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2014 Jeep Cherokee

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Power train is the leading concern among 2,647 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 12 Cherokee model years with reports.

Complaints by model year
  3. 2,647

Of the 2014 reports, 56 involved a crash and 16 involved a fire. 39 people were injured.

Primary concernPower train1,469 reports · 55% of complaints
Owner complaints2,647Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationship13 safety recallsNHTSA campaign records

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, May 11, 2016

    VEHICLE STALLING WHILE IN MOTION,(FEELS LIKE IT SHIFTS ITSELF INTO NEUTRAL) ONLY DASH NOTIFICATION IS SAYING TO TO PLACE IN PARK AND SHIFT TO DESIRED GEAR. THIS HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN 3 DAYS,ALL THREE TIME MY SAFETY WAS AT RISK AS YOU ARE UNABLE TO ACCELERATE. I HAD TO WAIT UNTIL IT COASTS TO A FULL STOP TO SHIFT TO PARK AND THEN SEVERAL TRIES TO RESTART VEHICLE, ONCE STARTED CAR STILL WILL NOT MOVE WHEN PRESSING GAS PEDAL FOR FEW MOMENTS ALTHOUGH RPMS ARE AT 5 OR 6 LIKE ITS NOT IN GEAR. IN ALL INSTANCES I WAS IN TRAFFIC AND ALMOST REAR ENDED BY OTHER VEHICLES. THERE IS NO WARNING LIGHTS OR SOUNDS THAT MAKE YOU AWARE THAT AN ISSUE IS HAPPENING SO YOU CAN PULL TO SAFETY.JEEP IS IN DEALERSHIP NOW BUT AM AFRAID THEY WILL TELL ME THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, REFLASH THE MODULE AND SEND ME ON THE WAY. I HAVE RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM AND THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND COMMON REPAIR SCENARIO AT DEALERSHIP BUT DOES NOT FIX ISSUE. I AM AFRAID I WILL BE REAR ENDED BY A FAST MOVING VEHICLE AS THIS HAS HAPPENED 2 TIMES ON THE HIGHWAY AND ONCE IN MIDDLE OF INTERSECTION. IT IS VERY SCARY WHEN THIS HAPPENS AS I HAVE HAD MY GRANDCHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE 2 TIMES WHEN IT OCCURRED. I AM VERY UNHAPPY WITH THIS CAR AS IT IS MY FIRST PURCHASE NOT LEASE IN 10 YEARS. I DON'T KNOW WHAT I AM GOING TO DO, STILL WAITING TO HEAR FROM DEALERSHIP WHICH IS ANOTHER ISSUE AS I TOOK IN YESTERDAY AT 7AM AND IT IS NOW THE 2ND DAY AT 9 AM AND NOBODY HAS CALLED. I MISSED A DAY OF WORK YESTERDAY AND HAVE TO GO OUT OF TOWN FOR WORK FOR 2 DAYS TOMORROW. THIS REPORT IS MY PROOF IF I SHOULD BE KILLED IN MY JEEP THAT THERES AN ISSUE OF IT STALLING IN TRAFFIC AND HIGHWAY CONDITIONS.

