2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Steering Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are steering problems on the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
100 owners have reported steering problems on the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 6% of all complaints for this year and the 6th most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 40,000–81,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.
100 complaints 6% of all 2012 complaints 60,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (80 of 100). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Steering complaints by the year the problem happened.
Steering complaints by Grand Cherokee year
Related recalls
No recall covers steering problems on the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. See all 11 recalls for this year.
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Other 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
Common questions
What are common 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee steering problems?
Complaints most often name the hydraulic power assist system and hose, piping, and connections.
At what mileage do 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee steering problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 40,000–81,000 miles. The middle value is about 60,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee steering problems?
NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.
Which Grand Cherokee year has the most steering complaints?
The 2021 Grand Cherokee, with 102 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.