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: engine
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Engine, Oct 29, 2018
2015 JEEP CHEROKEE RADIATOR LEAK, NEEDS REPLACEMENT, VEHICLE METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED, SERVICED BY LOCAL CHRYSLER/DODGE/JEEP DEALER. THREE YEAR OLD VEHICLE WITH 70,000 SHOULD NOT NEED A RADIATOR REPLACEMENT. WONDERING IF THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER A RECALL.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Oct 26, 2018
PERIODICALLLY, CAR WILL NOT START AT FIRST. WHEN IT DOES, IT SAYS SERVICE TRANSMISSION. TRANSMISSION JUMPS AND WILL NOT SHIFT INTO SECOND. WHEN IT IS SO SHIFT, THE TRANSMISSION DIES. I HAVE TO STOP, PUT IT IN PARK AND START OVER.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Oct 19, 2018
THE CAR LURCHES FORWARD WHEN STOPPED AND HAS STARTED THE CAR HAS PHYSICALLY STARTED JUMPING FORWARD WHILE AND SEEM TO HAVE A LOT OF TROUBLE CHANGING FROM ONE GEAR TO THE NEXT. I HAD THE CAR IN WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED IT AND THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. IT HAS DONE THIS OFF AND ON SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE CAR.
Engine, Oct 7, 2018, fire
AFTER DRIVING CAR LESS THAN 5 MILES ON LOCAL ROADS AT A SLOW SPEED, SMOKE BEGAN TO COME FROM THE HOOD. I PARKED THE CAR AND EXITED THE VEHICLE. SHORTLY AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE THE VEHICLE WAS CONSUMED BY FLAMES AND AN EXPLOSION HAPPENED. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ON SCENE AND A WITNESS TO THE EXPLOSION. *DT*JB
Service brakes, Engine, Sep 29, 2018
WHEN TRYING TO START VEHICLE THE DASH ELECTRONICS FLASH TRANSMISSION MAINTENANCE REQUIRED, BRAKE MAINTENANCE REQUIRED. THE STEERING WHEEL GETS HARD TO TURN. WHEN YOU PUT YOUR FOOT ON THE BRAKE TO TURN OVER THE ENGINE THE CAR STUTTERS AS IF THERE IS NO BATTERY POWER. IT TURNS OVER ONCE, STARTS, THEN SHUTS OFF. THE CAR WILL START ONCE THEN YOU WILL NEED TO STEP ON THE GAS WHILE STILL IN PARK FOR THE CAR TO STAY ON. CAUSE UNKNOWN.
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Sep 28, 2018
DRIVING UP GRADE COMING TO A STOP, THEN STARTING AGAIN, THE TRANSMISSION SPINS THEN BANGS INTO GEAR, A VIOLENT MOVEMENT. AND NOW MY CAR IS JUST STALLING. USUALLY WHEN STARTING OUT DOWN A GRADE AFTER TAKING MY FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR, CAR STALLES
Power train, Other or unspecified, Engine, Sep 18, 2018
