2014 Jeep Cherokee

What owners report most often

1. Power train1,469
2. Engine515
3. Electrical system449
4. Other or unspecified283
5. Service brakes188
6. Fuel/propulsion system186
7. Vehicle speed control185
8. Steering119

Recalls and investigations

1. Electrical system, wiring, rear compartment/trunkPark outsideMay 11, 2023

   Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a power liftgate. An electrical short in the power liftgate module may lead to a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off.

   A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

   Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will relocate the power liftgate module and add a water shield. In addition, dealers will inspect for corrosion and replace the module and electrical connectors, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 1, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 49A. This recall supersedes recalls 15V-393 and 15V-826. Vehicles repaired under the prior recalls will still need to have the new remedy performed.

   Campaign 23V338000 on NHTSA.gov

2. Power train, driveline, differential unitJun 11, 2020

   Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a two-speed Power Transfer Unit (PTU). Relative movement in the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) between the differential input splines and the transmission output shaft may cause some input spline teeth to wear off, which may eventually cause a loss of engagement between the transmission and the differential inside the PTU. If this occurs, power cannot be transferred between the front wheels and the transmission which results in a loss of drive while the vehicle is in motion and a loss of the Park function while stationary.

   A loss of drive can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning. A loss of the Park function can cause unintended vehicle rollaway which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

   FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update that will maintain vehicle propulsion by engaging rear wheel drive and prevent rolling in Park by activating the electronic parking brake if a failed input spline occurs. This recall began July 14, 2020. Owners may contact FCA USA LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is W47.

   Campaign 20V343000 on NHTSA.gov

3. Power train, automatic transmissionJun 13, 2019

   Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.2L engines. In the event that a clutch becomes stuck in the transmission, the transmission software may shift the transmission to neutral.

   An unexpected shift to neutral would result in a loss of drive, increasing the risk of crash.

   Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the transmission software, free of charge. The recall began August 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V69.

   Campaign 19V447000 on NHTSA.gov

4. Electrical system, wiringMay 17, 2018

   Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

   If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

   Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.

   Campaign 18V332000 on NHTSA.gov

5. EquipmentDec 21, 2017

   Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

   If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

   Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.

   Campaign 17V824000 on NHTSA.gov

6. SeatsAug 10, 2016

   Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 29, 2013, to February 5, 2016. The seat fasteners on the first or second row seats may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification.

   Loose fasteners may allow the seats to move, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupants in the event of a crash.

   Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seats or seat sets, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during September 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall S63.

   Campaign 16V590000 on NHTSA.gov

7. Power train, automatic transmissionJul 12, 2016

   Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee and 2015 Chrysler 200, Jeep Renegade, RAM ProMaster, and 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles equipped with 9-speed automatic transmissions. The transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness, and as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral. On August 29, 2016 Chrysler added the 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles to this recall.

   If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.

   Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module and the Transmission Control Module and if necessary replace the transaxle range sensor wire harness, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S55.

   Campaign 16V529000 on NHTSA.gov

8. Visibility, windshield wiper/washerAug 12, 2015

   Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 4, 2013, to July 11, 2014. Use of the front windshield wipers on dry glass may cause damage to the body control module (BCM).

   BCM damage may result in the failure of the windshield wipers, impairing the driver's vision and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

   Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a ground strap to protect the BCM from damage, free of charge. Owners were notified of the recall on October 7, 2015. The recall began on December 15, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R39.

   Campaign 15V509000 on NHTSA.gov

9. Equipment, electrical, radio/tape deck/cd etc.Jul 23, 2015

   Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.

   Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own USB drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for immediate installation. In an effort to mitigate the effects of this security vulnerability, Chrysler has had the wireless service provider close the open cellular connection to the vehicle that provided unauthorized access to the vehicle network. This measure may not have been implemented on all vehicles and does not address access by other means that will be remedied by the software update. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R40.

   Campaign 15V461000 on NHTSA.gov

10. Structure, body, hatchback/liftgateJun 22, 2015

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 4, 2013, to February 18, 2015 and equipped with a Power Liftgate option. In the affected vehicles, water may enter the Power Liftgate Control Module and cause a high resistance short circuit in the module.

    A short circuit in the liftgate control module may result in a fire.

