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
2,647 reports, newest first.
Engine, Sep 20, 2020
MY 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE WILL STALL UNEXPECTEDLY. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE ACCELERATING AND/OR TURNING AT A STOP SIGN OR RED LIGHT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY DESCRIBED IT AS FOLLOWS "THE STALLING IS A SAFETY FEATURE WHEN THE OIL GETS LOW". THE DEALERSHIP CHECKED THE OIL AND IT WAS VERY LOW. THIS IS A REPEATED PROBLEM AND HAPPENS BEFORE THE RECOMMENDED 5000 MILES OIL CHANGE FREQUENCY. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED, THE "OIL LIFE" SCREEN SAID I HAD 28% OIL LIFE LEFT ( I HAD BEEN FOLLOWING IT TO AVOID STALLING OUT UNEXPECTEDLY.... WHICH DIDN'T HELP AND I ONCE AGAIN STALLED AT A RED LIGHT IN TRAFFIC). MY MAIN SAFETY CONCERN IS THE FACT THAT THERE IS NO INDICATOR LIGHT FOR LOW OIL, AND THE FIRST INDICATION IS MY CAR STALLING OUT IN TRAFFIC WHICH COULD CAUSE A WRECK. THIS CAN'T BE SAFE NOR MEET SAFETY GUIDELINES/REQUIREMENTS. MY SECOND CONCERN IS THE FACT THAT MY ENGINE IS BURNING OFF THAT MUCH OIL SO QUICKLY (VERIFIED TO HAVE NO LEAKS IN THE SYSTEM). WHEN SEARCHING THE INTERNET, I HAVE FOUND THIS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH PEOPLE STATING THEY ALSO HAD NO INDICATION EXCEPT FOR THE SUDDEN STALLING OUT. I FEEL THIS IS SOMETHING THAT SHOULD BE FULLY INVESTIGATED AS A SAFETY CONCERN. IT SEEMS TO HAVE AT LEAST ENOUGH OF A CASE TO BE A LAWSUIT IN TWO STATES (CALIFORNIA AND MICHIGAN) AT THE TIME OF ME WRITING THIS- SEP2020.
Power train, Engine, Sep 18, 2020
WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS OF 45MPH IN THE CITY THE GEAR SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND INFORMED ME TO PUT THE CAR INTO "P" AFTER DOING SO I TRIED TO START THE VEHICLE BUT IT WAS INOPERABLE AND THE MESSAGE "SERVICE THE SHIFTER" APPEARED ON THE DASH WITH ALL LIGHTS ON THE SHIFTER ILLUMINATED
Other or unspecified, Electronic stability control (ESC), Sep 13, 2020
WHILE DRIVING MY 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE A WARNING SHOWED UP WHERE THE MILES WOULD BE SAYING SERVICE SHIFTER. THEN ALL THE LIGHTS CAME ON ON THE GEAR SHIFT THE P N R AND D LIGHT WERE ALL ON I HAD TO PULL OVER PARK CUT THE CAR OFF AND THEN ONCE I TURNED IT BACK ON IT WENT BACK TO NORMAL
Power train, Sep 11, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE SERVICE TRANSMISSION AND SERVICE PARKING BRAKE MESSAGES DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,700.
Other or unspecified, Sep 10, 2020
ALL THE LIGHTS ON MY SHIFTER LIT UP, AND ON MY DASH "SERVICE SHIFTER" APPEARED. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED, AND I HAVE PAID TO HAVE IT SERVICED ONCE. IT IS STILL HAPPENING. THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN AT A SPECIFIC TIME, BUT HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
Power train, Electrical system, Sep 10, 2020
WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY, SERVICE SHIFTER WARNING DISPLAYED AND ALL INDICATOR LIGHTS WERE LIT (PARK, NEUTRAL, REVERSE, DRIVE). THIS CAUSED PANIC AND THE DRIVER PULLED OVER TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE. A DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSIS IS SHORT IN WIRING. THIS MANUFACTURER DEFECT HAS CAUSED WRECKS AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED BY JEEP.
