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
1,002 reports, newest first. Show all
Power train, Nov 28, 2016
I PURCHASED THE CHEROKEE A FEW MONTHS AGO AND HAVE BEEN PLAGUED WITH TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. IT JERKS AND WILL SURGE WHILE IN PARK. IT WON'T CHANGE GEARS AS IT SHOULD. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL DEALER. THEY HAVE TO REPLACE THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING. THEY DID "FLASHES" AND "RELEARNS" FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. AS SOON AS I DROVE OFF THE LOT, THE TRANSMISSION WAS PERFORMING EXACTLY AS BEFORE WITH NO IMPROVEMENT.
Power train, Nov 22, 2016
WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE TRANSMISSION WILL SLIP FOR 2 SECONDS BEFORE IT ENGAGES, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO JERK FORWARD VERY SHARPLY.
Power train, Engine, Nov 17, 2016
TAKATA RECALL THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING ISSUES WHILE SHIFTING IN LOWER GEARS 1-3. THE CAR WILL REV HIGH AND GIVE A JERK BEFORE SHIFTING. THIS HAPPENS WHEN AT A STOP AND YOU BEGIN TO ACCELERATE. THIS ALSO OCCURS IN SLOW MOVING TRAFFIC. ALSO, IT EXPERIENCES ISSUES WHEN MERGING INTO A HIGHWAY OR LANE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS OF 35ISH. WHEN MAKING A TURN AT A STOP SIGN THE CAR WILL ALSO HESITATE AND GIVE A LITTLE JERK. I HAVE ALSO NOTICED THAT WHEN TRAVELING AT 30-35 THE CAR IS IN 5TH GEAR WHICH IN RETURN WHEN YOU NEED TO ACCELERATE IT HAS TO DOWN SHIFT TO TAKE OFF WHICH THERE IS A DELAY BEFORE ACCELERATION OCCURS. THIS HAS BEEN ON GOING FOR ABOUT 2 MONTHS.
Power train, Nov 15, 2016
THE 9-SPEED TRANSMISSION IN THIS CAR IS ERRATIC. SOMETIMES IT DELAYS UPON ACCELERATION, SOMETIMES IT JERKS ON DECELERATION, AND SOMETIMES IT SHIFTS UNEVENLY.
Power train, Nov 14, 2016
THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS ROUGH IN THE LOWER 3 GEARS.
Power train, Nov 14, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V529000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. 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. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Power train, Nov 10, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V529000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. UPDATED 12/23/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE ISSUE WAS FINALLY RESOLVED. UPDATED 01/05/17.*JB
Power train, Nov 4, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V529000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO 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 ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Power train, Service brakes, Engine, Oct 27, 2016
LOST OF POWER WE HAVE BEEN LUCKY WE WHERE NOT ON A MAJOR HYWAY WHEN THIS HAPPENS WANT TO KNOW IF THIS VEHICLE CAN OR BEEN HACKED. THERE ARE A LOT OF JEEP CHEROKEES ON THE ROAD A LOT OF OWNERS ARE COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM SEEMS LIKE NOTHING BEING DONE ABOUT THIS
Power train, Oct 27, 2016
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: VEHICLE "HESITATES" WHEN PUTTING INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE OR MOVING FORWARD FROM A "STOPPED" POSITION. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY - I DON'T KNOW WHEN I PRESS THE GAS IF I WILL MOVE FORWARD. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WHEN TRYING TO MERGE ONTO A HIGHWAY - THOUGH IT COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IF THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME THINKS I WILL MOVE FORWARD WHEN A LIGHT TURNS GREEN. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT I SHOULD CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP PERIODICALLY FOR SOFTWARE UPDATES -- THERE IS NO WAY TO FIX THE PROBLEM, BUT SOFTWARE SUPPOSEDLY "LESSENS" THE PROBLEM. I HAD ONE SOFTWARE UPDATE: PROBLEM RECURRED THE NEXT DAY AND CONTINUES TO BE A PROBLEM. I AM AFRAID TO ALLOW MY TEENAGER DRIVE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THE UNPREDICTABILITY OF THE PROBLEM -- IT'S FRIGHTENING ENOUGH FOR ME, LET ALONE AN INEXPERIENCED DRIVER. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE -- NO "FIX" IS AN UNACCEPTABLE RESPONSE! *TR
Power train, Oct 27, 2016
VEHICLE AT TIMES IN MOTION AND SLOWING DOWN AND LIGHTLY TOUCHING BRAKE WILL DOWN SHIFT AND ACCELERATE AT THE SAME TIME, WHEN APPROACHING STOP SIGN(LIGHT) IF NOT FULLY INGAGING BRAKE QUICKLY VEHICLE CAN TRAVEL THRU INTENDED STOP. DOWN SHIFING AND ACCELERATING MAY ALSO OCCUR ON SLIGHT DOWN GRADE, ALSO, WITH CRUISE CONTROL INGAGED. FACTORY TECHNICIAN HAS DRIVEN AND EVALUATED VEHICLE AND STATES IT IS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. PROBLEM CONTINUES..... MOST STAY READING TO FULLY ENGAGE BRAKE IF NEEDED.
