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.
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Apr 26, 2016
I WAS TRAVELING ON A MAIN HIGHWAY AT 62 MPH. SUDDENLY THE CAR LURCHED AND THE RPM'S SHOT UP TO 4000. THE CAR WAS IMMEDIATELY GOING 70 MPH. I HAD TO SLAM ON THE BRAKES SO I DIDN'T RAM THE CAR AHEAD OF ME.
Power train, Apr 25, 2016
TRANSMISSION SHIFTING ISSUES. SHIFTING OUT OF A STANDSTILL THROUGH THE FIRST FEW GEARS IS EXTREMELY ROUGH. OCCASIONAL LURCHING DURING DOWNSHIFTING. SPENT 6 WEEKS AT DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG "THAT'S JUST HOW A 9SPEED TRANSMISSION FEELS". CANNOT BE CORRECT. THIS FEELS UNRESPONSIVE AND DANGEROUS AT TIMES. VERY UNHAPPY. ISSUE HAS BEEN ONGOING SINCE THE CAR WAS PURCHASED IN DEC. 2014
Power train, Apr 25, 2016, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED AND THE ENGINE TURNED OFF, THE VEHICLE ROLLED INDEPENDENTLY OVER A HILL AND JUMPED THE CURB AND CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS OCCUPIED WITH A FRONT SEAT PASSENGER, WHO SUSTAINED INJURIES TO BOTH LEGS AND NECK THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FRONT END DAMAGES WERE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,891. UPDATED 08/02/16*LJ *TR
Power train, Apr 21, 2016
THE TRANSMISSION JERKS SOMETIMES UPON STARTING; LOSES POWER AT TIMES GOING UP HILL; SEEMS TO DECELERATE OR BE OUT OF THE RIGHT GEAR. IT MAY ALSO LOSE POWER WHEN MAKING A TURN INTO TRAFFIC WHEN YOU PUT THE FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR. IT DOES NOT SEEM TO SHIFT GEARS SMOOTHLY AT TIMES. IT IS SCARY WHEN YOU ARE TRYING TO ACCELERATE AND IT LOSES POWER.
Steering, Power train, Electrical system, Apr 18, 2016
VEHICLE SURGES FORWARD AFTER A STOP AT NUMEROUS & UNPREDICTABLE TIMES SINCE PURCHASE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS! TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED & CONTINUES TO DO THIS. THERE IS NOT ANY PREDICTABILITY AS TO WHEN THIS WILL OCCUR. HAVE HAD VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE 6 TIMES & THEY WERE 'UNABLE TO DUPLICATE CONCERN'. I WOULD NOT BE BRINGING MY VEHICLE IN IF I DIDN'T HAVE A CONCERN! I HAVE NEVER HAD AS MANY ISSUES WITH A NEW VEHICLE AS I HAVE HAD WITH THIS ONE! VEHICLE LURCHES/JERKS/ROCKS WHEN SHIFTING FROM FORWARD TO REVERSE & REVERSE TO FORWARD--DOESN'T ALWAYS ENGAGE IMMEDIATELY. VEHICLE HAS REVVED WITH ACCELERATION, WOULD NOT GO FORWARD & THEN SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD SEVERAL TIMES. PULLS TO THE RIGHT ON LEVEL SURFACE. VEHICLE ROLLS FORWARD AFTER BRAKING AS BRAKES DON'T ALWAYS GRAB. AFTER A STOP, CAR ROLLS FORWARD. MANY ISSUES WITH RADIO JUMPING AROUND ON OWN & SKIPPING PRESET STATIONS, VOLUME CONTROL, & SPEAKERS HAVE GONE IN & OUT AT RANDOM. HANDS FREE CELL PHONE DOESN'T ALWAYS WORK. NAVIGATION SCREEN HAS GONE BLANK/BLACK WHILE CAR STILL RUNNING. I HAVE HAD A VERY LOUD ALARM GO ON FROM NAVIGATION SCREEN FOR UNKNOWN REASON. I RECEIVED AN ASSEMBLY 'IGNITION ON' WARNING AFTER I TURNED CAR OFF. CAR WOULDN'T START AFTER 3 TRIES, THEN STARTED. AS YOU CAN SEE, THE ONE CONSISTENT THING IS THE SURGING FORWARD, BUT ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW & DIFFERENT, ALSO.
