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, Air bags, Engine, Jul 31, 2015
PURCHASED 2015 CHEROKEE IN JANUARY, 2015. FIRST RECALL IN FEB 2015. SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR TRANSMISSION AND RAPID RESPONSE TRANSMITTAL. SHIFTING PROBLEMS STARTED SHORTLY AFTER UPDATE. HESITATION FROM A STOP; DELAYED START AND THEN "TAKES OFF"; SURGING FORWARD WITHOUT FOOT ON GAS; SHIFTS UP WHEN COMING TO A STOP WITH FOOT ON BRAKE; CLUNKING NOISE STARTED AT 7000 MILES. TOOK IT IN FOR RECALLS ON AIRBAG AND RADIO SECURITY AND TOLD DEALER ABOUT TRANSMISSION ISSUES. WAS ORIGINALLY TOLD THEY WOULD HAVE JEEP FOR 2 HOURS. 7 HOURS LATER THEY CALLED TO TELL ME THEY DID SEVERAL SOFTWARE UPDATES (PTU, RDM, DTCM, PCM, BCM); WHEN I WENT TO PICK IT UP I ASKED FOR DETAILS ON EACH UPDATE. FRUSTRATED WHEN I WAS TOLD IT WOULD "TAKE SOME TIME FOR THE CAR TO LEARN MY DRIVING HABITS." I ASKED, "WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I AM TEACHING MY KIDS HOW TO DRIVE (TWINS THAT WILL BE DRIVING IN A MONTH)?" THE SERVICE TECH TOLD ME THAT "THE TRANSMISSION WOULD BE REALLY CONFUSED." I EXPRESSED MY CONCERN FOR SAFETY. TOLD HIM I NEVER KNOW WHEN IT IS GOING TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN OR HESITATE WITH A 5 SECOND OR LONGER DELAY. I ASKED HOW THAT COULD BE SAFE WHEN TEACHING KIDS HOW TO DRIVE. HE DIDN'T HAVE AN ANSWER. JUST SAID, "I UNDERSTAND YOUR CONCERN." I HAVE ONLY DRIVEN IT ABOUT 20 MILES SINCE THE UPDATES. NOW IT SHIFTS QUICKLY THROUGH THE FIRST 3 GEARS, STILL HESITATES, AND ROUGH SHIFTING. KEEPING DETAILED RECORDS NOW. I'VE HAD MY JEEP FOR 7 MONTHS (7000 MILES) WITH 3 ACTUAL RECALLS, AND 6 SOFTWARE UPDATES THAT WEREN'T RECALLS, JUST PERFORMED BASED ON MY COMPLAINTS. THE ISSUES WITH THIS TRANSMISSION ARE A SAFETY HAZARD, ESPECIALLY WHEN SITTING AT AN INTERSECTION WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN AND NEVER KNOWING HOW THE JEEP WILL RESPOND...THIS ISN'T SAFE FOR AN EXPERIENCED DRIVER. HOW CAN ANYONE SAFELY PUT A NEW DRIVER INTO A CAR THAT HAS THESE TYPES OF ISSUES?
Power train, Service brakes, Jul 31, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED WITHOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE DIAGNOSIS WAS UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER AS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,500.
