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
1,787 reports, newest first.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Jun 16, 2016, crash
TAKATA RECALL, HAVING ISSUES WITH THE COMPUTER STATING THAT THE VEHICLE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE IS DISABLED AND OFF, THEN WAS SITTING AT TRAFFIC LIGHT ON 6/16/16 AND ITS LIKE THE VEHICLE CUT OFF ( TO SAVE ENERGY) AND THEN WHEN IT CUT BACK ON IT HAD ACCELERATED CAR TO MAKING ME HIT SOMEONE IN THE REAR END. UNSURE AS TO WHAT IS GOING ON BUT DEALER SHIP LAST DID OIL CHANGE AT 17,000 MILES AND IT CAME OUT WITH CHECK ENGINE ON AND THEY SAID NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT AND CLEARED THE CODE OUT. THEN THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE MESSAGE KEEPS COMING UP ( EVEN WHEN NOT IN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE HAVEN'T EVEN HIT THE BUTTON TO SWITCH IT OVER) ILLUMINATES ON MESSAGE CENTER. SEEMS LIKE CAR HAS ISSUES WITH SOMETHING COMPUTER OR ELECTRICAL BUT MOST OF ALL HOW SAFE IS THIS VEHICLE IF CAN REV UP AND ACCELERATE WITHOUT TOUCHING GAS PEDAL. HAVE MODERATE DAMAGE TO FRONT END OF CAR, TOW HOOK WAS PUSHED BACK INTO THE FRONT OF IT AND CANT OPEN HOOD HAVING ADJUSTER LOOK AT TODAY AND TAKE TO GARAGE UNSURE AS TO WHAT HAPPENED OR WHY BUT DOESN'T SEEM VERY SAFE AND IT HIT PRETTY HARD BUT AIRBAG ON DRIVER SIDE DIDN'T DEPLOY MAKES IT SCARY TO THINK WHAT IF IT DECIDES TO DEPLOY WHILE DRIVING NOW...
Power train, Jun 14, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE. AFTER SHIFTING GEARS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO RESUME NORMAL OPERATION, IT HAD TO BE SHIFTED INTO PARK, TURNED OFF, AND RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WARNING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. ....UPDATED 08/08/16 *BF CONSUMER STATED IN MOST CASES IF THE CONSUMER RESTARTS TJE CAR 3-5 TIMES. IT WILL EVENTUALLY BEGIN TO MOVE. ONCE THIS OCCURS, THE CAR DOESN'T ACCELERATE AT NORMAL SPEED. UPDATED 6/14/18*JB
Electrical system, Jun 9, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING FLAT TOWED, IT SHOOK VIOLENTLY WHEN THE CONTACT HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,909.
Electronic stability control (ESC), Jun 9, 2016
FLAT TOW OWNER ADDENDUM CARD RECALL S13 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION WE OWN A 2015 JEEP EQUIPPED WITH JEEP ACTIVE DRIVE II TRANSFER CASE. WE BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE YOU COULD FLAT TOW ON THE GROUND. NOW FCA IS SENDING OUT ADDENDUM CARDS TELLING US THAT YOU CAN'T FLAT TOW YOUR VEHICLE. UNLESS WE THE OWNERS PAY TO HAVE A WIRING KIT AND BATTERY INSTALLED. BECAUSE OUR VEHICLE MAY SHAKE ON ROUGH ROADS WHILE TOWING. FCA SAID THAT THIS IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. IF THIS IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE THEN WHAT IS IT?? WE HAVE FRIENDS THAT HAVE THE 2014 JEEP EQUIPPED THE SAME. WE WERE FOLLOWING THEM ON THE HIGHWAY AND SAW THEIR VEHICLE BOUNCE FROM SIDE TO SIDE NOT SHAKE. THEY HAVE ALREADY HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE REPLACED. I HAVE CONTRACTED THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, FCA GROUP RECALL ASSISTANCE CENTER, AND CHRYSLER CORP. IN PHOENIX WAS ALSO CONTACTED BY DEALERSHIP. THAT THE REPAIRS IS ON US. ALSO THE RECALL S13 IS ONLY FOR THE ADDENDUM CARD.
