2014 Jeep Cherokee Steering Problems
Owners have filed 119 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2014 Jeep Cherokee, 4% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 25,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “motor home” (7% of reports).
- 119steering complaints
- 25,500median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 42%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Motor home: mentioned in 8 of 119 complaints (7%)
- Service transmission: mentioned in 7 of 119 complaints (6%)
- Flat behind: mentioned in 6 of 119 complaints (5%)
- Death wobble: mentioned in 6 of 119 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 98 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 119 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 5 an injury.
Jeep Cherokee steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Cherokee | 3 | 6% | — |
| 2021 Cherokee | 3 | 2% | — |
| 2020 Cherokee | 22 | 7% | 17,500 |
| 2019 Cherokee | 120 | 7% | 11,691 |
| 2018 Cherokee | 30 | 4% | 23,264 |
| 2017 Cherokee | 45 | 3% | 38,500 |
| 2016 Cherokee | 53 | 4% | 49,000 |
| 2015 Cherokee | 59 | 3% | 21,000 |
| 2014 Cherokee | 119 | 4% | 25,500 |
| 2001 Cherokee | 16 | 7% | 107,000 |
| 2000 Cherokee | 22 | 6% | 84,500 |
| 1999 Cherokee | 24 | 7% | 125,000 |
| 1998 Cherokee | 12 | 3% | 56,403 |
| 1997 Cherokee | 11 | 3% | 91,000 |
| 1996 Cherokee | 37 | 8% | 145,000 |
| 1995 Cherokee | 22 | 4% | 145,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists steering for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
On 05/30/2026 approximately 12:15. My Jeep radio screen prompted "service needed, no phone connected" and a few other words I did not have an opportunity to memorize. The check engine light came on and he oil light appeared. This all happened within a minute. It was very quick and scared both of…
My car is safely in my driveway. It only has 18,000 miles driven. It became stuck in wheel drive, greatly reducing my ability to drive the vehicle. The 2014 Cherokee is known for PTU failures in which the unit overheats or leaks fluid into the electronics, causing the system to lock in 4WD and…
Rear tires locked up in reverse. While in gear they lock up randomly. Car shut off and broke down while driving on expressway and lost control. No accident but couldâve been bad. 4x4 light on says svc. Mechanic says shows signs of new safety recall 02C? Talked to Jeep dealership and they…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2014 Jeep Cherokees have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 119 owner complaints about steering for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee (4% of the 2,650 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Jeep Cherokee steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 25,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2014 Jeep Cherokee?
The most frequent phrase is “motor home”, in 8 of 119 complaints, followed by “service transmission” (7).
Other 2014 Jeep Cherokee problems
See all 2014 Jeep Cherokee problems or steering problems across all Cherokee years.