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2020 Jeep Cherokee steering problems

Owners reported steering problems in 22 complaints for the 2020 Jeep Cherokee, 5% of the complaints on file.

At a glance

Complaints
22 5% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
2 and 0
Injuries and deaths
1 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury.

What owners wrote

The contact's mother owns a 2020 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while his mother was driving at unknown speeds, the steering wheel stiffened and was difficult to maneuver. The failure would occur intermittently. The contact stated that while his mother was driving at approximately 25 MPH, the steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a nearby tree where it came to a stop. No air bags deployed.

January 2025 CrashInjury

When turning it makes a sound. When braking it makes a sound. While idling fan get very load. When speed increases makes a sound.

Reported at 2,000 miles, June 2020

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