2016 Jeep Cherokee
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Power train is the leading concern among 1,406 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 5th highest complaint count among 12 Cherokee model years with reports.
Of the 2016 reports, 37 involved a crash and 14 involved a fire. 27 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, automatic transmissionApr 27, 2023
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential, resulting in a loss of drive power or loss of park function.
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. A loss of park function can cause an 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, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2023. Owners may contact FCA USA LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 45A. This recall expands previous recall number 20V-343.
Campaign 23V302000 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, axle assembly, axle shaftMay 11, 2016
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured September 30, 2015, to October 2, 2015. The left halfshaft may have been incorrectly manufactured causing it to fracture without warning.
A fractured halfshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left halfshaft, free of charge. The recall began on June 30, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number is S38.
Campaign 16V287000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, axle assembly, axle shaftMay 11, 2016
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 3, 2015, to March 22, 2016. The right halfshaft may have been incorrectly manufactured causing it to fracture without warning.
A fractured halfshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right halfshaft, free of charge. The recall began on June 30, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number is S39.
Campaign 16V284000 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
Representative owner complaints
1,406 reports, newest first.
Other or unspecified, Mar 5, 2020
SERVICE SHIFTER WARNING ON DASH WITH ALL RED LIGHTS NEXT TO ALL GEARS ON SHIFTER. AS SOON AS I PUT IN DRIVE, THE WARNING CAME ON AND ALL LIGHTS LIT UP. WILL NOT RESET BY RESTARTING THE VEHICLE.
Power train, Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Mar 5, 2020
AT ABOUT 20K MILES, A WARNING ON THE DISPLAY POPPED UP THAT SAYS, "SERVICE SHIFTER" AND ALL OF THE GEAR SHIFT LIGHTS ALL LIT UP. THIS HAPPENED TWO TIMES, ONCE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND ONCE WHILE IT WAS PARKED. AFTER THOSE TWO TIMES, IT STOPPED AND DIDN'T HAPPEN AGAIN UNTIL NOW. THE ISSUE HAS RETURNED AT 45K MILES AND IS HAPPENING A LOT. WHEN IT HAPPENS WHILE I'M MOVING, THE ENGINE REVS UP REALLY HIGH. WHEN I'M PARKED AND IT HAPPENS, I HAVE TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON BEFORE I CAN SHIFT INTO GEAR. THE DEALERSHIP HAS NOT PROVIDED A SOLUTION.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Engine, Mar 5, 2020
THE SERVICE SHIFTER LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. WITH THAT..THE LIGHTS NEXT TO THE PARK, DRIVE, NEUTRAL AND DRIVE LETTERS ALL TURN RED. I'M TAKING IT TO A DEALERSHIP THIS SATURDAY AND I KNOW THAT IT WILL COST ME. I HAD MY TWO KIDS IN THE CAR 1 AND 3 YEARS OLD WHEN IT HAPPENED. MY CAR WAS PARKED OVERNIGHT IN MY GARAGE BECAUSE IT'S BEEN RAINING ALL WEEK AND I DIDN'T WANT TO GET OUT INTO THE RAIN TO LET MY TWO KIDS INSIDE. I DROVE IT ABOUT A MILE DOWN THE ROAD WHEN THIS PROBLEM STARTED. I READ THAT THIS IS A REOCCURRING PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE THAT A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING. SOME SAY THE PROBLEM GETS WORSE LIKE THE VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING AND OTHERS SAY THEY HAVE TO KEEP PAYING TO HAVE IT 'FIXED' BUT THE PROBLEM WITH KEEP HAPPENING. ALSO MY VEHICLE HAD A MISFIRE ON THE 2ND CYLINDER AND MY VEHICLE KEPT JERKING TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT BUT WE ALSO PAID TO GET THAT 'FIXED'. I GOT THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE I NEEDED SOMETHING RELIABLE TO DRIVE MY FAMILY AROUND IN AND IT'S CAUSING ME MORE HEADACHE AND NOW I HAVE TO WORRY IF MY KIDS ARE SAFE TO RIDE WITH ME IN IT.
Electrical system, Mar 4, 2020
'SERVICE SHIFTER' APPEARS ON DASH. ALL LIGHTS LIGHT UP ON SHIFTER PRND
Power train, Mar 4, 2020
"SERVICE SHIFTER" MESSAGE WITH SOLID RED LIGHTS ON SHIFTER PANEL (P-R-D, ETC.). WHEN VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED MESSAGE DISAPPEARS. THIS SITUATION OCCURS RANDOMLY AND HAS HAPPENED ROUGHLY 10 TIMES IN LAST SIX MONTHS. THIS OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AT NON HIGHWAY SPEEDS. DEALER COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM. IT CONTINUES TO HAPPEN RANDOMLY. SEEMS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH JEEP AND SHOULD BE A RECALL.
