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: steering
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Steering, Suspension, Exterior lighting, Dec 2, 2014
THE OWNER OF A 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE LATITUDE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN MAY OF 2014. WITHIN 3 MONTHS I NOTICED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE DASH BOARD WITH LIGHTS OR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NOT COMING ON WHEN VEHICLE IS STARTED. I FIGURED IT WAS A FUSE AND DID NOT IMMEDIATELY HAVE A CONCERN, BUT THIS HAS OCCURRED AT LEAST THREE TIMES. I TAKE THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND REPORTED GRINDING NOISE WHEN I TURN STEERING WHEEL, DASH LIGHTS GOING OUT, AND CONCERN OF NOT RECEIVING THE GAS MILEAGE THAT I SHOULD BE RECEIVING. THE DEALER AT JEEP CHRYSLER AT LOCAL STATE DIAGNOSED AS THE RACK AND PINION AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I TRAVEL OUT OF STATE AND DURING MY VISIT THE DASH BOARD LIGHTS ARE OUT AGAIN AND DISABLES ME NOT TO SEE HOW FAST I AM GOING OR HOW MUCH GAS IS IN THE CAR. I TAKE THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER REPORTS IT'S THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *JS
Steering, Nov 29, 2014
WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL GOT LOCKED ALL OF SUDDEN. FORTUNATELY I WAS NOT ON HIGH WAY AND THE BRAKE WAS WORKING AT THAT TIME, OTHERWISE I WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO TYPE HERE OR I WOULD HAVE KILLED SOMEONE ELSE. *TR
Steering, Electrical system, Nov 25, 2014
#1-CAR JERKS ITSELF OUT OF LANE VERY HEAVILY TO THE LEFT, ALMOST TURNS ITSELF LEFT ON IT'S OWN WHEN LANE SENSE IS TURNED ON BUT NOT SENSING THE LANE (WHITE INDICATION LIGHT). CAR DOES NOT JERK LEFT WHEN LANE SENSE IS SESING THE LANE PROPERLY (GREEN INDICATION LIGHT). #2-PARK SENSE FLASHES ON THE SCREEN 5-6 TIMES WHILE I?M DRIVING. IT THINKS I?M PARKING WHILE DRIVING THE CAR OR SLOWING THE CAR DOWN INTO A TURN LANE. IT LITERALLY DISPLAYS THE DIAGRAM OF CAR WITH YELLOW BARS SHOWING HOW CLOSE I AM TO SOMETHING WHILE DRIVING OR WAITING IN A TURN LANE, HOWEVER, THERE WERE NO CARS OR OBSTACLES AHEAD OF ME, NOR AM I PARKING. AT ONE POINT I WAS PULLING THE CAR LEFT INTO THE LEFT HAND LANE TO TURN INTO MY NEIGHBORHOOD. I WAS NOT AT A FULL STOP, BUT ALMOST, IN THE LEFT-HAND TURN LANE. PARK SENSE FLASHED 5 TIMES ON AND OFF EACH TIME A CAR PASSED ME IN THE OTHER DIRECTION. #3-LANE SENSE CANNOT SENSE THE LANE 90% OF THE TIME ON MAIN STREETS, ONLY HIGHWAYS. *TR
Steering, Electrical system, Engine, Oct 21, 2014
WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE PARKSENSE FEATURE DISABLED ON ITS OWN. IMMEDIATELY THEREAFTER, THE RED LIGHTNING BOLT INDICATOR LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASH, WHICH HAS BEEN KNOWN TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL, GLOW PLUGS, SWIRL MOTOR FAILURE (LOW PRESSURE IN RAIL OR FUEL RAIL PRESSURE MALFUNCTION) AND ALSO SPEED SENSORS. THE VEHICLE THEN REVVED UP ON ITS OWN WITHOUT ACCELERATION WHILE MY FOOT WAS POSITIONED FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THAT, THE WORD "TRANSMISSION" APPEARED ON THE DASH, THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, THEN