Power train, Jul 31, 2015
THIS PROBLEMS IS INTERMITTENT WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC VEHICLE WILL MOVE BUT THEN HAS NO THROTTLE RESPONSE LEAVING YOU IN ATH OF INCOMING GOVERNMENT TRAFFIC GOOD 3 SECOND DELAY AND AS YOU CAN PUSH ACCELATOR DOWN AND NO RESPONSE THEN AFTER A DELAY RPM SHOOTS WAY UP AND BE VEHICLE BOLTS FORWARD. THIS HAS EVEN HAPPEN WHEN LEAVING PARKING SPOT THE TRAMS MISSION IS NOT CONSISTENT ON ITS SHIFTING. I'M GOING TO TAKE TO DEALER AGAIN BUT IF IT DOESN'T SHOW A CODE THEY WON'T DO ANYTHING. THE VEHICLE COULD RUN AND DRIVE GOOD FOR A MONTH THEN IT WILL HAVE PROBLEM AGAIN COULD HAPPEN ONCE OR EACH TIME YOU TAKE OFF THEN GOES AWAY AND DRIVES FINE AGAIN. IT IS USAGE WITH THE DELAY AND NO THROTTLE RESPONSE AND HARDY SHIFTING. NOT A GOOD FEELING WHEN TRAFFIC COMING AT YOU AND YOUR VEHICLE WON'T MOVE AND WHEN IT DOES YOU BOLT FORWARD.I HAVE CHECK OVER THE INTERNET AND THE ARE TONS OF COMPLAINTS WITH THIS VEHICLES TRANSMISSION AND SOFTWARE. PLEASE GET THIS PROBLEM FIX BEFORE SOMEONE GETS SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED.
Power train, Electrical system, Service brakes, Jul 28, 2015
I HAVE OWNED THIS 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE SINCE DECEMBER 2014. THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED @ 1890 MILES, CAR STOPPED DEAD TRYING TO PASS A TRUCK ON STEEP GRADE, OVERHEATED TRANSMISSION. THE POWER BRAKE MASTER BOOSTER HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE, @ 2490 MILES AND 4920 MILES, NO BRAKES JUST CRASH INTO NEAREST CURB OR CAR, PART AND SYSTEM FAILURE. THE TRANSMISSION MOUNTS HAD TO BE REPLACED @ 2560 MILES, CAR HOWLING LIKE A BANCHEE, PARTS FAILURE. THE SOFTWARE HAD TO BE CHANGED 3 TIMES, "TRYING TO SOLVE FACTORY PROBLEM". WARNING LIGHTS FOR CHECK ENGINE AND BATTERY CAME ON AND CAR SHUTTERED AND CAME TO ABRUPT STOP, IN THE MIDDLE OF A DANGEROUS CURVE, WITH ALL SYSTEM SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY @ 4970 MILES, CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING CAUSE. THE CAR HAS BEEN WITH THE DEALER, IN TOTAL, MORE THAN 45 DAYS, CURRENTLY AT DEALER AGAIN. THIS CAR HAS LEFT ME IN LIFE THREATENING SITUATIONS 4 TIMES. IT APPEARS THAT WHEN ANY PREPROGRAMED LIMITS ARE REACHED, ALL SYSTEMS SHUT DOWN, BRAKES, STEERING, EVERYTHING. YOU ARE LEFT TOTALLY DEFENSELESS AND NOT ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE JEEP HAS NO EMERGENCY BRAKE! THIS IS THE MOST UNRELIABLE AND DANGEROUS VEHICLE I HAVE EVER DRIVEN. I HAVE BEEN TOTALLY STRANDED AWAY FROM HOME TWICE, AND HAVE YET TO RECOVER OVER $1000.00 IN OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE, TRANSPORTATION, HOTEL, FOOD, AND CABS. THE DEALER CLOSED AT 2PM ON A SATURDAY, 280 MILES FROM HOME, SAID GOOD BY AND TOLD ME TO CONTACT CHRYSLER FOR ASSISTANCE, " IT WASN'T HIS RESPONSIBILITY". ALL 2014 AND 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE SHOULD BE RECALLED AND TAKEN OFF THE ROAD. THIS POORLY CONCEIVED AND ENGINEERED VEHICLE IS DANGEROUS AND WILL KILL MANY PEOPLE, IF IT ALREADY HAS NOT. THE CHRYSLER CORPORATION AND ITS DEALERS ARE KNOWINGLY SELLING A FAULTY AND DANGEROUS VEHICLE TO THE PUBLIC.
Power train, Engine, Jul 28, 2015
VEHICLE SPEEDS UP WHEN BRAKE IS APPLIED, DOWNSHIFTING IS JERKY AND UNEVEN. TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE. SYMPTOMS ARE THE SAME.