MY FIANCEE PURCHASED A 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE SUV 4X4 (CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED W/ ADDITIONAL, EXTENDED WARRANTY) ONE (1) MONTH AGO ALMOST TO THE DAY OF THIS INCIDENT REPORT. WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE VERY EARLY IN THE MORNING (APPROXIMATELY 5-5:30AM), THE CAR BECAME NON-FUNCTIONAL AND THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FLICKERED WITH WARNING LIGHTS APPEARING. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION WHEN THIS OCCURRED WITH NO OUTSIDE FORCES OR FACTORS TO CAUSE THIS TO HAPPEN. THE ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF AND THE CAR STALLED IMMEDIATELY, WHILE STILL MOVING. THE ELECTRICAL WAS ON AND DISPLAY WORKED, HOWEVER; THE CAR WOULD NOT GO AT ALL. THE CAR BEHIND HER HAD TO SLAM ON THEIR BRAKES AND LUCKILY NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED. HAD IT BEEN ANY LATER IN THE DAY OR ON A BUSY, MAJOR HIGHWAY; I FEAR IT WOULD HAVE BEEN MUCH WORSE. WE HAVE NOW BROUGHT IT TO A DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THEY CANNOT GET TO THE CAR FOR AT LEAST TWO (2) WEEKS WITH NO LOANER CARS AVAILABLE. WE WERE ADVISED TO CALL JEEP DIRECTLY AND GO OVER THE SITUATION AND THEY OFFERED NO HELP AT ALL BUT TO *POTENTIALLY* REIMBURSE RENTAL COSTS WHILE THE CAR WOULD BE REPAIRED (MUCH LATER AFTER THE RENTAL NEEDS TO BE PAID). THIS IS OUR SECOND JEEP AND I AM ABSOLUTELY DISSATISFIED WITH THIS AS THIS COULD HAVE COST MY FIANCEE HER LIFE AND THE LIFE OF OTHERS. WE NOW DO NOT KNOW THE BEST PATH FORWARD AND ARE TRYING TO FIGURE OUT A SOLUTION TO EITHER REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VEHICLE. MAYBE LEGAL ACTION IS REQUIRED. FOR BEING "CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED" THE LEVEL OF TRUST HAS DEFINITELY BEEN REDUCED IF NOT LOST COMPLETELY. I HOPE THIS GETS RESOLVED SOON AND THAT JEEP REALLY UNDERSTANDS THE SEVERITY OF THE ISSUE. IF A RECALL IS NECESSARY TO PREVENT INJURY OR DEATH, PLEASE FIX THIS AND MAKE IT RIGHT. PEOPLE BUY THESE CARS TO BE YOUR CUSTOMERS - DON'T DO WRONG BY THEM AND RISK THEIR LIVES TO PREVENT SPENDING TOWARDS THE RESOLUTION OF A COMMON PROBLEM.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Sep 3, 2018
SERVICE SHIFTER PROMPT, ALL LIGHTS ON GEAR SHIFTER LIGHT UP AT THE SAME TIME, SOMETIMES WILL NOT LET ME SHIFT, SOMETIMES DOES NOT EFFECT DRIVING BUT WILL NOT GO AWAY UNTIL CAR IS PARKED AND TURNED OFF FOR A PERIOD OF TIME
Electrical system, Engine, Aug 23, 2018
START/STOP FAILING TO WORK OR WORKS WHEN IT SHOULDN'T. I TOOK MY JEEP TO THE LOCAL DEALER 4 OR 5 TIMES. ONE VISIT THEY KEPT IT FOR 3 DAYS. THEY EVEN TALKED TO CHRYSLER REGARDING THIS ISSUE. SO THEY REPLACED THE BATTERY FOR THIS. DIDN'T HELP. NOW THE WARNING STILL COMES ON AT DIFFERENT TIMES. SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T SHUT DOWN AT ALL WHEN I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND SOMETIMES IT DOES. I ALSO NOTICED THE JEEP NOT SHIFTING RIGHT. THIS HAS HAPPENED 5-6 TIMES. NOT SURE IF ONE THING IS CONNECTED TO ANOTHER BUT I AM VERY CONCERNED. I HAVE MY 3 GRANDCHILDREN IN THE JEEP OFTEN AND DON'T LIKE THIS FAULTY ISSUE. WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS?
