2014 Jeep Cherokee

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

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

Complaints by model year
  1. 2,647

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

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

What owners report most often

  1. Power train1,469
  2. Engine515
  3. Electrical system449
  4. Other or unspecified283
  5. Service brakes188
  6. Fuel/propulsion system186
  7. Vehicle speed control185
  8. Steering119

Recalls and investigations

  1. Electrical system, wiring, rear compartment/trunkPark outsideMay 11, 2023

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a power liftgate. An electrical short in the power liftgate module may lead to a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off.

    A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

    Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will relocate the power liftgate module and add a water shield. In addition, dealers will inspect for corrosion and replace the module and electrical connectors, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 1, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 49A. This recall supersedes recalls 15V-393 and 15V-826. Vehicles repaired under the prior recalls will still need to have the new remedy performed.

    Campaign 23V338000 on NHTSA.gov

  2. Power train, driveline, differential unitJun 11, 2020

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a two-speed Power Transfer Unit (PTU). Relative movement in the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) between the differential input splines and the transmission output shaft may cause some input spline teeth to wear off, which may eventually cause a loss of engagement between the transmission and the differential inside the PTU. If this occurs, power cannot be transferred between the front wheels and the transmission which results in a loss of drive while the vehicle is in motion and a loss of the Park function while stationary.

    A loss of drive can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning. A loss of the Park function can cause unintended vehicle rollaway which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

    FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update that will maintain vehicle propulsion by engaging rear wheel drive and prevent rolling in Park by activating the electronic parking brake if a failed input spline occurs. This recall began July 14, 2020. Owners may contact FCA USA LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is W47.

    Campaign 20V343000 on NHTSA.gov

  3. Power train, automatic transmissionJun 13, 2019

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.2L engines. In the event that a clutch becomes stuck in the transmission, the transmission software may shift the transmission to neutral.

    An unexpected shift to neutral would result in a loss of drive, increasing the risk of crash.

    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the transmission software, free of charge. The recall began August 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V69.

    Campaign 19V447000 on NHTSA.gov

  4. Electrical system, wiringMay 17, 2018

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

    If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.

    Campaign 18V332000 on NHTSA.gov

  5. EquipmentDec 21, 2017

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

    If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

    Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.

    Campaign 17V824000 on NHTSA.gov

  6. SeatsAug 10, 2016

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 29, 2013, to February 5, 2016. The seat fasteners on the first or second row seats may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification.

    Loose fasteners may allow the seats to move, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupants in the event of a crash.

    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seats or seat sets, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during September 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall S63.

    Campaign 16V590000 on NHTSA.gov

  7. Power train, automatic transmissionJul 12, 2016

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee and 2015 Chrysler 200, Jeep Renegade, RAM ProMaster, and 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles equipped with 9-speed automatic transmissions. The transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness, and as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral. On August 29, 2016 Chrysler added the 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles to this recall.

    If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.

    Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module and the Transmission Control Module and if necessary replace the transaxle range sensor wire harness, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S55.

    Campaign 16V529000 on NHTSA.gov

  8. Visibility, windshield wiper/washerAug 12, 2015

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 4, 2013, to July 11, 2014. Use of the front windshield wipers on dry glass may cause damage to the body control module (BCM).

    BCM damage may result in the failure of the windshield wipers, impairing the driver's vision and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a ground strap to protect the BCM from damage, free of charge. Owners were notified of the recall on October 7, 2015. The recall began on December 15, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R39.

    Campaign 15V509000 on NHTSA.gov

  9. Equipment, electrical, radio/tape deck/cd etc.Jul 23, 2015

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.

    Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own USB drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for immediate installation. In an effort to mitigate the effects of this security vulnerability, Chrysler has had the wireless service provider close the open cellular connection to the vehicle that provided unauthorized access to the vehicle network. This measure may not have been implemented on all vehicles and does not address access by other means that will be remedied by the software update. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R40.

    Campaign 15V461000 on NHTSA.gov

  10. Structure, body, hatchback/liftgateJun 22, 2015

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 4, 2013, to February 18, 2015 and equipped with a Power Liftgate option. In the affected vehicles, water may enter the Power Liftgate Control Module and cause a high resistance short circuit in the module.