  2. Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Engine, May 3, 2016

    CONTINUOUSLY HAVING ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE, RELATED TO ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC, CAR SHUTTING OFF IN TRAFFIC, NOT STARTING BACK UP RIGHT AWAY, GEARS SHIFTING ROUGHLY WHILE - IS AN AUTOMATIC 9 SPEED 4 CYLINDER VEHICLE. I HAVE BEEN OFFERED A 5% DISCOUNT ON A JEEP TRADE IN BY THE JEEP RESOLUTION DEPARTMENT, BUT AT THIS POINT, NOT SURE IF ITS WORTH BUYING ANOTHER JEEP. I AM AFRAID OF THIS HAPPENING AGAIN. UNFORTUNATELY, THE MECHANICS, CANT FIND WHAT WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE, AND THEY ALSO TEST DROVE THE CAR, DRIVING AROUND THE DEALERSHIP, ON SIDE STREETS, BUT NOT IN TRAFFIC, OR STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. I AM FRUSTRATED AT THIS POINT, JEPP KNOWS THESE ARE ISSUES WITH MANY OF THERE ENGINES, AND FAIL TO TRULY HEAR THE CUSTOMERS COMPLAINTS, TO THE POINT OF TAKING THESE COMPLAINTS MORE SERIOUSLY. THE RESOLUTION OFFERED ARE NOT GOOD ENOUGH TO FIX THE ISSUE, AS I FEEL I WOULD TRADE THIS VEHICLE IN AND THEY WILL TURN AROUND AND SELL IT AGAIN.... NOT SAFE AT ALL. ! I NEED HELP, AS I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO NEXT, TAKE THE OFFER OR JUST TRADE IN WITH A DIFFERENT DEALER AND CAR TYPE/MODEL NOTHING CHRYSLER/JEEP RELATED UUUGGGHHHH!

  3. Power train, Electrical system, Apr 28, 2016

    TRANSMISSION DISENGAGES WHILE DRIVING. DISPLAY ON DASHBOARD SAY PUT CAR IN "P" AND RESTART VEHICLE. AFTER DOING WHAT THE DISPLAY STATES, IT GOES INTO DRIVE FORCEFULLY AND MAKES A LOAD BANG. THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON ALONG THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT. AFTER LETTING THE VEHICLE SIT OVER NIGHT AND DOESN'T OCCUR AGAIN FOR ABOUT ANOTHER 10-15 K MILES LATER. THIS ISSUE CREATED AN UNSAFE CONDITION. ALL THE TIMES THIS OCCURRED I ALMOST WAS REAR ENDED, COULDN'T MAKE TURN TO A SAFE PULL OFF AREA AND HAPPENED ON A ON-RAMP ENTERING A HIGHWAY.

  4. Electrical system, Apr 18, 2016

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AFTER FIFTEEN MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE ADDITIONAL TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000.

  5. Electrical system, Apr 10, 2016

    ON THREE OCCASIONS, WITH NO WARNING, I HAVE TURNED THE CAR OFF TO GO INTO A BUSINESS, CAME OUT AND IT WOULD NOT CRANK. WILL NOT CLICK, TURNOVER, NOTHING. THIS TIME, YESTERDAY, LIGHTS WOULD WORK, BUT NOT FRONT CONSOLE OR RADIO CONSOLE. AFTER SITTING FOR 15-20 MINUTES, IT WILL CRANK. AGAIN- NO WARNING AT ALL.

  6. Power train, Electrical system, Apr 8, 2016

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP LATITUDE (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS UNABLE TO RESTART. THE NEXT DAY, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE. IN ADDITION, ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE OIL RAN TO THE SENSOR MAP AND THE BCM, FAULT MAP SENSOR, AND AERO SHIELD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE HESITATION RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,192.

  7. Power train, Electrical system, Air bags, Mar 29, 2016

    MY JEEP WAS TRAVELING AT 55 MPH ON A STATE ROAD WHEN IT LOST POWER AND HAD TO BE STEARED/COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. HAD WE BEEN ON AN INTERSTATE THIS WOULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT, INJURY OR DEATH. THE DEALER CLAIMS NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE CAR AND READY TO RELEASE IT TO ME TODAY 3/29/16 TO CONTINUE DRIVING AS A SAFE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD ELECTRONICS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 8800 MILES, THE WIPER BLADES FAIL, STALL, OR GO OFF THE SIDE FRAME OFF THE WINDSHIELD DURING USE CAUSING HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS AND REDUCED VISIBILITY, , THE KEY REMOTE FAILS (NOT DUE TO DEAD BATTERY) , THE BLUETOOTH RELIABILITY IS INTERMITTENT WHICH NULLS THE HANDS-FREE OPTION FOR PHONE USE WHILE DRIVING, THE FRONT AND REAR DEFROST DID NOT WORK CAUSING REDUCED VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING IN EARLY MORNING HOURS AND WAS REPAIRED OR REPLACED AT 8800 MILES, A ROTATIONAL SQUEAL WAS REPORTED AT 8800 MILES AND DEALER CLAIMED THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE. 5 MONTHS LATER, THE NOISE CONTINUED. AFTER I WROTE THEM DIRECTIONS AND SAT WITH THEM, THEY REPLACED A FAULTY WATER PUMP ON 4/21/15. THE HEAT DEFLECTOR SHIELD AND THE RESONATOR WAS REPLACED ON 5/21. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AFTER THE RECENT TRANSMISSION FAILURE. I WILL NOT DRIVE THE CAR AGAIN AND RISK THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY OR OTHERS.