Power train, Electrical system, Mar 4, 2020
SERVICE SHIFTER WARNING APPEARS IN MAIN CONSOLE DISPLAY WHICH REPLACES YOUR DIGITAL SPEED INDICATOR. WILL NOT DISAPPEAR UNTIL YOU STOP AND RESTART CAR. HAPPENS WHILE MOVING. AFTER GOOGLING THE ISSUE APPEARS QUITE A FEW OTHERS HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM. IS JUST DISTRACTING IF YOURE ON THE HIGHWAY WITH YOUR CURRENT SPEED SUDDENLY REPLACED WITH A WARNING. AS PER OTHERS ON GOOGLE WITH THE SAME ISSUE.. HAD TO HAVE THE SHIFTER BEZEL AND WIRING HARNESS REPLACED.
Power train, Mar 4, 2020
I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE SINCE APRIL 6, 2019. IT REPEATEDLY AND WITHOUT WARNING SHIFTS OUT OF GEAR AND COMES TO A STOP.THE SRVICE SHIFTER WARNING LIGHT COMES ON. I HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR TO HERB CHAMBERS JEEP IN MILLBURY MA. 4 TIMES AND THEY ARE UNABLE TO FIX IT. THE LAST TIME THIS HAPPENED ON APRIL 22,2020 THE CHARLTON MA. POLICE RESPONDED AND HAD TO DIRECT TRAFFIC AROUND MY CAR TILL IT WAS TOWED. I DO HAVE A POLICE REPORT WITH 3 PICTURES IF NEEDED. THIS WAS ON RTE 20 IN CHARLTON WHILE MOVING.
Electrical system, Mar 4, 2020
JEEP BEEN CUTTING OFF ALOT, BUT CAN RECRANK, LIGHTING BOLT COMES UP WHEN DIES, NOW GETTING WORSE AND LIGHTNING BOLT STAYS ON. LOOKING UP WHAT IT MEANS, SHOWS ELECTRONIC THROTTLE. JUST CUTS OFF NO WARNING, REGARDLESS HOW OR EHETE YOU AT DURING DRIVING.
Other or unspecified, Mar 2, 2020
I CONTINUE TO GET ERROR ON DASH THAT READS "SERVICE SHIFTER" AND ALL OF THE GEARS LIGHTS, LIGHT UP. THIS IS THE 3RD TIME I HAVE HAD THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY AND HOUSING UNIT REPLACED. WHEN IT HAPPENS, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND IT HAS GOTTEN STUCK IN GEAR ON AT LEAST 2 OCCASIONS. THIS IS A 2016 JEEP CHEROKEE WITH 46K MILES WHICH I HAVE HAD FOR 14 MONTHS. THE FIRST TIME IT WAS REPLACED, WAS AFTER HAVING THE JEEP FOR 3 MONTHS, THEN HAPPENED AGAIN ABOUT 6 MONTHS LATER, HAD ASSEMBLY REPLACED A SECOND TIME, AND IT IS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP FOR THE 3RD TIME TO HAVE IT REPLACED AS WELL AS THE TRANSMISSION CHECKED DUE TO IT SLIPPING AND GETTING STUCK IN GEARS. IT TYPICALLY HAPPENS WHEN I FIRST TURN THE CAR ON, AND WILL RESET ITSELF IF I TURN THE CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON AGAIN. ON 2/28/20, IT HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES DURING THE DAY BOTH WHEN PARKED AS WELL AS WHEN I AM DRIVING, WHICH IS CONCERNING.
Electrical system, Equipment, Mar 2, 2020
2016 JEEP CHEROKEE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DIFFICULTY WITH STOP/START FEATURE ON VEHICLE. *LD THE CONSUMER WAS ADVISED TO REPLACE BATTERY, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK. THE CONSUMER WAS ADVISED THE SOFTWARE. NEEDED TO BE UPDATED *JS THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE CABIN FILTER WAS NOT MENTIONED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE CONSUMER WAS UNAWARE THAT THE CABIN FILTER EXISTED AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. *JS
Power train, Feb 27, 2020
MY SERVICE SHIFTER LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. HAS BEEN COMING ON AND OFF SINCE I PURCHASED IN MARCH 2019
Power train, Feb 26, 2020
AT ANY GIVEN TIME, WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND USUALLY WHEN SWITCHING GEARS, THE SHIFTER MALFUNCTIONS CAUSING AN INTERRUPTION IN MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE. TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, I HAVE TO TURN THE ENGINE OFF AND RESTART. THIS HAPPENS FREQUENTLY!