Power train, Seats, Engine, Jun 9, 2016
SHORTLY AFTER BUYING MY 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT WITH THE 2.4 ENGINE AND 9 SPEED AUTOMATIC, IT BEGAN SHIFTING ERRATICALLY. IN TOWN IT WOULD HESITATE WHEN LEAVING A STOP LIGHT OR JERK VIOLENTLY WHILE CHANGING GEARS. ON THE HIGHWAY, IT WOULD NOT DOWNSHIFT ON INCLINES OR TO PASS AND MERGE WITH TRAFFIC. I HAD SEVERAL CLOSE CALLS WHERE I HAD TO ACCELERATE BUT NOTHING HAPPENED WHEN PUTTING THE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR. THIS HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOUR TIMES JUST FOR THIS PROBLEM ALONE AND AS OF THIS WRITING, IS STILL NOT ANY BETTER. IT HAS ALSO HAD OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE THERMOSTAT AND INTERIOR. I WORK IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY AND KNOW FROM RESOURCES THAT THIS IS A SIMPLE FIX. FCA IS GIVING THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE THE RUNAROUND AND ANGERING DEALERSHIPS BY NOT BEING HONEST. THE 4 CYLINDER ENGINE WILL NO LONGER MEET THE REPORTED MPG IT WAS CLAIMED TO AFTER THE SHIFT PROFILES CHANGE AND THIS PUTS FCA IN A POSITION THAT VOLKSWAGEN RECENTLY DEALT WITH. MY SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF THOUSANDS IS NOT WORTH 3 MPG. FCA IS ALSO TREATING CUSTOMERS AS IF EACH CASE IS INDIVIDUALLY UNIQUE AND IT BELITTLES THEM AS WELL AS THE MECHANICS THAT KNOW REPAIRS ARE FUTILE. I HAVE A CASE NUMBER NOW AND ANOTHER APPOINTMENT BUT IT WOULD BE BEST TO AVOID THIS VEHICLE AT ALL COSTS AND ARBITRATE. THERE SHOULD BE A FEDERAL INVESTIGATION BEFORE SOMEONE DIES IF THEY HAVEN'T ALREADY. THE THERMOSTAT FAILURE IS ALSO WIDESPREAD AND IS ONLY BEING ADDRESSES ONE AT A TIME IN FIELD CLAIMS. THIS TOO COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS DAMAGE AND EVEN FIRE WHICH HAS ALSO HAPPENED TO A FEW OF THESE VEHICLES. PLEASE HELP US BE A VOICE AND STOP THIS SERIOUS DISREGARD FOR SAFETY AND CONSUMER RIGHTS.
Equipment, Engine, Jun 7, 2016, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE, BUT DID NOT FILE A REPORT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT FACILITY. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER SUCTION/DISCHARGE HOSE FRACTURED, CAME INTO CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, AND CAUSED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V676000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000.
Power train, Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Jun 3, 2016
THIRD TIME SAME ISSUE. 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE VEHICLE IN MOTION SERVICE TRANSMISSION, SERVICE PARK BRAKE, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT, D(DRIVE) FLASHING ON DASHBOARD, BARELY MADE IT UP A HILL, HAD TO PRESS ACCELERATOR ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR. VERY DANGEROUS-OTHER VEHICLES DO NOT KNOW WHAT IS HAPPENING. OCCURED 2 TIMES IN 2WEEKS AFTER SOFTWARE UPDATED. NOT MANY REGRETS IN MY LIFE BUT BUYING THIS VEHICLE TOPS THE LIST.
