2018 Jeep Cherokee Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 30 steering complaints for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee, 4% of its 684 total complaints that year, with 3 crashes and no fires or injuries reported. Median mileage at failure was 23,264 miles, and no steering-related recall is on file for this year.
- Steering complaints
- 30
- 4% of 684
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 23,264 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden loss of steering assist, with the wheel becoming very hard to turn or locking up while driving, often tied to a battery or charging system warning light coming on first.
- Some describe the vehicle stalling or shutting off mid-drive, at which point steering and braking both became difficult or impossible until the car was restarted.
- One owner described a 'death wobble' at speed while flat-towing the Cherokee behind a motorhome, resulting in an accident.
- A separate group of owners reported a persistent vibration felt through the steering wheel at highway speeds between 60 and 80 miles per hour, which replacing tires and rims did not fix.
- Several complaints note the steering problem appeared shortly after an oil change or dealer service visit, with no warning indicators lit beforehand.
When 2018 Jeep Cherokee steering complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 26, 2018, latest May 12, 2026.
Steering recalls for the 2018 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many steering complaints does NHTSA have for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee?
- NHTSA lists 30 steering complaints for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee, which is 4% of the 684 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for steering on the 2018 Jeep Cherokee.
- Did the 2018 Jeep Cherokee steering issue cause crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 3 crashes linked to steering complaints on the 2018 Jeep Cherokee, with no fires or injuries reported.
- At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2018 Jeep Cherokee?
- The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2018 Jeep Cherokee is 23,264 miles.