2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 16 steering complaints for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 5% of its 310 total complaints for the year. Two crashes and no fires or injuries are tied to this component, with a median failure mileage of 20,000 miles. No related recalls are on file.
- Steering complaints
- 16
- 5% of 310
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 20,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden loss of power steering assist, sometimes with a dashboard message reading 'power steering unavailable, service required.'
- Several drivers describe the vehicle pulling hard to one side at highway speed, requiring constant correction to avoid drifting into another lane or object.
- Some report the steering going out temporarily while turning, then returning to normal after the vehicle was shut off and restarted.
- One owner described a 'death wobble' while towing and pointed to the 2016 model's switch to electronic steering as a possible cause.
- A separate case involved the front wheels becoming frozen in a turned position during a low-speed turn, leading to a minor crash.
- One owner reported the electronic stability control, cruise control, and traction control all going offline at once, affecting the vehicle's ability to track straight over bumps.
When 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee steering complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 7, 2016, latest Jan 12, 2024.
Steering recalls for the 2016 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many steering complaints does the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
- NHTSA lists 16 steering complaints for the 2016 model year, which is 5% of all 310 complaints filed for that year.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
- No. The data shows no related recalls filed for steering on the 2016 Grand Cherokee.
- At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2016 Grand Cherokee is 20,000 miles.
- Did steering problems cause any crashes?
- NHTSA data ties 2 crashes to steering complaints on the 2016 Grand Cherokee, with no reported fires or injuries.
- What kind of steering issues do owners describe?
- Owners describe sudden loss of power steering assist, hard pulling to one side at highway speed, temporary steering loss during turns, and one report of a towing-related 'death wobble.'