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: other or unspecified
283 reports, newest first. Show all
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Sep 28, 2016
VEHICLE LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING AND FAILS TO ACCELERATE PROPERLY WHICH POSES A SAFETY ISSUE WHEN DRIVING ON FREEWAYS WHERE SPEEDS CAN REACH UP TO 70-80MPH. THE VEHICLE WILL ONLY REACH FIRST GEAR AND REACH ONLY A SPEED OF 40 MPH.
Other or unspecified, Sep 23, 2016
ONE MORNING I WAS DRIVING TO WORK IN MY 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE, AND I LOST ALL POWER GOING 30 MPH. THE DASH LIGHTS WENT OFF, THE RADIO WENT OFF, AND THE ENGINE TURNED OFF. I COASTED TO THE SHOULDER WITH NO POWER. I CALLED THE FCA RECALL ASSISTANCE CENTER AND THEY SUGGESTED I GET A DIAGNOSTIC DONE. IF THE PROBLEM IS DUE TO THE S55 TRANSAXLE WIRE HARNESS RECALL, THEN THEY SAID I WOULD BE ELIGIBLE FOR A LOANER VEHICLE UNTIL THE RECALL PART WAS MADE FOR MY JEEP. I CALLED MY LOCAL JEEP DEALER AND SET UP AN APPOINTMENT TO GET THE DIAGNOSTIC DONE. 2 DAYS AFTER MY LOSS OF POWER, I GOT A MESSAGE ON MY DASH THAT SAID "SERVICE 4WD." I'M DEEPLY CONCERNED ABOUT MY SAFETY, AND THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY IN THIS JEEP.
Other or unspecified, Aug 9, 2016
JEEP CHEROKEE: THIS IS THE WORST VEHICLE I HAVE EVER PURCHASED! I HAD MY PREVIOUS VEHICLE FOR 13 YEARS 192,000 MILES AND NEVER HAD TROUBLE WITH IT. THE ZF9 TRANSMITION SUCKS. I HAVE SURVIVED SEVERAL CLOSE CALLS AND WON'T LET MY CHILDREN DRIVE IT AS I FEAR THEY WILL BE IN A CAR ACCIDENT. THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS, SHIFTS HARD, ERRATIC AND JERKS YOU AND YOUR PASSENGERS AROUND IN THE CAR. THE DEALERSHIP HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM AND I FEAR THINGS WILL ONLY GET WORSE! I WILL NEVER PURCHASE JEEP AGAIN.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Aug 8, 2016
THE TRANSMISSION STICKS IN NEUTRAL AND I HAVE TO STOP THE VEHICLE, PUT IT IN PARK, ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, DISENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, AND SHIFT INTO DRIVE IN ORDER TO FIX THE ISSUE. THERE ARE SEVERAL KNOWN ISSUES WITH THE 9-SPEED TRANSMISSION. THERE HAVE BEEN TWO RECALLS AND STILL GIVING ME PROBLEMS. I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP TODAY. I HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH THIS IS GOING TO COST.
Other or unspecified, Jul 25, 2016
DRIVERS SIDE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER KEEPS GOING BLACK SO I CAN NOT SEE THE MILEAGE, GAS GAUGE, SPEEDOMETER OR ANY OTHER WARNING LIGHTS THAT MIGHT BE PRESENT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP MANY TIMES AND THEY JUST KEEP RESETTING AND RECONFIGURE THE MODULES AND A FEW MONTHS LATER IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN UNTIL THE CLUSTER UNIT WAS FINALLY REPLACED AND NOW AGAIN THE SAME THING IS HAPPENING. THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING BUT JUST OUT OF THE BLUE WHEN I GO TO START THE VEHICLE THE DASH WILL NOT LIGHT UP, ALL RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE ARE UP TO DATE. I BOUGHT THE CHEROKEE IN MAY 10, 2014 AND IT WAS IN THE SHOP WITH THIS ISSUE ON APRIL 4, 2015 AND HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP OFF AN ON SINCE THAT TIME. IT IS CURRENTLY AS OF THIS MOMENT IN THE SHOP FOR THE SAME PROBLEM AND I AM CURRENTLY DRIVING A LOANER CAR.
Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Jul 15, 2016
TRANSMISSION ISSUES. BROUGHT TO THE DEALER TWICE IN ONE WEEK.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Engine, Jul 8, 2016
SINCE GETTING THIS VEHICLE IN OCT. 2014 WE HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH IT. THE CAR SWITCHES GEARS WHEN IT SHOULDN'T AND LUNGES FORWARD. ALSO WHEN YOU SLOW DOWN TO STOP THE CAR LURCHES AND SHAKES BEFORE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. SOMETIMES YOU CAN FEEL THE PEDAL PUMPING UNDER YOUR FOOT WHEN YOU ARE MOVING SLOWLY IN TRAFFIC. WHENEVER YOU ARE GOING UP ANY TYPE OF HILL THE ENGINE SOUNDS LIKE IT IS GOING TO EXPLODE. WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE WE PURCHASED IT NUMEROUS TIMES AND CONTINUE TO JUST BE TOLD THAT IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE'S. THERE IS ALSO A CLICKING NOISE BY THE TIRES WHENEVER YOUR MAKE A TURN. WE ALSO TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THIS AND THEY CLAIM THEY DIDN'T NOTICE ANYTHING. IT SOUNDS LIKE THE WHEEL IS GOING TO FALL OFF! WE SHOULD NOT HAVE THESE PROBLEMS WITH A CAR THAT HAS LESS THAN 20,000 MILES ON IT! I CANNOT WAIT TO GET RID OF THIS JEEP. I'VE HAD OLDER CARS IN THE PAST AND HAD NOT NEARLY THE AMOUNT OF PROBLEMS AS I HAVE HAD WITH THIS JEEP. IT DOESN'T FEEL SAFE TO DRIVE. JEEP IS WELL AWARE OF THIS ISSUE YET THEY CONTINUE TO DO NOTHING ABOUT IT.
Other or unspecified, Jul 4, 2016
MIRROR (SIDE VIEWS) ARE TOO SMALL FOR ADEQUATE VISIBILITY, DEALERSHIP OFFERS NO AFTERMARKET MIRRORS THAT ARE LARGER. HEAD RESTRAINT CAUSES A POSTURE THAT IS POOR FOR DRIVING AND RESULTS IN PAIN IN NECK, BACK, AND HEAD. HEAD RESTRAINT INTERFERES WITH REAR VIEW.
Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Jun 28, 2016
THE TRANSMISSION ON THIS CAR MAKES IT A DEATH TRAP. I HAVE EXPERIENCED: THE CAR NOT TURNING ON OR SHUTTING OFF ON ITS OWN (WHILE DRIVING) DUE TO NOT ENOUGH OIL IN THE ENGINE, LUNGING, DELAYED ACCELERATION, MISSING GEARS WHEN SHIFTING, LOUD BANGS AND NOISES WHEN SHIFTING, INDICATOR LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONING, THE LIST GOES ON. I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS (EXCLUDING THE 6 TIMES FOR RECALLS) AND THEY DON'T EVEN KNOW HOW TO FIX THESE ISSUES. I CAN'T DRIVE THIS CAR BECAUSE I'M SCARED I'LL DIE I CAN'T SELL THIS CAR BECAUSE IT HAS LOST ALL VALUE I CAN'T AFFORD ANOTHER CAR RIGHT NOW
Other or unspecified, Jun 24, 2016
FROM THE DAY I PURCHASED MY 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE, IT HAS BEEN SHIFTING ROUGHLY. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY AND SAID SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT DID A "RELEARN," WHATEVER THAT MEANS. IT DID NOTHING. THEY SAID I HAD TO DRIVE IT A WHILE SO THAT IT WOULD LEARN MY DRIVING BEHAVIOR. IT DIDN'T SO I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN. THE DEALERSHIP DID A SOFTWARE UPDATE AND SAID TO DRIVE IT 500 MILES BEFORE THE CAR'S TRANSMISSION WOULD SETTLE DOWN. AGAIN, NO CHANGE AND I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP SAID NOTHING COULD BE DONE BUT I SHOULD DRIVE IT NOW 10,000 MILES. AFTER 10,000 MILES I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. THAT IS THE WAY IT IS SUPPOSED TO RUN. I'VE DRIVEN MANY DIFFERENT TYPES OF VEHICLES OVER MY LIFE, FROM DUMP TRUCKS TO CADILLACS AND I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED A TRANSMISSION SHIFTING SO ROUGHLY OR JERKING SO BAD IN ANY OF THEM LIKE IT DOES IN THE 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. THIS IS THE FIRST VEHICLE THAT I'VE ACTUALLY HATED TO DRIVE AND I BELIEVE THAT CHRYSLER SHOULD BUY IT BACK. I WOULD BE OUT THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IS I TRADED IT IN.