Electrical system, Engine, Aug 21, 2018
WHILE DRIVING CAR HOME FROM WORK IN SUNNY WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE CARS DASH BEEPED AND LIT UP WITH THE BATTERY WARNING. MY CAR STOPPED EXELERATING BUT ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL IN THE CAR STILL WORKED. AFTER TRYING TO GET IT TO TURN OVER AGAIN IT JUST RATTLED. I WAS ABLE TO GET A JUMP AND HEAD HOME WHERE WE LOOKED DEEPER INTO THE PROBLEM. WE FINALLY TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC WHO SAID THAT THE STARTER, BATTERY, ALTERNATOR WERE ALL WORKING AND IN GOOD CONDITION AND HAD NO CLUE WHY IT WOULD HAVE DIED ON ME FOR NO REASON. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING MY CHILD AROUND ON THE HIGHWAY OR ANY BUSY/CONSTRUCTION AREAS IF MY CAR COULD STOP ON A DIME WITHOUT WARNING. NOT FIXING THIS PROBLEM COULD RESULT IN SOMEONE GETTING HURT OR EVEN KILLED.
Engine, Aug 17, 2018
I WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND THE CAR JUST STALLED. I HAD TO RESTART THE CAR TWICE BEFORE IT TURNED ON, DROVE ABOUT 2 MINS AND HAD TO STOP FOR SOMEONE TURNING & THE CAR STALLED AGAIN. THAT TIME ONLY TOOK ONE TRY TO RESTART.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 2, 2018
ENGINE DIES WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD & AFTER 10-15 MINUTES VEHICLE WILL START. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES & EACH TIME I HAVE BROUGHT IT BACK TO NORMANDIN JEEP IN SAN JOSE, CA. OF COURSE IT IS RUNNING EACH TIME WHEN I GET TO THE DEALERSHIP & I ALWAYS GET THE SAME STORY. LOW OIL OR OIL PRESSURE. I CURRENTLY HAVE LESS THAN 40,000 MILES ON THE JEEP & MY FIRST INCIDENT BEGAN WITH 15,000 MILES ......... THEN AGAIN & AGAIN & AGAIN. I LIVE IN SILICON VALLEY & HAVE A ONE YEAR OLD SON. THE FREEWAYS ARE BUSY AND THIS HAS BECOME A DANGEROUS SITUATION. ACCORDING TO MY ONLINE RESEARCH ........ THIS IS AN INHERENT PROBLEM WITH THE JEEP CHEROKEE ..........BUT ........ THE DEALERSHIP DOES NOT WANT TO ADMIT THIS. ON MY LAST VISIT ABOUT A MONTH AGO (LESS THAN 40,000 ON ODOMETER) THEY (NORMANDIN) TOLD ME THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE OIL PRESSURE SENDING UNIT & THIS WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY ..........EVEN THOUGH THIS ISSUE BEGAN A COUPLE YEARS AGO. SERVICE MANAGER SAID THAT BECAUSE THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM .......... HE WOULD REPLACE THE UNIT AND CHARGE ME ONLY $100. WITH A JOB & A ONE YEAR OLD CHILD ..... I CERTAINLY DID NOT HAVE THE TIME TO ARGUE. THEY REPLACED THE UNIT & FILLED MY JEEP WITH OIL AND I LEFT THE DEALERSHIP. WELL ............ MY JEEP JUST STRANDED ME AGAIN . SAME PROBLEM & I KEEP CALLING THE DEALERSHIP (FOR THE PAST 5 DAYS) AND THE SERVICE MANAGER HAS NOT RETURNED MY CALL. I SIMPLY DO NOT HAVE THE TIME FOR THIS. PLUS I AM SCARED TO BE ON THE ROAD TO MY WORK WITH MY YOUNG SON IN THE BACK SEAT (I DROP HIM OFF AT DAY CARE). I WRITE THE NHTSA BECAUSE I'M AWARE THAT THERE ARE SO MANY PEOPLE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS ISSUE. ONLY DIFFERENCE IS THAT PERHAPS THEIR LOCAL JEEP DEALER REPAIRS THE PROBLEM ............ WHETHER IT BE WITH A NEW ENGINE OR WHATEVER. CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ?