  8. Electrical system, Mar 22, 2016

    BEWARE - LIFE TREATING SITUATION ! ON JULY AND AUGUST 2015 CAR SHUTS DOWN THREE TIMES FIRST TIME ON VERY BUSY HIGHWAY ON APPROX SPEED 65 MILES/HOUR CAUSED UNBELIEVABLE DANGER SITUATION-P CAR ON MOTION ! SECOND TIME FEW FEET AFTER START ON GREEN LIGHT ON EXTREMELY FREQUENT AND DANGER JUNCTION - CAR ON MOTION ! THIRD TIME ON STEEP HILLY ROAD - CAR FROM UNKNOWN REASON STOP ON SPEED APPROX 65 MILES/HOUR - VERY DANGER SITUATION - CAR ON MOTION! ON ALL THREE CASES - CAR ELECTRIC SYSTEM COMPLETELY COLLAPSE - CAR ON MOTION ON THE ROAD, ON THE MIDDLE OF THE OTHER MOVING CARS FROM BOTH SIDES, EXTREMELY DANGER - LIFE TREATING SITUATION !!! AFTER MOVING CAR TO SAFE PLACE - SEVERAL TIMES TRY RESTART CAR - CAR FINALLY RESTART ...IMMEDIATELY CALL JEEP SERVICE ! ON THE SAME TIME PROBLEM WITH RADIO, CANT BE ADJUST LOUD VOLUME, PROBLEM WITH CAR USB - INACTIVE. CALL JEEP SERVICE- REQUEST SOLUTION AND ASK FOR DOCUMENTED LIFE TREATING SITUATION ON WRITING FOR JEEP CENTRAL. JEEP SERVICE RECOMMENDED TRY CHANGE OIL. EVEN THEN OIL WAS CHANGED APPROX. 2 MONTHS BEFORE IN JEEP SERVICE AND OIL INDICATOR WAS OK - "VERY GOOD" - ACCEPT SERVICE RECOMMENDATION -CHANGE OIL, PROBLEM WITH CAR SHUTS DOWN IS NOT REPEAT TILL TODAY. CAR COMPLETE DIAGNOSTIC WAS POSTPONE- REASON - RECEIVE RECALL CARD FROM JEEP - PART WHICH HAS BE REPLACED ON RECALL WAS NOT AVAILABLE ! FINALLY APPROXIMATELY BEFORE 6-7 WEEKS REALIZED CAR DIAGNOSTIC, REPLACING RECALL PART AND PROVIDE SOFTWARE UPGRADE. TODAY ON 03-22- 2016 MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION FROM UNKNOWN REASONS - FIND ON BULLETIN: "2014 JEEP CHEROKEE: A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION MAY BE EXPERIENCED BY CUSTOMERS. FLASH REPROGRAMMING OF THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE WITH LATEST SOFTWARE *CN" CAR SCHEDULED FOR DIAGNOSTIC AND SERVICE ON JEEP AUTHORIZED SERVICE TOMORROW 03-23-2016 !

