2015 Jeep Cherokee
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Power train is the leading concern among 1,787 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd highest complaint count among 12 Cherokee model years with reports.
Of the 2015 reports, 45 involved a crash and 28 involved a fire. 32 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
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
Electrical system, wiring, rear compartment/trunkDec 9, 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 18, 2015, to September 10, 2015 and equipped with the power liftgate option. In the affected vehicles, water may leak into the Power Liftgate Control Module and result in a high resistance short circuit.
A short circuit in the module increases the risk of a fire.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the module and connectors for corrosion, replacing the damaged components as necessary. The mastic shield will be removed and the module will be covered with a water shield. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R67. This recall is superseded by NHTSA recall 23V-338.
Campaign 15V826000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling, exhaust systemOct 19, 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 1, 2014, to June 18, 2015. The affected vehicles may have a misrouted air conditioning suction/discharge hose.
If the line is misrouted, it may contact the exhaust manifold, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the air conditioning hose. Any hose that is misrouted will be replaced and installed correctly. This work will be performed free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R57.
Campaign 15V676000 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
Representative owner complaints: electrical system
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Power train, Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Jun 3, 2016
THIRD TIME SAME ISSUE. 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE VEHICLE IN MOTION SERVICE TRANSMISSION, SERVICE PARK BRAKE, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT, D(DRIVE) FLASHING ON DASHBOARD, BARELY MADE IT UP A HILL, HAD TO PRESS ACCELERATOR ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR. VERY DANGEROUS-OTHER VEHICLES DO NOT KNOW WHAT IS HAPPENING. OCCURED 2 TIMES IN 2WEEKS AFTER SOFTWARE UPDATED. NOT MANY REGRETS IN MY LIFE BUT BUYING THIS VEHICLE TOPS THE LIST.
Electrical system, Apr 28, 2016, fire
I WAS ON A ROAD TRIP AND STOPPED FOR GAS, I WAS PULLING MY SMALL TRAVEL TRAILER AT THE TIME. WHEN I WENT TO OPEN THE PASSENGER DOOR THE CAR WAS FILLED WITH SMOKE AND WHEN THE BACK HATCH WAS OPENED THERE WERE FLAMES COMING OUT OF THE SIDE PANEL ON THE DRIVERS SIDE IN THE BACK. THERE WAS A HIGHWAY PATROL RIGHT BY ME WHO RIPPED OFF THE PANELS AND GOT A FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND PUT THE FIRE OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AT THE TIME. IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. IT TOOK TEN DAYS FOR IT TO GET TOWED BACK TO MY HOME TOWN TO THE JEEP DEALERSHIP. THEY CALLED ME TODAY AND ASKED IF THERE WAS A LIGHTENING STORM WHERE I WAS AND IF IT WAS POSSIBLE I GOT HIT BY LIGHTENING, WHICH THERE WAS NOT. THEY HAVE SENT THE INFORMATION TO CHRYSLERJEEP AND ARE WAITING TO SEE HOW TO PROCEED. HE SAID THERE IS NOW NO POWER TO ANY PART OF THE CAR AND MENTIONED SOMETHING ABOUT HAVING TO POSSIBLY REPLACE THE ENTIRE BODY HARNESS AS THERE IS A COMPLETE LOSS OF CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE JEEP. I BOUGHT THIS JEEP BRAND NEW ABOUT 14 MONTHS AGO. MY DOG WAS IN THE CAR AT THE TIME AND HAD I LEFT TO GO INSIDE THE GAS STATION I AM SURE SHE WOULD HAVE DIED. I AM EXTREMELY CONCERNED ABOUT THE ELECTRICAL FIRE IN MY PRACTICALLY NEW JEEP AND WORRY THAT EVEN A FIX IS GOING TO SOLVE THIS FROM HAPPENING AGAIN.