Power train, Apr 15, 2016
THE VEHICLE HAS HAD SHIFTING ISSUES. WHILE DRIVING IT WILL BEGIN TO JERK LIKE IT WANTS TO SHIFT ON ITS OWN. THE MOST RECENT AND TERRIFYING INCIDENT WAS TODAY AS I WAS ATTEMPTING TO CROSS FOUR LANES OF HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT WANTING TO SHIFT OR ACCELERATE AND IT WAS JERKING AGAIN. I'VE TAKEN IT IN ONCE BEFORE FOR THIS ISSUE AND THE DEALERSHIP CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG BECAUSE THEY CAN NOT DUPLICATE THE CODES. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN FOR ALL BUT ESPECIALLY MYSELF, AS I HAVE TO CROSS THIS HIGHWAY DAILY.
Power train, Apr 14, 2016
CAR SOFTWARE WAS UPDATED, NOW WHEN MY CAR DOES NOT SHIFT GOING UP HILLS , IT LOSES POWER MAKING A TURN FROM A STOPPED POSITION, AND IT LUNGES OCCASIONALLY WHEN STOPPING IN TRAFFIC.
Power train, Apr 11, 2016
WE HAVE HAD OUR JEEP INTO DEALER 4 TIMES NOW FOR THE TRANSMISSION NOT BEING RIGHT. THE FIRST TIME WITH 5500 MILES ON IT. IT HAS ISSUES WITH HESITATION WHEN TRYING TO GET ON FREE WAY. SOMETIMES IT WILL GET UP TO SPEED OTHER TIMES IT HAS A DELAY VERY SCARY. 8 HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED IT REV OUT 3600 RPM FOR NO REASON. IT ALSO HAS A DELAY IN SHIFTING FROM A STOP ON A HILL. WHEN YOU GIVE IT GAS IT GOES BUT NOT BEFORE IT LUNGES FORWARD. VEHICLE SHIFT ROUGH OR LUNGES INTERMITTENT THAT WHAT IS SO SCARY ABOUT THIS VEHICLE YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHEN IT IS GOING TO DRIVE PROPERLY. EACH TIME AT THE DEALER THEY WERE UN ABLE TO VERIFY PROBLEM UNTIL THIS LAST TIME. TECH WENT ON TEST DRIVE AND WHEN MERGING ON FREEWAY DID EXPERIENCE HESITATION. ALSO SERVICE ADVISOR EXPERIENCED THE LUNGING WHEN HE PULLED VEHICLE UP FOR US. HOWEVER HIS EXPERIENCE DOESN'T MATTER SINCE HE IS NOT A TECH.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Apr 11, 2016
PROBLEM 1: PARKED CAR IN GARAGE - WENT TO RESTART & PUT IN REVERSE NUMEROUS ERROR MESSAGES WHICH SAID CANNOT ENGAGE 4WD, CHECK ENGINE, CHECK TRANSMISSION; RESTART AND PUT IN REVERSE AGAIN; EACH TIME I RESTARTED AS INSTRUCTED AND PUT IN REVERSE TRANSMISSION JERKED HARD. STARTED 3 TIMES EACH TIME THE SAME RESPONSE. CALLED DEALER WHO SENT 2 MECHANICS - TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP; CAR NOW NEEDS NEW TRANSMISSION. PROBLEM 2: HORN GOES OFF FOR NO APPARENT REASON WHILE DRIVING. DOES NOT STOP WHEN VEHICLE SHUTS OFF. SERVICED THREE TIMES BY DEALERSHIP (COMPUTER UPDATES AND PART). DON'T KNOW IF LAST FIX WORKED SINCE THE CAR IS NOW DISABLED DUE TO TRANSMISSION.