    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power liftgate control module and connectors for corrosion, substitute a bolt for the threaded grommet installed to seal an attachment point used in non-power liftgate vehicles and cover the power liftgate control module in a foam water shield, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R27. This recall is superseded by NHTSA recall 23V-338.

    Campaign 15V393000 on NHTSA.gov

11. Air bags, side/windowJan 28, 2015

    Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 1, 2013, to November 19, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience unintended side curtain and seat air bag deployment during vehicle operation.

    If the air bags deploy unexpectedly during vehicle operation, it can increase the risk of personal injury and increase the risk of a crash.

    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-flash the occupant restraint control module software, free of charge. The recall began on March 4, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R05.

    Campaign 15V041000 on NHTSA.gov

12. Suspension, rear, shock absorberJul 2, 2014

    Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jeep Cherokee and Ram 1500 and 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles. Due to an insufficient weld, the rear shocks may detach from the vehicle at one end and possibly damage other chassis components, the tire or result in reduced braking.

    Damage to the tire or reduced braking increases the risk of a vehicle crash.

    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear shocks and replace any affected ones, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P37.

    Campaign 14V392000 on NHTSA.gov

13. Vehicle speed control, accelerator pedalJun 4, 2014

    Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014 to April 8, 2014, Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014 to April 8, 2014, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT vehicles manufactured February 3, 2014 to April 8, 2014, and Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured March 6, 2014 to April 17, 2014. When the adaptive cruise control is engaged and the driver presses the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle's speed more than the cruise control system would on its own, the vehicle may continue to accelerate briefly after the accelerator pedal is released.

    The unintended continued acceleration may increase the risk of a crash.

    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-flash the Driver Assistance System Module (DASM), free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P31.

    Campaign 14V293000 on NHTSA.gov

Representative owner complaints: electrical system

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1. Power train, Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 25, 2016

   MAIN ISSUE IS WITH THE NINE SPEED TRANSMISSION ON OUR 2014 CHEROKEE. WE HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH THIS TRANSMISSION FROM THE DAY W BOUGHT CAR. INITIALLY THERE WERE THE BUMPS, BANGS, KNOCKS AND HARD ERRATIC SHIFTING BOTH UP AND DOWN SHIFTING. NOW WITH 20,000+ MILES, AND MANY-MANY TRIPS TO DEALER WE ARE STILL HAVING TO DEAL WITH A SITUATION IN WHICH THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN "FLASHED" TO REMOVE SECOND GEAR ON DOWNSHIFT, THUS HANGING UP IN THIRD, AND CAUSING VEHICLE TO ALMOST STALL OUT WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE FROM A SLOW, NON-STOPPING SPEED. THIS HAS CREATED SOME GUT WRENCHING AS WELL SITUATIONS. THE ONLY WAY I HAVE FOUND TO OVERCOME THIS PROBLEM IS TO MANUALLY SHIFT INTO SECOND GEAR - - - AND THIS IS SUPPOSED TO BE AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. MY WIFE GENERALLY USES THIS CAR AND DOES NOT REALLY UNDERSTAND THE "MANUAL SHIFTING PART". HOPEFULLY, SHE WON'T GET INJURED OR WORSE IN THIS THING!!! THIS NEEDS TO BE FIXED!!!!!

2. Power train, Electrical system, Sep 23, 2016

   TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE GEAR SHIFTED AUTOMATICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V529000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE; HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. IN ADDITION, THE RADIO STARTED CHANGING STATIONS AUTOMATICALLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,000.

3. Power train, Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Latches/locks/linkages, Engine, Sep 21, 2016

   TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO RESPOND. THE SERVICE TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND THE VALVE BODY AND PARKING BRAKE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED TWO ADDITIONAL TIMES. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE HEADLIGHTS BECAME INOPERABLE AND THE "HEAD LAMP OUT" WARNING MESSAGE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BODY CONTROL MODULE AND HEAD LAMPS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE AUTOMATIC POWER LOCKS FAILED TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR; HOWEVER, THE SPECIFICS OF THE REPAIR WERE UNKNOWN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000. ..UPDATED 10/13/16 *BF *JS *TR

4. Electrical system, Air bags, Sep 15, 2016

   TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING ERROR INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.