  9. Power train, Electrical system, Service brakes, Mar 15, 2016

    A LIST OF THE CURRENT LIFE THREATENING AND NON LIFE THREATENING CONDITIONS I HAVE ENCOUNTERED WITH MY JEEP CHEROKEE TRAILHAWK. THE MOST SERIOUS BEING A PERSISTENT PROBLEM IN RELATION TO THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTING AND ACCELERATING CAUSING THE CAR TO JERK AND IN SOME CASES WHIPLASH. AS AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEER I HAVE SEEN THE ELECTRONIC REPAIRS MADE TO THE VEHICLE AND YET THERE IS STILL PERSISTENT MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS TRANSMISSION. I HAVE ENCOUNTERED LINT MODE WERE THE CAR WILL NOT MOVE FROM GEARS 1, 2, OR 3 ON 65MPH HIGHWAY WHICH I BELIEVE HAS CAUSED IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE CAR. THE ISSUE OCCURRED IN JULY ON ROUTE 202 IN A CATTLE SHOOT CREATED BY SUMMER TIME ROAD WORK I HAD TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE NEARLY 2 MILES UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND ASSES THE ISSUE. BELOW IS A LIST OF CURRENT AND PAST PROBLEMS: -TRANSMISSION STOPPED ON A 65MPH HIGHWAY (NEW SOFTWARE LOADED STILL A PROBLEM) -SHIFTER LOCKED IN DRIVE COULDN'T SHIFT TO NEUTRAL TOOK 4 HOURS TO SHUT CAR OFF AT DEALERSHIP (ENTIRE SHIFTER REPLACED) - NAVIGATION (REPLACED TWO TIMES, ON MY THIRD NAV SYSTEM) - WINDOW MOTOR MECHANISM (REPLACED) - MOONROOF SHADE AND ASSEMBLY (BEING REPLACED THIS WEEK) -FAULTY WIRING OF CIGARETTE LIGHTER CAUSING FUSE TO BLOW DUE TO ELECTRICAL SHORT (REWIRED AND FUSE REPLACED) -SPEAKER (REPLACED) -WATERPROOFING TRIM FALLING OFF (REPLACED) -RATTLING FROM BOLTS FOR SEAT-BELTS (ATTEMPTED FIX DIDN'T WORK) -O2 SENSOR CAUSING MULTIPLE ENGINE STARTS (REPLACED) -FRONT SEAT UNEVEN (REPLACED) -RECALLS RANGING FROM HACKING TO ELECTRICAL SHORTS THAT HAVE BEEN NOTED TO CAUSE A SERIOUS ELECTRICAL FIRE

  10. Electrical system, Feb 22, 2016

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN ABNORMAL ODOR WAS PRESENT IN THE VEHICLE CONSTANTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ENGAGE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER, IT CAUSED AN ELECTRIC SHOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ODOR THAT WAS PRESENT WAS CAUSING HEALTH ISSUES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 19,900.

  11. Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Feb 18, 2016

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER AN UNKNOWN MANUFACTURERS RECALL, THE ACCELERATED PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER HOWEVER, THE RADIO REMAINED ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS POWERED OFF AND RESTARTED TWICE AND THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.

  12. Steering, Electrical system, Feb 1, 2016, crash, fire

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT WHEN THE CONTACT TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A FIELD AND CAUGHT FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE BACK AND RIGHT LEG THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000.

  13. Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Feb 1, 2016

    DRIVE ABOUT 37689 MILES. INSERTED KEY TO RUN, NOTHING HAPPENED, TURNED IT OFF, TURNED IT BACK TO RUN, IT POWER UP BUT ENGINE LIGHT POP OUT, TRANSMISSION FAILURE, TCM INTERNAL FAILURE CODE P1634. TURNED IT OFF, WAITED FOR HALF HOUR, TURNED IT ON, POWER RUN NORMAL WITH A LOT OF NOISE, ENGINE LIGHT STILL ON. SHIFT IT TO DRIVE AND IT GOES BACKWARD, THEN SHIFT IT TO PARK, CRANKING NOISE UNDER THE CAR. MESSAGED TRANSMISSION SERVICE, PARK BRAKE SERVICE AND ESC DISABLED/OFF. TURNED IT OFF AGAIN. WAITED FOR FEW MINUTES TURNED IT ON, ENGINE LIGHT STILL ON, SHIFT IT DRIVE, PUSH THE PEDAL (GAS) DOESN'T GO, ABOUT 3 SECONDS LATER IT DRIVE NORMALLY. EVERY TIME SHIFT TO DRIVE HAVE TO WAIT FEW SEC TO GO.

