JEEP CHEROKEE 2017

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10 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 25V011000 SAFETY RECALL
63.1K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jan 16, 2025
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential, resulting in a loss of drive power and/or loss of park function.

Potential Risk:
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.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will update the drivetrain control module software and replace the PTU, as necessary free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning February 13, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated November 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 01C.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 01C
Recall Date: Jan 16, 2025
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 23V302000 SAFETY RECALL
26K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Apr 27, 2023
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
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.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 45A
Notice Date: May 11, 2023
Recall Date: Apr 27, 2023
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 20V343000 SAFETY RECALL
67.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 11, 2020
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
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.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: W47
Notice Date: Jul 14, 2020
Recall Date: Jun 11, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 18V332000 SAFETY RECALL
4.8M Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 17, 2018
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: U49,U59-U65,U68,U73
Notice Date: Jun 4, 2018
Recall Date: May 17, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 17V543000 SAFETY RECALL
22.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 31, 2017
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The tire and rim size information required to be on the Certification label was omitted during manufacturing, which may result in an incorrect tire and rim combination being installed on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Potential Risk:
The missing tire and rim designation information may lead to an incorrect combination being installed on the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Chrysler will notify owners and will provide a corrected certification label, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T53.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: T53
Notice Date: Oct 13, 2017
Recall Date: Aug 31, 2017
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 16V799000 SAFETY RECALL
88 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 2, 2016
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 13, 2016, to October 17, 2016. Improper welds on the driver's knee air bag inflator may prevent the air bag from properly inflating.

Potential Risk:
If the driver's knee air bag does not properly inflate, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's knee air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S84.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: S84
Notice Date: Nov 9, 2016
Recall Date: Nov 2, 2016

Consumer Complaints

1.8K Complaints
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11195802 Other
Apr 12, 2019
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

SERVICE SHIFTER MESSAGE. 7,800 MILES.

Corrective Action:

SERVICE SHIFTER MESSAGE. 7,800 MILES.

Additional Notes:

SERVICE SHIFTER MESSAGE. 7,800 MILES.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11195802
Notice Date: Apr 12, 2019
Recall Date: Apr 12, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11195543 Other
Apr 11, 2019
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

SHIFT GEAR LIGHT COMES ON

Corrective Action:

SHIFT GEAR LIGHT COMES ON

Additional Notes:

SHIFT GEAR LIGHT COMES ON

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11195543
Notice Date: Apr 11, 2019
Recall Date: Apr 11, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11195543 Other
Apr 11, 2019
Defect Description:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Consequences:

SHIFT GEAR LIGHT COMES ON

Corrective Action:

SHIFT GEAR LIGHT COMES ON

Additional Notes:

SHIFT GEAR LIGHT COMES ON

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11195543
Notice Date: Apr 11, 2019
Recall Date: Apr 11, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11195585 Other
Apr 11, 2019
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE BATTERY INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND ON, AND DROVE TO WHITE PLAINS CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE (914-946-2600, LOCATED AT 70 WESTCHESTER AVE, WHITE PLAINS, NY 10601). THE DEALER PERFORMED AN OIL CHANGE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REMEDIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 14,000.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE BATTERY INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND ON, AND DROVE TO WHITE PLAINS CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE (914-946-2600, LOCATED AT 70 WESTCHESTER AVE, WHITE PLAINS, NY 10601). THE DEALER PERFORMED AN OIL CHANGE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REMEDIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 14,000.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE BATTERY INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND ON, AND DROVE TO WHITE PLAINS CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE (914-946-2600, LOCATED AT 70 WESTCHESTER AVE, WHITE PLAINS, NY 10601). THE DEALER PERFORMED AN OIL CHANGE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REMEDIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 14,000.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11195585
Notice Date: Apr 11, 2019
Recall Date: Apr 11, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11195623 Other
Apr 11, 2019
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

GEAR SHIFTER: ALL LIGHTS COME ON AND AN ERROR CODE STATING THAT SHIFTER NEEDS TO BE SERVICED. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE WITHIN APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH APART. IF THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE ERROR CODE DOES NOT RETURN.