Parking brake, Sep 10, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE PARKING BRAKE AUTOMATIC SYSTEM ILLUMINATED AND LOCKED UP THE FRONT WHEELS AND THROW HER INTO THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LEN STOLER CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP (1001 BALTIMORE BLVD, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157, WHERE THE AUTOMATIC PARKING BRAKE SWITCH WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER CHRYSLER DEALER JONES JUNCTION (1508 BELAIR RD #2000, BEL AIR, MD 21014), AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH THE SAME FAILURE AS THE FIRST DEALER. THE AUTOMATIC PARKING BRAKE SWITCH WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT ADVISED THE MECHANIC TO DISCONNECT THE PARKING BRAKE SWITCH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000.*DT*DT*JB*DT*DT*DT*JB*JB
Steering, Power train, Engine, Sep 9, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATING SHIFT TO PARK AND SHIFT TO DESIRE GEARS. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE ENTERING A DRIVEWAY OR WHILE IN REVERSE AND ALSO WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD START TO SHAKE AND JERK VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND PULLED TO THE LEFT WHILE HER DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATED SHIFT TO PARK AND SHIFT TO DESIRE GEARS AND ALSO INDICATED SERVICE TRANSMISSION AND ALSO SERVICE BRAKES. THE CONTACT POWERED OFF THE VEHICLE AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, SHIFTED OUT OF NEUTRAL THEN INTO PARK BEFORE SELECTING DRIVE. THE VEHICLE DROVE NORMAL TO HALF A BLOCK BEFORE THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SPIRIT AUTOMOTIVE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (4611 AVENUE Q, LUBBOCK, TX 79412), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MECHANIC UPDATED THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SOFTWARE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V447000 (POWER TRAIN). AFTER LEAVING THE DEALER, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE AND BEFORE REACHING HER RESIDENCE THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, COASTED INTO HER DRIVEWAY AND STALLED. THE CONTACT CALLED AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS ADVISED TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER FOR THEM TO UPDATE THE SOFTWARE AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE TECHNICIAN CALLED THE CONTACT AND INFORMED HER THE VEHICLE WAS READY FOR PICK UP HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WHICH WAS STILL PENDING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 97,700.
Power train, Sep 9, 2020
WE BOUGHT THE CAR USED ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO. PERIODICALLY IT STALLS AND WILL NOT GO FORWARD. IT HAS HAPPENED IN THE MIDDLE OF INTERSECTIONS. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE LOCAL DEALER AND THEY DON'T SHOW ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. IT HAPPENS RANDOMLY SO YOU CAN REALLY SHOW THE TECHNICIAN WHAT IT IS DOING BUT NOTHING SHOWS UP WHEN THEY RUN THE DIAGNOSTICS. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM FOR THE 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. I HAVE SEEN COMPLAINTS FROM 2015 FORWARD. WHEN IT STOPS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WE HAVE TO FIND A PLACE TO STOP AND TURN IT OFF. USUALLY IT WILL CORRECT ITSELF WHEN IT IS RESTARTED. CLEARLY THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. I DON'T KNOW IF JEEP CAN'T FIX THE PROBLEM OR WON'T FIX THE PROBLEM. THIS HAS HAPPENED ABOUT 10 TIMES IN THE LAST 3 YEARS.
Power train, Sep 8, 2020
ENGINE DISENGAGES WHEN RPN INCREASES AND STRESS INCREASE, AS DRIVING UP A HILL OR INCREASING SPEED.