Power train, Oct 26, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V529000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. 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.
Power train, Oct 25, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V529000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE MORE THAN 15 MPH. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN DRIVE, IT WOULD ACTIVATE THE DTC. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Power train, Oct 24, 2016
SERVICE TRANSMISSION AT 24,100 MILES. DROVE TO WORK AND THEN VEHICLE WOULDN'T START AFTERWARDS. THEN, I PUT THE BRAKE ON AND IT STARTED WITH THE MESSAGE: SERVICE TRANSMISSION AND WHEN I PUT IT IN DRIVE AND THE VEHICLE JERKED. TOWED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE DEALERSHIP IS BACKLOGGED WITH TRANSMISSION ISSUES MY CAR IS STILL IN LINE TO BE CHECKED OUT.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Oct 20, 2016
PURCHASED VEHICLE NOV 2014, SHORTLY AFTER I NOTICED IT WOULD SHIFT IRREGULARLY AND THE VEHICLE TENDED TO CRUISE ON ITS OWN WHEN OFF THE GAS. WHAT MADE ME TAKE TO THE DEALER WAS I NOTICED THAT WHEN COMING TO A STOP, THE RPMS OF THE ENGINE WILL INCREASE AND CAUSE THE CAR TO START GOING FASTER WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES. SO I TOOK TO THE DEALER. DEALER DID NOT INVESTIGATE THE ISSUE. THEY PREFORMED SOFTWARE UPDATES. NONE FIXED THE ISSUE. TIME PASSED, THE JEEP STARTED TO DEVELOP MORE NOISES IN THE TRANSMISSION, IT STARTED TO PUT GEARS HARSHLY SO I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AGAIN AFTER IT CONTINUED TO DO THE SAME ISSUES. DEALER CLAIMED THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND IT WAS REPLACED ALONG WITH UPDATES. NEW TRANSMISSION AND SAME ISSUES. JEEP TRIES TO CRUISE WHEN OFF THE GAS, TRIES TO ACCELERATE WHEN SLOWING OR BRAKING, RPMS GO UP WHEN SLOWING, NOISES COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION, IRREGULAR SHIFTING, DOES NOT FEEL LIKE A NEW CAR. TOOK TO THE DEALER ABOUT 3-4 MORE TIMES SINCE TRANSMISSION SWAP FOR SOFTWARE UPDATES AND NOTHING GOT BETTER. THE JEEP IS ACTUALLY GETTING WORSE. NOW IT HAS STARTING SLAMMING IN GEARS WHEN COMING TO A STOP, HAS SOME SORT OF WOBBLE WHEN ACCELERATING, NOISES FROM THE FRONT (SOUNDS LIKE CLUTCHES SLIPPING OR SOMETHING) AND DEALER HAS NO FIX. I HAD A RIDE ALONG WITH DEALER REP AND THEY CLAIM ITS NORMAL FOR THE VEHICLE, THAT ITS SOFTWARE AND I MUST WAIT FOR UPDATES. IT IS NOW OCT 20, 2016 AND I HAVE LOST COUNTLESS TIME AND MONEY TRYING TO GET THIS JEEP CORRECT. I HAVE TRIED TO GET THE DEALER TO GIVE ME MY MONEY BACK AND THEY DO NOT. I OPENED A CASE WITH FCA WHEN TRANSMISSION WAS SWAPPED AND THEY HAVE NOT HELPED TO GET OUT OF THE CAR. WHY SHOULD I BE STUCK WITH A FAULTY AND DANGEROUS VEHICLE? FCA AND DEALER SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SALE OF A FAULTY VEHICLE AND REFUND ME IN FULL. THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A LEMON FROM DAY ONE
Power train, Oct 19, 2016
LOST OF POWER TRANSMISSION SLAMMED INTO REVERSE AND DRIVE LOST OF POWER GETTING ONTO FREEWAY AND LOST OF POWER WHILE TWICE WHILE DRIVING .DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN THIS CAR. *TR
Power train, Oct 18, 2016
THE TRANSMISSIONS SHIFTS VERY ROUGH, HESITATES TO DOWNSHIFT AND SURGES WHEN ON A SLIGHT HILL. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN DRIVING INTO OUR GARAGE OR ACCELERATING FROM A STOP SIGN. *TR
Power train, Oct 17, 2016
SERVICE TRANSMISSION WARNING CAME ON AND LOST POWER GOING DOWN HWY ALSO STALLED WHEN STARTING FROM STOPLIGHT
Power train, Oct 17, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V529000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE 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.