Corrective Action:

GEAR SHIFTER: ALL LIGHTS COME ON AND AN ERROR CODE STATING THAT SHIFTER NEEDS TO BE SERVICED. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE WITHIN APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH APART. IF THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE ERROR CODE DOES NOT RETURN.

Additional Notes:

GEAR SHIFTER: ALL LIGHTS COME ON AND AN ERROR CODE STATING THAT SHIFTER NEEDS TO BE SERVICED. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE WITHIN APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH APART. IF THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE ERROR CODE DOES NOT RETURN.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11195623
Notice Date: Apr 11, 2019
Recall Date: Apr 11, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11195382 Other
Apr 10, 2019
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

WHEN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN, VEHICLE STALLED OUT COMPLETELY, JUST SHUT OFF, UPON TAKING TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY BEGAN AN OIL CONSUMPTION TEST AND FOUND IT TO BE USING OIL, HAVING TO ADD 1 QUART EVERY 1,000 MILES, AFTER READING FORUMS, CHRYSLER HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH THIS FOR A FEW YEARS ON THEIR 2.4 ENGINES, AND IT IS NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT. THEY TOLD ME THE ENGINE SHUTTING OFF WAS A FEATURE WHEN THE OIL GETS LOW, SO IT DOESN'T CAUSE FURTHER ENGINE DAMAGE. IF I WOULD HAVE BEEN ON A BUSY ROAD WITH TRAFFIC, THIS COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUS. THE LINK SHOWS YOU ONE OF THE MANY FORUMS I HAVE FOUND REGARDING THIS ISSUE. I AM VERY FAITHFUL ON OIL CHANGES, SO THIS WAS NOT DUE TO ANY TYPE OF NEGLIGENCE ON MY PART REGARDING THE OIL. HTTP://WWW.CARPROBLEMZOO.COM/JEEP/CHEROKEE/2016/POWER-TRAIN-PROBLEMS.PHP

Corrective Action:

WHEN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN, VEHICLE STALLED OUT COMPLETELY, JUST SHUT OFF, UPON TAKING TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY BEGAN AN OIL CONSUMPTION TEST AND FOUND IT TO BE USING OIL, HAVING TO ADD 1 QUART EVERY 1,000 MILES, AFTER READING FORUMS, CHRYSLER HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH THIS FOR A FEW YEARS ON THEIR 2.4 ENGINES, AND IT IS NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT. THEY TOLD ME THE ENGINE SHUTTING OFF WAS A FEATURE WHEN THE OIL GETS LOW, SO IT DOESN'T CAUSE FURTHER ENGINE DAMAGE. IF I WOULD HAVE BEEN ON A BUSY ROAD WITH TRAFFIC, THIS COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUS. THE LINK SHOWS YOU ONE OF THE MANY FORUMS I HAVE FOUND REGARDING THIS ISSUE. I AM VERY FAITHFUL ON OIL CHANGES, SO THIS WAS NOT DUE TO ANY TYPE OF NEGLIGENCE ON MY PART REGARDING THE OIL. HTTP://WWW.CARPROBLEMZOO.COM/JEEP/CHEROKEE/2016/POWER-TRAIN-PROBLEMS.PHP

Additional Notes:

WHEN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN, VEHICLE STALLED OUT COMPLETELY, JUST SHUT OFF, UPON TAKING TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY BEGAN AN OIL CONSUMPTION TEST AND FOUND IT TO BE USING OIL, HAVING TO ADD 1 QUART EVERY 1,000 MILES, AFTER READING FORUMS, CHRYSLER HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH THIS FOR A FEW YEARS ON THEIR 2.4 ENGINES, AND IT IS NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT. THEY TOLD ME THE ENGINE SHUTTING OFF WAS A FEATURE WHEN THE OIL GETS LOW, SO IT DOESN'T CAUSE FURTHER ENGINE DAMAGE. IF I WOULD HAVE BEEN ON A BUSY ROAD WITH TRAFFIC, THIS COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUS. THE LINK SHOWS YOU ONE OF THE MANY FORUMS I HAVE FOUND REGARDING THIS ISSUE. I AM VERY FAITHFUL ON OIL CHANGES, SO THIS WAS NOT DUE TO ANY TYPE OF NEGLIGENCE ON MY PART REGARDING THE OIL. HTTP://WWW.CARPROBLEMZOO.COM/JEEP/CHEROKEE/2016/POWER-TRAIN-PROBLEMS.PHP