    A short circuit in the liftgate control module may result in a fire.

    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power liftgate control module and connectors for corrosion, substitute a bolt for the threaded grommet installed to seal an attachment point used in non-power liftgate vehicles and cover the power liftgate control module in a foam water shield, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R27. This recall is superseded by NHTSA recall 23V-338.

    Campaign 15V393000 on NHTSA.gov

  11. Air bags, side/windowJan 28, 2015

    Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 1, 2013, to November 19, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience unintended side curtain and seat air bag deployment during vehicle operation.

    If the air bags deploy unexpectedly during vehicle operation, it can increase the risk of personal injury and increase the risk of a crash.

    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-flash the occupant restraint control module software, free of charge. The recall began on March 4, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R05.

    Campaign 15V041000 on NHTSA.gov

  12. Suspension, rear, shock absorberJul 2, 2014

    Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jeep Cherokee and Ram 1500 and 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles. Due to an insufficient weld, the rear shocks may detach from the vehicle at one end and possibly damage other chassis components, the tire or result in reduced braking.

    Damage to the tire or reduced braking increases the risk of a vehicle crash.

    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear shocks and replace any affected ones, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P37.

    Campaign 14V392000 on NHTSA.gov

  13. Vehicle speed control, accelerator pedalJun 4, 2014

    Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014 to April 8, 2014, Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014 to April 8, 2014, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT vehicles manufactured February 3, 2014 to April 8, 2014, and Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured March 6, 2014 to April 17, 2014. When the adaptive cruise control is engaged and the driver presses the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle's speed more than the cruise control system would on its own, the vehicle may continue to accelerate briefly after the accelerator pedal is released.

    The unintended continued acceleration may increase the risk of a crash.

    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-flash the Driver Assistance System Module (DASM), free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P31.

    Campaign 14V293000 on NHTSA.gov

Representative owner complaints

2,647 reports, newest first.

  1. Steering, Power train, Electronic stability control (ESC), Oct 7, 2016

    I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY. I MADE A COMPLETE STOP AT THE TRAFFIC LIGHT WHEN RED. ON GREEN TRAFFIC SIGNAL, THE CAR PLACED ITSELF INTO NO MOTION. THE CAR ACTIVATED THE FOLLOWING WARNING LIGHTS: PARKING BRAKE, SERVICE ENGINE, STABILITY CONTROL, AND THE MONITOR DISPLAYED SERVICE TRANSMISSION. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPETITIVE ALONG WITH A CAT PURR DURING ACCELERATION SINCE FIRST DAY OF NEW PURCHASE.

  2. Power train, Air bags, Visibility/wiper, Oct 7, 2016

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V529000 (POWER TRAIN), 15V041000 (AIR BAGS), AND 15V509000 (VISIBILITY). THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED TO SCHEDULE THE REPAIRS AND INDICATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT ON OCTOBER 3, 2016. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED MONTHS LATER AND WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE SUPPLIED FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

  3. Power train, Oct 7, 2016

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V529000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