Power train, Electrical system, Service brakes, Jul 27, 2015
I LEASED THE VEHICLE ON 6/17/15. WITHIN A WEEK THE SERVICE PARK BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON BRIEFLY. DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS A FLUKE. A FEW DAYS LATER. BACK SENSOR BEEP WOULD NOT TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING. DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS A FLUKE. A DAY LATER POWER LIFT GATE WOULDN'T WORK FOR A DAY. DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS A FLUKE. WHEN I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP THE FIRST TIME THEY PROCEEDED TO TELL ME CAR WAS SOLD TO ME WITH A REPROGRAMMING AIRBAG RECALL SO I TOOK IN TO GET FIX & HAVE OTHER ITEMS LOOKED AT. THEY NEVER LOOKED AT OTHER ISSUES. A WEEK LATER SERVICE BRAKE LIGHT CAME BACK ON I TOOK IN IMMEDIATELY. AFTER 3 DAYS SITTING IN THE SHOP THEY SAID 25 CODES CAME UP & NOT SURE HOW TO FIX. AFTER A WEEK OF THEM HAVING THE CAR THEY SAID IT WAS FIXED. AFTER 10 HRS OF HAVING BACK THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK BACK TO SERVICE & THE MGR SAID CAR IS UNSAFE AND WOULD REQUEST A NEW VEHICLE FOR ME THAT WOULD TAKE 6 WKS TO GET. HE ALSO TOLD ME THE DEALERSHIP THEY GOT MY VEHICLE FROM HAD ISSUES W/CAR AND NEVER SAID ANYTHING. IN THE WEEK I HAVEN'T HAD THE VEHICLE I'VE BEEN GIVEN 6 LOANER CARS. 1 OF WHICH BROKE DOWN WITH SERVICE PARK BRAKE & TRANSMISSION LIGHTS ON AND COULD NOT SHIFT. I HAVE DEMANDED CHRYSLER TO CANCEL MY LEASE AND RETURN MY FUNDS OWED...UPDATED 09/22/15 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE NCDS ARBITRATOR AND CHRYSLER AGREED TO RELEASE THE CONSUMER FROM THE LEASE. THE CONSUMER WOULD ALSO BE REIMBURSED. UPDATED 12/9/2015*JS UPDATED 12/21/15*JS
Power train, Jul 27, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SOFTWARE NEEDED TO BE UPDATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,277.
Power train, Jul 27, 2015
NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION. HAS BEEN HESITATING WHEN STARTING OUT AND PULLING AWAY WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON TO NOTIFY US OF PROBLEM. DEALERSHIP ADVISED THAT IT WAS PART OF A RECALL, BUT WE NEVER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF THIS RECALL.
Power train, Jul 26, 2015
THE JEEP SHIFTS UNEXPECTEDLY ALL OF THE TIME. WHEN YOU USE THE BRAKE GOING DOWN A HILL THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS AND THE RPMS SHOOT TO 5,000! THE TRANSMISSION SHIMMIES WHEN YOU ARE IN SECOND GEAR. I HAVE BEEN BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES TO HAVE IT FIXED BUT THEY SAY IT NEEDS AN UPDATE FROM JEEP FOR THE FLASH OR SOMETHING WITH A CHIP. THEY CAN'T GET IT TO SHIFT NORMALLY.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Jul 26, 2015
THE CAR WILL ACCELERATE AND RAISE RPM'S (SOMETIMES INCREASES SPEED BY 1MPH) BY ITSELF AT 26MPH WHILE COASTING FROM 30MPH OR GREATER . I'M PRETTY SURE THE CAR IS DOWNSHIFTING AT THIS POINT, BUT NO CAR I HAVE DROVE WILL ACCELERATE WHILE NOT PRESSING THE GAS. WHEN THE CAR IS DOWNSHIFTING FROM ANY OTHER SPEED, I CAN FEEL THE DOWNSHIFT HOWEVER THE CAR DOES NOT ACCELERATE LIKE IT DOES AT 26MPH. ONLY AT 26MPH IT ACCELERATES AT THE DOWN SHIFT. SOMETIMES THE ACCELERATION IS GREATER THEN OTHER TIMES, BUT HAPPENS 95% OF THE TIME. I WAS TOLD THIS IS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE CAR AND IT NEEDS TO LEARN HOW I DRIVE. WHICH MAKES NO SENSE BECAUSE IF THIS IS A CHARACTERISTIC OF A CAR, IT IS A VERY UNSAFE ONE. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS THE CAR IS ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN WHILE I'M EXPECTING IT TO DE-ACCELERATE. A SOFTWARE UPDATE WAS DONE ON MY CAR, BUT THE ISSUE WAS NOT FIXED.