Steering, Power train, Electrical system, Apr 18, 2016
VEHICLE SURGES FORWARD AFTER A STOP AT NUMEROUS & UNPREDICTABLE TIMES SINCE PURCHASE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS! TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED & CONTINUES TO DO THIS. THERE IS NOT ANY PREDICTABILITY AS TO WHEN THIS WILL OCCUR. HAVE HAD VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE 6 TIMES & THEY WERE 'UNABLE TO DUPLICATE CONCERN'. I WOULD NOT BE BRINGING MY VEHICLE IN IF I DIDN'T HAVE A CONCERN! I HAVE NEVER HAD AS MANY ISSUES WITH A NEW VEHICLE AS I HAVE HAD WITH THIS ONE! VEHICLE LURCHES/JERKS/ROCKS WHEN SHIFTING FROM FORWARD TO REVERSE & REVERSE TO FORWARD--DOESN'T ALWAYS ENGAGE IMMEDIATELY. VEHICLE HAS REVVED WITH ACCELERATION, WOULD NOT GO FORWARD & THEN SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD SEVERAL TIMES. PULLS TO THE RIGHT ON LEVEL SURFACE. VEHICLE ROLLS FORWARD AFTER BRAKING AS BRAKES DON'T ALWAYS GRAB. AFTER A STOP, CAR ROLLS FORWARD. MANY ISSUES WITH RADIO JUMPING AROUND ON OWN & SKIPPING PRESET STATIONS, VOLUME CONTROL, & SPEAKERS HAVE GONE IN & OUT AT RANDOM. HANDS FREE CELL PHONE DOESN'T ALWAYS WORK. NAVIGATION SCREEN HAS GONE BLANK/BLACK WHILE CAR STILL RUNNING. I HAVE HAD A VERY LOUD ALARM GO ON FROM NAVIGATION SCREEN FOR UNKNOWN REASON. I RECEIVED AN ASSEMBLY 'IGNITION ON' WARNING AFTER I TURNED CAR OFF. CAR WOULDN'T START AFTER 3 TRIES, THEN STARTED. AS YOU CAN SEE, THE ONE CONSISTENT THING IS THE SURGING FORWARD, BUT ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW & DIFFERENT, ALSO.
Electrical system, Engine, Mar 29, 2016, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD BANG AND NOTICED THAT IT WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000. VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 05/03/16*LJ *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Electrical system, Engine, Mar 25, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE AND FUEL PUMP FAILED. THE VEHICLE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000. UPDATED 08/02/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE STARTED IN TIME, TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. UPDATED 08/09/16.*JB
Power train, Electrical system, Mar 24, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A PINCHED WIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE SERVICED FOR A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN FOR THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE AND POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE UPDATE. APPROXIMATELY FIVE MONTHS LATER, WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE RPMS REVVED. THE VEHICLE OPERATED PROPERLY AFTER THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FIVE TIMES; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,500.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Mar 11, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 25-35 MPH, THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE WAS PERSISTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 11,000. UPDATED 05/18/16*LJ *TR
Electrical system, Mar 10, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,100. UPDATED 05/04/16*LJ *TR
Electrical system, Mar 9, 2016
VEHICLE TREMBLES ON OCCASIONS WHILE IN OPERATION AS IF IT IT'S GOING TO TURN OFF. ADDITIONALLY, THE MOTOR FEELS VERY FORCED ON OCCASIONS AND IT HAS STOPPED WHILE IN OPERATION IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE BACK SEAT DOOR HANDLES FALL OFF AND THE DASHBOARD KEEPS MAKING A RATTLING NOISE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS TURNED ON.
Electrical system, Wheels, Other or unspecified, Feb 16, 2016
THE VEHICLE JUST FROZE UP YESTERDAY 15 FEB 2016 . IT WOULD NOT START , THE BRAKES WERE COMPLETELY LOCKED UP ON IT. TRIED AND TRIED TO GET IT TO START AND IT WOULD NOT. TOOK IT IN THIS MORNING ON A FLAT BED HAULER AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AT I 77 JEEP IN RIPLEY WV. THEY FIRST STATED IT WAS THE EMERGENCY BRAKE , THEN SAID IT WAS THE BATTERY , BUT I GUESS IT WAS ME IT HER OF THOSE . SO IT'S STILL THERE AND NO WORD WHAT CAUSE IT. IF IT HAD LOCKED UP WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING IT IT WOULD BE A VERY BAD RESULTS . THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONEDARE AND WAS IN THE GARAGE.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Feb 14, 2016
MY 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE LATITUDE SHUT OFF ON ME WHILE I WAS DRIVING NOT EVEN A FULL WEEK OF OWNING IT. THE VEHICLE GAUGES GO TO ZERO AND I LOOSE POWER STEERING AND WHEN I APPLY THE GAS PEDAL NOTHING HAPPENS. ALL I AM ABLE TO DO IS PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AND HOPEFULLY NOT HAVE ANYONE BEHIND ME SO THAT I CAN TRY AND PULL OVER WITH NO POWER STEERING. I HAVE TAKEN IT INTO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS SHOWING THEM BOTH VIDEO AND PHOTO DOCUMENTATION OF WHAT IS HAPPENING AND THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THIS ISSUE AND HAVE NOT PROVIDED ME WITH AN ALTERNATIVE AS TO GETTING ANOTHER VEHICLE OR MY MONEY BACK. THE VEHICLE FIRST SHUT OFF ON ME 18SEP2015 AND HAS CONTINUED TO DO SO ON THE HIGHWAY AND ON CITY STREETS WITH THE MOST RECENT TIME BEING 14FEB2016. I HAVE ALL OF MY DOCUMENTATION OF EVERY TIME ITS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR THE SAME PROBLEM WITH NO RESOLUTION BEING PROVIDED.