THE COLLISION INDICATOR AS IF A CAR CRASH HAD OCCURRED, WHICH IT HAD NOT. FINALLY, THE POWER STEERING BECAME VERY STIFF. DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP IT WAS PURCHASED FROM AND THEY SAID THE CODES WERE UNKNOWN LIKE HIEROGLYPHICS. LEFT VEHICLE THERE. THE FOLLOWING MONDAY THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED ME THERE WERE 3 SOFTWARE UPGRADES THAT WERE NEEDED ON THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER, THOSE UPGRADES DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. TECHNICIAN ALSO INFORMED ME THE CAR WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AND THEY DIDN'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING IT THEMSELVES AND GOT OFF OF THE HIGHWAY DURING A TEST RUN. THE TECHNICIAN FURTHER EXPLAINED THE VEHICLE HAD 3 TEST RUNS AND FAILED ALL 3 AND IT WAS BEYOND THEIR EXPERTISE SO CHRYSLER ENGINEERS WOULD BE CONSULTED THIS WEEK. LASTLY, THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED ME I "MAY BE AHEAD OF A RECALL ISSUE." THE CAR IS 5 AND HALF MONTHS OLD. I ORDERED THE CAR, MEANING, I HAD IT MADE/BUILT FROM THE MANUFACTURER. IT WAS NOT A CAR PURCHASED FROM THE LOT. THEREFORE, NO OTHER DRIVERS OF THE CAR AND IT IS BRAND NEW. IT IS A SAFETY CONCERN, ESPECIALLY SINCE THE CHEROKEE HAS BEEN OUT OF PRODUCTION FOR MANY YEARS UNTIL THE 2014 RELEASE. AS A SIDE NOTE, I REMEMBER AN INCIDENT THAT OCCURRED THE WEEK PRIOR WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD DIFFICULTY SHIFTING GEARS (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION). INSTEAD IT STALLED AND REVVED ON ITS OWN. *TR
Steering, Power train, Oct 14, 2014
WOBBLY AND SHIMMY FRONT END ON ACCELERATION. ONLY IN 2ND GEAR FROM 1700-2000 RPMS. YOU CAN FEEL THE VIBRATION THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE CAR, MAINLY STEERING WHEEL AND SEATS. IT HAPPENS APPROX. 6 TIMES OUT OF 10 WHEN THE CAR ACCELERATES FROM A STOP. *TR
Steering, Suspension, Power train, Sep 26, 2014
THIS JEEP STILL INTERMITTENTLY EXPERIENCES THE SENSATION OF WHEEL WOBBLE WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN 1ST & 2ND GEAR. THE DEALER IS SAYING VEHICLE PERFORMS AS INTENDED. ?? I EXPERIENCE THIS PERIODICALLY WHILE DRIVING BUT NOT EVERY TIME. THIS IS TROUBLESOME & WORRIES ME EVERY DAY WHILE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. *TR
Steering, Suspension, Sep 25, 2014
VEHICLE WOBBLES/SHAKES/VIBRATES UPON ACCELERATION FROM A STOP - NOW IS DOING IT INTERMITTENTLY AT OTHER SPEEDS - FIRST REPAIR ON 7/22/14 "INSTALL SOP FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES & DRIVE 300 MILES TO COMPLETELY BREAK IN A HALF SHAFT" - AFTER THE 300 MILES AND NO CHANGE TO THE PROBLEM - SECOND REPAIR 8/18/14 "INSTALL SOP REAR MOTOR MOUNT, ALIGN ENGINE WITH 2 OTHER SIDE MOUNTS - DRIVING IT OFF THE LOT AFTER THIS REPAIR DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM - AT THIS TIME CHRYSLER HAS NO FIX FOR THE PROBLEM - I NO LONGER FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE AND HAVE RECEIVED NO SUBSTANTIVE INFORMATION THAT IT IS SAFE TO DRIVE - AS A MATTER OF FACT I'M HAVING TROUBLE GETTING AN UPDATE FROM CHRYSLER OTHER THAN THEY NO THERE IS A PROBLEM AND THEY ARE WORKING ON IT.