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Jul 27, 2018
TODAY BEING 7/26/2018. TODAY MY VEHICLE JUST SHUT DOWN WHILE COMING TO A STOP SIGN IN THE MORNING, AND AGAIN IN THE AFTERNOON WHEN MAKING A U-TURN. AND FOR ABOUT 2 WEEKS BEFORE, A FEW TIMES I FELT THE ENGINE ATTEMPT TO SHUT OFF WHEN COMING TO STOP SIGNS AND LIGHTS, WHICH THE VEHICLE SHAKING WOULD TAKE PLACE AND THE MOTOR SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS GOING TO DIE. IN THE CASE OF TRANSMISSION, FOR THE PAST MONTH IN RANDOM MOMENTS WHILE STOPPED AT AN INCLINE OR TURNING ONTO AN INCLINE STREET, THE GEARS WOULD DELAY SHIFTING INTO THE NEXT GEAR, AND IT WOULD SOUND LIKE RPM WAS REACHING HIGHER THAN NORMAL ROTATIONS BEFORE ACTUALLY SHIFTING INTO THE NEXT GEAR, THE CAR JERKING FROM THE CATCH. ALL EVENTS OCCURRED WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, ON STREETS, BOTH WHEN TURNING OR STOPPING, OR INCLINE CLIMB INVOLVED.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 18, 2018
WHILE IN MOTION, THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING. A MESSAGE ON THE DASH SAYS PUT THE CAR IN PARK TO START. THE CAR CONSUMES LARGE AMOUNTS OF SYNTHETIC OIL, WHICH SHOULD LAST UP TO 6 MONTHS BUT ONLY LASTS BETWEEN 700-1000 MILES PER QUART. THE OIL LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON INDICATING THAT THE OIL IS LOW. IT FLASHES ACROSS THE SCREEN TOO FAST FOR THE DRIVER TO SEE THE WARNING. WHEN THE OIL IS LOW, THE CAR BEGINS TO SHUT ITSELF OFF WHILE IN MOTION. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING AT BOTH HIGH AND LOW RATES OF SPEED ON CITY STREETS AND A HIGHWAY DURING RUSH OUR TRAFFIC, NEARLY CAUSING A COLLISION WITH VEHICLES BEHIND ME.
Engine, Jul 15, 2018
THE FAN BELT SHREDDED AT 37,000 MILES. I BELIEVE THE PULLEYS WERE PART OF THE PROBLEM. DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, THE BELT SHREDDED. IT STARTED OVERHEATING QUICKLY.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Jul 5, 2018
FAULTY TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFTING
Engine, May 25, 2018
AFTER A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, I PROCEEDED TO EXIT A PARKING LOT AT 10 MPH, PRESSED GENTLY ON GAS PEDAL AND HEARD A VERY LOUD POP. VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY LOST POWER AND WAS EXTREMELY LOUD. I RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE JEEP DEALERSHIP THAT PERFORMS MY MAINTENANCE, AND THEY STATED THERE WAS A LARGE HOLE IN THE EXHAUST FLEX PIPE. THE VEHICLE IS LESS THAN 3 YEARS OLD AND LESS THAN 60000 MILES ON IT.
