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.
Of the 2014 reports, 56 involved a crash and 16 involved a fire. 39 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: engine
523 reports, newest first. Show all
Engine, Mar 17, 2021
THE UPPER COOLANT HOSE BROKE AT THE PLASTIC CONNECTION. DEALERSHIP SAID THEY DON'T REPLACE IT NEEDED A WHOLE DIFFERENT PART DUE TO IT BREAKING ON ALOT OF VEHICLES.
Power train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 17, 2021
I WAS DRIVING AND STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHT AND NOTIFICATION POPPED UP SAYING "SHIFT GEAR TO PARK (P) AND TO DESIRED GEAR". AFTER PERFORMING THAT AND WHEN I WENT BACK TO D ALL POWER WENT AWAY AND CAR STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS (THERE WAS A LITTLE SLOPE). SO I WENT TO PARK AGAIN AND TRIED IT ONCE MORE, POWER CAME FOR 3 SECONDS AND WENT OUT AGAIN.
Electrical system, Engine, Mar 16, 2021
CAR WHILE RUNNING OR DRIVING JUST STALLS FOR NO REASON. ALL ELECTRICAL GOES OUT AS WELL. ALSO MIGHT JUST NOT START - ESSENTIALLY DEAD. OPEN FRONT DOOR AND CLOSE IT AND THE CAR STARTS AGAIN. IT HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY OVER THE LAST 3 MONTHS. MECHANICS ARE ALL OVER THE PLACE ON THE CAUSE.
Engine, Mar 15, 2021
SIGNIFICANT LEAK IN OIL FILTER HOUSING DUE TO PLASTIC MATERIAL. MOPAR REPLACEMENT FILTER HOUSING IS BACKORDERED AND IS CURRENTLY ON THE 7TH REVISION (PARTNUM ENDS IN AF). MULTIPLE REPORTS OF THIS EXACT PROBLEM. LEAKING OIL ON PAVEMENT WHILE STATIONARY AND IN MOTION. OIL CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TO OTHERS ON ROAD AND PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS A DANGEROUS DESIGN FLAW. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALLED PRODUCT AFTER SO MANY COMPLAINTS.
Engine, Mar 9, 2021
SIGNIFICANT LEAK IN OIL FILTER HOUSING DUE TO PLASTIC MATERIAL. MOPAR REPLACEMENT FILTER HOUSING IS BACKORDERED AND IS CURRENTLY ON THE 7TH REVISION (PARTNUM ENDS IN AF). MULTIPLE REPORTS OF THIS EXACT PROBLEM. LEAKING OIL ON PAVEMENT WHILE STATIONARY AND IN MOTION. OIL CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TO OTHERS ON ROAD AND PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS A DANGEROUS DESIGN FLAW.
Engine, Mar 7, 2021
THE OIL FILTER ADAPTER AND OIL COOLER DEVELOPS A SIGNIFICANT OIL LEAK THAT CAUSES OIL PRESSURE AND DRIVING PERFORMANCE TO DROP PRECIPITOUSLY AND MAKES THE VEHICLE IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE. THE NEEDED PART IS SIGNIFICANTLY BACKORDERED. IN SPEAKING WITH DEALERSHIPS AND INDEPENDENT MECHANICS IT IS A COMMON REPAIR. AT SPEED ON HIGHWAYS, THIS ISSUE CAN SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING CAUSE ACCIDENTS AND PUT DRIVERS IN HARMS WAY.
Engine, Mar 2, 2021
OIL FILTER HOUSING LEAKS DUE TO PLASTIC MATERIAL USED IN CREATION OF PART. MAJOR ISSUE SINCE OIL SPILLS OUT ONTO THE ROADS. TRIED TO REPAIR BUT PART IS BACK ORDERED INDEFINITELY BECAUSE IT'S A MAJOR ISSUE WITH OTHER MODELS TOO.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Mar 1, 2021
THE OIL FILTER ADAPTER MODULE THAT HAS A COOLING FEATURE THAT HAS A 75,000 PART SHORTAGE CURRENTLY IS FAULTY IN MY VEHICLE. AGAIN, NO ONE CAN GET THIS PART AND IT'S CURRENTLY AT 75,000.