  14. Electrical system, Engine, Jan 22, 2016, crash

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. AS A RESULT, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE OR DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY BEING REPAIRED FOR THE REAR END DAMAGE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 03/09/16*LJ *CN

  15. Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 18, 2016

    MY VEHICLE HAS HAD CONTINUOUS ISSUES OF JERKING/MISSING GEARS WHEN IT SHIFTS, WHEN I TOOK TO BE CHECKED I WAS TOLD IT WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE AND THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE UNTIL THE ENGINE BLOWS UP. I WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF ANY SORT OF ISSUES WHEN I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE NEW. I HAVE ALSO NOW HAD CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS WITH MY VEHICLE NOT STARTING FROM BEING STATIONARY, MULTIPLE TIMES IT HAS NOT STARTED AFTER BEING OFF FOR A PERIOD OF TIME, IE 24 HOURS, BUT ALSO NUMEROUS TIMES MY VEHICLE HAS SHUT OFF WHILE IN MOTION, I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY VEHICLE JUST SHUT OFF COMPLETELY, NO LIGHTS, NO GAS, NO RADIO ETC. I WAS LUCKILY ON THE SIDE OF A NON-BUSY ROAD AT THAT TIME ABOUT TO TURN ONTO A MAIN ROAD. I HAD BOTH MY CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE WITH ME. I WAS UNABLE TO START MY VEHICLE FROM THIS NOW STATIONARY POSITION FOR APPROX. 15 MINUTES I SAT IDLE IN THE ROAD WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR. ANOTHER TIME MY VEHICLE SHUT OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING IN A BUSY INTERSECTION MY CAR SHUT OFF AS I WAS TURNING AND I WAS ALMOST T-BONED MY VEHICLE STARTED UP AFTER TRYING A FEW TIMES AND I WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE ROAD WAY. ONCE I WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT TO COLLECT MYSELF, MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AGAIN. IT TOOK APPROX. 4 TIMES TRYING TO START IT AGAIN. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN AND WILL BE TAKING IT BACK, TO BE CHECKED. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THEM THE FIRST TIME FOR IT TO BE CHECKED AS TO WHY IT SHUT OFF AND THEY COULD ONLY COME UP WITH THAT IT WAS LOW ON OIL, THEY DID AN OIL CHANGE AND SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH MY VEHICLE, WHICH CLEARLY THE OIL WASN'T THE PROBLEM BECAUSE IT HAS ONLY BEEN ABOUT 400 MILES SINCE THE OIL CHANGE.

  16. Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Jan 12, 2016

    CAR HAS LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING 3X. CAR WAS IN MOTION/TRAFFIC TRAVELLING AT 65MPH, 45MPH, 65 MPH.DEALER/MANUFACTURER ARE NOT ABLE TO IDENTIFY PROBLEM. SERVICE ADVISOR AT STEVEN'S CREEK CHRYSLER, DODGE,JEEP STATED THAT JEEP NEEDS TO BUY THE CAR BACK BUT MANUFACTURER IS UNABLE TO HELP OUT. CAR TOWED TWICE TO DEALER.

  17. Electrical system, Jan 12, 2016

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY PRIOR TO STARTING THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD START FLASHING AND THE VEHICLE WOULD FAIL TO FUNCTION. IN ADDITION, THE CABLE DETACHED FROM THE BATTERY SHUTTING THE VEHICLE OFF. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V509000 (VISIBILITY) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,000. PART DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. UPDATED 03/10/16*LJ *CN

  18. Electrical system, Structure, Dec 31, 2015

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO UTILIZE THE LIFTGATE, IT FAILED TO OPERATE USING THE REMOTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND THE LIFTGATE HAD TO BE USED MANUALLY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V393000 (STRUCTURE) AND 15V509000 (VISIBILITY); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000.

