2021 Jeep Wrangler · symptom sheet
Power steering cuts out or goes heavy
- 27owner reports
- 25,000median miles
- $340median quote
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Sep 25, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
251 of the 940 complaints on this car are about the steering system. 27 of those describe power steering loss.
Tick what matches of 27 reports
Power steering loss on other Wrangler years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
What this problem usually is
Power steering loss is the steering wheel suddenly going heavy, usually with a warning on the dash. Nearly six in ten complaints in this group mention a warning light or message, and almost two thirds mention driving or highway speed rather than parking.
What got replaced
Few of these reports name the part that was replaced.
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the steering system covers the 2021 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position.
All 15 recalls on the 2021 Jeep Wrangler, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the steering system on the Wrangler
Underhood fires. Closed sep 24, 2026, led to recall 26V-363.
Frame weld deficiencies. Closed oct 29, 2023.
Frame weld deficiencies. Closed sep 17, 2019.
What owners paid
5 of the 27 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $250 to $700.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 10,000 and 31,000 miles, from the 9 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 6 service bulletins or notices for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler that deal with this problem. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Loss Of Power Steering Assist. U0131 Lost Communication With Electro Hydraulic Power Steering Control Module (EHPS).
U0131-00-LOST COMMUNICATION WITH POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE ?A?. Service Electric Power Steering Message On Cluster.
ELECTRIC HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING PUMP Prior to replacing this component for damage at the pump electrical connection, please contact FCA redacted content. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair.
Loss of power steering assist. U0131 Lost Communication With Electric Power Steering Control Module
2 more on the 2021 Jeep Wrangler page.
What owners wrote
“Death Wobble on a 2021 My Mechanic is trying to fix it, and i was told that this is the first year of power assisted suspension (which he believes is causing the issues) The Death Wobble continues replaced tires and suspension parts and still has death wobble This is a KNOWN issue on Chrysler history, hence the settlement, but it didn't include my vehicle as it is a newer vehicle”
Filed Dec 17, 2023
“Several times last two weeks while driving the power steering failed. Vehicle became almost impossible to steer. At 55 mph serious. Also the vehicle would start stopping as if the passive speed control saw something ahead when nothing was in road”
Filed Dec 14, 2023
“Known Jeep Wrangler issue "Death Wobble". When hit a bump at 60-70 MPH, Jeep shakes violently. Reducing speed and the shake stops. Steering damper replaced on 5/31/23 and 8/31/23. Occurred again and now the Power Steering Gear Box is being replaced. Disappointing for this on a known problem on a 2 year old Jeep.”
Filed Oct 4, 2023
“Vehicle locked up, no steering, no braking or control while traveling at 40mph nearly causing an accident. Interface said Anti Theft Mode engaged, enter code. This nearly caused a crash and the vehicle was immobilized and had to be towed to dealership. Vehicle has less than 3000 miles on the odometer. This presented a significant safety risk to driver, passengers and other motorists.”
Filed Sep 24, 2021 · 3,000 miles
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 27 reports involved a crash and 1 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
Other problems on this car
- Steering wheel shakes or the "death wobble" 182 reports
- Suspension noise, struts or alignment 180 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 149 reports
- Battery dies or the car will not start 115 reports
- Hybrid or EV system warning, loss of power 87 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 64 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 52 reports
- Multiple warning lights come on at once 34 reports
- Engine overheats or leaks coolant 30 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 27 reports
- Wheel bearing, tires or wheels 27 reports
- Vehicle fire 25 reports