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: power train
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Power train, Sep 3, 2020
TRANSMISSION DOES NOT DOWNSHIFT SMOOTHLY DURING MOVING TURNS AT INTERSECTIONS. WHEN APPROACHING A TURN AND GAS IS OFF/BRAKE IS ON, AND STILL ROLLING AT LOW SPEED (~5 MPH) AND THEN CLEAR TO PROCEED, BRAKE IS OFF/GAS IS BACK ON, FIRST SHIFT IS VERY VIOLENT, FEELS LIKE I'M GETTING RE-ENDED. ALSO AT HIGH SPEEDS WHEN IN HILL CLIMB AND SITUATION WHERE GAS OFF TO COAST FOR A BIT IS REQUIRED, VIOLENT UPSHIFT OCCURS. FEELS LIKE I'M BEING RE-ENDED IN BOTH OF THESE SCENARIOS. I FEAR THE TRANSMISSION WILL FAIL ON ME DURING ONE OF THESE SLOW SPEED SITUATIONS IN AN INTERSECTION CAUSING AN ACCIDENT OR ON THE HIGHWAY LEAVING ME STRANDED. I HAVE TAKEN IT TOO JEEP DEALER HERE IN SCOTTSDALE AND THEY SAY NOTHING IS WRONG AND THAT THIS ZF 9 SPEED TRANSMISSION IS ACTING NORMALLY. I DON'T AGREE WITH THAT COMPARED TO MANY OTHER CARS I HAVE DRIVEN OVER MY LIFETIME. THIS TRANSMISSION IS NOT NORMAL. THIS HAPPENS EVERYDAY. THE ONLY WAY TO MAKE IT NOT DO THIS IS TO STOP FOR 1 SECOND TO ALLOW THE TRANSMISSION TO SETTLE AND THEN PROCEED WHICH IS NOT NORMAL DRIVING. I'VE OWNED VEHICLE FOR 1 YEAR AND BEHAVIOR HAPPENS DAILY.
Power train, Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Aug 18, 2020
MY 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE WILL GO INTO NEUTRAL WHILST DRIVING AND THEN TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, SERVICE SHIFTER, THEN WILL NOT DRIVE SAYS TO SHIFT TO PARK THEN PUT INTO GEAR. I DO THE FOLLOWING AND STILL WON'T TRY. HAVE TRIED SHUTTING IT OFF TURNING IT BACK ON AND NOTHING WORKS.
Power train, Aug 6, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER TRANSFER UNIT (PTU) SERVICE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO OXENDALE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (920 AZ-89A, COTTONWOOD, AZ 86326, (928) 634-3656) AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V343000 (POWER TRAIN) WHICH WAS A SOFTWARE UPDATE. THE CONTACT STATED THE SERVICE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PTU NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PTU WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER OPENED CASES ON THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,442. *LN THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE CLAIMS WERE DECLINED BY JEEP. *AS
Power train, Aug 3, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER TRANSFER UNIT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT THE POWER TRANSFER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NO DEALER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V343000 (POWER TRAIN) AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 46,700. *LN*JB
Power train, Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Jul 28, 2020
UPON SLOWING DOWN AROUND 20 MPH THE VEHICLE STARTS TO ACCELERATE REQUIRING A HARDER PRESS ON THE BRAKE. IF I LET OFF THE GAS AROUND 40 MPH THE VEHICLE MAINTAINS SPEED BEFORE IT STARTS TO ACCELERATE. EVENTUALLY THE VEHICLE WILL JOLT AND THE SERVICE TRANSMISSION LIGHT COMES ON PUTTING IT IN A LIMP MODE WITH LITTLE FORWARD MOMENTUM WHEN PRESSING THE GAS. THE DEALER SAID ITS THE ABS CONTROL MODULE BUT THE FACTORY WOULDN'T REPLACE IT BECAUSE THE DEALER COULDN'T PROVE IT WAS BAD. AT THAT POINT THE 2015 KL TRAILHAWK HAD AROUND 33000 34000 MILES ON IT AND STILL UNDER WARRANTY.
