopped found front end had fallen off and left front tire was sitting on it's side.
The steering is overly heavy. That is, it requires a great deal of effort to turn-- a dangerous amount of effort. Steering the car is an immense chore that leads to exhaustion and is dangerous when making even the slightest maneuvers on the road. When the wheel is turned the turning causes a muffled, strained/rubbing sound. There is some kind of friction that there shouldn't be within the steering column.
The rack and pinion isn’t working properly. Damaged.
Questions about the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee steering
Does the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee have steering problems?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the steering of the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee steering problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee steering?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Jeep Grand Cherokee have bad steering?
The Jeep Grand Cherokee model years with the most steering complaints are 2021 (102 complaints), 2012 (100 complaints) and 2011 (86 complaints).
Other 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
Electrical 74Engine 56Transmission 39Fuel system 21Driver assistance 19Airbags 17Acceleration 15Brakes 13Body 8Suspension 8Seat belts 5Visibility 5Lights 2Wheels 2Seats 1Tires 1
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