Vehicle speed control, Engine, May 17, 2018
I NEED TO FILE A COMPLAINT AGAINST JEEP. THE TRANSMISSION IN MY 2015 CHEROKEE IS AWFUL AND A SAFETY CONCERN. THE VEHICLE JERKS AROUND SO MUCH WHEN I'M DRIVING IT, I'M CONCERNED IT'S EVENTUALLY GOING TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. IN TRAFFIC IT PUNCHES FORWARD AND STOPS ABRUPTLY BECAUSE OF THE TRANSMISSION. I HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO TRY TO GET IT FIXED AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT'S JUST HOW IT IS. IT'S AWFUL THAT I SPENT SO MUCH MONEY ON THIS VEHICLE I'M ACTUALLY SCARED TO DRIVE. ANYTIME I HAVE A PASSENGER THEY COMMENT ON HOW THE CAR JERKS AND UNPLEASANT IT IS TO RIDE IN. I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST ME GETTING A LEMON AND SOMETHING I HAVE TO DEAL WITH BUT I WENT ONLINE TODAY AND THERE ARE SO MANY OTHER 2015 CHEROKEE LATITUDE OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. IT'S REALLY TERRIBLE AND THE COMPANY SHOULD BE ASHAMED BECAUSE THIS IS GOING TO LEAD TO MANY ACCIDENTS.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Apr 24, 2018, crash
AUTOMATIC, SHIFT MOVING TO STANDARD OR NEUTRAL
Power train, Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Apr 16, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 18 AND 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A CHIMING SOUND AND THE BATTERY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. WITHIN THREE SECONDS, THE "SHIFT TO PARK DESIGNATED GEAR" WARNING INDICATOR ALSO ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER (CHRYSLER, DODGE, AND FORD FIAT OF BAY RIDGE, 8635 18TH AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NY 11209). THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD PERFORM DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND NOTIFY THE CONTACT OF THE RESULTS. THE MANUFACTURER INSTRUCTED THE CONTACT TO NOTIFY THEM AFTER THE DEALER COMPLETED THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,005.
Power train, Engine, Mar 31, 2018
I HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH WHAT I ASSUME IS THE TRANSMISSION. WHEN STOPPED ON AN INCLINE, WHEN I GO TO ACCELERATE THE WHOLE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE BUCKS AND MAKES LOTS OF NOISE. IT SOUNDS LIKE GEARS ARE GRINDING AND IT IS FIGHTING TO GET TRACTION. ALSO, WHEN BACK UP MY DRIVEWAY IT FEELS LIKE THE REAR WHEELS ARE SLIPPING AND FIGHT TO GET TRACTION AS WELL. IT STARTED TO HAPPEN WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY ON A FLAT SURFACE AT LIKE 30 MPH AS WELL. I HAVE ALREADY TAKEN IT TO A DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY PERFORMED A SOFTWARE UPDATE ON THE TRANSMISSION. IT HAS NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM, BUT HAS MADE IT LESS FREQUENT. I HAVE ALREADY TAKEN IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN. THE VEHICLE IS STILL UNDER THE POWERTRAIN WARRANTY. I HAVE TAKEN VIDEOS OF THE PROBLEM OCCURING.
Suspension, Power train, Engine, Feb 27, 2018
I BOUGHT MY JEEP WITH 12,000 MILES. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER 3X SO FAR FOR THE SAME EXACT ISSUES. TRANSMISSION CLUNKING, LURCHING, WONT DOWN SHIFT AT LOW SPEEDS. WHEN IN TRAFFIC BELOW 20MPH SOME TIMES IT REVS FOR A FEW SECONDS AND DOESN'T MOVE AND THEN THE VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD. SOMETIMES IT JUST HAS NO ACCELERATION LIKE ITS STUCK A FEW GEARS TOO HIGH. THE SHIFT GOING INTO 5TH GEAR SOMETIMES FEELS LIKE I GOT REARENED IT SHIFTS SO HARD. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE VEHICLE JERKS BACK AND FOURTH AND HAS A METALLIC BANG GOING INTO 5TH. THE 5TH GEAR HARD SHIFT IS INTERMITTENT. THE BOGGING, LURCHING AND REFUSAL TO DOWN SHIFT AT SLOWER SPEEDS IS CONSTANT. DEALER HAS YET TO BE ABLE TO DO ANYTHING BUT COMPUTER UPDATES. THEY SAY ITS "NORMAL". IT IS VERY DANGEROUS IN TRAFFIC BECAUSE YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT ITS GOING TO DO WHEN YOU TRY AND ACCELERATE. I CAN'T COUNT THE NUMBER OF TIMES I HAVE TRIED TO CROSS IN BETWEEN TRAFFIC AND THE TRUCK REFUSES TO GO OR JUST MOVES AT A TURTLE SPEED.ONCE I PRESS THE ACCELERATOR HARD ENOUGH IT WILL DOWN SHIFT HARD ENOUGH TO BREAK THE TIRES LOOSE AND PEEL OUT WHEN IT LURCHES AHEAD. IT IS VERY TROUBLING AND I DON'T WANT TO LET ANYONE BESIDES MYSELF DRIVE IT BECAUSE I DONT WANT THEM TO GET IN AN ACCIDENT. I CAN ALSO ASSUME THAT ALL OF THESE HARD SHIFTS ARE CAUSING A LOT OF PREMATURE WEAR ON MY DRIVE TRAIN. ITS LIKE PUTTING THE CAR IN NEUTRAL, REVVING IT UP AND THEN SLAMMING IT INTO GEAR. IT IS A DAILY OCCURENCE.