Power train, Jul 23, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED. THE DIGITAL SPEEDOMETER READ 20 MPH AND THE SPEEDOMETER READING INDICATED 75 MPH WHEN DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HOWEVER THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MERGE OVER TO THE EXIT AND COULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER THAN 10 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000. UPDATED 11/18/15*LJ UPDATED 12/06/2017*CN
Power train, Jul 23, 2015
SERVICE TRANSMISSION MESSAGE. HARD STEERING. 2000 RPM @ 30 MPH REPAIRED WITH SOFTWARE ON 07/18/15 SAME PROBLEM NEXT DAY CAR NOW NEEDS NEW TRANNY
Steering, Power train, Service brakes, Jul 21, 2015
AS I WAS DRIVING THE CAR NOTIFIED ME THAT MY 4WD WAS TEMPORARY SUSPENDED AND AFTER SOMETIME IT SHOWED SERVICE TRANSMISSION AND THE SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON AND MY STEERING WAS STUCK, IT WAS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE CAR BUT I MANAGED TO STOP THE CAR IN A REMOTE PLACE. AFTER I TRIED TO RESTART THE JEEP I COULD NOT RESTART IT AND THERE WAS NOT CRANKING NOISE AND I GOT 3 MESSAGES ON MY DASH. "SERVICE TRANSMISSION" "SERVICE PARK BRAKE" AND SVC 4WD. I HAVE HAD THE JEEP FOR LESS THAN A MONTH. IT JUST HAD 939 MILES ON IT.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Jul 20, 2015
6/19/2015: TRANSMISSION/ELECTRICAL ISSUE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE IT WOULD SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL INSTEAD. HAD TO SHIFT TO PARK AND THEN BACK TO REVERSE BEFORE THE VEHICLE WENT INTO GEAR. THIS WAS THE FOURTH OCCURRENCE OF THIS ISSUE SINCE PURCHASE DATE. AIRBAG WARNING MESSAGE AND INDICATOR LIGHT TURNED ON WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO REVERSE AND TO DRIVE. ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL INDICATOR CAME ON REPEATEDLY WHILE DRIVING. 6/22/2015: TRANSMISSION/ELECTRICAL ISSUE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT FROM PARK TO REVERSE. AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES WAS ABLE TO PUT VEHICLE INTO PARK, AND EVENTUALLY POWERED VEHICLE OFF AND ON AND WAS THEN ABLE TO SHIFT FROM PARK TO REVERSE AND THEN DRIVE. AIRBAG WARNING MESSAGE AND INDICATOR LIGHT TURNED ON AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL INDICATOR CAME ON. 6/23/2015: TRANSMISSION/ELECTRICAL FAILURE ODOMETER AT 800 MILES. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY WENT OUT OF GEAR. CLIMBING A PARKING GARAGE RAMP THE VEHICLE STALLED, THE PARKING BRAKE TURNED ON, THE AIRBAG SERVICE MESSAGE AND INDICATOR TURNED ON, THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON, THE MEDIA CONSOLE AND BLUETOOTH CONNECTION FAILED. AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES OF ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT GEARS (COULD NOT GET THE VEHICLE INTO PARK, DRIVE, OR REVERSE, AND PARKING BRAKE KEPT ENGAGING), WAS FINALLY ABLE TO POWER THE VEHICLE OFF. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS POWERED BACK ON, WAS ABLE TO SHIFT TO DRIVE, AND DROVE DIRECTLY TO THE DEALERSHIP. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED ON AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL INDICATOR CAME ON REPEATEDLY WHILE DRIVING. DELIVERED VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR, AND AM AWAITING RESOLUTION AS OF 7/20/2015.
