2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Steering Problems
NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 09/08/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How steering ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 402 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee overview page.
What owners report
“Driving on a highway when I got multiole error messages on my dash informing me that my power steering was unavailable, blind spot was unavailable…”NHTSA complaint 11452009 — filed 02/15/2022
“The power steering while driving turns off sporadically. You need to power off and power on the car to get it to come back. This…”NHTSA complaint 11451238 — filed 02/09/2022
“Occasionally start car and receive alert on dash stating the electronic power steering is unavailable and that lane management is unavailable. Vehicle has already been…”NHTSA complaint 11450731 — filed 02/07/2022
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Steering complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee have steering problems?
Steering is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 102 of 402 complaints on file (25.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee have in total?
402 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 20 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, 13 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's steering category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