  4. Other or unspecified, Oct 6, 2016

    I BROUGHT MY JEEP IN FOR THE SAFETY RECALL R40 RADIO SECURITY VULNERABILITY ON 9/16/16. THEY TRIED TO DO THE SOFTWARE UPDATE 5 TIMES OVER 4 AND HALF HOURS. THE RESULT OF THE FAILURE IS NOT HAVING ACCESS TO THE IN CAR PHONE/RESCUE SYSTEM, NO NAVIGATION, NO BLUE TOOTH, NO RADIO OR MUSIC ACCESS AND NO CONTROL OVER THE HEAT/AIR VENTS, SEAT WARMERS OR STEERING WHEEL WARMER. I WAS TOLD THEY NEEDED TO REPLACE THE RADIO. THEY TOLD ME IT TAKES ABOUT 3-5 DAYS. I FOLLOWED UP WITH THEM WEDNESDAY 9/21/16, THURSDAY 9/22/16 AND FRIDAY 9/23/16, AS THEY TOLD ME IT WAS ON THE WAY AND I SHOULD JUST TRY BACK THE NEXT DAY. ON FRIDAY 9/23/16 I WAS ADVISED THE PART WAS BACK ORDERED AND WOULD NOT BE THERE UNTIL THE 1ST WEEK IN OCTOBER. ON TUESDAY 10/4 I WAS ADVISED IT STILL HAD NOT SHIPPED AND THEY EXPECTED IT SOME TIME NEXT WEEK. THURSDAY 10/6 I WAS ADVISED IT'S NOT SCHEDULED TO SHIP UNTIL 10/18. THE CONTINUOUS LIES ABOUT WHEN THIS WILL BE FIXED ARE EXASPERATING. I FEEL UNSAFE IN MY CAR NOW AND I HAVE A 45 MILE COMMUTE TO AND FROM WORK. I ALSO PAY FOR SIRIUS RADIO AND HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO USE IT SINCE THIS HAPPENED.

  5. Power train, Oct 5, 2016

    THE CAR FAILS TO ACCELERATE WHILE DRIVING. IT WILL DOWNSHIFT HARD AND THEN FEEL AS IF I AM GLIDING ALONG. WARNING LIGHTS HAVE COME ON WHILE DRIVING AND THEN GO OFF WHEN PULL OVER TO STOP. IT HAS TOTALLY STOPPED WORKING ON TWO OCCASIONS-NO POWER-THEN MAGICALLY STARTS AGAIN. THE TRANSMISSION HAS ALREADY BEEN REPLACED ONCE AND IT STILL HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS. IT HAS BECOME A SAFETY ISSUE AS I NEVER KNOW IF IT WILL ACCELERATE IN TRAFFIC. THE DEALER HAS BEEN TOLD SEVERAL TIMES. NOW THERE IS A RECALL AND THE REMEDY IS NOT YET AVAILABLE. IT IS VERY SCARY TO DRIVE.

  6. Power train, Oct 5, 2016

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V529000 (POWER TRAIN). HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

  7. Power train, Service brakes, Oct 3, 2016

    1.) VEHICLE SHIFTS INTO NEUTRAL WITHOUT NOTICE WHILE ACTIVELY DRIVING AND SHIFTER COLUMN INDICATES "DRIVE". 2.) PARKING BREAK ENGAGES WITHOUT WARNING OR PHYSICAL ACTIVATION. DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO IDENTIFY ISSUE.

  8. Power train, Oct 3, 2016

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V529000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE REMEDY WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

  9. Power train, Electrical system, Oct 2, 2016

    CAR WILL SLIP INTO NEUTRAL WITH NO WARNING AND THE ENGINE GOES INTO IDLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED SIX TIMES INCLUDING WHILE EXITING THE FREEWAY ALMOST CAUSING ME TO BE REAR ENDED. JEEP IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND HAS ISSUED RECALL S55. THEY HAVE NO FIX AND THEY DON'T KNOW WHEN ONE WILL BE AVAILABLE. THE MOPAR SUPPORT REPS AGREE THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BUT WILL NOT PROVIDE A LOANER OR RENTAL BECAUSE THEY DON'T KNOW HOW LONG BEFORE A FIX WILL BE AVAILABLE. THIS CAR HAS BECOME VERY SCARY TO DRIVE AND I AM GETTING NO HELP FROM THE DEALER OR FROM JEEP.