Steering, Electrical system, Sep 23, 2014
TRAVELING TO WORK TOUCHED THE COMMAND BUTTON ON THE STEERING WHEEL AT THAT VERY MOMENT THE RADIO, SCREEN, BLUETOOTH, UCONNECT SYSTEM LOST POWER. THE RADIO SHUT OFF AND THE CENTER SCREEN THAT CONTROLS MANY SAFETY FEATURES OF THE CAR WENT BLANK AND WOULD NOT COME BACK ON. I HAD TO CALL THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOOK IT IN IMMEDIATELY TO RESOLVE THE ISSUES. I HAVE HAD THE CAR TWO MONTHS PUT ABOUT 1,200 MILES ON THE CAR AND IT HAS BEEN BACK AT JEEP SEVERAL TIMES WITH ISSUES/RECALLS. *TR
Steering, Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Sep 20, 2014
WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT IN AN INTERSECTION WHEN MY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/SCREEN LIT UP WITH THE FOLLOWING: CEL ON ABS/BRAKE LIGHTS ON SERVICE PARKING BRAKE ON 4X4 SYSTEM DISABLED ODOMETER FLASHING UPON ALL THOSE MESSAGES/LIGHTS COMING ON WE LOST ALL POWER STEERING CONTROL TO THE VEHICLE. SPEEDOMETER WAS NOT FUNCTIONING WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MOVE THE VEHICLE OUT OF THE INTERACTION INTO A NEARBY PARKING LOT. ONCE SAFELY PARKED IN THE PARKING LOT WE TURNED OFF THE CAR AND TURNED IT BACK ON AGAIN TO THE SAME MESSAGES/LIGHTS TURNING ON. WE REGAINED POWER STEERING AFTER WE TURNED IT OFF AND BACK ON BUT ALL OTHER ISSUES PERSISTED. CALLED FOR A TOW BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP. CHRYSLER CLAIMED IT WAS A BAD ABS MODULE. I AM FILING A SAFETY COMPLAINT FOR POOR ELECTRICAL DESIGN IF AN ABS MODULE HAS THE ABILITY TO BRING DOWN THE ENTIRE COMPUTER SYSTEM IN THE 2014 CHEROKEE THIS CAN POSE A SERIOUS HAZARD TO ALL VEHICLE OPERATORS. *TR
Steering, Sep 10, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WAS WOBBLING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000.
Steering, Suspension, Sep 2, 2014
WHEN ACCELERATING FROM 5 TO 10 MPH THERE IS A SHAKE IN THE FRONT END OF THE CAR, AFTER SPEEDING UP IT SEEMS TO DISAPPEAR. I HAVE FOUND SEVERAL LINKS WHERE PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. *TR
Steering, Suspension, Power train, Aug 13, 2014
AT LOW SPEED TURNS, LEFT AND RIGHT, IE IN A PARKING LOT OR TURNING AT AN INTERSECTION, POPPING AND GROANING FROM FRONT SUSPENSION/STEERING ASSEMBLY. VERY AUDIBLE AND RATCHETING FEEL CAN BE FELT IN THE FRAME AND STEERING WHEEL. NOT AN ISSUE WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT OR AT SPEED. FIRST TRIP TO DEALER...COULD NOT DUPLICATE. NEXT DAY, AFTER CONTACTING JEEP CONSUMER SERVICE, THE JEEP WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND I TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE IN THE PARKING LOT FOR THE SERVICE CONSULTANT. THE POPPING/GROANING NOISE WAS EVIDENT IN EVERY TURN AND THE CAR WAS TAKEN INTO THE SERVICE AREA FOR SUSPECTED "SUSPENSION" PROBLEM. NEXT DAY CONTACT WITH DEALER...THEY THINK IT IS EITHER THE AXLES OR TRANSMISSION. CALLED JEEP AND THEY CALLED DEALERSHIP. I WAS THEN TOLD BY JEEP THEY WERE REPLACING THE AXLES. SUBSEQUENT MSG FROM SERVICE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMED THEY WERE CHANGING THE RIGHT FRONT AXLE BUT IT WAS BACK ORDERED. NOW TWO DAYS...NO JEEP, NO TRANSPORTATION, NO LOANER. I AM A MASTER ARMY AVIATOR WITH THIRTY YEARS OF FLYING. I KNOW WHEN A MACHINE IS BROKE OR ABOUT TO BE. *TR
Steering, Aug 11, 2014
2014 JEEP CHEROKEE LATITUDE V6 3.2 LITER HAS RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SHIMMY ON RIGHT HAND TURNS AND ON ACCELERATION AFTER STOPS. DEALER SAID THAT THIS IS NORMAL DUE TO TORQUE OF ENGINE AND HORSE POWER OF ENGINE. *TR
Steering, Power train, Aug 8, 2014
THIS IS A FOLLOWUP COMPLAINT TO (ODI NUMBER) 10618847. A PHONE CALL WAS MADE TO NTSB REFERRING TO THIS INCIDENT (REF 670186). TODAY WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC AND AT AN INTERSECTION, THE 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE I WAS DRIVING BUCKED VIOLENTLY THEN STALLED. THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING AND THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO A STOP. WHEN I RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, IT WAS NOT CAPABLE OF EXCEEDING 3-4MPH EVEN THOUGH THE ENGINE WAS REVVING. THE BOSTON POLICE RESPONDED AS I WAS IN A DANGEROUS LOCATION AND WAITED WITH ME FOR AN HOUR UNTIL AAA COULD TOW MY VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND SERVICE TRANSMISSION MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP JUST DAYS AGO UNDER IDENTICAL CIRCUMSTANCES. THE LAST TIME THE DEALERSHIP PERFORMED A 'SOFTWARE UPDATE' AND ASSURED ME THAT WITH THE NEW SOFTWARE THIS PROBLEM COULD NOT HAPPEN AGAIN. ANY ASSISTANCE YOU COULD PROVIDE WOULD BE VERY MUCH APPRECIATED. *TR