Power train, Jul 13, 2015
I HAVE A 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE LATITUDE 4X4 V6 JUST DID THE RECALL UPDATE WITH A OIL CHANGE. I ALSO WAS ALMOST HIT FROM ONCOMING TRAFFIC. CAR WOULDNT GO AS I WAS TRYING TO MAKE A LEFT THRU TRAFFIC! I AM LUCKY THAT THE OTHER CAR DIDN'T HIT ME IT WAS WITHIN INCHES! IT ALSO SPEEDS UP AS I SLOW TO A STOP! THE TRANSMISSION LIGHTS AND THE A! COMES ON AFTER 4 UPDATES NOW IT SHIFTS BAD AND HAS BEEN THE THE SHOP FOR 2 WEEKS WITH NO IDEA WHAT THEY ARE GOING TO DO NEXT! THE MECHANIC AT THE DICK HANNAH DEALERSHIP IS ON VACATION NOW! THEY SAID THEY ARE WAITING ON PARTS THEY ORDERED EVEN THOUGH HE HAS NOT TOOK THE TRANSMISSION APART YET! I GET 2 DIFFERENT STORIES FROM THE DEALERSHIP AND JEEP! I THINK THIS CAR WILL HURT SOMEONE IF THEY DONT FIX THIS ISSUE! AT THIS POINT I DONT FEEL SAFE WITH MY FAMILY IN THIS " FUTURE ACCIDENT MAKER"! I SPENT WELL OVER 35,000 FOR THIS CAR!
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Jul 13, 2015
GOING DOWN HILL, THE CAR ACCELERATED 8 TO 12 MILES AN HOUR FASTER THAN THE CRUISE WAS SET FOR. CAR KEEPS ACCELERATING UNTIL YOU HIT THE BRAKE. DOES NOT HOLD THE SET CRUISE SPEED LIMIT. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER AND AFTER 1 1/2 HOURS THEY TOLD ME MY CHEROKEE LIMITED WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL WITH STOP AND GO. I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE WRITER I JUST HAVE TO HIT THE BRAKE UNTIL THE DECLINE IS OVER AND THEN HIT RESUME ON THE PANEL. I KNOW THIS IS INCORRECT SO IS THERE A FIX FOR THIS? WE ARE TAKING A LONG DRIVE TRIP TO PENNSYLVANIA AND I WILL NEED THE CRUISE TO ENJOY MY TRIP. THE CONSUMER STATED THE ISSUE WAS THE TRANSMISSION. UPDATED 10/15/15*JB
Power train, Jul 12, 2015
PURCHASED A NEW 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE LATITUDE 4/9/15. IN MAY (APPROX 700 MILES) I STATED TO NOTICE A WOBBLE WHEN ACCELERATING & THE VEHICLE LUNGED WHEN STOPPING & STARTING. THE LUNGE WAS SO POWERFUL THAT I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. TOOK IN FOR SERVICE 5/29. THEY REPROGRAMMED THE TCM MODULE. WOBBLE CAME BACK & BY JUNE 8TH IT WAS WOBBLING & HESITATING (ONCE IT HAPPENED IN AN INTERSECTION). I CALLED SERVICE DEPT ON JUNE 9TH. TOOK IT IN ON JUN 10TH TO HAVE ONE OF THEIR GUYS TAKE IT FOR A SPIN. WHILE WAITING, THEY TOLD ME JEEPS DO "CERTAIN THINGS OTHER CARS DON'T". I TOLD THEM I SEARCHED THE INTERNET & APPARENTLY THERE IS A KNOW PROBLEM & BROUGHT A PRINTOUT OF SOME OF THE OTHER CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS. THEY SAID "CAN'T GO BY THAT"... I RODE WITH THEIR TECH & HE SAID HE NEVER FELT ANYTHING LIKE THAT. HE GOT HIS SERVICE MANAGER SO THEY GO TAKE IT FOR A RIDE TOGETHER. THEY REPLACED THE AXLES (6/12) BUT SAID THE WOBBLE IS STILL THERE. THEY'D CONTACTED CHRYSLER VIA EMAIL & WAS TOLD NOT TO DUMP ANYMORE PARTS IN THE VEHICLE. THEY KNOW WHAT THE ISSUE IS (BUT THEY WOULDN'T TELL THE DEALER) & A TCB WAS COMING OUT IN