  10. Power train, Engine, Sep 30, 2016

    AFTER PURCHASING THE NEW 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE LATITUDE, I NOTICED THAT IT HAD A ROUGH TIME SHIFTING. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD SHIFT VIOLENTLY FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR AND ANYTIME YOU WOULD STOP ON AN INCLINE. WE HAVE HAD ALL THE NECESSARY RECALLS DONE TO THE VEHICLE BUT IT HAS CONTINUED TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. WHEN COMMUNICATING THIS ISSUE TO THE DEALERSHIP ALL I GET IS THAT WE ARE NOT USED TO THE 9 GEAR TRANSMISSION AND WE NEED TO GET USED TO IT. I WILL BE TAKING IT IN FOR THE FOURTH TIME TO SEE IF THEY CAN FIX IT. ON A SECOND NOTE I HAVE ALSO HAD THE VEHICLE TAKEN IN TO THE SHOP TO SEE WHY THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUTS OFF. THIS HAS ALSO HAPPENED TO US ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, BUT WHEN I TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY TELL ME THERE IS NOTHING WRONG. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE AND CONCERNS ME. THIS WOULD BE A DISASTER IF IT HAPPENS TO DIE WHEN I AM ON THE HIGHWAY. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH THIS VEHICLE AND MORE SO WITH THE WAY I AM TREATED WHEN I TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. THERE IS SOMETHING SERIOUSLY WRONG WITH THIS VEHICLE AND IT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BEFORE PEOPLE GET INJURED.

  11. Power train, Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Sep 29, 2016

    ON WEDNESDAY MORNING, AUGUST 24TH, 2016, MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE LATITUDE IN TRAFFIC WHEN FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON THE VEHICLE STOPPED DEAD, NO WARNING, NO COASTING TO A STOP, AN IMMEDIATE VERY ABRUPT STOP. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, THE FRONT WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM LOCKED UP, THE VEHICLE WAS UNRESPONSIVE TO ANY DRIVER COMMANDS. MY WIFE HAD TO SEEK ASSISTANCE IN MOVING THE VEHICLE TO A SAFE LOCATION OUT OF THE TRAFFIC LANES. WE SERIOUSLY BELIEVE THAT THIS UNINTENDED AND UNCONTROLLABLE VEHICLE ACTION IS A SAFETY ISSUE INHERENT WITHIN THIS MODEL OF 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. UPON DIAGNOSIS BY THE LOCAL FCA DEALER, WE WERE INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLES OEM BATTERY FAILED THE LOAD TEST AND WOULD BE REPLACED UNDER THE JEEP FACTORY WARRANTY, BATTERY PART NUMBER BB94R750-AA. THE DEALERS SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES SEEMED TO BE UNCONCERNED WITH WHAT IN OUR OPINION IS A SERIOUS DESIGN FLAW WITH THIS VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS RECEIVED 3 PREVIOUS SOFTWARE UPDATES UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY DUE TO SAFETY RECALLS.

  12. Power train, Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Sep 29, 2016

    CAR CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING CLUNK WHEN PUTTING INTO REVERSE OR DRIVE HAS DELAYED ACCELERATION SOMETIMES NO ACCELERATION CAR RADIO DOES NOT COME ON AT ALL OR THE SCREEN FREEZES TRACTION CONTROL GOES ON AND OF ON ITS OWN ALTERNATOR NOT CHARGING PROPERLY OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR ABOUT A MONTH AND HALF I EXPRESSED CONCERNS WHEN I FIRST TEST DROVE THE CAR MY DEALER TOLD ME HE WOULD SEND THE CAR TO JEEP I BOUGHT IT FROM A CHEVY DEALER WITH ABOUT 34,200 MILES AS I SAID OWNED THE CAR LESS THAN 2 MONTHS HAWTHORNE CHEVROLET HAS SENT MY VEHICLE TO JEEP BEEN WITHOUT FOR OVER A WEEK HAVE NOT EVEN MADE 1ST PAYMENT YET CONTACTED JEEP CORPORATE I HAVE A CASE # 3009-95-39 BUT STILL NO SATIFACTION

  13. 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.

  14. Power train, Sep 28, 2016

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, "SERVICE TRANSMISSION" WAS DISPLAYED ACROSS THE MESSAGE BOARD. IN ADDITION, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT AN UPDATE NEEDED TO BE PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V529000 (POWER TRAIN), BUT THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

  15. Power train, Sep 28, 2016

    TRANSMISSION SLIPPING AND BANGING. SLIPS AT START FROM STOP

  16. Power train, Sep 26, 2016

    TRANSMISSION FAILURE DISPLAY ON THE DASH. THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE AFTER BEING PUT IN REVERSE.THE CAR WAS STATIONARY IN THE GARAGE. THIS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAPPENED. THE CAR HAS BEEN TOWED TO THE DEALER TWICE . THE TRANSMISSION IS DOING THE SAME THING AS THE FIRST TIME . I AM AFRAID TO GO ON ANY TRIPS BECAUSE THE CAR IS NOT RELIABLE . MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE IS 11,000.THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTLY ON A RECALL FOR THE PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSAXLE WIRE HARNESS.S55/NHTSA 16V-529.THE TRANSMISSION JERKS AND HESITATES ON STARTS.