Steering, Suspension, Jun 3, 2016
WHEN I PURCHASED MY 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE ONE OF THE MAIN REASON WAS FOR ITS ABILITY TO BE FLAT TOWED BEHIND A MOTOR HOME WITH EASE. AFTER HAVING IT FOR A NUMBER OF MONTHS I NOTICED IT SOMETIMES VIBRATED WHILE TOWING. AFTER READING SOME FORUMS AND CHECKING WITH DEALERS CHRYSLER REALIZED THAT WAS DUE TO THESE NEW MODELS HAVING ELECTRONIC STEERING VERSUS THE OLD HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS AND IT NOW REQUIRES POWER TO BE CONSTANT TO THE STEERING DURING TOWING. NOW REALIZE WHEN I PURCHASED IT THE MANUAL CLEARLY STATED THE PROCEDURES WHICH I FOLLOWED. NOW I RECEIVE A NOTICE THAT SAYS IN ORDER TO FLAT TOW I NEED A SPECIAL HARNESS INSTALLED WITH A COST OF PARTS AND LABOR OF OVER $400. THEY HAVE NOW PROVIDED AN ADDENDUM TO THEIR OWNERS MANUAL STATING ALL THIS. MY ISSUE IS THEY WANT THE OWNER TO PAY TO MAKE THEIR VEHICLE SAFE WHEN THE OWNER WAS NOT THE ISSUE HERE. THE OWNER SHOULD NOT BE FORCED TO PAY WHEN THEY PURCHASED A VEHICLE THAT WAS ADVERTISED WITH CERTAIN FEATURES LIKE SAFE FLAT TOWING WHEN IN FACT THAT WAS NOT THE CASE. SO UNLESS I WANT TO PAY $400 I HAVE TO TOW A CAR THAT COULD VIBRATE SEVERELY UNDER CERTAIN ROAD CONDITIONS WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Power train, Jun 2, 2016
INTERMITTENT ROUGH SHIFTING, SLAMMING INTO GEAR DURING UPSHIFT FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR. HAPPENS RANDOMLY, FROM MOVING IN A PARKING LOT AT 10MPH TO PASSING ON THE INTERSTATE. THE GEAR SLAM IS SO INTENSE IT FEELS LIKE I'VE BEEN REAR-ENDED.
Power train, Jun 2, 2016
TRANSMISSION WILL INTERMITTENTLY SHIFT ERRATIC. STARTING OUT FROM A STOP IT WILL HAVE A DIFFICULT TIME STARTING TO MOVE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PRESSED, THEN 1 OR 2 SECONDS LATER IT WILL DOWN SIFT TO FIRST GEAR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LURCH FORWARD IN AN UNCONTROLLED MANNER. I HAVE ENDED UP IN THE WRONG LANE BECAUSE OF THIS. ALSO AT INTERSECTIONS IT CAUSES CONFUSION WHEN TRYING TO GO IN TURN WITH OTHER VEHICLES BECAUSE THEY THINK YOUR YIELDING WHEN THE VEHICLE WON'T MOVE BUT THEN IT LURCHES ABRUPTLY INTO A NEW COLLISION.
Power train, May 31, 2016
I AM AT A STOP SIGN WITH CROSS TRAFFIC THAT DOESN'T STOP, WITH A MPH LIMIT OF 50, THERE'S A GAP BIG ENOUGH FOR ME TO GO THROUGH THE INTERSECTION. I PUT MY FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL, JEEP SLOWLY ADVANCES FORWARD BUT NOT ENGAGING INTO THE CORRECT GEAR, IT'S STARTING OUT IN 3RD GEAR! WHEN IT SHOULD BE SHIFTED INTO 1ST, COASTING THROUGH THESE LANES OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC, I AM ROCKING BACK & FORTH IN MY SEAT SAYING 'COME ON JEEP, SHIFT! LET'S GO!' AS I LOOK TO MY LEFT & RIGHT & SEE CARS GETTING CLOSER TO ME, MY HEART BEATS A LITTLE QUICKER AT THIS POINT, ESPECIALLY WHEN MY 2 YEAR OLD SON IS IN THE CAR WITH ME. FINALLY HALF WAY THROUGH THE INTERSECTION JEEP DROPS DOWN HARD INTO1ST GEAR FROM 3RD GEAR & BOOM WE ARE OFF, WHIPLASH, SOUNDS OF A TRANSMISSION FALLEN TO THE GROUND, HEART BEATING SO FAST IT'S GOING TO EXPLODE BUT WE GET ACROSS THE ROAD IN THE NICK OF TIME OF THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC! SAME