AUG. THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE UNTIL THEN. THEY SAID (IN THEIR EMAIL) THE CAR WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. REALLY? TOOK CAR BACK ON 7/3. WORK WAS DONE THE SAME DAY, THEY REPROGRAMMED THE TCM AGAIN. ON THE WAY HOME I STOPPED TO GET GAS & WHEN LEAVING THE GAS STATION THE CAR LUNGED ME INTO THE ROAD! BY 7/7 THE WOBBLE WAS MORE INTENSE. BY 7/8 CAR WAS SLOW TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, COULD BARELY KEEP UP WITH TRAFFIC. CALLED CASE MANAGER ON 7/9 SAID WHATEVER THEY DID MADE IT WORSE. HIS SOLUTION WAS TO TAKE BACK IN FOR SERVICE BECAUSE I CAN'T DRIVE A CAR LIKE THAT! HE CALLED TO MAKE APPOINTMENT AND THE EARLIEST THEY HAD WAS 7/20 (11 DAYS LATER). THESE CARS ARE UNSAFE & SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET HURT! PLEASE DO SOMETHING!
Power train, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Jul 12, 2015
TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 1,000 MILES. DEALER REPLACED WITH A REDESIGNED VERSION. I STARTED TO GET A WOBBLE IN THE FRONT END WHILE I WAS ACCELERATING. I BROUGHT IT BACK AND THEY SAID THAT IT WAS A KNOWN ISSUE AND THEY WERE REDESIGNING THE FRONT AXLES BUT THE FIX WASN'T OUT YET. A FEW WEEKS LATER THE METAL FRAME IN MY SUNROOF BROKE AND THE WEATHER STRIPPING FELL OUT AND I COULDN'T CLOSE THE SHADE. THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE ENTIRE SUNROOF ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE FRAME WAS DEFECTIVE. THE WOBBLE CONTINUED TO GET WORSE AND THE CAR WAS SHIFTING ROUGHER THAN EVER. I KEPT TELLING THE DEALERSHIP THAT THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG, AND THEY SAID "THAT'S HOW THE NEW 9 SPEED TRANS BEHAVE". WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR THE SUNROOF REPLACEMENT I ASKED THEM TO LOOK AT THE WOBBLE AND TRANS AGAIN, AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE FRONT AXLE WAS INDEED BAD. THEY PUT IN THE REDESIGNED AXLES, AND REPLACED THE ENTIRE SUNROOF. I CONTINUE TO HAVE SERIOUS TRANSMISSION ISSUES AND THEY PUT IN A NEW VALVE BODY AND UPDATED THE SOFTWARE. IT'S WORSE THAN EVER. I KEPT COMPLAINING TO JEEP AND ALL THEY SAID WAS "THE DEALERSHIP CAN'T REPLICATE YOUR PROBLEM." I ACTUALLY HAD THE SERVICE MANAGER IN THE CAR WITH ME AND HE VERIFIED THAT THE CAR DOES NOT DRIVE PROPERLY- AND WHEN JEEP CALLED ME, THEY TOLD ME THAT I HAD TO GO TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP. THIS CAR IS NOT SAFE. IT HESITATES WHEN YOU STEP ON THE GAS, THEN IT JERKS VERY HARD INTO SECOND GEAR, IT WILL ACCELERATE ON IT'S OWN BECAUSE IT CAN'T FIND A GEAR TO DOWNSHIFT, AND THE ENGINE WILL SPONTANEOUSLY REV ON IT'S OWN IF I AM DESCENDING A HILL AND ITS TRYING TO DOWNSHIFT. THE CAR WILL LEAP FORWARD AND ACCELERATE UNTIL I PRESS THE BRAKE HARD ENOUGH TO SLOW IT DOWN AND IT WILL FINALLY SHIFT. THE RPMS WILL GO UP FOR SEVERAL SECONDS AFTER I'VE APPLIED THE BRAKE. THE VEHICLE ALSO ROLLS SEVERAL INCHES AFTER I PUT IT IN PARK NOW.