Suspension, Apr 10, 2016
WHEN VEHICLE REACHED APPROXIMATELY 5,000 MILES I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE - LUBE, OIL AND FILTER, TIRE ROTATION AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT. DEALER STATED VEHICLE COULD NOT BE ALIGNED TO SPECIFICATION; EXPLANATION WAS: "SOMETHING IS BENT" AND RECOMMENDED I TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A BODY SHOP FOR DIAGNOSIS. THEY DID NOT PROVIDE A WORKSHEET WITH THE APPROPRIATE SETTINGS. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A TIRE SHOP TO PERFORM AN ALIGNMENT. THEY ALSO SAID THEY COULD NOT ALIGN THE VEHICLE TO SPECIFICATION. THEY DID PROVIDE A WORKSHEET SHOWING THE APPROPRIATE SETTINGS. TIRE SHOP CONFIRMED THAT THE EXISTING SPECIFICATIONS WERE CLOSE ENOUGH TO IDEAL TO NOT BE A PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE SHOWS NO TENDENCY TO WANDER OR TO PULL. I SUSPECT POSSIBLE MANUFACTURING DEFECT FOR THE SUSPENSION PARTS.
Power train, Apr 10, 2016
MY CHEROKEE HAS NEVER DRIVEN 100% SINCE THE FIRST DAY I GOT IT. IT HESITATES AND JERKS FORWARD WHEN INITIALLY ACCELERATING, JERKS TO A STOP OR WHEN PARKING AND SHAKES WHEN INITIALLY STARTING THE CAR AND VIBRATES. OVER THE LAST 6 MONTHS THE CAR HAS COMPLETELY DIED ON ME TWICE, THE SECOND TIME BEING JUST THIS MORNING. IT IS A BRAND NEW CAR; THERE IS NO REASONABLE EXPLANATION AS TO WHY THIS IS HAPPENING OTHER THAN THE NEW 9 SPEED TRANSMISSIONS THAT CHRYSLER PRODUCED ARE INSUFFICIENT AND HAVE NOT BEEN THOROUGHLY TESTED BEFORE PUTTING CONSUMERS BEHIND THE WHEEL. THE CARS BATTERY LIGHT FLASHED ON MY DASHBOARD AND THEN THE CAR SLOWED TO A STOP AND COMPLETELY CUT OFF. THE DASH TOLD ME TO PUT MY CAR IN PARK AND THEN SHIFT BACK TO DRIVE BUT I COULDN'T DO ANYTHING. THERE IS NO WAY THE BATTERY OR ENGINE IS AN ISSUE SO I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IS CAUSING THIS PROBLEM OTHER THAN A FAULTY COMPUTER IN THE CAR. I HAVE HAD THE SOFTWARE UPDATED AND FLASHED AND YET HERE WE ARE AGAIN HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM THAT SEEMS TO PUZZLE THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THEY HAVE GIVEN ME A LAUNDRY LIST OF BOLOGNA REASONINGS AS TO WHY THE CAR DRIVES THE WAY IT DOES AND WHY THIS AND THAT ARE HAPPENING BUT YET NO FIX FOR THEM. IT IS ABSOLUTELY INSANE TO ME THAT BECAUSE THERE HAVE BEEN NO SIGNIFICANT INJURIES OR DEATHS DUE TO THESE TRANSMISSION ISSUES THAT NO RECALL OR ANYTHING HAS BEEN RELEASED. I HAVE DONE MY FAIR SHARE OF RESEARCH ON TRANSMISSION ISSUES IN THE 2015 CHEROKEES AND HAVE SADLY FOUND 100'S OF COMPLAINTS FROM CONSUMERS YET STILL NO SOLID FIX OR ANSWER TO THESE PEOPLES PROBLEMS. HOW CHRYSLER IS GETTING AWAY WITH THIS BLOWS MY MIND. THESE CARS ARE VIRTUALLY DEATH TRAPS JUST WAITING TO HAPPEN. I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS CAR ANYMORE AND SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE.