SCENARIO HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL OTHER TIMES, I COULD GO ON WITH STORIES BUT I THINK YOU GET THE PICTURE.THIS HAPPENS SO MUCH THAT I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO.THE DEALERSHIP THAT I HAVE GONE TO, OF COURSE, CAN'T DUPLICATE MY ISSUE BUT THEY'RE TOLD THAT THIS IS A COMMON COMPLAINT THEY'VE BEEN RECEIVING FROM OTHER CHEROKEE OWNERS. I'VE ALSO HAD THE SOFTWARE UPDATES DONE. I DID GET A RECALL NOTICE FOR POSSIBLE INCORRECT INFO. IN THE USER GUIDE/OWNER'S MANUAL REGARDING FLAT TOWING VEHICLES WHICH MAY RESULT IN VEHICLE SHAKE WHILE FLAT TOWING OVER ROUGH ROADS.THIS IS RECALLED BUT A TRANSMISSION ISSUE ISN'T? JEEP CLAIMS THAT THEY DEPEND ON THE SATISFACTION OF THEIR CUSTOMERS FOR THE SUCCESS OF THEIR BUSINESS & ARE CONSTANTLY MONITORING THE QUALITY OF THEIR PRODUCTS & LOOKING FOR WAYS TO IMPROVE THEIR VEHICLES, EVEN AFTER THEY ARE SOLD. I AM NOT ASKING FOR ANYTHING EXCEPT FOR THIS ISSUE TO BE RESOLVED. I KNOW JEEP HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THIS ISSUE BUT I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE JEEP COME UP WITH A SOLUTION.
Vehicle speed control, Seats, May 26, 2016
MOST RECENT INCIDENT: 5/25/16, EN ROUTE HOME FROM WORK, NORTHERN STATE PARKWAY. VEHICLE ACCELERATED, WHILE MOVING WITH TRAFFIC WITH THREE CAR LENGTHS BETWEEN MYSELF AND CAR IN FRONT OF ME FROM 35MPH TO 60MPH. I ALMOST REAR-ENDED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES LATER, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED FROM 40MPH TO AN ALMOST STOP WITHOUT MY HITTING THE BRAKES AND I WAS ALMOST HIT FROM BEHIND. I CAME TO A FULL STOP UPON EXITING THE PARKWAY, WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE TO MOVE FORWARD AND MERGE INTO TRAFFIC ON SOUTH OYSTER BAY ROAD, MY VEHICLE DID NOT MOVE MORE THAN ROLLING AHEAD. I 'FLOORED IT' IN AN ATTEMPT TO MOVE INTO TRAFFIC, AS THERE WAS NOW A CAR APPROACHING QUICKLY, AND MY VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE AS IT SHOULD HAVE; IT CONTINUED TO ROLL ALONG. MY VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE WESTBURY JEEP CHRYSLER DODGE SERVICE CENTER 111 BOND ST. WESTBURY, NY 11590 1(516)333-2666 MY MOST RECENT CHRYSLER CASE #: 29373159 CASE MANAGER: CRYSTAL; 1(800)763-8422 EXT. 40505 I HAVE HAD ONGOING ISSUES WITH MY VEHICLE SINCE SIGNING A LEASE IN DECEMBER 2014. THE SEATS INCESSANTLY SQUEAK, WITH NO REMEDY. THE CAR HAS BEEN PULLING, JERKING, ACCELERATING, AND DECELERATING ON ITS OWN. THIS PROBLEM HAS ESCALATED TO AN UNSAFE STATUS AND I AM UNABLE TO SAFELY DRIVE MY VEHICLE. CHRYSLER CORPORATION HAS DEEMED THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY VEHICLE, YET IT CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE AND DECELERATE WITHOUT MY INITIATION OF SUCH ACTIONS. THE VEHICLE HAS AN UNSAFE DELAY IN ACCELERATION WHEN I DO ATTEMPT TO MERGE ONTO A HIGHWAY, FOR EXAMPLE. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT FUNCTIONING AT A SAFE STANDARD AND THE COMPANY IS CLAIMING NOTHING WRONG AND SAFE TO DRIVE. I HAVE HAD FAR TOO MANY NEAR-WRECKS BECAUSE OF DELAYED ACCELERATION, AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATING AND DECELERATING ON ITS OWN. PLEASE HELP ME.