Steering, Power train, Engine, Jul 21, 2020
WHILE DRIVING 30-55MPH ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS THE CAR LOST ALL POWERSTEERING AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF FOR NO APPARENT REASON! TERRIFYING EXPERIENCE , WOULDN'T RESTART FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY WITH NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SET BEFORE OR AFTER NO OTHER DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS PRESENT DURING THIS TIME
Power train, Jul 21, 2020
CAR SHIFTS ITSELF INTO NEUTRAL INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, UNABLE TO DRIVE OVER 20MPH AFTER FINALLY GETTING IT IN GEAR
Power train, Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Jul 16, 2020
AUTO SHUT DOWN WHILE IN LEFT TURN LANE, WAITING FOR LIGHT TO TURN GREEN. AUTO SEEMS TO STALL OUT AFTER IDLING (IE: AFTER LEAVING DRIVE THRU, TRAFFIC LIGHT). WILL NOT RESTART, ALL DASH INDICATORS COME ON. AIR, RADIO, WINDOWS STILL FUNCTIONING. HAD HELP PUSHING CAR OUT OF TRAFFIC. 55 MINUTES LATER IN 117 DEGREES AUTO STARTED. NEXT MORNING AUTO WOULD NOT START, ALL DASH INDICATORS COME ON AGAIN. HAD USE THE KEY FOB TRICK TO START. THIS HAS HAPPENED IN 2019 AS WELL FIRST TIME, MAY 1, 2019, TOWED TO DEALERSHIP, LEFT THERE FOR 2 DAYS, NOTHING FOUND.
Power train, Jul 14, 2020
SERVICE TRANSMISSION WARNING FLASHES AND THE CAR FAILS TO ACCELERATE FOR A BIT. ONCE I STOP, I'M ABLE TO ACCELERATE AGAIN.
Power train, Jul 12, 2020
TRANSMISSION JERKY
Power train, Jul 4, 2020
THIS ZF9 TRANSMISSION IS A HUGE PIECE OF JUNK AND DOESN'T JUST IMPACT THE JEEP CHEROKEE KL. I'VE OWNED MY 2015 CHEROKEE SINCE NEW AND IT HAS NEVER SHIFTED PROPERLY. DEALERSHIP REPLACED AT LESS THAN 1,000 MILES AND WON'T DO ANYTHING ELSE EXCEPT A "QUICK LEARN" PROCEDURE WHICH IS BOGUS AND WASTES MY TIME. IT CLUNKS/SLAMS GEARS BETWEEN DOG CLUTCHES, I HAVE TO FLOOR IT TO GET IT TO DOWNSHIFT (AND IT'LL GO FROM SAY, 5TH GEAR TO 2ND GEAR, CAUSING PEEL OUTS), THE SHIFT QUALITY IS AWFUL ESPECIALLY IN LOWER GEARS; IT HESITATES BETWEEN R AND D (SOMETIMES 2-3 SECONDS), AND DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER AFTER SEVERAL DEALERSHIP VISITS. SOMETIMES IT'S AS IF THE CAR IS CONFUSED AND LETS ME REV CLOSE TO 4K RPM BEFORE IT FIGURES ITSELF OUT. I MISSED OUT ON THE CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT - PLEASE NHTSA DO SOMETHING. THESE CHEROKEES CONTINUE TO HAVE FAULTY TRANSMISSIONS AND I'M TIRED OF FCA BLAMING ZF AND ZF BLAMING DRIVERS AND MANUFACTURERS. THIS HAS BEEN AN ABSOLUTE UNMITIGATED DISASTER AND I'LL NEVER OWN ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH A ZF TRANSMISSION. JEEP DEALERSHIPS HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THEY'RE DOING. HOW HAS ZF REMAINED UNSCATHED? THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY LIABILITY - IF MY VEHICLE CAN'T UTILIZE THE TRANSMISSION IT WAS GIVEN CORRECTLY THEN IT'S AN UNSAFE VEHICLE. THE BIGGEST SAFETY ISSUES: 1. I CANNOT MERGE NORMALLY ONTO THE HIGHWAY - I HAVE TO FLOOR IT TO DOWNSHIFT AND IN MANY TIMES IT'S TOO MUCH POWER AND CAUSES TORQUE STEER. 2. IT DOES NOT DOWNSHIFT CORRECTLY WHEN SLOWING DOWN, WHICH CAUSES THE CAR TO ALMOST STALL MID-TURN UNTIL AGAIN, I FLOOR IT, AND IT PEELS OUT AROUND THE CORNER. ABSURD.