  19. Electrical system, Dec 17, 2015

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V509000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. UPDATED 03/18/16*LJ UPDATED 03/22/16.*JB

  20. Electrical system, Structure, Dec 9, 2015

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT USED THE REMOTE TO OPEN THE LIFTGATE, HOWEVER, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE THE LIFTGATE WITH THE AUTOMATIC BUTTON, IT FAILED TO CLOSE. THE CONTACT HAD TO MANUALLY CLOSE THE LIFTGATE. THE CONTACT LATER TRIED AGAIN AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LIFTGATE CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V393000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.

  21. Electrical system, Structure, Visibility/wiper, Nov 30, 2015

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V393000 (STRUCTURE), 15V509000 (VISIBILITY), AND 15V461000 (EQUIPMENT); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT AND VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

  22. Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Nov 17, 2015

    2 TIMES ALREADY I HAVE HAD TO TAKE MY CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE IT WOULD SHUT OFF RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY AND ALSO WHILE ON BUSY STREETS. SO FAR I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO DRIFT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND THEN TURN THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON. THE CAR SPUTTERS WHEN RESTARTING AND ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WILL STALL AGAIN. BOTH TIMES THEY TRIED TO BLAME IT ON THE OIL CHANGE BEING OVERDUE. THE 2ND TIME I HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATED THERE WAS NO OIL IN THE CAR. HOW A CAR LOSES OIL IF THERE ISN'T A LEAK, I'M NOT SURE. THIS IS NOW THE THIRD TIME IT IS HAPPENING AND BASED ON THE CAR'S COMPUTER I STILL HAVE 30% TO GO BEFORE NEEDING AN OIL CHANGE AND THE CAR IS SHUTTING OFF ON ME AGAIN RANDOMLY. I WAS AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE 2ND TIME LESS THAN 3 MONTHS AGO. I DRIVE IN MIAMI AND HAVE BEEN LUCKY THAT MY SON WAS NOT IN THE CAR WITH ME.

  23. Power train, Electrical system, Air bags, Oct 31, 2015

    ONGOING ISSUES REGARDING VEHICLE, MULTIPLE FAILURES ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. SERIOUS POWERTRAIN ISSUES, VEHICLE SLOW TO RESPOND DRIVER ACCELERATION INPUT, ERRATIC ACCELERATION AND SHIFT PERFORMANCE. AIRBAGS, STABILITY CONTROL, FORWARD CRASH MITIGATION/AVOIDANCE, AND OTHER SAFETY SYSTEMS FAILURE ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. POWERTRAIN REPLACED, MULTIPLE SOFTWARE UPDATES WITH NO RESOLVE, INTERMITTENT ISSUE PERSISTS. *JS

  24. Electrical system, Engine, Visibility/wiper, Oct 30, 2015

    I HAVE RECEIVED 3 RECALL ALERTS ON DIFFERENT PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. WHEN I CALL THE DEALER THEY SAID THEY CAN NOT FIX BECAUSE CHRYSLER HAS NOT ISSUED/DELIVERED THE PARTS. IT HAS BEEN OVER 3 2/12 MONTHS SINCE THE FIRST RECALL ALERT AND I HAVE GOTTEN TWO MORE ADDITIONAL NOTICES SINCE THEN. ALL ARE SAFETY RELATED ISSUES. UNACCEPTABLE.

  25. Power train, Electrical system, Visibility/wiper, Oct 28, 2015

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RPMS INCREASED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE VEHICLE FELT ROUGH WHILE DRIVING IN THIRD GEAR. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY INCREASED SPEED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED WITH EXCESSIVE FORCE IN ORDER TO DECREASE THE VEHICLES SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V509000 (VISIBILITY) BUT THE RECALL REMEDY WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.