Steering wheel shakes or the "death wobble"

What got replaced

Few of these reports name the part that was replaced.

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the steering system covers the 2014 model year as of Sep 19, 2026.

NHTSA investigations into the steering system on the Cherokee

None of these investigations covers the 2014 model year.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 14,000 and 44,000 miles, from the 30 reports that gave a mileage.

What owners wrote

“This is a flat tow vehicle that creates a death wobble when being towed behind RV, jeep paid for first fix and has worked for 3 yrs. now death wobble is back.”

Filed May 3, 2022

Other problems on this car

• Engine stalls or loses power while driving 562 reports
• Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 436 reports
• Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 168 reports
• Transmission fails or needs replacement 127 reports
• Check engine light or misfire 118 reports
• Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 86 reports
• Traction control or StabiliTrak light comes on 75 reports
• Multiple warning lights come on at once 70 reports
• Battery dies or the car will not start 66 reports
• Driveshaft, axle or transfer case problems 56 reports
• Loses power when accelerating 50 reports
• Airbag warning light or recall 46 reports
• Suspension noise, struts or alignment 45 reports
• Brakes on its own (automatic emergency braking) 31 reports
• Burns oil or oil level rises 29 reports
• Engine leaks oil 29 reports
• Fuel pump failure 28 reports
• Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 26 reports