Problems with the steering rack and column on Jeep: affected models and engines
In 3 models from Jeep there are 3 documented faults with the steering rack and column. The most important: risk of the electric power steering pinion breaking (April-May 2024 production), power steering pinion breakage on the 2019 Cherokee and loose nut on the steering intermediate shaft.
Documented faults, from most to least important
Severity × frequency. Below each one, the Jeep models it appears in.
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Frequently asked questions
What faults with the steering rack and column do Jeep cars have?
In 3 models from Jeep there are 3 documented faults with the steering rack and column. The most important: risk of the electric power steering pinion breaking (April-May 2024 production), power steering pinion breakage on the 2019 Cherokee and loose nut on the steering intermediate shaft. Each fault has its own page with the affected years and versions, the symptoms and the repair cost.
Which Jeep models have the most problems with the steering rack and column?
Jeep Cherokee KL (1 fault), Jeep Wrangler JL (1 fault) and Jeep Avenger (1 fault).