Steering, Power train, Engine, Jul 1, 2020
I WAS AT A RED LIGHT TRYING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN. SUDDENLY, THE CAR STALLED. MY STEERING WHEEL WAS ALSO FROZEN THAT COULD NOT BE TURNED ANYMORE. THE DASHBOARD DISPLAYED "SHIFT THE GEAR TO P". MY STEERING WHEEL WAS ALSO FROZEN THAT COULD NOT BE TURNED ANYMORE. AFTER I DID THAT, I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR. THIS HAPPENED ON A CITY STREET BUT STILL VERY SCARY DUE TO STALLING. I CHECKED ONLINE AND IT SEEMS THERE WAS A RECALL ABOUT STALLING BEFORE, BUT I WAS NOT CONTACTED BY JEEP; AND I DID NOT SEND MY CAR ANYWHERE FOR THIS MATTER.
Power train, Jun 27, 2020
I RECEIVED THE RECALL ON THE 2015 JEEP TRAILHAWK. THIS IS REGARDING THE PTU AND ROLL AWAY PROBLEM. CHRYSLER ADMITS THAT IT HAS NO REMEDY FOR THIS PROBLEM. A COMPUTER PATCH IS IT. THAT IS NOT ACCEPTABLE WHEN YOU DON'T KNOW THAT IT WILL WORK. THIS MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE MADE TO BUY BACK THESE VEHICLES. FIRST IT WAS THE DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION THAT IS NOW REPLACED IN MY CAR. THE SAME DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION THAT WAS IN THERE BEFORE. DOESN'T YOUR ORGANIZATION HAVE ANY POWER TO FORCE THESE MANUFACTURERS TO BUY BACK THESE CARS AS THESE VEHICLES ARE DEFECTIVE AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE OTHER DAY I STARTED THE CAR IN PARK AND IT SAID THAT I WAS IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE.CONSUMERS PAY A LOT OF MONEY FOR A CAR AND THE MANUFACTURERS PUT OUT JUNK. SOMEONE NEEDS TO STAND UP FOR THE CONSUMER. *TR
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Jun 25, 2020
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH DASH LIGHTS START BLINKING ON THEN OFF SEVERAL TIMES. AS I LIFTED MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY! I SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND RESTARTED ENGINE. THEN AS I STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AGAIN WHILE AUTO START /STOP WAS DISENGAGED AS I RESTARTED THE AUTO START STOP LIGHT CAME ON AND VEHICLE STARTED. I CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. AS I DROVE THE DASH LIGHTS CONTINUED TO FLASH ON AND OFF, NOW THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND WILL NOT GO OUT? THE VEHICLE IS A SAFETY HAZARD TO BOTH MY FAMILY AND OTHER MOTORISTS, AS TO THE FACT THAT THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN AT WILL WITH OUT NOTICE OR WARNING OF ANY TYPE. THANK YOU PLEASE HELP ME I DO NOT WANT TO DIE FROM A CRASH BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM! *TR
Power train, Electrical system, Jun 24, 2020
WHEN DRIVING, THE SERVICE SHIFTER LIGHT WILL COME ON AND THEN ALL OF THE LIGHTS ON THE GEAR SHIFTER (P,R,N,D,1,2) COME ON. YOU HAVE TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND SHUT IT OFF TO CLEAR THE ISSUE. YOU ALSO HAVE TO DEAL WITH THE CONCERN THAT THE SHIFTER WON'T WORK WHEN YOU TRY TO SWITCH MODES. *TR