Power train, Electronic stability control (ESC), Sep 8, 2020
I AM GETTING RANDOM SOFTWARE TRANSMISSION ISSUES. SOMETIMES THE CAR POWER FADES WHEN DRIVING ON MAJOR ROADS TO A STOP SO I HAVE TO RESTART THE CAR. I NOW AVOID DRIVING ON FREEWAYS BECAUSE OF THIS. SOMETIMES WHEN DRIVING ON MAIN ROADS I GET A MESSAGE TO SAY THAT I HAVE TO PUT THE CAR IN "PARK" TO CHANGE GEAR WHEN I WAS JUST DRIVING IN D AND DID NOT WANT TO CHANGE ANYWAY AS IT WAS IN AUTOMATIC NOT MANUAL. WHICH I DO NOT USE. AFTER THE MESSAGE THE CAR LOSES POWER AND I HAVE TO STOP TO PUT THE CAR IN "PARK" TO RESTART THE CAR TO CONTINUE ON MY JOURNEY, SOMETIMES I HAVE NO ISSUES. I HAVE REPORTED ISSUES PREVIOUSLY ABOUT THE CAR LOSING POWER WHICH WERE CLAIMED TO HAVE BEEN FIXED AFTER A RECALL FOR SOFTWARE UPDATES. THIS CAR IS CURRENTLY UNSTABLE, UNPREDICTABLE, UNRELIABLE AND DANGEROUS. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT MY SAFETY AND RELUCTANT TO DRIVE THE CAR ANYWHERE. I FEEL UNEASY AS I DO NOT KNOW WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN NEXT. I HAVE NOTIFIED THE DEALER PREVIOUSLY AND TODAY BUT I NEED THIS ISSUE ESCALATED. I HAVE AN ALTERNATIVE USE OF A CAR (MY WIFE'S) WHICH I DRIVE TO AVOID THE ABOVE SAFETY CONCERNS AND PROBLEMS.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Service brakes, Sep 7, 2020
I WAS DRIVING IN THE HIGHWAY AND THE JEEP STOP COMPLETELY WITH THE PARKING AUTOMATICALLY AND IN THE BOARD WAS BLINKING TRANSMISSION SERVICE, LITERALLY THE TRUCK WENT CRAZY I COULDN'T MOVE THE TRUCK IN THE HIGHWAYS THANKS GOD THEIR WERE NOT TO MUCH PEOPLE IN THE ROAD. I GOT TO DO A RESEARCH AND MANY PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME COMPLAIN AND THE SAME PROBLEM ON THEIR JEEP CHEROKEE.
Power train, Sep 7, 2020
MY 2014 2.4L JEEP CHEROKEE IS SHIFTING OUT OF GEAR WHEN MAKING A TURN AND LOOSES POWER. WHEN IT SHIFTS OUT OF GEAR (OR INTO NEUTRAL) THE GEAR SHIFT LIGHT WILL COME ON. THE GEAR SHIFTIER WILL NOT HAVE MOVED AND STILL BE IN DRIVE! ENGINE HAS TO BE SHUT OFF AND THEN I HAVE TO TRY ABOUT THREE TIME TO GET IT TO START AGAIN, AND IT WILL NOT START UP LIKE NORMAL. IT STARTS UP LIKE IT IS TRYING TO GET THE ENGINE MOTIVATED INTO MOVEMENT. WHEN I AM ABLE TO RESTART THE JEEP THE GEAR SHIFT LIGHT WILL NO LONGER BE ON. IT IS THE SECOND TIME TO HAPPEN IN A WEEK.
Power train, Sep 6, 2020
THE CAR BEGAN LOSING POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL WITHOUT WARNING, WITH THE RESULTING LOSS OF POWER CAUSING A DANGEROUS SITUATION. THE ISSUE WAS INTERMITTENT, OCCURRING WHILE TURNING, WHILE APPROACHING A STOP, AND WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. THE TRANSMISSION REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AT MY OWN EXPENSE.
Other or unspecified, Sep 2, 2020
THE SUV WOULD NOT START FIRST THING IN THE MORNING AS I WAS HEADING TO WORK. JUMP STARTED IN THE AFTERNOON AND THE CAR WOULD NOT SHUT OFF, GEARS WOULD NOT HOLD AND COULD NOT GO INTO PARK OR NEUTRAL. I WAS TRYING TO MAKE IT TO THE BATTERY REPLACEMENT CENTER AND GET A NEW BATTERY INSTALLED RIGHT AWAY. INSTEAD I HAD TO PUT THE HAND BRAKE ON AS THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP AND GOT IT TOWED TO DEALERSHIP FOR NEW BATTERY INSTALL. I WAS ENDANGERING MYSELF AND OTHERS IN THIS SITUATION. THERE WAS NO INDICATION ABOUT I NEEDING A NEW BATTERY PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT.