5. Electrical system, Sep 13, 2016, crash

   TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V509000 (VISIBILITY) AND 16V529000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH TURNING THE VEHICLE TO THE LEFT, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO TURN WITH THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WENT OFF THE ROAD AND FLIPPED SEVERAL TIMES ON ALL SIDES. THE PASSENGER LUNGED FORWARD AND FRACTURED THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS DESROYED AND TOWED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE PASSENGER RECEIVED FACIAL, NECK, BACK, AND HEAD INJURIES. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NEEDED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE COMPANY STATED THAT THE BODY CONTROL MODULE FAILED AND CAUSED THE CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND A CASE WAS OPENED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000.

6. Power train, Electrical system, Sep 13, 2016

   TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED AND THE VALVE BODY AND BODY CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE ADDITIONAL TIMES. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V529000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE BROKE DOWN ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS.. WHEN THE CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS CAME ON AND THE ENGINE TRIED TO TURN OVER, BUT FAILED. ALL POWER TO THE VEHICLE WAS WORKING INSIDE; RADIO, DASH, TOUCH SCREEN AND LIGHTS WERE ON. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART IT AGAIN, BUT THE ENGINE DID NOT EVEN TURN OVER, BUT ALL THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS CONTINUED TO WORK. THE CONSUMER CALLED A TOW TRUCK, AND WHEN HE JUMP STARTED IT, THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD NOISE WHEN DROPPING INTO GEAR AND JERKED UPON ACCELERATION. WHEN THE VEHICLE BROKE DOWN THE FOURTH TIME, IT DROPPED OUT OF GEAR WITH A JERKING MOTION. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE MERGING INTO THE TRAFFIC. ONCE THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION DROPPED OUT OF GEAR, THE PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO FISH TAIL ACROSS THREE LANES OF TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE LOSS POWER STEERING AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE. UPDATED 11/08/16.*JB UPDATED 11/08/16*LJ *TR

7. Power train, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Sep 10, 2016

   CAR WAS PARKED AND UPON STARTUP PRODUCED A LOUD BANG. CAR REVERSED AFTER A JERK AND A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. TURNED CAR OFF AND TURNED IT BACK ON. FELT LIKE IT RODE IN NEUTRAL WITHOUT THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE. ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. I HAD MY CHILD IN THE BACK SEAT. EVERY LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD LIT UP-FAILED TRANSMISSION ECT... I HAVE PHOTO DOCUMENTATION.

8. Electrical system, Aug 26, 2016

   TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE SYSTEM BOARD RANDOMLY LOST POWER AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.

9. Power train, Electrical system, Aug 23, 2016

   TWICE, WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY MY VEHICLE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND SAID TRANSMISSION NEEDED SERVICED, SERVICE PARKING BRAKE, SHIFT VEHICLE INTO "P" THEN DESIRED GEAR, AND VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE MOST RECENT WAS 23 AUGUST 2016. I TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS SUBJECT TO A RECENTLY RELEASED RECALL FROM CHRYSLER, RECALL S55 HOWEVER THEY HAVE NO PARTS TO FIX IT AT THIS TIME AND THERE WAS NO ETA ON WHEN IT WOULD BE FIXED. CHRYSLER OFFERED NO REMEDY OR ALTERNATE VEHICLE TO DRIVE UNTIL THIS PROBLEM COULD BE FIXED.

10. Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Aug 3, 2016

    WHEN I GOT OFF WORK ONE MORNING, ABOUT TO GET ON INTERSTATE BUT JEEP WAS ACTING FUNNY, ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, SO I DECIDED TO STAY ON SERVICE ROAD, CAME TO A LIGHT AND STOPPED, MIND YOU ALL THE LIGHTS WERE BLINKING AND THEN MY WIPERS STARTED GOING OFF, THE JEEP WOULDN'T GO THEN IT DIED. I TRIED THREE TIMES TO PUSH THE START BUTTON BUT THE JEEP DIDNT START UNTIL FINALLY THE 3RD TIME, IT DIDN'T DRIVE WELL, SPUDDERS UNTIL I PULLED OVER INTO A PARKING LOT, THE CAR WARNING LIGHTS WERE ON AND FLASHING WIPERS GOING WITHOUT BEING ON. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND WAITED FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES AND IT CAME BACK ON STILL HAD WARNING LIGHTS ON BUT NOT FLASHING AND THE CAR DROVE FINE ALL THE WAY TO THE DEALERSHIP. THIS HAPPENED ABOUT 5 WEEKS AGO THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG. ABOUT TWO WEEKS I WAS BACKING UP, THEN PUT IN DRIVE AND THE JEEP CONTINUE TO BACK UP, HAD TO PUT IN PARK THEN IN DRIVE TO GO FORWARD THIS HAPPEN THREE TIMES ON THAT DAY, THEN ON SAME DAY WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND GOING ABOUT 73 MPH IT WAS DRIVING ROUGH, THE RPMS STAYED ON 4 AND NEVER DID IDAL DOWN. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AGAIN, NOTHING WRONG. THEN ON FRIDAY 7/29/16 SAME THING WITH ALL THE LIGHTS AND WIPERS GOING OFF, BACK TO DEALERSHIP, AS OF YESTERDAY TUESDAY STILL NOTHING WRONG. I BROUGHT WITH 176 MILES ON IT, NEVER GOT THE EXTRA WARRENTY OR SERVICE WARRENTY SORRY DON'T THE MONEY FOR THAT, I HAD TO PAY FOR MY OWN RENT A CAR, DEALERSHIP WON'T PAY FOR IT. I HAVE 57000 MILES ON MY CAR IN TWO YEARS, ALL HWY MILES I WORK FAR FROM HOME. I WANT TO TRADE BUT WILL BE UPSIDE DOWN VERY BAD. I DON'T FEEL SAFE IN THIS JEEP AND WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER ONE EVER, EVER, EVER... JEEP DEALERSHIP DOESN'T GIVE A RAT'S [XXX] EITHER. NOT A HAPPY CAMPER. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

11. Power train, Electrical system, Aug 1, 2016

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RANDOMLY STALLED MORE THAN FIVE TIMES AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER EACH TIME FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND REPAIR. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AND VARIOUS SENSORS, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO RANDOMLY PROGRESS. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A REPAIR SOLUTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A REPAIR REMEDY TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

12. Power train, Electrical system, Jul 25, 2016

    I HAVE RECEIVED 2 SAFETY RECALLS R40/NHTSA 15V-461 S 27/ NHTSA 16V-240 I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TWICE TO THE DEALER FOR THE BUCKING IN THE TRANSMISSION. I ATTEMPTED TO BRING IN THE VEHICLE EARLY AUGUST APPT. TODAY IS 7/25, I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THERE WAS TIME FOR AN OIL CHANGE, HOWEVER I NEED TO WAIT TILL 8/29 TO ADDRESS THE RECALLS. THE RECALLS SOUND URGENT AND I DRIVE EVERYDAY. THE DEALERSHIP IS MAKING ME WAIT OVER 1 MONTH. PLEASE HELP DEALER IS HUDSON CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM 625 ROUTE 440 JERSEY CITY, NJ 07304 THANK YOU *TR

13. Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Jul 15, 2016

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE TAIL LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TAIL LAMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,382. UPDATED 11/07/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE NEW TAIL LIGHT DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. THE LIGHT STARTED WORKING AGAIN ON OCTOBER 1, 2016. THE CONSUEMR OPENED HATCH TO PLACE SOME ITMES IN THE BACK, AND WHEN SHE SHUT IT, THE BLINKER STOPPED WORKING AGAIN. SHE OPEND THE HATCH AGIN, AND THE BLINKER STARTED WORKING AGAIN. UPDATED 12/13/16.*JB

14. Electrical system, Jul 11, 2016

    2014 JEEP CHEROKEE, BOUGHT USED IN OCT 2015, WITH 32000 MILES. ON 10 JULY 2016, WHILE DRIVING UNDER 25 MPH ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET, SHUT OFF UNEXPECTEDLY, DISPLAYING "SERVICE TRANSMISSION IMMEDIATELY", WITH THE CHECK ENGINE ICON ILLUMINATED. VEHICLE THEN WAS PARKED AND SAT FOR 10 MIN APPROX, THEN STARTED AND DROVE APPROX 1/4 MILE TO HOME, TRANSMISSION LIGHT QUIT, BUT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STILL ON. NEXT MORNING NO INDICATION OF ANY ISSUES, AND NO TRACE OF A PROBLEM, BUT NOW SHIFTS SLUGGISHLY INTO 2ND AND 3RD GEARS. WHAT IF THIS HAD HAPPENED ON INTERSTATE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS? ALL WOULD BE DEAD IN VEHICLE!! I LIVE IN BEAVERCREEK OHIO AND JEEP NOW HAS APPROX 49000 MILES ON IT.