  17. Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Sep 26, 2016

    LOSS OF MOTOR POWER CAUSING ERROR CODES AND THE SHUT DOWN OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE SOMETIMES RESTARTS BUT OFTEN DOES NOT. THIS OCCURS WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. VEHICLE HAS BEEN BROUGHT BACK TO DEALER 4 DIFFERENT TIMES SINCE APRIL 1016 AND STILL NOT BEING FIXED. I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND DEALER STATED PARTS CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE ANYWHERE TO REPAIR ISSUE.

  18. Power train, Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 25, 2016

    MAIN ISSUE IS WITH THE NINE SPEED TRANSMISSION ON OUR 2014 CHEROKEE. WE HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH THIS TRANSMISSION FROM THE DAY W BOUGHT CAR. INITIALLY THERE WERE THE BUMPS, BANGS, KNOCKS AND HARD ERRATIC SHIFTING BOTH UP AND DOWN SHIFTING. NOW WITH 20,000+ MILES, AND MANY-MANY TRIPS TO DEALER WE ARE STILL HAVING TO DEAL WITH A SITUATION IN WHICH THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN "FLASHED" TO REMOVE SECOND GEAR ON DOWNSHIFT, THUS HANGING UP IN THIRD, AND CAUSING VEHICLE TO ALMOST STALL OUT WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE FROM A SLOW, NON-STOPPING SPEED. THIS HAS CREATED SOME GUT WRENCHING AS WELL SITUATIONS. THE ONLY WAY I HAVE FOUND TO OVERCOME THIS PROBLEM IS TO MANUALLY SHIFT INTO SECOND GEAR - - - AND THIS IS SUPPOSED TO BE AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. MY WIFE GENERALLY USES THIS CAR AND DOES NOT REALLY UNDERSTAND THE "MANUAL SHIFTING PART". HOPEFULLY, SHE WON'T GET INJURED OR WORSE IN THIS THING!!! THIS NEEDS TO BE FIXED!!!!!

  19. 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.

  20. Engine, Sep 23, 2016

    VEHICLE HAS CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING, UNEXPECTEDLY ON 6 OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER, STEERING BECOMES STUFF, AND THE DRIVER DASH SHOWS A MESSAGE TO SHIFT TO NEUTRAL WHILE ACTIVELY IN DRIVE. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AT A RESTART, THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY RESUMES NORMAL DRIVING. THIS HAS OCCURRED IN MY PERSONAL VEHICLE, AS WELL AS A RENTAL VEHICLE.

  21. Power train, Sep 23, 2016

    THE CAR SHIFTS REAL HARD CAUSING THE CAR TO JERK AT TIMES, THEN IT MAY STALL, IT HAS TROUBLE ACCELERATING AND WHEN YOU DO IT JERKS. IT HAPPENS FROM STOPPING TO WHEN YOUR DRIVING

  22. Power train, Electrical system, Sep 23, 2016

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE GEAR SHIFTED AUTOMATICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V529000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE; HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. IN ADDITION, THE RADIO STARTED CHANGING STATIONS AUTOMATICALLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,000.

  23. Power train, Sep 23, 2016

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO OVERHEAT AND FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT A FAILURE COULD NOT BE FOUND. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V529000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000.

  24. Power train, Sep 23, 2016

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 32,000.

  25. Power train, Sep 22, 2016, crash

    WHILE BRAKING ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET THE CAR LUNGED FORWARD RESULTING IN ACCIDENTAL CONTACT WITH CAR IN FRONT OF VEHICLE.