Steering, Apr 9, 2016
THE STITCHING ON THE LEATHER WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL IS VERY ABRASIVE AND IS RAISED JUST ENOUGH TO FEEL SHARP AND ANNOYING. WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL INSIDE USING THE SPOKES, THE STITCHING IS VERY ABRASIVE AND HAS CHAFED SKIN OFF MY THUMB. IN OTHER AREAS OF THE STEERING WHEEL, IT'S JUST NOT TOTALLY COMFORTABLE TO GRIP BECAUSE OF THE SHARP FEELING OF THE STITCHING. THIS CONDITION OBVIOUSLY EXISTS ALL THE TIME, BUT IS MOST NOTICEABLE AND ANNOYING WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL IN WIDE ARCS AS IN PARALLEL PARKING.
Power train, Apr 9, 2016
FROM A STOP, YOU PUSH GAS WITH NO RESPOSE, THEN YOU REACH A POINT WHERE IT FINALLY TAKES OFF, THIS HAS CAUSED OTHER DRIVERS TO BRAKE WHEN MAKING A TURN INTO THEIR LANES. WHILE DRIVING, AND ATTEMPTING TO PASS, YOU PUSH ON THE GAS, NO RESPONSE UNTIL YOU REACH THE POINT WHERE IT TAKES OFF. SOMETIMES I HAVE TO RETURN TO MY LANE BECAUSE TRAFFIC HAS REACHED ME CAUSING UNSAFE CONDITION, AND CAUSING OTHERS IN THAT LANE TO BRAKE TO AVOIDE HITTING ME. WHILE HIGHWAY DRIVING, THE TRANNY RUMBLES AND IS SLUGGISH TO ACCERLERATE, SEEMS TO BE 7TH GEAR, YOU KEEP PUSHING PEDAL DOWN UNTIL YOU ARE FINALLY SHIFTED INTO PASSING GEAR. WHEN PUTTING IN PARK, A SECOND GOES BY AND YOU HEAR A LOUD CLUNK. DEALER REPORTS THESE ISSUES TO BE NORMAL FOR THE 9 SPEED TRANNY, WE DID SOFTWARE UPDATE. NO CHANGE! SOMETIMES WHEN YOU TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE GAS, THE CAR ACCERATES ON ITS OWN .... ALMOST LIKE IT DOWN SHIFTED AND THE GEAR RATIO MADE IT TAKE OFF. THIS HAS CAUSED ME TO ALMOST REAR END OTHERS. KBB HAS MANY SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. NOTICED ALL OF THESE ISSUE AFTER OWNING THE VEHICLE FOR 3 MONTHS, ABOUT 4K MILES ON THE VEHICLE.
Exterior lighting, Apr 7, 2016
HEAD LIGHTS INADEQUATE. DIFFICULT IT SEE AT NIGHT AND IN RAIN IMPOSSIBLE.
Power train, Apr 5, 2016
SERVICE TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT COMES ON UNDER NORMAL DRIVING, THEN TRANSMISSION 'DISENGAGES', LEAVING NO POWER. MUST COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THIS HAS HAPPEN TWICE ON A FREEWAY. TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN SERVICED TWICE, INCLUDING A NEW 'FLASH' OF THE SOFTWARE. IN FOR A THIRD TIME NOW.
Engine, Apr 5, 2016
ON APRIL 1, MY FAMILY AND I WERE HEADED 2 HOURS AWAY FOR A WEEKEND GETAWAY. MY 16 YEAR OLD NEW DRIVER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND IT BOGGED DOWN AND THEN JUMPED AHEAD WHILE HE WAS ACCELERATING FROM 45 TO 55. HE WAS SCARED TO DEATH! IT HAS HAPPENED TO ME NUMEROUS TIMES, ESPECIALLY WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP LIGHT/SIGN. IT IS INEVITABLE THAT I WILL HAVE AN ACCIDENT, EITHER REAR-ENDING SOMEONE, OR BEING REAR ENDED.