Power train, Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Jun 24, 2020
AN ERROR THAT CONTINUES TO COME AND GO IS TO 'SERVICE SHIFTER.' IT IS APPARENT THERE ARE MOMENTS THAT THE SHIFTER SPUTTERS, THE CAR WILL NOT SHIFT GEARS (AUTOMATIC) AND REFUSE TO ACCELERATE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALSO COMES ON FOR THIS. DEAL SHIPS DO NOT SEEM TO ACT AWARE OF THIS ISSUE, BUT IT SEEMS EXTREMELY PREVALENT ONLINE. IT APPEARS TO BE BASED ON A FAULTY SHIFT IN THE VEHICLE OR BAD WIRING. HOWEVER, THE DEAL SHIPS ACT LIKE NOTHING IS WRONG BUT WILL CHANGE IT FOR YOU FOR AROUND $7,000. THE CAR SPUTTERING AND REFUSING TO SHIFT WHILE TRYING TO ACCELERATE IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FROM FAULTY COMPONENTS AND NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED. IT'S CLEAR A RECALL IS NEEDED FOR THIS. *TR
Power train, Jun 22, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE HESITATED WITH THE SERVICE TRANSMISSION MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHILE DRIVING UP AN INCLINE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. GULFGATE CHRYSLER LOCATED AT 7250 GULF FWY, HOUSTON, TX (281) 477-6767, WAS CONTACTED AND NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V343000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000.
Power train, Jun 21, 2020
MY CHILD PURCHASED VEHICLE (USED) FROM DEALER (MI.- APPROX.43,820).DISCOVERED POWERTRAIN ISSUES W/ VEHICLE THAT I BELIEVE ARE RELATED TO PREVIOUS RECALL (RE:CHRYSLER RECALL # S55). WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IT WILL GO INTO NEUTRAL AND ENGINE REVS UP, RESULTING IN LOSS OF FORWARD MOTION. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY.THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND SERVICE TRANS. MAY COME ON, BUT WILL GO OUT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO DEALER REGARDING THE PROBLEM. SERVICEMAN RECCOMENDED REPLACING TRANSMISSION AT A COST OF OVER $5000.00. PRIOR RECALL SERVICE ON VEHICLE (11/2016) SHOWS THE PROBLEM AS THE TRANSAXLE RANGE SENSOR WIRE HARNESS, BUT THE PCM AND THE TCM WAS RE-PROGRAMMED. THIS WAS DONE TWICE ACCORDING TO THE VEHICLE RECORDS. WE SPOKE WITH THE DEALER AND MFG.ABOUT REPLACING THE WIRING HARNESS, SINCE THE RECALL INDICATED THAT COULD POSSIBLY BE THE PROBLEM DUE TO BAD CRIMPING. TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THEY INDICATED THAT THEY CHECKED THE WIRING HARNESS AND FOUND NO PROBLEM. IT APPEARS THE DEALER AND MFG.NOT WILLING TO TAKE OWNERSHIP OF PROBLEM, LEAVING THE CONSUMER (MY DAUGHTER) WITH A CONTINUING INTERMITTENT ISSUE AND THE COST OF RESOLVING IT...(VERY DISAPPOINTED!) ALSO, THE VEHICLE STILL HAS THE TROUBLE CODE THAT THEY CAN'T CLEAR (CODE= P1DB7) NOTE THAT THE VEHICLE HAD LESS THAN 100,000 MI WHEN THIS ISSUE WAS BOUGHT TO THEIR ATTENTION, BUT MFG. WON'T HONOR POWERTRAIN WARRANTY BECAUSE SHE IS NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER. DEALER WILLING TO REPLACE TRANS. AT COST OF OVER $5000.00...
