2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Steering Problems

44 owners have reported steering problems with the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee to NHTSA — 11% of all 401 complaints for this model year. The typical failure happened around 23,000 miles. That ranks #12 of 31 Grand Cherokee model years for steering complaints (a typical year has 37). One related recall has been issued.

44complaints
23ktypical miles
1related recalls
2crashes
0fires
1injuries

Mileage when the problem started

  • Under 25k
    360%
  • 25k–50k
    240%
  • 50k–75k
    00%
  • 75k–100k
    00%
  • 100k–150k
    00%
  • 150k+
    00%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while his wife was driving at an unknown speed and crossing an intersection, another vehicle ran the red traffic signal and crashed into the contact's vehicle on the front driver's side tire and wheel well. The contact stated that the vehicle's front end frame was bent to the right and that the front bumper and driver's side light had fallen off of the vehicle from the crash impact. The contact stated that his wife was shaken but was not injured. The contact stated that the side impact and driver's side air bags had not been deployed. The police arrived on the scene and issued a report. The contact had the vehicle towed to his residence. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …

6,000 miles · Apr 2024 · crash

The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle swayed from side to side without warning while driving at highway speeds, and the contact lost control of the vehicle. Additionally, there was an abnormal clunking sound coming from the vehicle while driving over bumps in the roadway or making a sharp turn. Upon a dealer inspection, the rear passenger's side knuckle assembly bolt was found to be snapped, resulting in damages to the front suspension bushing. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V132000 (Suspension, Steering); and the manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the recall and directed the contact to file a report with the NHTSA Hotline. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

40,000 miles · Aug 2026

The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal sound coming from the front-end of the vehicle, with the sound more significant on the driver's side. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the failure could not be duplicated; however, the contact verified that the odometer reading remained the same as when the vehicle was dropped off. The contact believed that the vehicle was not test-driven. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V352000 (STEERING); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.

23,000 miles · Nov 2024

The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle was shaking severely, vibrating, and bucking, causing the driver to almost lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle started losing motive power and stalled. During the failure, the "Power Steering" and "Power Brake" failure warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The contact stated that the secondary battery was previously replaced due to a failure with starting the vehicle. The failure mileage was 44,000.

44,000 miles · Sep 2024

The contact leased a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V132000 (Suspension, Steering) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the steering wheel was loose and was shuddering intermittently while driving. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 11,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

11,000 miles · Jan 2024

STELLANTIS CASE # 90177098 TRAVELERS INSURANCE CASE # I4V3783 Without warning, the wheel collapsed and the vehicle rolled. Two other vehicles were involved in the accident. The Jeep was a total loss with driver injuries and alleged injuries from an individual in another vehicle involved in the accident. VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY UNDER INVESTIGATION BY INSURANCE REPRESENTATIVES, PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS ENGAGED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY, OWNER COUNSEL, AND NOW INVESTIGATORS BY STELLANTIS HAVE BEEN ENGAGED. SUSPECTED CAUSATION: 24V-132

Apr 2024 · crash · 1 injury

There are multiple safety recalls for this vehicle that I have only had for 1 month. I began the new lease with this vehicle beginning of March and the vehicle has been back to the dealership 4 times already. Issue #1: The middle part of the steering wheel where the air bag is located came completely off the steering. It was dangling almost causing my boyfriend and I to get t-boned. Since the middle part of the steering wheel was dangling and me trying to turn the wire got caught in the steering wheel not allowing me turn. I was also very lucky that the airbag alone did not deploy in my lap. The car is currently at the dealership getting "fixed" I truly believe that this specific car has multiple recalls. There was no warning at all just came right off. Issue #2: Underneath the car the seam sealer was faulty and the dealership has to weld the underneath of the car back together. …

Mar 2023

I am reaching out to discuss a serious and concerning issue I recently experienced with my Jeep Grand Cherokee L. While driving, the vehicle suddenly lost power steering completely, making it incredibly difficult to control. This was not only unexpected but also quite frightening, given the potential for accidents in such situations. To add to the concern, about six warning lights illuminated on the dashboard. Notably, messages like "Blind Spot Monitoring System Unavailable", "Lane Assistance", and, most critically, a warning about the power steering were displayed. I noticed the check engine light come up as well and the detectors on my mirrors were lit up as if the entire system was malfunctioning. Having looked into potential causes, I came across a recall notice for the 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L models regarding a steering assembly issue. …

Oct 2023

Here is the issue: vehicle sat all evening (an 8 hour shift) in the warehouse parking lot and it misty rained, so probably high humidity as well, the entire time. When I got in it at the end of my shift, and started it, cycling 3 times hoping the issue would clear, it had lost all electric power steering assist. The red steering wheel icon came on, lane keep assist disabled, traffic sensing disabled, and ACC showed 'ACC Unavailable - Service Required.' I limped the vehicle home - highly unsafe - to a dry somewhat environmentally controlled garage waiting for the roadside assistance tow truck to grab it next morning. When the towtruck driver arrived, he hopped in the vehicle, started it up, and it was as if nothing happened last night this dry, sunny morning. That must be a short somewhere. …

Sep 2026

While my wife was driving our 2023 plug-in hybrid SUV, the vehicle suddenly lost all power steering assist. The steering wheel became extremely hard to turn and she could not safely control the vehicle. I had to verbally guide her to pull over into a very unsafe area because the vehicle became nearly impossible to steer. The failure happened instantly with no warning lights, messages, or prior symptoms. The vehicle was completely undriveable. I had to call a tow truck and pay out of pocket to have it towed directly to an authorized dealer. We were forced to take an Uber home. The dealer confirmed that this model currently has multiple active safety recalls, including recalls involving high-voltage battery fire risk and potential loss of propulsion, and that they could not inspect the vehicle immediately due to limited staffing. …

Nov 2025

Related recalls

Steering › Column

NHTSA recall 23V-352 · May 18, 2023 · 89,372 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. An incorrectly assembled steering column intermediate shaft may disconnect from the u-joint, and result in a loss of steering control.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the intermediate shaft and assembly parts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2023.

Steering complaints in other Grand Cherokee years

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Steering complaints per model year, Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Frequently asked questions

How common are steering problems on the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

NHTSA has 44 complaints about the steering of the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 11% of the model year's 401 complaints.

Is there a recall for 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee steering problems?

Yes — NHTSA recall 23V-352 (column, May 18, 2023). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

At what mileage do 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee steering problems start?

Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 23,000 miles, and 60% before 25,000 miles.

Is it dangerous?

Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury to steering problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.