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11195382
Notice Date: Apr 10, 2019
Recall Date: Apr 10, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11194830 Other
Apr 8, 2019
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

"SERVICE SHIFTER" NOTIFICATION ON THE DASHBOARD WHILE PRNDL LIGHTS ARE SOLID RED NEAR THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER. I HAVE TAKE THE JEEP TO THE DEALER WHILE IT WAS LESS THAN A YEAR OLD AND THEY ADVISED IT NEEDED AND UPDATE AND TO MY UNDERSTANDING THAT'S WHAT THEY DID. NOW 6-8 MONTHS LATER THE SAME NOTIFICATION APPEARS ON THE DASH AND THE LIGHTS NEAR THE SHIFTER ARE SOLID RED. WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THEY GO AWAY TO ONLY COME BACK ON AGAIN AFTER A FEW DAYS OR EVEN A COUPLE MINUTES. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN THIS OCCURRED AT LOW AND HIGHER SPEEDS.

Corrective Action:

"SERVICE SHIFTER" NOTIFICATION ON THE DASHBOARD WHILE PRNDL LIGHTS ARE SOLID RED NEAR THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER. I HAVE TAKE THE JEEP TO THE DEALER WHILE IT WAS LESS THAN A YEAR OLD AND THEY ADVISED IT NEEDED AND UPDATE AND TO MY UNDERSTANDING THAT'S WHAT THEY DID. NOW 6-8 MONTHS LATER THE SAME NOTIFICATION APPEARS ON THE DASH AND THE LIGHTS NEAR THE SHIFTER ARE SOLID RED. WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THEY GO AWAY TO ONLY COME BACK ON AGAIN AFTER A FEW DAYS OR EVEN A COUPLE MINUTES. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN THIS OCCURRED AT LOW AND HIGHER SPEEDS.

Additional Notes:

"SERVICE SHIFTER" NOTIFICATION ON THE DASHBOARD WHILE PRNDL LIGHTS ARE SOLID RED NEAR THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER. I HAVE TAKE THE JEEP TO THE DEALER WHILE IT WAS LESS THAN A YEAR OLD AND THEY ADVISED IT NEEDED AND UPDATE AND TO MY UNDERSTANDING THAT'S WHAT THEY DID. NOW 6-8 MONTHS LATER THE SAME NOTIFICATION APPEARS ON THE DASH AND THE LIGHTS NEAR THE SHIFTER ARE SOLID RED. WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THEY GO AWAY TO ONLY COME BACK ON AGAIN AFTER A FEW DAYS OR EVEN A COUPLE MINUTES. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN THIS OCCURRED AT LOW AND HIGHER SPEEDS.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11194830
Notice Date: Apr 8, 2019
Recall Date: Apr 8, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11194454 Other
Apr 7, 2019
Defect Description:

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Potential Consequences:

JUST BOUGHT A USED 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE TRAILHAWK 36867 MILES AND THE SERVICE SHIFTER LIGHT HAS COME UP ON THE DASHBOARD WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND ALL LIGHTS NEXT TO PRND TURNED RED. PULLED OVER AND STOPPED TURNED OFF ENGINE, PUT IN PARK AND THE VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING. TURNED ENGINE ON/OFF TWICE THEN GOT IT INTO PARK THEN BACK INTO DRIVE. MADE IT HOME AND VEHICLE STILL HAS ALL LIGHTS NEXT TO PRND ON AND SERVICE SHIFTER MESSAGE REMAINS.