Power train, Jul 10, 2015
AFTER FUELING UP I PULLED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND STARTED DOWN THE ROAD. ABOUT 300 FEET DOWN THE ROAD THE TRANSMISSION LOST POWER AND THEN REENGAGED AFTER ALMOST BEING REAR ENDED. WHEN TRANSMISSION REENGAGED THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD.
Power train, Jul 10, 2015
VEHICLE SHIMMYS WHEN SHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR. ALSO LUNGES FORWARD WHEN BRAKING IN SLOW TRAFFIC AND STOP LIGHTS/SIGNS. CALLED DEALER WAS TOLD THIS IS NORMAL.
Power train, Jul 7, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE MANUFACTURER'S "LONG TERM RELIABILITY OF THE TRANSMISSION/DRIVE TRAIN PERFORMANCE" CAMPAIGN. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER THE RELIABILITY CAMPAIGN AND THE DEALER WAS TO UPDATE/RECALIBRATE THE TRANSMISSION. AFTER THE REPAIR, WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS A LAG IN ACCELERATION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THE GEARS WOULD NOT SHIFT PROPERLY WHILE DRIVING UPHILL OR AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND THE VEHICLE WOULD ROLL BACKWARDS INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE RE-CALIBRATED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED AND BECAME WORSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TRANSMISSION WAS RE-CALIBRATED AGAIN AND EVENTUALLY REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE HAD NOT OCCURRED UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS INITIALLY TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,200. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. ....UPDATED 11/02/15*BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED A LEMON. UPDATED 11/05/15. *JB
Power train, Jul 7, 2015
3RD INCIDENT WHERE THE TRANSMISSION HAS SUDDENLY DISCONNECTED AND THE CAR WILL COAST TO A COMPLETE STOP. MESSAGES READ "4WD TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE", "SERVICE PARK BRAKE" FIRST INCIDENT HAPPENED AT ABOUT APPROXIMATELY 340 MILES, SECOND INCIDENT HAPPENED AT APPROXIMATELY 3500 MILES. FIRST TWO INCIDENTS WERE ON THE HIGHWAY - ONE AT 45 MPH THE OTHER AT 60 MPH. THE THIRD AND MOST RECENT WAS ON A RESIDENTIAL ROAD. ONCE THE CAR HAS BEEN PULLED OVER, CAR HAS BEEN PUT INTO PARK, THEN TURNED OFF AND TURNED BACK ON. USUALLY IT TAKES 2 OR MORE TRIES AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF AND ON AND BACK INTO GEAR BEFORE THE TRANSMISSION RE-ENGAGES AND THE CAR CAN BE DRIVEN. PAYING ATTENTION TO THE VEHICLE INFORMATION FOR THE TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE HAS SHOWN THE TRANSMISSION CAN REACH 208 DEGREES FROM TOWN DRIVING CONDITIONS ON A 75 DEGREE DAY. PHOTO EVIDENCE HAS BEEN TAKEN OF THE READOUT FOR THE TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE. THE MODEL OF THE JEEP CHEROKEE IS THE TRAILHAWK WITH 9 SPEED TRANSMISSION. AFTER 3 FLASH UPDATES UPON SECOND TIME IN FOR SERVICE THE ISSUE PERSISTED AND ANOTHER ISSUE WITH THE STOP/START SYSTEM BEGAN AND HAS BEEN FREQUENT UP UNTIL THE THIRD TIME BEING TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE. MESSAGES WILL READ "STOP/START SYSTEM IS UNAVAILABLE", "SERVICE START/STOP SYSTEM". VEHICLE IS IN DEALER SERVICE CURRENTLY FOR THE THIRD TIME FOR NEXT STEPS.
