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2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 81 steering-related complaints for the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, about 3% of the 2,375 total complaints filed for the year. Two crashes and two injuries are linked to this area, with a median failure mileage of 43,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this steering complaint category.

Steering complaints
81
3% of 2,375
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
43,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the steering wheel and seats shaking or vibrating aggressively at highway speeds between 60 and 80 mph, sometimes even after dealers replaced drive shafts and checked tire balance.
  • Some drivers describe loss of steering control at low speed, including one case at 20 mph that ended in a crash and rollover.
  • Several complaints describe CV boots coming apart or arriving improperly secured from the factory, spilling grease onto the wheel, axle, and shocks, sometimes within the first few hundred miles.
  • A few owners report the power steering assist failing while driving, triggering a warning light and a sharp increase in steering effort, followed by the engine running hot.
  • One complaint describes a steering wheel design flaw where clothing items like zippers or bracelets get caught in the horn pad area, temporarily blocking the ability to steer.

When 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee steering complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 28, 2013, latest Feb 23, 2026.

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee steering complaints: complaints filed per quarter102013 Q32014 Q32015 Q42017 Q32018 Q42019 Q42020 Q42023 Q3
81 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q3 to 2026 Q1; peak 2014 Q2 (10).

Steering recalls for the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Grand Cherokee model year

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

  1. 200564 (3%)
  2. 200637 (3%)
  3. 200749 (4%)
  4. 200824 (3%)
  5. 200911 (8%)
  6. 20103 (3%)
  7. 201186 (5%)
  8. 201299 (6%)
  9. 201326 (3%)
  10. 201481 (3%)
  11. 201541 (3%)
  12. 201616 (5%)
  13. 201718 (5%)
  14. 201814 (2%)
  15. 201914 (4%)
  16. 202013 (5%)
  17. 2021102 (25%)
  18. 202223 (9%)
  19. 202342 (11%)
  20. 20248 (3%)
  21. 20252 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
NHTSA lists 81 steering complaints for the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which is about 3% of the 2,375 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee steering problems?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this steering complaint category.
At what mileage do steering problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure for steering-related complaints on the 2014 Grand Cherokee is 43,000 miles.
Did the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee steering issues cause any crashes?
NHTSA data links 2 crashes and 2 injuries to the steering complaint area for this model year.
Is steering a bigger problem in 2014 than other Grand Cherokee years?
The 2014 model's 3% share of complaints tied to steering is lower than the 2011 (5%), 2012 (6%), and notably the 2021 model year, which shows a 25% share.

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.