Engine, Feb 25, 2021
I HAVE AN OIL LEAK IN MY CARD. I HAD THE CAR INSPECTED AND IT WAS FOUND THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE OIL FILTER HOUSING. THE PROBLEM IS THAT MANY MANY JEEPS HAVE THE EXACT SOME PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD THERE WAS A BACK ORDER OF OVER 40K AND I WOULD HAVE TO WANT UP TO 6 MONTHS UNTIL I HAD THE ISSUE RESOLVE. JEEP HAS NOT RECALLED THE PART. JEEP CANNOT TELL ME WHEN THE PART WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE. THEY HAVE NO EFFORTS TO HELP ME REMEDY THE SITUATION AT ALL, I.E., OFFER A LOANER CAR, TAKE TRADE IN, OR EVEN EXPLAIN HOW THEY ARE GOING EXPEDITE THE SITUATION. I'VE CONTACTED MY JEEP CERTIFIED DEALER WHICH ONLY TOLD TO CONTACT CORPORATE. I'M FILING THIS COMPLIANT BECAUSE IT APPEARS TO ME JEEP HAS A MAJOR MANUFACTURING ISSUE WITH THEIR JEEPS AND HAVE TAKEN NO STEPS TO CORRECT OR HELP THEIR CUSTOMERS IN ANY WAY.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Feb 22, 2021
VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WITH ALL LIGHTS FLASHING IF I DON'T CHANGE OIL BEFORE 2000 MILES. THIS HAPPENED TO ME THE FIRST YEAR I HAD THE CAR AND I WAS ALMOST KILLED ON THE PARKWAY. BURKE AUTO SAID IT WAS A SOFTWARE UPDATE. THEN IT HAPPENED FOUR DAYS LATER I WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO THE DEALERSHIP RIGHT DOWN THE ROAD THAT I LIVE BUT COULDN'T GO OVER 15 MPH AND IT SHUT OFF TWICE IN TWO MILES. THEN WHEN I GOT THE CAR THERE IT HAPPENED TO ONE OF THE TECHNICIANS AND SCARED THE CRAP OUT OF HIM AND HE SAID HE WOULDN'T DRIVE THIS CAR. BUT NO ONE DID NOTHING.. NOW TODAY I ALMOST WAS IN A ACCIDENT AT THE FOOD STORE BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION WOULDN'T STOP AND THEN THE WHOLE CAR STOPPED. IT WAS BROUGHT TO BURKE AUTO GROUP ON STONE HARBOR BLVD. CAPE MAY COURTHOUSE NJ AS THEY TOLD ME TODAY THEY CAN'T GET TO IT AND IT'S GOING TO COST $$$$ THEN THEY LET ME WALK HOME IN THE RAIN. I HAVE HAD JEEPS BEFORE AND THEY ARE GREAT CARS BUT THIS ONE IS GOING TO KILL ME. PLEASE HELP WITH THIS MATTER SENSE I CAN'T GET NO HELP HERE. THE CAR IS AT BURKE MOTOR GROUP IN CAPE MAY COURTHOUSE. SINCERELY, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Engine, Feb 22, 2021
THE OIL COOLER IS CRACKED. ACCORDING TO THE DEALER IT COULD BE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THEY TOLD ME THERE ARE OVER 24,000 OIL COOLERS ON BACKORDER. LOOKING ONLINE ON JEEP CHEROKEE FORUMS MANY MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM. WE NOTICED THIS PROBLEM DUE TO THE FACT THE ENGINE TEMP KEPT FLUCTUATING AND THE COOLANT WAS LOW.
Power train, Engine, Feb 21, 2021
EVER SINCE I PURCHASED THE 2014 CHEROKEE SPORT IT HAS ALWAYS SHIFTED REALLY HARD WITH HEAVY JERKING/STICKING WHILE SHIFTING IN 1, 2, 3 GEARS FROM A STATIONARY TO CRUISING POSITION. IN CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAYS. DEALERSHIP FLASHED SOFTWARE SEVERAL TIMES IN THE FIRST FEW YEARS WHICH ONLY PROVIDED A TEMPORARY SOLUTION AS THE ISSUE CONTINUES TO OCCUR TO THIS DAY' FEBRUARY 2021. I AM OUT WARRANTY NOW SO I HOPE DEALERSHIP DOESN'T CHARGE ME TO GET MY JEEP FLASHED AGAIN FOR THE SAME ISSUE. WE SHALL SEE.
Engine, Feb 18, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL ODOR OF OIL DETECTED. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE OIL FILTER HOUSING WAS LEAKING. THE CONTACT CALLED FOX CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (346 GRANT AVENUE RD, AUBURN, NY 13021, (315) 252-7273) HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,281.
Engine, Feb 11, 2021
WHEN DRIVING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON. THE VEHICLE THEN STARTS DRIVING VERY ROUGH SHAKING THE WHOLE CAR AND IT HAS REDUCED POWER.