Power train, Service brakes, Engine, Sep 1, 2020
AGAIN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THIS IS OUR 2ND ENGINE AND THE DEALER SAYS IT IS THIS NEW ENGINE THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE JEEP WILL IDLE ROUGH, SHIFT ON IT'S OWN, ALL THE SAME TRANSMISSION ISSUES. AND NOW THE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UP AND I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED HOME. I ASSUME IT IS THE TRANSIMISSION BECAUSE IT STILL WILL THROW IT IN NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING.
Power train, Sep 1, 2020
I HAVEN'T GET MY RECALL PAPERWORK TO TAKE MY SUV TO THE DEALER TO REPAIR THE TRANSMISSION SOFTWARE . NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V447. I KNOW MY CHEROKEE IS A JEEP CHEROKEE 4 CYLINDER 4X4 BUT IS HAPPENING TO ME AS WELL AND I HAVE 2 KIDS . IS SCARY WHEN UNEXPECTEDLY SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF POWER AND RAISING THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT. ALSO THE ENGINE WILL SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. PLEASE HELP ME TO GET MY SUV FIXED . THIS SITUATION IS VERY FRUSTRATING SINCE I TOOK IT TO HOLT CHRYSLER DEALER AT ARLINGTON TEXAS WHEN THAT SITUATION WITH THE TRANSMISSION HAPPENED THE FIRST TIME AND THEY SAID THAT MY SUV WAS NOT ON THE RECALL . NOW THE DEALER DOES NOT EXIST ANYMORE NOW IS CLASSIC DEALER . SO AT THIS POINT I JUST NEED THE PAPERWORK IN ORDER TO GET MY SUV TRANSMISSION FIXED WITH THE NEW SOFTWARE . THANKS FOR EVERYTHING. BEST REGARDS , [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Power train, Aug 28, 2020
WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN A HILL THE CAR DINGED AND IT SAID SERVICE TRANSMISSION, WHEN I WAS ON FLAT ROAD AFTER THE HILL THE CAR WAS NOT SHIFTING GEARS ITS LIKE IT WAS STUCK IN A HIGHER GEAR, IF I SLOWED DOWN IT ALL IT WOULD JERK AND SPUTTER TILL I GOT IT GOING A LIL FASTER, BUT IT WOULD STILL NOT CHANGE GEARS
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 27, 2020
I NEED TO PUT OIL IN MY CAR AT LEAST TWO TIMES IN BETWEEN OIL CHANGES. MY CAR HAS STOPPED MULTIPLE TIMES WHEN I TURN BECAUSE IT RAN OUT OF OIL. THE ENGINE BURNS OIL SO FAST. I DON'T DRIVE THAT MUCH. THIS IS EXPENSIVE AND VERY VERY DANGEROUS. THIS CAR NEEDS TO BE RECALLED.
Power train, Aug 26, 2020
STARTED CAR AND ENGINE LIGHT, TRANSMISSION LIGHT AND ECS LIGHT CAME ON. IT WAS DIFFICULT TO PUT CAR IN REVERSE AND DRIVE. CAR WAS SLUGGISH AND WOULD NOT AUTO SHIFT INTO HIGHER GEAR.
Engine, Aug 26, 2020
THE CAR STARTED LEAKING COOLANT. THE RADIATOR HOSE AND SEAMS ON THE RADIATOR WERE LEAKING WHICH CAUSED THE CAR TO OVERHEAT.
Engine, Aug 26, 2020
THE OIL FILTER HOUSING CRACKED. WHEN THE CAR WAS STATIONARY IT WOULD DRIP OIL. WHEN THE CAR WAS MOVING IT WOULD SPRAY OIL ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE CAR AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Engine, Aug 20, 2020
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR/SWITCH IS CIRCUIT IS MALFUNCTION. (OBD FAULT CODE P0520 ) KEEPS ON GOING ON FOR A FEW DAYS THEN OFF FOR FOR A FEW DAYS. EVEN RIGHT AFTER AN OIL CHANGE PERFORMED BY THE DEALER. THIS HAVE BEEN ONGOING FOR ABOUT THE PAST 2 YEARS. APPROX. $400 TO REPAIR AND THE PART COST ON $40-$60.
Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 20, 2020
CAR STALLS OUT WHILE DRIVING AFTER FILLING GAS TANK (NOT TOPPING IT OFF). TRANSMISSION LIGHT COMES ON, ALL WARNINGS COME ON, AND CAR LOCKS UP. SOMETIMES YOU CANNOT PUT IT IN GEAR, AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP. IT WILL SAY "SHIFT TO PARK," BUT YOU CANNOT ALWAYS DO THAT. SOMETIMES WHEN IT STALLS IT WILL STILL BE RUNNING, BUT WILL JUST GO OUT OF GEAR. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM, AND CHRYSLER WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. YESTERDAY, I WAS NEARLY REAR-ENDED THREE TIMES ON AN INTERSTATE IN ATLANTA WHEN MY CAR SUDDENLY STALLED WHILE I WAS IN MOTION. HERE IS WHAT ONE MECHANIC SAID: YOUR VEHICLE HAS AN ISSUE WITH VENTILATION FROM THE FUEL PUMP, THE GAS HAS NOWHERE ELSE TO GO BUT GET SUCKED UP TOWARDS THE ENGINE. THE PUMP IS FAILING, THE CHARCOAL CANISTER IS FULL OF FUEL, THE EVAP SYSTEM INTEGRITY MODULE IS FULL OF FUEL AND THE PURGE IS PUSHING FUEL INTO THE INTAKE WHICH IS DROWNING THE MOTOR AND SHUTTING IT OFF. HE SAID IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE, AND THAT HE HAS SEEN THIS WITH THE EXACT MAKE AND MODEL OF THE CAR. I AM TERRIFIED TO DRIVE MY CAR, AND IT ONLY HAS 36,000 MILES ON IT. I, OR SOMEONE ELSE, WILL BE KILLED BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. THIS STARTED WHILE THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, AND IT TOOK OVER A YEAR TO FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS GOING ON. WE HAVE SINCE CALLED CHRYSLER EVERY DAY TO SPEAK TO A SUPERVISOR, AND NO ONE WILL RETURN OUR CALLS. THEY REFUSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE SITUATION, THE SEVERITY OF THE SITUATION, AND OUR CONCERNS. THEY SAID TO CONTACT YOU.
Other or unspecified, Aug 20, 2020
WAS DRIVING MY 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE DOWN THE ROAD. IT SHUTTERED AND STOPPED SUDDENLY. WE BARELY COASTED TO SIDE OF ROAD. WE FOUND OUT WE WAS OUT OF GAS. THE FUEL GAUGE QUIT WORKING. WE WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED. WE HAD LESS THAN 50,000 MILES ON MY JEEP. IT WAS SCARY AND JEEP WOULD DO NOTHING ABOUT IT UNLESS I PAID THE 300.00 TO GET HOOKED UP TO COMPUTER AT DEALERSHIP. I HAD TO PAY IT UP FRONT. I DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY FOR THAT. I THANK GOD THAT WE WAS NOT REAR ENDED AT THE TIME IT HAPPENED. WE WAS DRIVING DOWN STATE ROUTE 49 IN ARCANUM AT THE TIME IT HAPPENED. JUST DRIVING FROM ARCANUM TO GREENVILLE OHIO. CALLED AAA FOR A TOW. BUT A PERSON STOPPED BY WITH GAS IN A GAS CAN AND ASKED IF WE WANTED TO TRY IT. WE PUT GAS IN JEEP. IT STARTED UP. FELT WITH LESS THAN 50,000 THEY SHOULD HAVE CHECKED IT OUT FOR FREE. WHAT IF WE WAS REAR ENDED? STATE ROUTE 49 IN THAT AREA IS VERY BUSY TWO LANE STATE ROUTE. SO WE THINK GAUGE IS WRONG OR BROKEN. SO MIGHT LIST UNKNOWN SINCE NEVER PUT ON COMPUTER TO KNOW FOR SURE.