15. Electrical system, Jul 11, 2016

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V240000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

16. Electrical system, Jul 11, 2016

    TL* THE CONTACT OWN A 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 72 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE COMPUTER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

17. Power train, Electrical system, Jul 7, 2016

    WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65 TO 70 MPH, MY CAR WOULD GO IN TO SAFE MODE THE MASSAGE SAID. "SERVICE TRANSMISSION" "SERVICE PARK BRAKE" THE ENGINE LIGHT AND TRACTION LIGHTS CAME ON TO. I HAD TO COAST OVER TO THE BRAKE DOWN LANE. I WOULD TURN THE CAR OFF WAIT FOR 2TO 3 MIN'S THEN RESTART THE CAR. ALL MASSAGES CLEARED BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYED ON. THE NEXT DAY THE ENGINE LIGHT CLEARED I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER. HE SAID, NO LIGHTS NO CODES NO PROBLEM. THIS CONTINUED TO HAPPEN ABOUT 10 TIMES OVER 5 MONTHS. EVERY TIME THE CAR WENT IN FOR A RECALL I WOULD TELL THEM. THE SAME ANSWER, NO LIGHTS NO CODES NO PROBLEM. FINALE I HAD A PROBLEM WITH ELECTRICAL. AFTER 3 DAYS THEY FOUND A PINCHED WIRE IN THE MAIN HARNESS GOING THROUGH THE FIRE WALL. THIS SERVICE DEPARTMENT TOLD ME THE NEXT TIME THE CAR FAILED IN SAFE MODE ( DO NOT SHUT IT OFF ), HAVE IT TOWED WITH THE CAR RUNNING , THIS WAY THEY COULD CHECK THE CODES IN THE FAIL MODE. AFTER 5 MORE TIMES, IT HAPPENED WHEN THE DEALERSHIP WAS OPEN. THEY DID A SOFTWARE UPGRADE. A SOFTWARE 6 FLASH FOR TCM AND A PCM. 3 DAYS LATER ON JULY 4 IT HAPPENED 4 TIMES, THEN 4 TIMES GOING TO WORK AT NIGHT ON JULY 4 FOR JULY 5. THEN ON JULY 5 GOING TO THE DEALERSHIP . I HAD IT TOWED IN SAFE MODE. AFTER ABOUT 2 HOURS THEY CALLED ME. IT NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION. THEY SAID THERE ARE NONE IN THE USA, THEY ARE ON BACK ORDER, THERE IS NO TIME FRAME THEY CAN GIVE ME TO HOW LONG IT WILL TAKE. I DID GET A RENT A CAR, BUT MY WIFE AND I CAN NOT GO KAYAKING. NO RACKS ON RENTALS AND A SMALLER CAR DOES NOT DO FOR ME. NOW I HAVE A PAYMENT AND NO CAR NO TIME FRAME FOR WHEN I GET MY CAR BACK PULSE THE LIABILITY OF A RENTAL THAT JUST DOES NOT WORK FOR US.