Electrical system, Air bags, Jan 4, 2016, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED WHILE DRIVING, SHE BLACKED OUT AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HER STERNUM, HEAD AND LEGS. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED AT THE SCENE OF THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 4,000.
Electrical system, Engine, Dec 4, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR AND THE START STOP WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE MISFIRED AND THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY SHOOK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A FAULTY SPOOL VALVE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,000.
Power train, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Dec 1, 2015
PURCHASED JEEP AND HAVE HAD SAFETY ISSUES WITH INCONSISTENT SHIFTING SINCE DAY ONE. I HAVE RETURNED TO THE DEALER 19 TIMES FOR SHIFTING ISSUES AND OTHER COMPLAINTS. AT THE PRESENT TIME I CONTINUE TO HAVE A "SERVICE SHIFTER" LIGHT COME ON IN THE VEHICLE. THE LIGHT COMES ON WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. YOU CAN TRY TO RESET THE SHIFTER TO LET THE COMPUTER TRY TO RECOGNIZE THE ERROR, BUT IT DOESN'T WORK. TECHNICIANS HAVE TOLD ME NOT TO DRIVE WITH THE LIGHT ON AS THE CAR MAY SHIFT IN A DIFFERENT GEAR OR EVEN REVERSE. CHRYLSER STAR TECHNICIANS KEEP RESETTING THE SOFTWARE, HOWEVER THE LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME BACK ON RANDOMLY. I HAVE EXPRESSED MY CONCERNS AND FEARS WITH THE SHIFTING, HOWEVER THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM NOR HOW TO FIX THE ISSUE SO THEY CONTINUE TO RESET THE COMPUTER. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AS I NEVER KNOW WHEN THE LIGHT WILL COME ON NOR WHAT IT WILL DO. FOUND ERROR CODES U146500 AND P1C861D. PERFORMED FLASH UPDATES. DATES OF ISSUES: 6/29/15, 07/17/15, 09/06/15, 12/01/15. I ALSO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH INCONSISTENT SHIFTING AND TAKE OF. YOU CAN TRY TO ACCELERATE AND THE CAR WILL NOT GO BUT THE RPM'S WILL RISE. THE CAR WILL SUDDENLY TAKE OFF AFTER A 4-5 SECOND DELAY. THIS HAS CAUSED ME GREAT FEAR AS SOMETIMES YOU WILL GO TO TURN AND THE CAR PAUSES BEFORE TAKING OFF. BY THE TIME IT DOES TAKE OFF YOU HAVE TURNED IN FRONT OF AN ONCOMING CAR. AGAIN CHRYSLER STAR TECHNICIANS HAVE TOLD ME I AM "OVER SENSITIVE" AND THE CAR FUNCTIONS AS ANY 9 SPEED TRANSMISSION IS DESIGNED TO DO.
Power train, Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Nov 22, 2015
PROBLEM STARTED WHILE MOVING. NOW IT'S AS SOON AS IT STARTSMY PROBLEM STARTED JUNE 2015, WHOLE DASH LIGHTS UP TIRE PRESSURE,SERVICE AIR BAG,4WD UNAVAILABLE,BRAKE FAILURE,AND WHEN COMES TO STOP DISENGAGES TRANSMISSION.SAME THING STARTED AGAIN AUGUST 3RD 2015 SAME LIST AGAIN. RECEIVED BACK AGAIN SEPT 2ND 2015 DROVE FOR 2 DAYS. BACK TO DEALER AGAIN. STILL THERE CURRENTLY HAVE NOT RECEIVED BACK CANNOT FIGURE PROBLEM OUT CHRYSLER IS INVOLVED BUT THEY ARE REDICULAS CASE NUMBER AVAILABLE IF NEEDED
Power train, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Nov 18, 2015
THE VEHICLE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, SERVICE TRANSMISSION LIGHT COMES ON. VEHICLE SHIFTS IN AND OUT OF GEAR ON ITS OWN. PARKING BRAKE ACTIVATES ON ITS OWN. THE START/STOP MALFUNCTION LIGHT COMES ON. IT HAS BEEN TOWED IN TO DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES. THESE PROBLEMS HAVE OCCURRED WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION.