Other or unspecified, May 12, 2016
I PURCHASED A BUYBACK VEHICLE WITH 2257 MILES ON IT IN NOVEMBER OF 2014. AT THE TIME, IT WAS DISCLOSED TO ME THE REASON FOR THE PREVIOUS OWNERS RETURN OF THE VEHICLE WAS A FUSE (ALTHOUGH THE PAPERWORK INDICATES A WIRING REPLACEMENT). I'VE SINCE HAD SEVERAL REPAIRS ON THIS VEHICLE INCLUDING A COMPLETE TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT, COOLING SYSTEM, SEVERAL MODULE UPDATES, SOFTWARE UPDATES, AND WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT. THE ISSUES CONTINUE, AND THIS VEHICLE CANNOT SEEM TO BE FIXED. THE BOTTOM LINE IS THIS: THE VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY UNSAFE TO DRIVE. WHEN IN A STOPPED POSITION GOING FROM PARK TO DRIVE, THE CAR MAKES A LOUD BOOM, OR BANGING SOUND ALMOST LIKE SOMETHING FELL OFF OR OUT OF THE CAR. IT'S A RECOGNIZABLE SOUND THAT IS UNMISTAKABLE. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE HAS A HARD TIME ACCELERATING, AND STRAINS, MAKING ANOTHER, YET DIFFERENT LOUD NOISE. IT ALSO IS UNABLE TO SLOW DOWN PROPERLY, AS THE RPM GAUGE FLUCTUATES. THERE SEEMS TO BE SEVERAL ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE THAT HAS ALREADY HAD ITS TRANSMISSION REPLACED TWICE. IT IS CLEAR THAT THIS VEHICLE CANNOT BE FIXED. I HAVE SINCE HAD SEVERAL MODULE AND SOFTWARE UPDATES IN ADDITION TO THE COMPLETE TRANSMISSION BEING REPLACED, THE ISSUES STILL CONTINUE.
Other or unspecified, May 11, 2016
WHILE FLAT TOWING THE JEEP BEHIND OUR TIFFIN MOTOR HOME WE EXPERIENCED SEVERE SIDE TO SIDE ROCKING IN THE RV. HAD TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP ON INTERSTATE. WE JUST RECEIVED A NOTICE OF AN ADDENDUM TO OWNERS MANUAL CONCERNING A WIRING KIT TO BE INSTALLED. WE CONSIDER THIS A REAL SAFETY ISSUE BUT JEEP DOES NOT. PLEASE ADVISE AS WE THOUGHT THE PROBLEM WAS THE MOTOR HOME BUT IT APPEARS TO BE THE JEEP CHEROKEE.
Other or unspecified, Apr 23, 2016
I WAS PARKED ON A SLIGHT HILL AND PUT MY CAR IN PARK AND IT STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS.