18. Power train, Electrical system, Jul 6, 2016

    ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO, AS I WAS DRIVING TO WORK IN MY 14' JEEP CHEROKEE, THE CLUSTER READ BRAKE TO PARK WHEN I WAS DRIVING UP HILL AND THE SHIFTER WAS STILL IN DRIVE. WHEN THIS OCCURRED, THE VEHICLE BEGIN TO SLOW DOWN AND CAME TO DEAD STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY WHERE THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME ALMOST HIT ME FROM BEHIND. AT THIS POINT I PUT THE SHIFTER INTO PARK TURNED OFF THE JEEP, TURNED BACK ON THE JEEP AND DROVE IT. THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT WENT ON AND I DECIDED TO TAKE INTO THE DEALERSHIP AS THE JEEP IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THE DEALERSHIP RETAINED THE JEEP FOR ABOUT A WEEK, THEY RAN UPDATES AND LOOKED AT THE JEEP. THEY DO NOT WHY IT OCCURRED OR IF THE UPDATES THEY DID RESOLVED THE SHIFTING ISSUE. AT THIS POINT, I REFUSED TO DRIVE THE JEEP HOME FOR THE CONCERN OF MY SAFETY THAT IT MIGHT HAPPEN AGAIN.

19. Electrical system, Air bags, Engine, Jun 30, 2016

    I HAVE A 2014 JEEP AND EVERY TIME I DRIVE THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS GEARS, MOSTLY IF I AM SLOWING DOWN BUT IT ALSO DOES IT WHEN I AM ACCELERATING. I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS NOW AND THE DEALER SAYS IT NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT. I ALSO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE AIR BAG LIGHT IT KEEPS COMING ON AND OFF I HAVE TOLD THE DEALER ABOUT THIS AND IT HAS TAKEN THEM MONTHS TO FINALLY LISTEN TO ME. THEN I FIND OUT THAT THERE IS AND ELECTRICALL PROBLEM, HONESTLY WHAT ELSE CAN GO WRONG. I MEAN SERIOUSLY 6 RECALLS ALREADY AND I AM SURE THERE IS NO NEED FOR THIS. TO BE QUITE HONEST I WAS TOLD TODAY THAT MY CAR WAS NO SAFE TO DRIVE SUE TO THE ELECTRICAL ISSUE.

20. Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Jun 21, 2016

    NUMEROUS COMPUTER/ELECTRICAL INTERMITTENT ISSUES WITH VEHICLE. MOST RECENT EPISODE THE CARE WOULD COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. NO ENGINE, NO LIGHTING, AS IF IT WAS HIT WITH AN ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSE. THIS UNFORTUNATELY LOCKS THE STEERING AS WELL. THE KEY FOB IS NON RESPONSIVE. AFTER 5-7 MINUTES (IF YOU HAPPEN TO NOT GET HIT AND DIE), THE CAR COMES BACK TO LIFE (INTERIOR LIGHTS COME BACK AND AFTER ANOTHER MINUTE WILL START). ALSO HAVE HAD "SERVICE AIR BAG INDICATOR SYSTEM", "SERVICE PARKING BRAKE", "SERVICE TRANSMISSION", "4WD SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE", CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT, BATTERY LIGHT, PARKING BRAKE AMBER SERVICE LIGHT, FLASHING ODOMETER, FLASHING D IN DASH. DASH COMPLETELY GOES BLANK INTERMITTENTLY AS WELL. TRANSMISSION HAS ALSO BEEN STUCK IN NEUTRAL NUMEROUS TIME (CAN NOT TURN CAR OFF UNLESS IN PARK, CANNOT SHIFT). NUMEROUS TRIPS TO DEALER FOR WARRANTY SERVICE. THIS LAST TIME THEY FOUND A GROUND CONNECTION LOOSE IN THE DRIVER SIDE KICK PANEL. SO IF THAT GROUND COMES LOOSE OR FRAYED, THE CAR CAN JUST KILL ME?