Power train, Jul 5, 2015
TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED INTERMITTENTLY AS VEHICLE COASTED ALONG FREEWAY. PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF/RESTARTED VEHICLE. TRANSMISSION THEN ENGAGED. TOOK IN FOR SOFTWARE UPGRADE. NO MORE HIGH SPEED ISSUES BUT NOW VEHICLE WILL REV FROM STOP CONDITION BEFORE TRANSMISSION ENGAGES. THIS IS A 9-SPEED TRANSMISSION IN THE NEW 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE TRAILHAWK.
Power train, Jul 4, 2015
PURCHASED NEW AND DROVE HOME 60 MILES PARKED VEHICLE FOR ABOUT 45 MINUTES. DROVE TO NEARBY PARKING LOT TO TEST OUT PARK ASSIST, PRESSED PARK ASSIST BUTTON AND THEN REVERSE, THEN DRIVE AND VEHICLE WOULD NO LONGER MOVE. DASH WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND MESSAGE SERVICE TRANSMISSION AND RESTART VEHICLE. TURNING OFF AND RESTART TRANSMISSION MADE SOME ATTEMPT TO SLAM INTO GEAR BUT SEEMED TO BE LOCKED IN HIGH GEAR AND COULD NOT MOVE. WE WERE FORTUNATE TO BE IN LOW TRAFFIC PARKING LOT AND NOT IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. JEEP ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE TOWED THE VEHICLE TO NEAREST DEALER.REPLACING TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE WAS BUILT JANUARY 2015. TRAILHAWK WITH 9 SPEED TRANSMISSION.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Jun 24, 2015, crash
2015 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT WAS PURCHASED IN OCTOBER OF 2014. AROUND END MAY 2015 EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH BRAKING. WHILE COMING TO A STOP SIGN BRAKE WOULD BE PRESSED DOWN BUT VEHICLES RPM'S WOULD REV UP AND VEHICLE WOULD START ACCELERATING FORWARD. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO SHOP AFTER FINALLY BEING ABLE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT ON 06/16/15. MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO EXPERIENCE THE PROBLEM AND RESET MODULE ON VEHICLE. BUT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. DEALERSHIP GAVE VEHICLE BACK TO US AND WE DROVE IT FOR TWO MORE DAYS AND THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTED. ON 06/18/2015 A DEER HAD ENTERED HIGHWAY AND WHILE BRAKING VEHICLE AGAIN ACCELERATED AND HIT THE DEER CAUSING FRONT END DAMAGE. PROBLEM COULD OF BEEN 100 TIMES WORSE BECAUSE THERE WERE ALSO BICYCLISTS ON ROAD AS WELL AS TRACTOR TRAILER TRAVELING BEHIND. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP VIA TOW TRUCK. TOW TRUCK DRIVER EVEN STATED THERE IS SOMETHING SEVERELY WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. WHEN DRIVER TOOK VEHICLE OFF FLAT BED HE PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND THE VEHICLE WENT FORWARD INSTEAD OF REVERSE PLUS THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CAME ON BY ITSELF. CHRYSLER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY ARE DOING AN INVESTIGATION ON VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THE SEVERITY. MY WIFE AND I JUST WANT THEM TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK BECAUSE WE DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN IT ONE BIT.