Power train, Electrical system, Nov 12, 2015
MY CAR HAS HAD TRANSMISSION ISSUES FROM VERY EARLY ON. I CAN STEP ON THE GAS, THE ENGINE REVS UP BUT DOES NOT REGISTER ON THE TACHOMETER, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT CATCHES AND GOES. I HAVE BEEN IN 4 OR 5 SITUATIONS WHERE I STARTED PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC AND THE CAR SIMPLY HESITATED FOR SEVERAL SECONDS BEFORE GOING. I ACTUALLY HAD A VERY CLOSE CALL WITH A TRACTOR TRAILER BECAUSE OF THIS HESITATION. ALSO, YOU CAN STEP ON THE GAS TO ACCELERATE AND ONCE AT THE DESIRED SPEED THEN LET OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND THE ENGINE STAYS AT THE ACCELERATED RPM'S FOR SEVERAL SECONDS THEN SHIFTS BACK OUT TO NORMAL RPM'S. ALSO, THE CAR HAS HAD 4 SEPARATE ELECTRICAL ISSUES IN 4 MONTHS AS WELL. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, THEN THE ENGINE COOLING FAN RUNS FAST FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES THEN SHUTS BACK DOWN. I HAVE HAD MY VEHICLE AT HE DEALERSHIP FOR PROBLEMS 5 TIMES IN 4 MONTHS AND THEY CAN'T SEEM TO FIND WHAT THE ISSUE IS OR WHAT TO DO TO CORRECT IT.
Electrical system, Engine, Oct 27, 2015, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, SMOKE APPEARED INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND LARGE FLAMES APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD. A FIRE TECHNICIAN EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000.
Power train, Electrical system, Oct 23, 2015
JULY 31, 2015: VEHICLE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED WARNING LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING (8-10 MILES) IN MORNING AND AGAIN IN AFTERNOON. IN PM TURNED OF VEHICLE AND RESTARTED, VARIOUS WARNING LIGHTS INCLUDING TRANSMISSION REQUIRES SERVICE WARNINGS APPEARED AND TRANSMISSION WAS STUCK IN ONE GEAR. JULY 31-AUGUSTS1 JEEP WAS AT DEALER FOR COMPLETE TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT (APPROXIMATELY 5500 MILES). OCTOBER 5-OCTOBER 7 VEHICLE LEFT WITH DEALER DUE TO CONTINUED TRANSMISSION ISSUES WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE PERIODICALLY CLUNKS AND JERKS FORWARD WHEN SHIFTING INTO LOW GEAR WHEN COMING TO A STOP. BECOMES CONFUSED WHEN SLOWING TO A ROLLING STOP, AND HESITATES TO TAKE OFF WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. CURRENTLY WHEN DRIVING IN DAYLIGHT THE AUTO HEADLIGHTS PERIODICALLY FLICKER ON AND OFF WHEN I DRIVE THROUGH A SHADOW AND MAKE VIEWING DISPLAYS IN DAYLIGHT PROBLEMATIC. JEEP CUSTOMER CARE SAYS THAT THEY COULD FIND NO ERROR CODES AND WITHOUT "REPLICATING THE PROBLEM" OR HAVING ERROR CODES THEY CAN'T DO ANYTHING.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Oct 21, 2015
I BOUGHT A 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE TRAILHAWK V6 ON 10/14/15. ON 10/16/15 WHILE DRIVING DOWN A STREET AT 45MPH, THE VEHICLE DIED. I MANAGED TO GET OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND AFTER A COUPLE OF ATTEMPTS IT STARTED AGAIN. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS NOW ON AND I HAD NO ACCELERATION. I MANAGED TO DRIVE 5 MILES TO THE DEALERSHIP IN "LIMP MODE" AND DROP IT OFF FOR REPAIRS. THE LAST I HEARD ON 10/17/15 WAS THAT THEY WERE GOING TO REPLACE THE TCM AND PCM AND SEE IF THAT HELPS, IT IS NOW 10/21/15 AND I DO NOT HAVE AN UPDATE.