21. Power train, Electrical system, Jun 16, 2016

    POWER LIFT GATE WILL NOT OPERATE ALL THE TIME, SOMETIMES I HAVE TO MANUALLY LIFT UP THE LIFT GATE TO GET INTO THE INSIDE TRUNK AREA. RECALL R 27 HAS BEEN PERFORMED IN ALL 3 PARTS. CHECK THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS, INSTALL MODULE WATER SHIELD,AND REPLACE MODULE CONNECTORS AND INSTALL MODULE. I HAVE BEEN BACK TO SELLING DEALER FOR THIS ISSUE MANY TIMES FOR THE INOPERATIVE HATCH ISSUE CUSTOMER CAIRS HAVE BEEN OPENED ON THIS ISSUE WITH NO SUCCESS. DEALER AND CHRYSLER ADVISE ME WHEN IT HAPPENS BRING IN THE VEHICLE SO WE CAN SEE THE PROBLEM. I AM WORRIED ABOUT THE POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL FIRE POTENTIAL DUE TO THIS SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS DESIGNED. I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER ABOUT THIS SINCE DEC OF 2013 1 MONTH AFTER PURCHASE DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE DEALER CAN NOT DUPLICATE THE COMPLAINT AT THEIR SHOP NOTHING IS WRITTEN UP BECAUSE NO PROBLEM FOUND. THE MOST RECENT TRIP TO THE DEALER WAS JUNE 13 2016. THIS ISSUE ALWAYS HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK ENGINE RUNNING OR ENGINE OFF BUTTON ON DASH WILL NOT ACTIVATE LIFT GATE EITHER KEY FOB WILL NOT ACTIVATE LIFT GATE AND WHEN I GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE TO ATTEMPT TO OPEN LIFT GATE WITH LIFT GATE BUTTON THIS WILL NOT WORK EITHER. I HAVE TO MANUALLY OPEN THE LIFT GATE BY OPENING THE HATCH AND RAISING THE LIFT GATE AS IF THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE POWER LIFT GATE ACCESSORY. PLEASE HELP RESOLVE THIS LONG STANDING ISSUE, I RETIRED FROM CHRYSLER AFTER 41 YEARS OF SERVICE IN WARRANTY, CUSTOMER SERVICE AND TECH. I AM NOT MAKING UP THIS ISSUE. SINCE THE RECALL REPAIR DATE OF 4-15-2016 THE TRANS WILL SHIFT HARD FROM STOP LIGHTS ALSO.

22. Electrical system, Jun 8, 2016

    2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE WOBBLES WHILE BEING TOWED CAUSING STEERING RESISTANCE PROBLEMS. VEHICLE UPDATED OWNERS MANUAL STATES VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE TOWED BY MOTORHOME UNTIL TOW WIRING KIT IS INSTALLED. *SMD

23. Electrical system, Jun 2, 2016

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, AND SEVERAL OTHER INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND UPDATED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS WERE UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,800.

24. Power train, Electrical system, May 28, 2016

    ON MAY 5, 2016, I WAS DRIVING ON A WELL TRAVELED STREET IN MY 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE LATITUDE. I HAD JUST MADE A RIGHT TURN AND WAS DRIVING AT A SLOW PACE IN ORDER TO MERGE INTO ON COMING TRAFFIC. I PRESSED ON THE GAS AND NOTHING HAPPENED. I LOOKED AT THE DASH AND REALIZED THAT THE CAR HAD SHUT DOWN. I HAD NO ENGINE POWER, NO ELECTRICAL, NOTHING. I MANAGED TO COAST TO THE RIGHT LANE, AND ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE CAR; NOTHING HAPPENED. AFTER SITTING FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES, THE CAR FINALLY STARTED. I IMMEDIATELY DROVE TO THE DEALERSHIP WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. THE CAR WAS KEPT FOR A WEEK, AND I WAS TOLD THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE CONCERN. I PICKED THE CAR UP AND TWO WEEKS LATER THE CHECK ENGINE CAME ON AGAIN. ONCE AGAIN, I IMMEDIATELY DROVE TO THE DEALERSHIP. AFTER TWO DAYS, I WAS TOLD THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED (CAR IS CURRENTLY IN SHOP AWAITING THIS REPAIR). PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT, THIS CAR HAD BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AT LEAST TWO TIMES FOR WHAT SEEMED TO BE TRANSMISSION RELATED ISSUES; SLAMMING INTO GEAR AND LURCHING FORWARD. EACH TIME I WAS TOLD THE ISSUE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED.

25. Steering, Electrical system, May 16, 2016

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY SHOOK, WHILE BEING TOWED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURRED WHEN MOTOR HOME WAS TOWING THE CAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST WIRING HARNESS AND FUSE HOLDER NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.....UPDATED 07/11/16 *BF AFTER THE STEERING ASSIST WAS INSTALLED, THE COMPUTER SHOWED THE RACK AND PINION HAD BROKEN. UPDATED 07/13/16*LJ UPDATED 07/14/16.*JB *CN