Suspension, Power train, Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Oct 17, 2016
TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AND ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS HAD THE CAR AT DEALERSHIP AT LEAST 3 TO 4 TIME FOR OVER A WEEK AT THE TIME CALLED JEEP HEADQUARTERS AT LEAST 20 TIMES AND THEY ARE VERY BAD WITH COSTUMER SERVICE. I AM WORRIED ABOUT THE SAFETY FOR MY FAMILY DRIVING THE CAR, SINCE TRANSMISSION ISSUES SHOULD NOT BE HANDLED LIKE THAT. NO SUPPORT FROM JEEP CAPITAL. *TR
Power train, Oct 17, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V529000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST POWER. THE BATTERY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Power train, Oct 16, 2016
THE SHIFTER IS FAULTY. IF I'M AT A STOP SIGN I NEVER KNOW IF MY JEEP IS GOING TO STALL OR IF IT'S GOING TO THRUST ME INTO TRAFFIC. I WAS INCHES AWAY FROM BEING HIT BY A SEMI BECAUSE OF THIS. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT IT AT AND THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T SEE ANY PROBLEM AT ALL AND SENT ME ON MY WAY. NOW RANDOMLY MY JEEP WILL STALL FROM PARK TO DRIVE FOR A SOLID 5 TO 10 SECONDS AND AFTER IN FIRST GEAR I HAVE TO ALMOST FLOOR IT TO GET IT TO ACCELERATE. I LITERALLY WENT UP TO 5000 RPMS BEFORE MY JEEP WOULD EVEN START TO ACCELERATE, LET ALONE SWITCH FROM 1ST GEAR TO SECOND.
Power train, Oct 14, 2016
MY 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE TRAILHAWK HAS HAS TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS SINCE THE DAY I BOUGHT IT. IT HAS SUFFERED FROM VERY HARD SHIFTS WHICH SLAM AND JERK INTO GEAR. MOSTLY FROM 1ST TO 4TH GEARS. THE SLAMMING IS SO HARD IT ACTUALLY JERKS THE VEHICLE AND IS QUITE ALARMING. THE NEXT MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION IS THAT IT RANDOMLY FEELS LIKE AS IF "THE CLUTCH IS SLIPPING". I'LL TRY TO ACCELERATE AND IT OFTEN TAKES A SECOND OR TWO BEFORE THE TRANSMISSION "CATCHES" AND THE CAR WILL ACCELERATE. IT REMINDS ME OF A CLUTCH SLIPPING ON AN OLD STICK SHIFT. IT'LL SLIP AND WHEN IT DOES FINALLY CATCH IT'LL SPIN THE TIRES, SIMILAR TO "POPPING THE CLUTCH" IN A STICK SHIFT. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS SPECIALLY WHEN TRYING TO PULL OUT IN BUSY TRAFFIC. YOU NEVER KNOW IF IT'S GONNA ACCELERATE PROPERLY OR IF IT'S GONNA SLIP AND TAKE A COUPLE SECONDS TO CATCH. I HAVE HAD MY JEEP IN THE DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES FOR THESE ISSUES AND SO FAR ALL THEY'VE DONE IS SOFTWARE UPDATES, WHICH HASN'T SOLVED EITHER PROBLEM. I HAVE DETAILED THESE PROBLEMS VERY SPECIFICALLY AND I'VE BEEN TOLD EACH TIME THAT THESE SOFTWARE UPDATES WOULD FIX THE PROBLEMS. HOWEVER, THESE PROBLEMS ARE STILL OCCURRING. I DRIVE WITH MY WIFE AND TWO YEAR OLD DAUGHTER IN MY CAR AND I FEAR THAT SOMEDAY MY JEEP WILL FAIL TO ACCELERATE PROPERLY AND WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Power train, Oct 12, 2016
I HAVE TO COMPLAIN OF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE COMING ON BY ITSELF, ITS WHEN I'M BACKING UP AND IN MOTION, THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 7 TIMES IN THE 15 MONTHS I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR, SECOND COMPLAINT IS WHEN I ACCELERATE , THE CAR JUST SITS THERE FOR SEVERAL SECONDS, I'M TRYING TO MAKE A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN, ON A HIGHWAY, I FEEL THIS IS DANGEROUS IN BOTH CASES.
Power train, Oct 12, 2016, crash
CHRYSLER RECALL S55 NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 16V-529 TRANSMISSION UNEXPECTEDLY SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL CAUSING A LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER WHICH CAUSED A 4 CAR CRASH.