| Issue ID | 1528389 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11166222 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 07/01/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The rack and pinion steering is leaking at 75,000 miles. After being qouted 2600 dollars for the fix, i did research and found that most other jeep owners are experiencing this problem in low mileage jeeps also. Contacted jeep with no response. The issue has been noted to cause the jeeps to become unresponsive and dangerous as steering becomes useless. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ROYSE CITY, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1C4RJFAG4CCXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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