Electrical system, Oct 19, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V393000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) WAS RECEIVED IN AUGUST OF 2015. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND NO ESTIMATED TIME FOR RECEIVING THE PARTS COULD BE GIVEN. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Electrical system, Oct 12, 2015, fire
VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY AND ALARM WENT OFF AROUND 14:00 ON 10/11/2015. I TURNED OFF THE ALARM AND SAW SMOKE IN THE VEHICLE. I MOVED THE VEHICLE AWAY FROM ANY STRUCTURES AND CALL 911. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND TOLD ME THAT IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE THAT STARTED IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE.
Power train, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Oct 7, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH KEY FOBS WOULD FAIL TO START THE VEHICLE AND REAR BRAKE LIGHT FAILED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BRAKE LIGHT AND NOTICED THAT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. SEVERAL DAYS LATER, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AGAIN WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT THE ACCELERATOR BEING DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000.
Power train, Electrical system, Sep 23, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE A JERKING MOTION, FAILED TO ACCELERATE, AND TWO UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC REPAIRED FOUR COMPUTER MODULES AND REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000.
Steering, Electrical system, Wheels, Sep 18, 2015
I LEASED FOR 39 MONTHS A BRAND NEW JEEP CHEROKEE LATITUDE 2015 AT 10/25/2015 ON CHAMPION CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE DEALER. IT WILL COMPLETE 9 MONTHS THAT I HAVE THIS CAR. ON 3/16/215 THERE WAS THE 1ST RECALL ABOUT AN ISSUE ON AIRBAGS THAT COULD OPEN ACCIDENTALLY. ON 6/5/2015 THERE WAS THE 2ND RECALL (I AM NOT SURE WHAT WAS THE ISSUE). ON 6/15/2015 I HAD AN ISSUE ABOUT TRANSMISSION SYSTEM AND I COULDN'T MOVE THE CAR IN INDY DOWNTOWN. I COULDN'T TURN THE CAR ON. MY CAR WAS ON DEALER FOR SERVICE FOR 5 DAYS. THEY CHANGED THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM. ON 7/5/2015 I WAS IN NY AND I ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE I HEARD AN ALARM AND IT WAS POPPING UP AN ICON ON THE JEEP PANEL, AND THEN I REALIZED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS REALLY HARD WHEN I TRIED TO TURN 90 DEGREES ON A CROSSROAD. I ALMOST HIT THE CURB AND THE CAR BEHIND ME ALMOST HIT ME. I NEEDED TO TURN OFF AND TURN ON THE CAR SEVERAL TIMES TO MOVE THE CAR. I INTENDED TO LEAVE NY ON SUNDAY TO WORK ON MONDAY BUT I DID NOT FEEL SAFE TO TRAVEL ALMOST 12 HOURS. I WAITED UNTIL MONDAY TO GO TO A DEALER IN NY AND CHECK WHAT WAS WRONG ABOUT THE CAR. ON MONDAY I WENT TO A JEEP DEALER ON WARWICK - NY AND THEY SAID THAT THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE SPARE PART TO CHANGE ON MY CAR AND THAT I NEED TO WAIT AT LEAST ONE MORE DAY SO THEY COULD ORDER AND FIX. BUT HE ALSO SAID THAT I COULD DRIVE, BUT THE WHEEL WOULD BE HARD SOMETIMES. I JUST NEED TO PAY ATTENTION ON 90 DEGREES TURNS AND U TURNS. I CAME BACK HOME LISTENING THE ALARM ALL THE TRIP. I LEFT THE CAR ON CHAMPION DEALER AT 7/7/2015 AND AFTER ONE DAY THEY FIXED THE ISSUE. AT NY DEALER THEY SAID THAT NEED TO CHANGE SOME PART AND ON CHAMPION THEY JUST FIXED AND DIDN'T CHANGE NOTHING. MY CAR IS JUST 9 MONTHS OLD AND I HAD SEVERAL AND IMPORTANT ISSUES. I BOUGHT A NEW CAR. I JUST WANT TO PUT GAS AND DRIVE. I ALREADY LOST SEVERAL HOURS OF WORK AND I DO NOT FEEL SAFE ABOUT THIS CAR.