Exterior lighting, May 24, 2016
HEADLIGHTS ARE MUCH DIMMER THAN ANY CAR I HAVE EVER DRIVEN TO THE POINT OF BEING UNSAFE ON UNLIGHTED ROADS AND LOWER VISIBILITY SITUATIONS. HOW IS IT POSSIBLE THAT HEADLAMP PERFORMANCE IS DIMMER THAN HEADLAMPS OF THE OLD SEALED BEAM DESIGN. ????????
Vehicle speed control, May 23, 2016
WHEN DRIVING THE CAR BETWEEN 22-25 MPH HIGHWAY OR STREET THERE IS ALWAYS A LUNGING/RPM SPIKE/HARD SHIFT THAT ACCELERATES THE CAR WHEN SLOWING DOWN. THIS ALSO HAPPENS AT 8, 30,35,40,45,50,55MPH. IT IS NOT NEARLY AS BAD AS THE MAJOR ISSUE BETWEEN 22-25MPH.
Power train, May 17, 2016
THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. IT HAS BEEN THROUGH MULTIPLE REPROGRAM AND RELEARN EVENTS FOR THE TRANSMISSION. IT DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO SHIFT DOWN FROM 3RD GEAR AT A ROLLING STOP, AND STAYS STUCK IN THIRD GEAR UPON ACCELERATION. MOVING INTO TRAFFIC, THIS CAUSES A CONCERN, AS THE VEHICLE IS NOT ACCELERATING PROPERLY. THIS CAUSES THE DRIVER TO FLOOR THE ACCELERATOR, WHICH CAUSES A HIGH RPM, AND CLUNKY SHIFT TO 1ST GEAR. THEN THE CAR PULLS AWAY WITH A LOT OF TORQUE STEER AND A JERKING MOTION. THIS OCCURS ON A INCLINED DRIVEWAY AS WELL, CLUNKING INTO 1ST GEAR FROM 3RD. IT IS AN UNSAFE TRANSMISSION. IT DOES NOT HAVE A PREDICTABLE DRIVELINE RESPONSE.
Engine, May 16, 2016
THE 2015 VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN CLOSED GARAGE AND KEY FOBS WAS LEFT IN CAR CUP HOLDER. CAR STARTED ITSELF AND DID NOT TURN OFF RAN IN A CLOSED GARAGE FOR OVER AND HOUR. THIS IS A REAL SEVERE ISSUE THAT THE CAR SHOULD HAVE ALARMED OR SHUT ITSELF OFF AFTER 10 MINUTES MY FAMILY COULD HAVE BEEN DEAD AND NOT BE ABLE TO TALK ABOUT IT. LUCKILY THIS WAS CAUGHT BEFORE HARM WAS DONE. THIS IS NOT A MISTAKE THAT CAN BE UNDONE. THE CAR ALSO HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE THROTTLE IT WOULD REV TO 3-4,000 RPMS WHEN IN PARK AFTER WE PULLED IT OUT OF THE GARAGE. COULDN'T BE DRIVEN AS IT WOULD HAVELOST.CONTROL WITH THE THROTTLE STICKING. CAR DEALER SAYS IT'S FIXED THROTTLE REPLACED AND ALL IS WELL. BUT IT IS NOT I CANNOT PARK THAT CAR IN MY GARAGE AND THAT IS NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR ME. CAR DEALERS DON'T WORK WITH PEOPLE, THEY JUST WANT TO FIX THE RECALLS AND FOR YOU TO GO AWAY. SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE! PEOPLE NEED TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY ESPECIALLY WHEN. IT COMES TO CARBON MONOXIDE LEVELS.