Corrective Action:

JUST BOUGHT A USED 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE TRAILHAWK 36867 MILES AND THE SERVICE SHIFTER LIGHT HAS COME UP ON THE DASHBOARD WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND ALL LIGHTS NEXT TO PRND TURNED RED. PULLED OVER AND STOPPED TURNED OFF ENGINE, PUT IN PARK AND THE VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING. TURNED ENGINE ON/OFF TWICE THEN GOT IT INTO PARK THEN BACK INTO DRIVE. MADE IT HOME AND VEHICLE STILL HAS ALL LIGHTS NEXT TO PRND ON AND SERVICE SHIFTER MESSAGE REMAINS.

Additional Notes:

JUST BOUGHT A USED 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE TRAILHAWK 36867 MILES AND THE SERVICE SHIFTER LIGHT HAS COME UP ON THE DASHBOARD WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND ALL LIGHTS NEXT TO PRND TURNED RED. PULLED OVER AND STOPPED TURNED OFF ENGINE, PUT IN PARK AND THE VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING. TURNED ENGINE ON/OFF TWICE THEN GOT IT INTO PARK THEN BACK INTO DRIVE. MADE IT HOME AND VEHICLE STILL HAS ALL LIGHTS NEXT TO PRND ON AND SERVICE SHIFTER MESSAGE REMAINS.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11194454
Notice Date: Apr 7, 2019
Recall Date: Apr 7, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11194454 Other
Apr 7, 2019
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

JUST BOUGHT A USED 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE TRAILHAWK 36867 MILES AND THE SERVICE SHIFTER LIGHT HAS COME UP ON THE DASHBOARD WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND ALL LIGHTS NEXT TO PRND TURNED RED. PULLED OVER AND STOPPED TURNED OFF ENGINE, PUT IN PARK AND THE VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING. TURNED ENGINE ON/OFF TWICE THEN GOT IT INTO PARK THEN BACK INTO DRIVE. MADE IT HOME AND VEHICLE STILL HAS ALL LIGHTS NEXT TO PRND ON AND SERVICE SHIFTER MESSAGE REMAINS.

Corrective Action:

JUST BOUGHT A USED 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE TRAILHAWK 36867 MILES AND THE SERVICE SHIFTER LIGHT HAS COME UP ON THE DASHBOARD WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND ALL LIGHTS NEXT TO PRND TURNED RED. PULLED OVER AND STOPPED TURNED OFF ENGINE, PUT IN PARK AND THE VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING. TURNED ENGINE ON/OFF TWICE THEN GOT IT INTO PARK THEN BACK INTO DRIVE. MADE IT HOME AND VEHICLE STILL HAS ALL LIGHTS NEXT TO PRND ON AND SERVICE SHIFTER MESSAGE REMAINS.

Additional Notes:

JUST BOUGHT A USED 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE TRAILHAWK 36867 MILES AND THE SERVICE SHIFTER LIGHT HAS COME UP ON THE DASHBOARD WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND ALL LIGHTS NEXT TO PRND TURNED RED. PULLED OVER AND STOPPED TURNED OFF ENGINE, PUT IN PARK AND THE VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING. TURNED ENGINE ON/OFF TWICE THEN GOT IT INTO PARK THEN BACK INTO DRIVE. MADE IT HOME AND VEHICLE STILL HAS ALL LIGHTS NEXT TO PRND ON AND SERVICE SHIFTER MESSAGE REMAINS.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11194454
Notice Date: Apr 7, 2019
Recall Date: Apr 7, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11194454 Other
Apr 7, 2019
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

JUST BOUGHT A USED 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE TRAILHAWK 36867 MILES AND THE SERVICE SHIFTER LIGHT HAS COME UP ON THE DASHBOARD WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND ALL LIGHTS NEXT TO PRND TURNED RED. PULLED OVER AND STOPPED TURNED OFF ENGINE, PUT IN PARK AND THE VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING. TURNED ENGINE ON/OFF TWICE THEN GOT IT INTO PARK THEN BACK INTO DRIVE. MADE IT HOME AND VEHICLE STILL HAS ALL LIGHTS NEXT TO PRND ON AND SERVICE SHIFTER MESSAGE REMAINS.