Engine, Feb 23, 2018
CAR IS BURNING OIL AND SHUTTING OFF ON THE ROAD, WHICH I OR MY CHILDREN, CAN EASILY GET HURT OR KILLED. HAVE TRIED TO HAVE RESOLVED NUMEROUS TIMES WITH UNSATISFACTORY RESULTS FROM THE CAR LOT. AS ADVISED FROM THE SERVICE MANAGER THIS IS NORMAL UNDER CHRYSLER STANDARDS.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Feb 21, 2018
BRAKE PEDAL THAT SLINGS FORWARD AFTER RELEASING AND MAKING A SLAMMING NOISE, PLASTIC PARTS JUST FALLING OFF INSIDE FROM UNDER THE DASH, THE TRIM FALLING OFF ON THE OUTSIDE, THE OBVIOUS TRANSMISSION, THE POWER LIFTGATE RELEASING AND REFUSING TO CLOSE ON ITS OWN, THE DISPLAY SCREEN BLINKING AND OCCASIONALLY REFUSING TO RESPOND, THE TIRE PRESSURE GAGE INDICATING A WARNING OF PRESSURE TO 51PSI THEN SECONDS LATER CHANGING TO 31PSI (THIS ONE OCCURED AFTER THE LATEST SOFTWARE UPDATE), GPS IS UNBELIEVABLY UNRELIABLE, UCONNECT TAKES CONTROL WHEN NOT GIVEN PERMISSION, START/STOP BUTTON DOES NOT WORK EVERYTIME. SHUTTING THE VEHICLE OFF HAS BEEN DIFFICULT. ALT FEATURE DOES NOT WORK ABOUT HALF THE TIME, BATTERY HAS HAD TO BE REPLACED TWO TIMES. THE INSIDE LINER AROUND THE ROOF NOT ATTACHED, THE LEFT BACK WHEEL THE TRIM IS POPPED OFF. THE VEHICLE REFUSED TO GO WHEN AT A BUSY INTERSECTION 4 DAYS AGO AND ALMOST CAUSED A COLLISION. GAS PEDAL WAS PUSHED DOWN FOR 5 SECONDS BEFORE IT STARTED TO MOVE.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Feb 15, 2018
TRANSMISSION SLAMMING HARD IN RD3 AND 4TH GEAR IN MOTION, ENGINE STALLING AT STOP, REFUSING TO START. ALL TRIM FALLING OFF INSIDE AND OUT. TOOK TO DEALER THEY SAID NOTHING WRONG. TOOK BACK AGAIN 2 MONTHS LATER THEY SAID SOFTWARE UPDATE WOULD FIX IT. FIXED FOR ABOUT A WEEK THEN ALL STARTED AGAIN. THEY DIDN'T EVEN ADDRESS THE TRIM AND LINER ISSUE. GPS ALSO COMPLETELY OFF AND IT WONT UPDATE EITHER. I PURCHASED THIS IN 2016 DEC. THE ENTIRE THING IS JUST FALLING APART PLASTIC PIECES ARE FALLING OUT FROM UNDER THE DASH! CANT GET HELP AND PAID 2500 EXTRA FOR WARRANTY THEY WONT FIX A NON FIXABLE ISSUE.