Steering, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 5, 2021
CAR STALLS AFTER REFUELING TO FULL CAPACITY. SHUTTERED AND STALLED 3 TIMES AFTER REFUELING TANK. THE CAR GIVES OFF MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS RANGING FROM TRANSMISSION TO BATTERY, DESPITE THE TRANSMISSION AND BATTERY BEING PERFECTLY FINE. ONCE THE CAR BEGINS TO STALL, THE STEERING LOCKS UP AND ALL POWER IS LOST. THE CAR MUST BE PUT IN PARK AND RESTARTED, SOMETIMES IT STRUGGLES TO RESTART
Engine, Jan 20, 2021
AFTER SPENDING $1,400 DEC 2020 AT THE PUTNAM, CT, JEEP, DODGE, DEALERSHIP, ON THE NEW SHIFT, $300 BEING SOFTWARE UPDATE, AND HVAC ISSUE........NOW MY VEHICLE JUST SHUTS DOWN WHILE I AM DRIVING. THE SHUT DOWN HAPPENS FIVE MINUTES AWAY FROM HOME, RIGHT IN THE SAME SPOT, EVERY DAY. ONCE IT SHUTS DOWN, I AM STUCK THERE, WAIT A MINUTE AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. IT BEGINS TO START IN A STRAINED SORT OF WAY. I LIVE IN A RURAL AREA SO NOT TOO BAD AND NOW I DO NOT LEAVE MY NEIGHBORHOOD ON THE HUGE HILL SIDE SEEING THERE IS MORE TRAFFIC, THE CAR WILL BE STUCK ON THAT HILL WHICH IS A MAIN TRAFFIC STREET. THIS ENGINE TURNING OFF HAPPENS EVERY TIME I TAKE THE CAR OUT IN THE MORNING. SEEMS LESS IF I WARM IT UP FIRST AND DRIVE REALLY SLOW AS THIS HAS HAPPENED BEGINNING OF JANUARY 2021 AND I AM TRYING TO DEAL WITH IT. I AM A SENIOR CITIZEN (NOT WORKING) SO I GO ON ERRANDS OR APPTMTS IN THE MORNING. BEGAN JAN 4TH 2021 AND CONTINUES.
Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Engine, Jan 18, 2021
ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS I HAVE BEEN IN THE PROCESS OF DRIVING THE CAR DOWN A CITY STREET WHEN IT HAS FOR NO KNOWN REASON SHUT OFF AND BECOME IMMEDIATELY INOPERABLE. THE FIRST INCIDENT OF THIS WAS IN JUNE 2020. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A MECHANIC WHERE THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. THEY CHANGED THE OIL AND REPLACED THE BATTERY BUT GOT NO INDICATION FROM THE DIAGNOSTIC REPORT THAT ANYTHING WAS WRONG. THEY SUGGESTED I TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC THAT SPECIALIZES IN ELECTRONIC ISSUES. THEY FOUND AN ISSUE IN THE STEERING COLUMN THAT THEY SAID MAY HAVE BEEN THE PROBLEM. I HAD IT REPAIRED AND THOUGHT IT WAS FIXED. THIS PAST SATURDAY (1/16/21) I WAS IN THE PROCESS OF DRIVING THE VEHICLE DOWN A CITY STREET WHEN AGAIN, WITH NO WARNING, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A MECHANIC AGAIN AND AGAIN, THEY CAN FIND NOTHING DIAGNOSTICALLY WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. I HAVE DOCUMENTATION FOR THESE ISSUES BUT IT IS IN THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE AND IT IS AT THE MECHANICS. I CAN PROVIDE IF NEEDED.
Engine, Jan 14, 2021
THIS YEAR JEEP WAS EQUIPPED WITH A PLASTIC ENGINE OIL COOLER HOUSING THAT IS EASILY CRACKED WHEN THE OIL IS CHANGED. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE IT TWICE, AND IT IS LEAKING AGAIN. DUE TO SIGNIFICANT OIL LEAKS AND LOSS OF OIL IN THE ENGINE, I TOOK IT TO THE CHRYSLER AUTO SERVICE CENTER THEY TOLD ME THE "LIFTERS" IN THE ENGINE ARE NOW 'TAPPING' PROBABLY FROM LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE, AND THE COST TO REPLACE BOTH THE ENGINE OIL COOLER HOUSING, AND THE LIFTERS WILL BE ANOTHER $1,900. I'M STILL TRYING TO UNDERSTAND THE THOUGHT PROCESS BEHIND PUTTING A PLASTIC PART ON AN ENGINE KNOWING THAT HOT OIL TRAVEL THROUGH IT????
Engine, Jan 6, 2021
OIL FILTER HOUSING IS LEAKING OIL, COULD BE A FIRE ISSUE.
Steering, Other or unspecified, Engine, Jan 1, 2021
I WENT TO GET MY OIL CHANGED AND WAS TOLD AND SHOWED (IN PICTURES TAKEN BY THE ATTENDANT) THAT MY VEHICLE HAS SEVERAL OIL LEAKS. THE ATTENDANT ALSO TOLD ME THAT IT WAS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE VEHICLE COULD CATCH ON FIRE BECAUSE OF THE OIL LEAKS. I WAS THEN ASKED IF I HAD HAD ANY MECHANICAL WORK DONE ON MY VEHICLE AND I REPLIED NO SINCE I HADN'T HAD ANY WORK DONE OTHER THAN MAINTENANCE. THE MANAGER THEN TOLD ME THAT I SHOULD BE VERY ANGRY AND TAKE MY VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE IT SEEMED LIKE THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION WERE NOT PUT TOGETHER PROPERLY WHICH IS WHY I HAVE SEVERAL OIL LEAKS.