Corrective Action:

JUST BOUGHT A USED 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE TRAILHAWK 36867 MILES AND THE SERVICE SHIFTER LIGHT HAS COME UP ON THE DASHBOARD WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND ALL LIGHTS NEXT TO PRND TURNED RED. PULLED OVER AND STOPPED TURNED OFF ENGINE, PUT IN PARK AND THE VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING. TURNED ENGINE ON/OFF TWICE THEN GOT IT INTO PARK THEN BACK INTO DRIVE. MADE IT HOME AND VEHICLE STILL HAS ALL LIGHTS NEXT TO PRND ON AND SERVICE SHIFTER MESSAGE REMAINS.

Additional Notes:

JUST BOUGHT A USED 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE TRAILHAWK 36867 MILES AND THE SERVICE SHIFTER LIGHT HAS COME UP ON THE DASHBOARD WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND ALL LIGHTS NEXT TO PRND TURNED RED. PULLED OVER AND STOPPED TURNED OFF ENGINE, PUT IN PARK AND THE VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING. TURNED ENGINE ON/OFF TWICE THEN GOT IT INTO PARK THEN BACK INTO DRIVE. MADE IT HOME AND VEHICLE STILL HAS ALL LIGHTS NEXT TO PRND ON AND SERVICE SHIFTER MESSAGE REMAINS.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11194454
Notice Date: Apr 7, 2019
Recall Date: Apr 7, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11194457 Other
Apr 7, 2019
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

"SERVICE SHIFTER" LIGHT CAME ON AND ALL GEARS LITE UP WITH RED INDICATOR LIGHTS BESIDE EACH GEAR BEING P,R,N AND D. THIS HAPPENED WHILE MY VEHICLE WAS SITTING STILL AND IN "PARK" IN MY DRIVEWAY THE FIRST TIME, SITTING IN FRONT OF THE CHURCH WHILE I WAS DROPPING MOM OFF AND I DON'T REMEMBER IF IT WAS IN PARK OR DRIVE AT THE CHURCH.

Corrective Action:

"SERVICE SHIFTER" LIGHT CAME ON AND ALL GEARS LITE UP WITH RED INDICATOR LIGHTS BESIDE EACH GEAR BEING P,R,N AND D. THIS HAPPENED WHILE MY VEHICLE WAS SITTING STILL AND IN "PARK" IN MY DRIVEWAY THE FIRST TIME, SITTING IN FRONT OF THE CHURCH WHILE I WAS DROPPING MOM OFF AND I DON'T REMEMBER IF IT WAS IN PARK OR DRIVE AT THE CHURCH.

Additional Notes:

"SERVICE SHIFTER" LIGHT CAME ON AND ALL GEARS LITE UP WITH RED INDICATOR LIGHTS BESIDE EACH GEAR BEING P,R,N AND D. THIS HAPPENED WHILE MY VEHICLE WAS SITTING STILL AND IN "PARK" IN MY DRIVEWAY THE FIRST TIME, SITTING IN FRONT OF THE CHURCH WHILE I WAS DROPPING MOM OFF AND I DON'T REMEMBER IF IT WAS IN PARK OR DRIVE AT THE CHURCH.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11194457
Notice Date: Apr 7, 2019
Recall Date: Apr 7, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11193982 Other
Apr 5, 2019
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

WHILE IN MOTION ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAYS, "SERVICE SHIFTER" MESSAGE APPEARS ON DASH AS WELL AS ALL SHIFTER LIGHTS ILLUMINATE. CAR SEEMS TO "MISFIRE" AND JERK FORWARD. DEALER HAS 'REPAIRED' 4 TIMES AND ISSUE RETURNS. THIS ISSUE HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES IN THE 1 YEAR I HAVE OWN THIS CAR (PURCHASED NEW). THE FIRST INCIDENT WAS APRIL OF 2018 AND MOST RECENTLY 3/20/19

Corrective Action:

WHILE IN MOTION ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAYS, "SERVICE SHIFTER" MESSAGE APPEARS ON DASH AS WELL AS ALL SHIFTER LIGHTS ILLUMINATE. CAR SEEMS TO "MISFIRE" AND JERK FORWARD. DEALER HAS 'REPAIRED' 4 TIMES AND ISSUE RETURNS. THIS ISSUE HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES IN THE 1 YEAR I HAVE OWN THIS CAR (PURCHASED NEW). THE FIRST INCIDENT WAS APRIL OF 2018 AND MOST RECENTLY 3/20/19