Power train, Jun 19, 2020
OIL FILTER ADAPTER HOUSING IS LEAKING. IT WAS FOUND BY TECHNICIANS DURING AN OIL CHANGE. *TR
Power train, Jun 6, 2020
OUR 9 SPEED TRANSMISSION CAUSES THE CAR TO JOLT AND JERK EVERY TIME WE DRIVE IT WHEN SWITCHING GEARS OR WHEN AT A STOP AND THEN DRIVING. ALSO, DOES THE SAME WITH THE STAR/STOP FEATURE. THIS CAN CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT IF NOT FIXED! JEEP DEALERSHIP SAYS THEY GET MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE WEEKLY SINCE THE 9 SPEED TRANSMISSION HAS MANY ISSUES WITH IT AND WAS USED ON 2014-2016 JEEP CHEROKEES. WE HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP OVER 10 TIMES THROUGHOUT THE PAST COUPLE YEARS TO GET THE TRANSMISSION FIXED BUT THE ONLY WAY TO SOLVE THIS ISSUE IS TO REPLACE IT WITH AN 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION. *TR
Power train, Jun 4, 2020
TRANSMISSION HAS ISSUES. HARD SHIFTS, SLOW SHIFTS, JERKS, AND HESITATES. FEELS LIKE IT IS LOW ON FLUID, ALSO FEELS LIKE SOMEONE REAR ENDED US AT TIMES. HAVE ACTUALLY SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES THINKING WE WERE IN A WRECK. HAS HAPPENED MANY MANY TIMES. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN SHOP NUMEROUS TIMES WITH NO FIX. *TR
Power train, May 15, 2020
AT STARTUP OF VEHICLE IN PARK AND KEYING ON, POWERTRAIN PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE HAS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, 4WD TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE, SERVICE PARK BRAKE, SERVICE TRANSMISSION, FLASHING TRACTION CONTROL ALL HAPPENING AT THE SAME TIME. WHILE IN MOTION, TRANSMISSION WILL SHIFT BUT IS VERY ROUGH AND STARTS IN 4TH GEAR. ALSO THE 'D' IS FLASHING AND ODOMETER FLASHES WHILE IN MOTION. *TR
Power train, May 10, 2020
THE VEHICLE SOMETIMES HESITATES TO ACCELERATE WHEN STEPPING ON THE GAS AFTER COMING TO A ROLLING STOP OR A COMPLETE STOP. THIS HAPPENS WITH THE AUTO START/STOP OFF. I JUST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND THIS HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY OTHER TIME I DRIVE. *TR
Power train, Engine, Apr 30, 2020
VEHICLE JUMPS BACK WHEN EXITING OFF INTERSTATE AT HIGH SPEED TO LOWER SPEED. ONCE YIELDED OR STOPPED AND HIT GAS PEDAL TO MOVE, VEHICLE JUMPS, POPS, DOESN'T ENGAGE TO MOVE FORWARD ON ACCELERATION. WHEN STOPPING AT A SIGN, HAVE TO BE COMPLETELY STOPPED SO VEHICLE KICKS BACK THEN WHEN ACCELERATING, THERE IS A HESITATION. VEHICLE KINDA LEAPS FORWARD AT FASTER SPEED THEN WHAT PRESSURE IS ON THE GAS PEDAL. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES.
Power train, Mar 22, 2020
HAS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND SAYS SERVICE PARK BRAKE. THE TRACTION AND PARKING BRAKE LIGHT IS ON. IT WILL NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. JERKS REALLY BAD AND MAKES A LOUD NOISE WHEN YOU CAN GET IT TO SHIFT. MY JEEP WAS PARKED OUT FRONT OF MY HOUSE.