Power train, Engine, Jan 1, 2021
OIL FILTER ADAPTER FAILED. SLOW OIL LEAK AND THEN GARAGE FLOORING UNDER VEHICLE WAS FULL OF OIL. GOT VEHICLE TO MECHANIC AND HAD 1 QT LEFT. MECHANIC ALSO HAD A DODGE VAN GETTING THE SAME REPAIR, SAME PART, SAME PART #. SEEMS TO BE A BIG PROBLEM WITH KEEP, CHRYSLER, DODGE PER MECHANIC AND INTERNET. ALSO WHEN AT EITHER A STOP OR EVEN TRAVELING ON ROADWAY, VEHICLE BECOMES JERKY AND HAVE TO EITHER PUT IN PARK AND THEN BACK TO DRIVE OR VEHICLE HAS TO BE RESTARTED. BATTERY CAN DRAIN FROM 13.9 DOWN TO 12.7 WHEN THIS IS HAPPENING. THIS CURRENT BATTERY IS THE 4TH BATTERY FOR THIS VEHICLE.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Dec 27, 2020
CONSTANT TRANSMISSION ISSUES/ JERKS AND HARD THRUSTS. BEEN IN JEEP DEALERSHIP MANY TIMES WITH COMPLAINT. SAME ISSUES NOW OUT OF WARRANTY. NOW AS OF DEC 25 2020, VEHICLE WENT COMPLETELY DEAD , CAME BACK ON AND NOW THROWS ALL SERVICE LIGHTS ON DASH AND VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE OUT OF GEAR. HAVE TO DISCONNECT BATTERY TO PUT INTO PARK/NEUTRAL TO MOVE OUT OF WAY. UNDRIVEABLE . THIS 2014 LATTITUDE HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE AND AN UNSAFE VEHICLE FROM THE BEGINNING. UNFORTUNATELY I WAS UPSIDE DOWN ON FINANCE OR IT WOULD HAVE BEEN GONE. NOW WITH IT ALMOST BEING PAID OFF I AM IN FINANCIAL RUIN OVER THIS ONCE AGAIN. UNSAFE VEHICLE.
Engine, Dec 18, 2020
TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO JUMP INTO NEUTRAL MODE WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE, LOSING POWER IN SPEED WHILE CITY OR HIGHWAY DRIVING. FIRST NOTICE IN 2017, GETTING PROGRESSIVE WORST.
Electrical system, Engine, Dec 3, 2020
2014 JEEP CHEROKEE LATITUDE 4 CYLINDER, BATTERY WENT COMPLETELY DEAD THEN CAME BACK IN A HOUR, THEN SHIFT (ZF 9 SPEED TRANSMISSION) GOT STUCK IN NEUTRAL. THE ONLY WAY TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE WAS TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY SEEING IT WAS THE WEEKEND. TODAY 12/3/20, TOLD THAT JEEP DEALERSHIP SOFTWARE FIXED THE SOFTWARE ISSUE, BUT I WAS TOLD THAT I MUST HAVE BROKEN THE SHIFT WHILE TRYING TO GET IT INTO GEAR (NOT TRUE) AND MUST PAY $300.00 FOR THE DIAGNOSTIC BESIDES THE ENTIRE HVAC SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED (WHICH MEANT "NO HEAT" IN THE CAR OR VENTING WHICH WAS ALREADY BROKEN BEFORE INCIDENT BUT WE HAD NOT NEEDED ANY HEAT. WHEN THE CAR GEAR STUCK, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN MOTION AND I COULD NOT SHUT THE ENGINE OFF SO THE BATTERY HAD TO BE DISCONNECTED. SO COST OF DIAGNOSTIC, NEW SHIFT ENTIRELY, AND NEW HVAC SYSTEM AND THE CAR DOES NOT HAVE 100,000 MILES YET.*DT CONSUMER STATED DEALERSHIP IS CURRENTLY WAITING FOR NEW SHIFT TO REPLACE THE BROKEN ONE.*JB
Power train, Engine, Dec 3, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION INADVERTENTLY SHIFTED TO THE NEUTRAL CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE MOTIVE POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THE CAUSE AS AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE. ADDITIONALLY, THE TRANSMISSION SOFTWARE NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMMED. THE TRANSMISSION SOFTWARE WAS REPROGRAMMED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V447000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000. *BF VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED.*JB