Steering, Jun 20, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE EXCESSIVELY WHENEVER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS ENGAGED FROM A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE DEALER SINCE THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY RISK WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE IN THE FIRST WEEK THAT THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM THE DEALER. THE DEALER DID NOT PERFORM A DIAGNOSTIC TEST TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 458. UPDATED 08/12/14*LJ THE CONSUMER HAS SINCE TRADED THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 09/18/14
Steering, Power train, Wheels, Jun 9, 2014
THIS CAR HAS BEEN LOOKED AT BY CHRYSLER GROUP LLC FOR STEERING/TRANSMISSION ISSUES 4 TIMES SINCE MARCH 22,2014. THERE HAS BEEN TWO SOFTWARE UPDATES THAT HAVE NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. THERE IS A SAFETY ISSUE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BEFORE SOMEONE GETS REALLY HURT OR KILLED. *TR
Steering, Jun 2, 2014, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACTED STATED THAT AFTER MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE AND INDEPENDENTLY STEERED TO THE RIGHT. THERE WERE UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AS THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TREE AND AN ELECTRICAL BOX. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD AND HAND INJURIES HOWEVER, THE AIR BAGS DID DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND THE CONTACT WAS TAKEN FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE INCIDENT AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE STEERING FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 8,200.
Steering, May 14, 2014
SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING MY 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE LATITUDE I BEGAN FEELING THE SENSATION OF WHEEL SHIMMY IN THE CAR. I FIRST NOTICED DURING A RIGHT HAND TURN AT ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE THROUGH AN INTERSECTION. THE BEST DESCRIPTION I CAN GIVE IS AS IF A CV JOINT WAS LOOSE AND A SHIMMY IN THE VEHICLE AND STEERING RESULTED. WHEN AT A COMPLETE STOP AND ACCELERATING THIS SHIMMY OCCURS EVEN WHEN NOT TURNING RIGHT. FEELS LIKE FRONT LEFT WHEEL? I TOOK TO DEALER TWICE. AT FIRST THEY ACKNOWLEDGED THE SENSATION TO ME AND SAID THEY WENT TO LOT AND DROVE A NEW CHEROKEE TO SEE IF THAT SAME FEEL HAPPENED. AND IT DID. TOLD ME IT WAS THE WAY THEY WERE. ??? I CONTINUE TO HAVE THIS ISSUE AND AM VERY DISTRAUGHT ABOUT IT. I CALLED MFG CLIENT CARE & REPORTED. THEY INSTRUCTED ME TO TAKE BACK TO DEALER AND CALL THEM AFTER DEALER HAS THE VEHICLE. I DID THAT. THIS TIME THE DEALER SAYS THEY ARE NOT ABLE TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM WHEN THEY TEST DRIVE THE CAR. THEY SAY ALL COMPONENTS LOOK TIGHT WITH NO WEAR. JEEP HAS 2500 MILES ON IT. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN. I AM BEING TOLD THAT TO JUST CONTINUE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND IF A COMPLETE BREAK OCCURS, THEY WILL FIX THEN. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. *TR
Steering, Electrical system, Engine, Apr 2, 2014
UPON ACCELERATION 5MPH, MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS. TRANSMISSION LIGHT, RED LIGHTNING BOLT LIGHT, SHIFTING HARD, WHEEL LOCKED UP, BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON, CAR DIED. CAR IS 2 MONTHS OLD. DASH FLASHED RED WRITING, CAN NO SHIFT UNLESS IN P BEFORE DIED. I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF INTERSECTION WHEN THIS HAPPENED. HURRIED TO TURN CAR OFF AND TURN BACK ON AND IT DROVE. SEEMS TO DO THIS WHEN THE CAR HAS SAT FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. SHIFTS HARD DOESN'T ACCELERATE WHEN THE PROBLEM OCCURS. DATES OCCURRED SAME PROBLEM 3/30, 3/31, 4/1. CAR IS AT THE DEALER FOR REVIEW. THEY DID 3199 PCM SOFTWARE UPDATE 3/31/14. SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED 4/1. *TR