Electrical system, Engine, Mar 29, 2016, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD BANG AND NOTICED THAT IT WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000. VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 05/03/16*LJ *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Electrical system, Engine, Mar 25, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE AND FUEL PUMP FAILED. THE VEHICLE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000. UPDATED 08/02/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE STARTED IN TIME, TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. UPDATED 08/09/16.*JB
Power train, Electrical system, Mar 24, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A PINCHED WIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE SERVICED FOR A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN FOR THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE AND POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE UPDATE. APPROXIMATELY FIVE MONTHS LATER, WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE RPMS REVVED. THE VEHICLE OPERATED PROPERLY AFTER THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FIVE TIMES; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,500.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 18, 2016
ACCELERATES WITH APPLICATION OF BRAKE WHILE IN MOTION TURNING. VEHICLE ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN ACCORD, WHILE IN MOTION. STALLED WHILE MOVING FORWARD IN TRAFFIC. FORWARD LUNGING. MOTOR RUNS VERY ROUGH. TRANSMISSION SHIFTS ROUGHLY. MANUAL SHIFT DOES NOT ALLOW FOR MANUAL SHIFTING. MILEAGE 16/18 CITY 22/24 HIGHWAY WHICH IS BELOW AD LIMITS OF UP TO 30MPG. THIS WAS A MAJOR PURCHASING POINT FOR US. MOTOR WHINES ON PASSENGER SIDE. SMELL BURNING ANTI-FREEZE. A/C BLOWS ONLY HOT AIR. FLOOR FAN ON PASSENGER SIDE AND REAR SEAT FAN BARELY OPERATE OR ARE NON-FUNCTIONAL. DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS ALONG WITH VISORS THREADS FALLING APART (SEATS TO BE REPLACED IF THEY EVER COME IN, IT HAS BEEN THREE (3) MONTHS WAITING FOR PARTS). SEAL ABOVE REAR HATCH FALLING OFF - REPLACED AND FELL OFF AGAIN. RADIO HAS VERY POOR RECEPTION. NO CD OR DVD PLAYER. INSIDE OF JEEP TRAILHAWK SOUNDS LIKE A CITY BUS - EVERYTHING SOUNDS LOOSE - THIS DEVELOPED AFTER THE ENTIRE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TAKEN APART FOR NUMEROUS REPAIRS. THIS VEHICLE IS ONE LUNGE AWAY FROM SERIOUSLY INJURING OR WORSE, ONE OR MORE PARTIES.
Engine, Mar 18, 2016, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS ALERTED THAT SMOKE WAS EMERGING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE PRESENT AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000.
Engine, Mar 16, 2016
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ILLUMINATING INTERMITTENTLY FOR THE PAST 7 MONTHS. FINALLY THE DEALER WAS ABLE TO IDENTIFY THE ERROR CODE. IMPLAUSABLE DATA FROM THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE ERROR CODE U0402. THE DEALERSHIP IS STATING THE IS SAFE TO DRIVE HOWEVER I QUESTION WHAT KIND OF DAMAGE IT IS DOING TO MY TRANSMISSION.
Power train, Mar 14, 2016
VEHICLE REGULARLY HAS DELAYED SHIFTING, LOSS OF ACCELERATION, ETC. DURING REGULAR TRAFFIC CONDITIONS. THIS HAS BEEN VERY DANGEROUS ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS DURING TRAFFIC MERGES AND CROSSINGS WITH NEAR COLLISIONS. THE TRANSMISSION ITSELF IN THE NEW CHEROKEE IS AN OVERLY COMPLICATED AND POORLY PERFORMING PRODUCT THAT FCA AND ITS DEALERS REFUSE TO FIX. IT'S ONLY A MATTER OF TIME UNTIL MY CHEROKEE'S TRANSMISSION FAILS AND/OR CAUSES AN ACCIDENT.
Steering, Service brakes, Engine, Mar 12, 2016
ENGINE SHUTS DOWN STALLS OUT WHILE DRIVING NO WARNING ON ROADWAYS FREEWAYS NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKES SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD BE A RESULT.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Mar 11, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 25-35 MPH, THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE WAS PERSISTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 11,000. UPDATED 05/18/16*LJ *TR