Electrical system, Feb 25, 2020
TODAY A MESSAGE CAME ON IN MY MESSAGE WINDOW ON THE DASH THAT THE SHIFTER NEEDS TO BE SERVICED AND ALL THE SHIFTER LIGHTS CAME ON ALONG WITH IT. MY CAR HAS ABOUT 60,000 MILES ON IT. I PURCHASED THIS CAR BRAND NEW AND HAVE ALREADY HAD 2 RECALLS, BATTERY REPLACEMENT, AND TRANSMISSION THERMOSTAT REPLACED ON IT. IT SUCKS THAT THESE COSTS HAVE HAD TO COME OUT OF MY OWN POCKET BECAUSE MOPAR/ JEEP HAS MADE SUCH A LEMON OF A CAR. I'VE HAD TO HAVE TOWED TWICE SO FAR.
Other or unspecified, Feb 22, 2020
SERVICE SHIFTER CODE WHICH WAS DIAGNOSED AS NEEDING A NEW SHIFTER HARNESS AND BEZEL COSTING ME $462 +TAX. THE MESSAGE BOARDS SHOW NUMEROUS JEEP OWNERS HAVING THIS ISSUE WITH BRAND NEW JEEPS. THE GRAND CHEROKEE HAS ISSUED A RECALL AND I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THE REGULAR CHEROKEE HASN'T YET.
Other or unspecified, Feb 20, 2020
I KEEP GETTING THE SERVICE THE SHIFTER MESSAGES
Other or unspecified, Feb 20, 2020
GEAR SHIFTER SERVICE WARNING
Visibility/wiper, Feb 19, 2020
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAVE RANDOMLY COME ON WITHOUT BEING TURNED ON AND AS OF TODAY WILL NOT TURN OFF COMPLETELY. THEY CAN BE SLOWED TO AN INTERMITTENT POSITION OR RUN AT FULL SPEED BUT WILL NOT TURN OFF.THIS BEGAN TO HAPPEN ONLY WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, NOW THEY ARE ON WEATHER DRIVING OR IN PARK, AND ONLY STOP WHEN THE VEHICLE IN TURNED OFF.
Engine, Feb 19, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPT TO MOVE FROM A STOPP, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN AUDIBLE CHIME WAS HEARD WHILE THE BATTERY FAILURE WARNING LIGHT WAS DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT ALSO EXPERIENCED A SIMILAR FAILURE WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MERGE ONTO A HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FRED MARTIN SUPERSTORE 3195 BARBER RD, BARBERTON, OH 44203 (330) 753-4444, TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE OIL LEVEL WAS LOW AND THAT IT WAS RECOMMENDED THAT AN OIL CHANGE BE PERFORMED. THE OIL CHANGE WAS PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED OR INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,527.
Other or unspecified, Feb 18, 2020
WHILE DRIVING IN CRUISE, GOING 70 MPH DOWN A HIGHWAY, MY JEEP DISPLAYED AN ERROR MESSAGE STATING "SERVICE SHIFTIER" AND ALL MY GEARS LIT UP RED. THIS IS MY 2ND JEEP AND THE FIRST PROBLEM THAT HAS OCCURRED SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE LAST YEAR. THE CAR IS UPDATED WITH ALL OIL CHANGES AND MECHANICAL WORK AND HAS NEVER GIVEN ME A SCARE. JUST HOURS AFTER THE MESSAGE DISPLAYED, I TOOK IT TO BE LOOKED AT AT MY LOCAL AUTO ZONE AND EVEN WITH A SECOND OPINION FROM A WORKER WHO USED TO WORK FOR CHRYSKER, THEY COULD NOT SEE A SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM BUT ADVISED ME THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE THAT THEY HAVE SEEN 5 OTHER TIMES THIS YEAR WITH NEWER JEEPS THAN MINE AND SOME SIMILAR TO MY MAKE AND MODEL. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE IS NO KNOWN SOLUTION TO THIS ISSUE BUT TO DRIVE WITH CARE BECAUSE THIS ISSUE COULD LEAVE ME IN A SITUATION WHERE I AM UNABLE TO SHIFT INTO PARK OR WHERE MY GEARS SHIFT ON THERE OWN. I AM AT A TOTAL LOSS AS TO HOW TO FIX THIS OR WHAT IS EXACTLY WRONG WITH MY VEHICLE.