Additional Notes:

WHILE IN MOTION ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAYS, "SERVICE SHIFTER" MESSAGE APPEARS ON DASH AS WELL AS ALL SHIFTER LIGHTS ILLUMINATE. CAR SEEMS TO "MISFIRE" AND JERK FORWARD. DEALER HAS 'REPAIRED' 4 TIMES AND ISSUE RETURNS. THIS ISSUE HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES IN THE 1 YEAR I HAVE OWN THIS CAR (PURCHASED NEW). THE FIRST INCIDENT WAS APRIL OF 2018 AND MOST RECENTLY 3/20/19

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11193982
Notice Date: Apr 5, 2019
Recall Date: Apr 5, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11194193 Other
Apr 5, 2019
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

WHILE DRIVING MY 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE IT WILL RANDOMLY HAVE A WARNING FOR @SERVICE SHIFTER' ON THE DASH AND ALL LIGHTS ON THE LEFT OF THE GEAR SHIFT WILL BE RED FOR PRND +\- (SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK SO I HAVE TO PULL OVER SHUT OFF THE CAR AND WAIT AND TURN IT BACK ON). WHEN SEARCHING THE WEB THERE WERE SEVERAL FORUMS WITH THE SAME THING IN OTHER JEEP MODELS AND A LOT OF THE CHEROKEES AND WERE ALL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE DEALERS WANTING TO FIX IT CORRECTLY. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AS IT MEANS THE CAR CAN NOT TELL WHAT GEAR IT IS IN. LORD FORBID IT THROW ITS SELF IN PARK WHILE GOING 70 ON THE INTERSTATE. THIS NEEDS IMMEDIATE ATTENTION.

Corrective Action:

WHILE DRIVING MY 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE IT WILL RANDOMLY HAVE A WARNING FOR @SERVICE SHIFTER' ON THE DASH AND ALL LIGHTS ON THE LEFT OF THE GEAR SHIFT WILL BE RED FOR PRND +\- (SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK SO I HAVE TO PULL OVER SHUT OFF THE CAR AND WAIT AND TURN IT BACK ON). WHEN SEARCHING THE WEB THERE WERE SEVERAL FORUMS WITH THE SAME THING IN OTHER JEEP MODELS AND A LOT OF THE CHEROKEES AND WERE ALL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE DEALERS WANTING TO FIX IT CORRECTLY. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AS IT MEANS THE CAR CAN NOT TELL WHAT GEAR IT IS IN. LORD FORBID IT THROW ITS SELF IN PARK WHILE GOING 70 ON THE INTERSTATE. THIS NEEDS IMMEDIATE ATTENTION.

Additional Notes:

WHILE DRIVING MY 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE IT WILL RANDOMLY HAVE A WARNING FOR @SERVICE SHIFTER' ON THE DASH AND ALL LIGHTS ON THE LEFT OF THE GEAR SHIFT WILL BE RED FOR PRND +\- (SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK SO I HAVE TO PULL OVER SHUT OFF THE CAR AND WAIT AND TURN IT BACK ON). WHEN SEARCHING THE WEB THERE WERE SEVERAL FORUMS WITH THE SAME THING IN OTHER JEEP MODELS AND A LOT OF THE CHEROKEES AND WERE ALL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE DEALERS WANTING TO FIX IT CORRECTLY. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AS IT MEANS THE CAR CAN NOT TELL WHAT GEAR IT IS IN. LORD FORBID IT THROW ITS SELF IN PARK WHILE GOING 70 ON THE INTERSTATE. THIS NEEDS IMMEDIATE ATTENTION.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11194193
Notice Date: Apr 5, 2019
Recall Date: Apr 5, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11192037 Other
Mar 27, 2019
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