Power train, May 16, 2016
TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR FIRST OIL CHANGE AFTER PURCHASING IT IN JAN 2015 AND WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED. TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AND SINCE THEN I HAVE EXPERIENCED LONG DELAYS IN ACCELERATION AND EXTREMELY HARD SHIFTS. THESE ARE INTERMITTENT, BUT HAPPEN MORE OFTEN THAN NOT. HARD SHIFTS ARE MOSTLY EXPERIENCED ON THE LOWER GEARS (1-4), AND CAN BE VIOLENT AT LOWER SPEEDS OR WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE (OR THE OPPOSITE). THE 4WD UNAVAILABLE LIGHT CAME ON SHORTLY AFTER THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED, ON A COUPLE OF OCCASIONS (ALL WHILE DRIVING). HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THEY CAN FIND NOTHING WRONG AND THAT'S NORMAL TRANSMISSION BEHAVIOR. I AM NOW DEALING WITH THE HARD SHIFTS AND ACCELERATION LAG ON A DAILY BASIS.
Other or unspecified, May 15, 2016, crash
VEHICLE IN PARK AN IDLING IN VERY LEVEL DRIVEWAY WAS BEING UNLOADED. ON A SECOND EXIT TOWARD THE VEHICLE IT STARTED TO MOVE IN REVERSE UNOCCUPIED. MANAGED TO GET IN BUT COULD NOT SAVE THE DOOR AND REAR FROM DAMAGE. A HEDGE CAUGHT THE DOOR AS I TRIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 05/26/16*LJ *CN
Power train, May 14, 2016
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT FROM 7TH GEAR.PULLED OVER AND TURNED THE CAR OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES. WHEN RESTATING THE CAR, PROBLEM WENT AWAY, BUT THEN HAPPENED AGAIN IN THE SAME SITUATION 20 MINUTES LATER. TOOK IT IMMEDIATELY TO THE DEALER AND THEY RE-FLASHED TCM & PCM AND DID A QUICK LEARN. ALL SEEMED GOOD, BUT A FEW WEEKS LATER, THE CAR STARTED HARD SHIFTING IN LOW GEARS AND REVERSE. WHEN COMING TO A SLOW STOP AND ACCELERATING, THE CAR WILL TAKE A FEW SECONDS TO GET THE RPM'S UP AND THEN LUNGE FORWARD AS IT CATCHES THE GEAR. WENT BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY DID THE SAME AS BEFORE, TCM, PCM AND QUICK LEARN. A FEW DAYS LATER, THE SAME PROBLEM STARTED HAPPENING AGAIN. DEALERSHIP SAYS ALL SOFTWARE IS UP TO DATE AND HAVE NO OTHER IDEAS TO FIX THE ISSUE. DEFINITELY A SAFETY CONCERN, ESPECIALLY WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS FROM CLOSE TO A STOP (IE. LEFT TURN YIELD LIGHTS).
Power train, May 14, 2016
PURCHASED VEHICLE 1/2015 AT 8000 MILES TOOK IN FOR OIL CHANGE , UPDATE FOR RECALL ON RADIO AND SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR TRANSMISSION DUE TO SHIFTING HARD. WAS TOLD IF UPDATE ON TRANSMISSION DID NOT TAKE WOULD NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. WHEN SLOWING DOWN I HAVE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND WAIT FOR CAR TO DROP INTO FIRST GEAR BEFORE ACCELERATING. IF I DON'T AND JUST YIELD BETWEEN 10MPH AND 2MPH AND TRY ACCELERATE CAR HESITATES ABOUT 5 SECONDS BEFORE IT MOVES FORWARD. THIS IS VERY SCARY WHEN TRYING TO MERGE ONTO A HIGHWAY. IF I'M ON ON RAMP AND HAVE TO STOP I NEARLY GET REAR-ENDED AND IF I MERGE AND CAR HESITATES CARS ARE QUICKLY MOVING TO OTHER LANE TO AVOID HITTING ME
Power train, May 11, 2016
THE TRANSMISSION LUNGES WON'T SHIFT RIGHT BANGS, SOMETIMES THE RPM WILL RAISE QUITE A BIT THEN BANG INTO GEAR IT JURKY WHEN SHIFTING SOMETIMES THE RPM WILL RAISE TO ALMOST 3000 BEFOR SHIFTING.THE JEEP HAS 11500 MILES ON IT I HAD THE JEEP INTO THE DEALER AFTER FIRST COUPLE MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP I HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALER ABOUT 4 OR 5 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM LAST MONDAY WAS THE LAST TIME RIGHT NOW I HAVE A JEEP CUSTOMER REP AND SHE WANTS ME TO TAKE IT BACK IN WEDNESDAY MAY 18 TO HAVE A TECH RID ALONG AGAIN THE DEALER SAYS THEY KNOW ABOUT THE PROBLEMS BUT THEIR IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO UNTIL CHRYSLER HAS FIXES FOR THE TRANSMISSION. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, May 7, 2016
HAVE HAD SEVERAL TRANSMISSION ISSUES AND I FEEL UNSAFE IN MY VEHICLE. TRANSMISSION SHAKES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A LOW GEAR; TRANSMISSION STICKS WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATING (LEAVING ME IN DANGEROUS TRAFFIC SITUATIONS); TRANSMISSION SHIFT HARD WHEN DRIVING IN THE CITY.