Electrical system, Feb 15, 2020
I WAS DRIVING AND THE LIGHTS ON THE SHIFT ALL TURN RED. I PULLED OVER TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF DROVE AGAIN AND ALL THE LIGHTS TURN RED AGAIN REPEATED THE PROCESS AND AND IT TURNED ON AGAIN. CALLED THE DEALER THEY NEVER HEARD OF THE PROBLEM LOOKED IT UP AND SAID THAT THE SHIFT NEEDS TO BE INSPECTED BUT THEY SAID IT IS OK TO DRIVE.
Exterior lighting, Feb 13, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE HIGH BEAMS FAILED TO OPERATE AS INTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LIA CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM COLONIE AUTO REPAIR & SERVICE CENTER DEALER, LOCATED AT 2116 CENTRAL AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304, WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE VEHICLE PERFORMED AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 21,000. *DT*JB
Steering, Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Feb 12, 2020
ON FEB 6, 2020, I WAS GETTING READY FOR WORK WHEN I NOTICED THAT MY JEEP HAD A MESSAGE APPEAR ON THE DASH BOARD REGARDING SHIFT SHIFTER. I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY APARTMENT COMPLEX WHEN MY CAR STOPPED OUT OF NO WHERE MY CAR STOPPED AND THE MESSAGE APPEAR WHILE STILL ON DRIVE. WHEN I LOOKED OVER THE SHIFT SHIFTER, THE PRND WERE ALL LIGHTEN UP IN RED. I HAS CAUSING TRAFFIC AND HAD TO GET MY CAR TOWED.
Other or unspecified, Feb 11, 2020
I'VE HAD THIS VEHICLE SINCE END OF NOVEMBER 2016. ABOUT 1 YEAR INTO OWNING THE CAR, A CURIOUS NOTE BEGAN TO POP UP READING "SERVICE SHIFTER." WHEN THIS INITIALLY HAPPENED, I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE INTO JEEP DEALERSHIP TO GET IT LOOKED AT. THE RESPONSE FROM THE DEALERSHIP WAS THAT THEY COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS MAKING THE NOTIFICATION COME ON AND THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT IT MEANT. I IGNORED THIS FOR THE TIME BEING. IN THE NEXT YEAR, THE MESSAGE MUST HAVE SHOWN A MINIMUM OF 20 TIMES, IN 2020 IT HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES. IF THE CAR IS TURNED OFF AND LEFT ALONE FOR HOURS, THE MESSAGE WILL NOT APPEAR AGAIN. I DON'T KNOW IF ANYTHING CAUSES THIS TO HAPPEN AS I'VE DRIVEN IN COLD WEATHER, HOT WEATHER, OFF ROAD, SMOOTH ROAD AND THERES NO CONSISTNENT BEHAVIOR THAT CAUSES THE NOTIFICATION OF SERVICE SHIFTER. OFTEN TIMES THE MESSAGE WOULD APPEAR AND THE SHIFTING IN AUTOMATIC MODE WOULD BE LESS SMOOTH AND TRANSITION WORSE THAN WITHOUT THE MESSAGE. I HAVE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN MULTIPLE TIMES SINCE THE FIRST TIME IT SHOWED AND EACH TIME I GET THE SAME RESPONSE FROM THE DEALERSHIP; "WE DON'T KNOW WHAT MAKES THIS MESSAGE APPEAR," "WE CAN'T MAKE IT APPEAR WHILE ITS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP" "WE'VE NEVER SEEN THIS MESSAGE BEFORE" "THERE'S NOTHING WE CAN DO". IT IS CONCERNING THAT OVER THIS 3.5 YEAR PERIOD, THERE IS NOT DIAGNOSIS OR THE ISSUE OR ANY UNDERSTANDING OF IT. I AM SUBMITTING THIS MESSAGE TO ENSURE THERE IS A DATABASE FOR JEEP OWNERS WHO RECEIVED THE "SERVICE SHIFTER" NOTE.
Service brakes, Feb 10, 2020
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE EMERGENCY BREAK CAME ON WITHOUT WARNING HALTING THE CAR IN MOTION . CAR DID NOT SLOW . CAR LOCKED UP. UNABLE TO PUT IN NEUTRAL . REQUIRED FLATBED TOW. NO PROVIDED NO PRIOR WARNING
Other or unspecified, Feb 8, 2020
A SERVICE SHIFTER SOON WARNING COMES ON AT RANDOM AND BLOCKS THE SPEEDOMETER WHILE DRIVING. IT CLEARS WHEN YOU TURN OFF THE VEHICLE AND WILL RANDOMLY RETURN.