Other or unspecified, Apr 20, 2016
9 SPEED TRANSMISSION SLIPPING 1-3 GEARS ISSUES DOES NOT ENGAGE ENGINE REVS BUT CAR DOES NOT GO RIGHT AWAY 1-3 SECOND DELAY THEN LUMPS FORWARD AND BURNS THE TIRES. I FEEL UNSURE PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC. HEAVY TRAFFIC IS SCARY NOT SURE IF WILL TAKE OFF WHEN NEEDED.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Mar 10, 2016
JEEP HAS LOSS OF POWER BETWEEN 0-5 MPH; 25-35 MPH AND 55-65 MPH. AFTER MORE THAN 3 DEALERSHIP VISITS AND FLASH MODULE AND SOFTWARE UPDATES THE VEHICLE HAS GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE WITH LOSS OF POWER AND NOW UNEVEN SHIFTING INCLUDING JERKING WHEN SHIFTING. IF YOU PRESS THE GAS PEDAL DOWN THERE IS A DELAY BEFORE THE VEHICLE GOES. I HAVE HAD THESE ISSUES FROM THE GET GO 3K MILES AND NOW HAVE 8.5K ON IT WITH NO FIXES OR END IN SIGHT. FCA HAS HAD LITTLE TO NO COMMUNICATION WITH ME UP TO THIS POINT AND AM STILL WAITING ON A CALL BACK FROM THEM.
Other or unspecified, Feb 12, 2016
I HAVE A FULL SUN ROOF ON MY 2014 CHEROKEE AND IT MAKES EXCESSIVE NOISE. IT SOUNDS LIKE ONE DAY IT IS GOING TO LEAK AFTER ALL THE EXCESSIVE POSSIBLE MOVEMENT WHAT MIGHT BE GOING ON ABOVE. JUST WAS WONDERING WHAT YOU INTEND TO DO WITH THAT. I HAVE BROUGHT UP TO CHRIS HOLMES AT THE DEALERSHIP IN FOND DU LAC, WI; BUT BASICALLY HE STATES TO LIVE WITH IT. VERY ANNOYING FOR ME AND MY PASSENGERS. SO WHAT'S THE SOLUTION? PLUS LAST YEAR WAS THE SAME.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Engine, Feb 2, 2016
TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. CAR FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHILE ON A CITY STREET, TRANSMISSION AND PARKING LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN CAR WAS ABLE TO BE RE-STARTED, LOUD "CLUNK" SOUND OCCURRED WHEN GEARS SHIFTED. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. FEAR FOR SAFETY OF ME AND MY TWO CHILDREN TO DRIVE CAR AND HAVE TRANSMISSION FAIL AND CAR STALL WHILE ON THE ROAD. AFTER RESEARCHING AND READING SIMILAR INCIDENTS THAT HAVE OCCURRED TO COUNTLESS OTHERS OVER A TWO YEAR PERIOD, IT IS APPALLING THAT NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO WARN CUSTOMERS OF THE DEADLY DANGERS OF THIS CAR OR THAT A RECALL OR BUYOUT HAS NOT HAPPENED. MANY OF US ARE NOW STUCK WITH THESE DANGEROUS VEHICLES WITH NO RECOURSE AS OF YET.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Feb 1, 2016
VEHICLE SEEMS TO HAVE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. IT HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES NOW DUE TO SHIFTING PROBLEMS AND LOOSING POWER WHILE ON THE FREEWAY. THE RPM'S SEEM TO GO VERY HIGH AND THEN DROP TO 0 WITH NO WARNING. VEHICLE STALLS OUT AND THUS FAR FCA HAS HAD NO RESOLUTION. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AS IT CAN OCCUR WHILE YOUR ACCELERATING TO ENTER THE FREEWAY OR WHILE PASSING ANOTHER VEHICLE. ALSO A DANGER OF LOOSING POWER AT AN INCONVENIENT MOMENT AND POTENTIALLY CAUSING A CRASH FROM THE REAR. PROBLEM HAS BEEN ONGOING SINCE DECEMBER OF 2015 WITH NO SOLUTION AS OF THE END OF JANUARY 2016.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 21, 2016
I STARTED MY CAR WITH PUSH BUTTON IGNITION AND IT IMMEDIATELY ACCELERATED TO 4000 RPM AND STAYED AT THAT SPEED FOR OVER 20 MINUTES. DURING THAT TIME, I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND COULD NOT SHIFT THE CAR. WHEN THE ENGINE FINALLY RETURNED TO A NORMAL IDLE SPEED, I COULD SHIFT THE CAR BUT COULD NOT ACCELERATE THE ENGINE. I WOULD PRESS THE GAS PEDAL AND NOTHING HAPPENED...THE ENGINE REMAINED RUNNING AT IDLE. I CALLED TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE DEALER AND AFTER IT SAT FOR AN HOUR OR SO , IT WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN ON TO THE FLATBED TRUCK. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. AFTER 5 DAYS, THE SERVICE MANAGER CALLED AND SAID THAT THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS NOT ON AND THERE WERE NO CODES INDICATING A PROBLEM. THEY DID NOTHING TO FIND OR ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM AND I'M CONCERNED THAT IT COULD HAPPEN AGAIN WHILE I'M DRIVING THE CAR. I AM ALSO CONCERNED THAT THE ENGINE COULD HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY RUNNING CONTINUALLY AT 4OOO RPM FOR OVER 20 MINUTES.. I WOULD ASSUME THAT THIS EVENT WAS CAUSED BY A SOFTWARE PROBLEM, SO I AM CONFIDENT THAT IT WILL REOCCUR. FRNKLY, I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS CAR.