Power train, May 4, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED GEARS VIOLENTLY. THE FAILURE BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORST. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND WAS BEING DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000.
Engine, May 3, 2016
THE SHIFTING ON THIS CAR IS TERRIBLE AND I'M SURPRISED IT HASN'T CAUSED ME TO BE IN AN ACCIDENT. IT JERKS AND EITHER TAKES FOREVER TO SHIFT OR SHIFTS WAY TO HARD AND TOO FAST. EVEN JUST COASTING IN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD IT'S A HARD SHIFT BETWEEN GEARS AND I CANNOT BELIEVE I PURCHASED THIS CAR. EVERY DRIVE IS AN ISSUE AND WHENEVER I HAVE PASSENGERS THEY ALL COMMENT THAT SOMETHING MUST BE WRONG WITH HOW THE CAR SHIFTS.
Electrical system, Apr 28, 2016, fire
I WAS ON A ROAD TRIP AND STOPPED FOR GAS, I WAS PULLING MY SMALL TRAVEL TRAILER AT THE TIME. WHEN I WENT TO OPEN THE PASSENGER DOOR THE CAR WAS FILLED WITH SMOKE AND WHEN THE BACK HATCH WAS OPENED THERE WERE FLAMES COMING OUT OF THE SIDE PANEL ON THE DRIVERS SIDE IN THE BACK. THERE WAS A HIGHWAY PATROL RIGHT BY ME WHO RIPPED OFF THE PANELS AND GOT A FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND PUT THE FIRE OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AT THE TIME. IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. IT TOOK TEN DAYS FOR IT TO GET TOWED BACK TO MY HOME TOWN TO THE JEEP DEALERSHIP. THEY CALLED ME TODAY AND ASKED IF THERE WAS A LIGHTENING STORM WHERE I WAS AND IF IT WAS POSSIBLE I GOT HIT BY LIGHTENING, WHICH THERE WAS NOT. THEY HAVE SENT THE INFORMATION TO CHRYSLERJEEP AND ARE WAITING TO SEE HOW TO PROCEED. HE SAID THERE IS NOW NO POWER TO ANY PART OF THE CAR AND MENTIONED SOMETHING ABOUT HAVING TO POSSIBLY REPLACE THE ENTIRE BODY HARNESS AS THERE IS A COMPLETE LOSS OF CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE JEEP. I BOUGHT THIS JEEP BRAND NEW ABOUT 14 MONTHS AGO. MY DOG WAS IN THE CAR AT THE TIME AND HAD I LEFT TO GO INSIDE THE GAS STATION I AM SURE SHE WOULD HAVE DIED. I AM EXTREMELY CONCERNED ABOUT THE ELECTRICAL FIRE IN MY PRACTICALLY NEW JEEP AND WORRY THAT EVEN A FIX IS GOING TO SOLVE THIS FROM HAPPENING AGAIN.