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2014 Jeep Cherokee Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 119 steering complaints for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee, 4% of its 2,646 total complaints, with 6 crashes, 1 fire, and 7 injuries reported. No related steering recall is listed. Median mileage at failure was 25,500.

Steering complaints
119
4% of 2,646
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
7
Median mileage
25,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe the steering wheel suddenly steering itself to one side or seizing up, sometimes leading to a crash.
  • Several owners report a wheel shimmy or shake felt through the steering wheel during turns or when accelerating from a stop.
  • Some describe the shimmy as feeling like a loose CV joint, occurring specifically on right-hand turns and acceleration.
  • One owner reported power steering assist cutting out while the vehicle bucked and stalled in traffic.
  • A dealer reportedly told one owner the shimmy was normal due to engine torque, without a repair being made.

When 2014 Jeep Cherokee steering complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 2, 2014, latest Jun 11, 2026.

2014 Jeep Cherokee steering complaints: complaints filed per quarter92014 Q22015 Q32016 Q42018 Q22019 Q32021 Q12022 Q32026 Q2
119 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q2 to 2026 Q2; peak 2014 Q3 (9).

Steering recalls for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Cherokee model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2014119 (4%)
  2. 201559 (3%)
  3. 201653 (4%)
  4. 201745 (3%)
  5. 201830 (4%)
  6. 2019120 (7%)
  7. 202022 (7%)
  8. 20213 (2%)
  9. 20223 (6%)
  10. 20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2014 Jeep Cherokee have?
NHTSA lists 119 steering complaints for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee, making up 4% of the 2,646 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee?
No related recall is listed in the data for the steering component on the 2014 Jeep Cherokee.
Did the steering problems cause crashes or injuries?
Yes. NHTSA data tied to steering complaints for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee includes 6 crashes, 1 fire, and 7 injuries.
At what mileage do 2014 Jeep Cherokee steering problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for steering issues on the 2014 Jeep Cherokee is 25,500 miles, though some owners reported issues under 1,000 miles.
Is steering worse in the 2014 Cherokee than other years?
The 2014 model year shows 119 steering complaints at a 4% share, higher in raw count than 2015 through 2018, though 2019 had a higher share at 7%.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.