Suspension, Other or unspecified, Electronic stability control (ESC), Dec 8, 2015
IN LESS THAN A YEAR CHYSLER JEEP HAS REPLACE TRANSMISSION, RADIO, READ TRUNK DOOR HANDLE. DEC 5 2015 CAR STARTED JERKING AGAIN LIKE THIS MAY -JULY 2015 AND THEN @3:30PM 12 /5 /15 CHEROKEE STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION OF 13 MILE & UTICA. I HAD MY 7YR OLD IN THE CAR AND AVOIDED TRAFFIC ACCIDENT PULLED OVER AND IT SUDDENLY STOPPED AGAIN. FORTUNATELY WAS ABLE TO GET HOME WAS ONLY FIVE MINUTES AWAY. PLACED COMPLAINT TO CHRYSLER THEY TOWED THE VEHICLE 12/7/15. HOWEVER YESTERDAY 12/7/15 @6PM ROSEVILLE CHRYSLER JEEP DEALERSHIP SERVICE:(888)409-5930 CALLED TO TELL ME IT WAS MY ERROR THAT JEEP CHEROKEE STOP WORKING BECAUSE IT WAS "DUE AN OIL CHANGE IN OCTOBER". I TOLD REPAIR SHOP MY HUSBAND AND I NEED TO SPEAK TO A MANAGER BECAUSE 1ST I RECEIVED NO LIGHT SIGNAL OR NOTIFICATION FROM THIS DIGITAL DISPLAY STATING I NEEDED AN OIL CHANGE WHICH IS PROVIDED BY 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE SECOND THERE IS NO WAY THE VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE BEEN DRY OUT OF OIL UNLESS THERE IS LEAK OR SOMETHING CAUSED OIL TO DRY UP. THIS VEHICLE IS A LEMON AND IS DANGEROUS AND ALL I WANT IS TO EXCHANGE FOR ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT IS NOT A CHEROKEE. JULY 2015 CHRYSLER CUSTOMER CARE DEPT. SAID MY CASE WARRANTED A VEHICLE REPLACEMENT BUT SINCE ROSEVILLE CHRYSLER JEEP HAVE RECEIVED THEIR MONEY FROM ALLAY BANK THEY REFUSE TO ASSIST ME. THIS VEHICLE IS DANGEROUS AND WANT TO CANCEL MY LEASE AGREEMENT - I PAY MY $380 LEASE ON TIME EVERY MONTH I DESERVE A RELIABLE VEHICLE FROM ROSEVILLE CHRYSLER JEEP
Other or unspecified, Engine, Dec 7, 2015
CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN IN TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS OF TIMES DUE TO TRANSMISSION JERKIN. IN MARCH 2015 THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACES AND THE JERKING CONTINUOUS. I HAVE BEEN TAKING THE CAR IN FOR THE TRANSMISSION JERKING BUT ACCORDING TO THE DEALER THEY CAN'T DUPLICATE. AS OF NOVEMBER 26,2015; THE CAR STARTED TO STALL WHILE IN MOVEMENT AND I HAVE TO WAIT ABOUT 10 MIN FOR THE CAR TO START. SO THIS MEANS THAT THE CAR STOPS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET AND FREEWAYS WITH GOING TRAFFIC AND DOES NOT TURN BACK ON. IT HAPPENED EVERY DAY AFTER THAT. ON NOVEMBER 30, 2015; IN A MATTER OF 3 BLOCK THE CAR STOPPED 3 TIMES. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER ON DECEMBER 1, 2015 AND AS OF NOW THEY WANT ME TO PICK UP THE CAR BECAUSE THEY CAN NOT DUPLICATE. TO ME IS A MATTER OF SAFETY. I DRIVE BY MYSELF WITH MY 3 KIDS. I DON'T UNDERSTAND IF THEY ARE WAITING FOR SOMETHING MAJOR TO HAPPEN TO ME AND MY KIDS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. I HAVE A TRIP PLANNED FOR THIS WEEKEND AND HONESTLY I DON'T EVEN KNOW IF IT WOULD HAPPEN DUE TO THE INSECURITY OF THE VEHICLE. I HAVE CONTACTED MANUFACTURING AND THEY ARE DOING NOTHING ABOUT IT . ALSO, A BBB CLAIM WAS DONE BECAUSE OF THE ISSUES WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND THERE WAS NOTHING DONE ABOUT IT EITHER. I AND GETTING READY TO DO ANOTHER BBB DUE TO THE STALLING AS WELL.
Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Nov 30, 2015
WHEN DRIVING AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK, THE CAR WILL SUDDENLY LOOSE SPEED AND WILL DROP INTO LOW GEAR. A SERVICE NOTE COMES ON THE SCREEN STATING, "SERVICE TRANSMISSION" AND "SERVICE PARK BRAKE." I AM UNABLE TO HAVE ANY CONTROL OF THE SPEED OF THE CAR. I HAVE TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND TURN THE CAR OFF SEVERAL TIMES, UNTIL THE TRANSMISSION ALLOWS TO SWITCH SPEEDS/GEARS. AT FIRST, WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE THE CAR WILL JUST DROP OUT AND NOT ALLOW ME TO MOVE FORWARD. I FEEL EXTREMELY UNSAFE DRIVING MY VEHICLE ESPECIALLY WHEN THIS HAPPENS ON THE HIGHWAY IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. IT HAS HAPPENED TO ME WHEN GOING ANYWHERE FROM 25 MPH TO 78 MPH. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT IT, AND THEY SEEMED TO FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. I TOOK MY CAR TO ANOTHER DEALER IN ANOTHER STATE, AND THEY WERE STILL UNSUCCESSFUL WITH FINDING OUT WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. AGAIN, I FEEL COMPLETELY UNSAFE WHEN DRIVING AND I AM JUST WAITING TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT OR SOMEONE TO REAR END ME BECAUSE OF THE DRASTIC LOSE IN SPEED.
Other or unspecified, Nov 21, 2015
VEHICLE BECOMES UNSTABLE AND SHAKES VIOLENTLY WHEN IT IS BEING TOWED BEHIND MY MOTERHOME WITH A TOWBAR. THE TOW BAR HAS BEEN DAMAGED TWICE AND CAR ALMOST DEPARTED FROM THE TOW VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. CHECH ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON.THE ONLY WAY TO STOP SHAKING IS TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP . YOU CAN SEE A VIDEO OF A SIMILAR JEEP ON YOUTUBE AT " 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE SHAKING"
Other or unspecified, Nov 20, 2015
I RECEIVED NOTICE OF RECALLS, NUMBERS R27 AND R39. BAKERSFIELD JEEP STATES THAT THEY HAVE NO PARTS TO REPAIR THE DEFECTS AND THERE I NO TIMETABLE FOR GETTING SUCH PARTS.
Other or unspecified, Nov 19, 2015
I HAD MY DEALERSHIP DUE THE R-40 UPDATE FOR MY UCONNECT SYSTEM. EVER SINCE THAT UPDATE OVER 2 MONTHS AGO I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO USE MY NAVIGATION. IT SAYS THAT NAVIGATION IS BEING UPDATED. I GET TOLD FROM MY DEALERSHIP THAT CHRYSLER IS WORKING ON IT AND HAS BEEN SINCE IT HAPPENED BUT YET THERE IS NOTHING ELSE ABOUT THIS ON ANY WEBSITE?