JEEP STALLS COMPLETELY WITHIN A FEW BLOCKS OF START UP DURING A TURN. I HAVE TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTART IT. RESTART IS LABORED, AND ON AT LEAST 2 OCCASIONS, I HAD TO TRY MORE THAN ONCE TO RESTART THE CAR. MILEAGE IS UNDER 37,000. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT THE DEALERSHIP RECOGNIZED THE PROBLEM WHEN I CALLED THEM, AND HAS PERFORMED AN EARLY OIL CHANGE. THAT SEEMS TO HAVE FIXED THE PROBLEM,AT LEAST TEMPORARILY. THEY INSTRUCTED ME TO RETURN THE CAR TO THEM IN 2000 MILES FOR THEM TO CHECK THE OIL.

Corrective Action:

JEEP STALLS COMPLETELY WITHIN A FEW BLOCKS OF START UP DURING A TURN. I HAVE TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTART IT. RESTART IS LABORED, AND ON AT LEAST 2 OCCASIONS, I HAD TO TRY MORE THAN ONCE TO RESTART THE CAR. MILEAGE IS UNDER 37,000. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT THE DEALERSHIP RECOGNIZED THE PROBLEM WHEN I CALLED THEM, AND HAS PERFORMED AN EARLY OIL CHANGE. THAT SEEMS TO HAVE FIXED THE PROBLEM,AT LEAST TEMPORARILY. THEY INSTRUCTED ME TO RETURN THE CAR TO THEM IN 2000 MILES FOR THEM TO CHECK THE OIL.

Additional Notes:

JEEP STALLS COMPLETELY WITHIN A FEW BLOCKS OF START UP DURING A TURN. I HAVE TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTART IT. RESTART IS LABORED, AND ON AT LEAST 2 OCCASIONS, I HAD TO TRY MORE THAN ONCE TO RESTART THE CAR. MILEAGE IS UNDER 37,000. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT THE DEALERSHIP RECOGNIZED THE PROBLEM WHEN I CALLED THEM, AND HAS PERFORMED AN EARLY OIL CHANGE. THAT SEEMS TO HAVE FIXED THE PROBLEM,AT LEAST TEMPORARILY. THEY INSTRUCTED ME TO RETURN THE CAR TO THEM IN 2000 MILES FOR THEM TO CHECK THE OIL.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11192037
Notice Date: Mar 27, 2019
Recall Date: Mar 27, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11190423 Other
Mar 21, 2019
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

1ST, MY ENGINE LIGHT IS ON DUE TO A FAULTY THERMOSTAT IN THE ENGINE. I'M DISPLEASED A 2 YEAR OLD CAR HAS SUCH AN ISSUE. I'VE BEEN TOLD IT'S A COMMON PROBLEM OR DEFECT. 2ND MY CRUISE CONTROL GOES ROGUE AT TIMES AND SPEEDS UP EXCESSIVELY IF NO INTERVENTION HAPPENS TO STOP IT.

Corrective Action:

1ST, MY ENGINE LIGHT IS ON DUE TO A FAULTY THERMOSTAT IN THE ENGINE. I'M DISPLEASED A 2 YEAR OLD CAR HAS SUCH AN ISSUE. I'VE BEEN TOLD IT'S A COMMON PROBLEM OR DEFECT. 2ND MY CRUISE CONTROL GOES ROGUE AT TIMES AND SPEEDS UP EXCESSIVELY IF NO INTERVENTION HAPPENS TO STOP IT.

Additional Notes:

1ST, MY ENGINE LIGHT IS ON DUE TO A FAULTY THERMOSTAT IN THE ENGINE. I'M DISPLEASED A 2 YEAR OLD CAR HAS SUCH AN ISSUE. I'VE BEEN TOLD IT'S A COMMON PROBLEM OR DEFECT. 2ND MY CRUISE CONTROL GOES ROGUE AT TIMES AND SPEEDS UP EXCESSIVELY IF NO INTERVENTION HAPPENS TO STOP IT.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11190423
Notice Date: Mar 21, 2019
Recall Date: Mar 21, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11190423 Other
Mar 21, 2019
Defect Description:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Potential Consequences:

1ST, MY ENGINE LIGHT IS ON DUE TO A FAULTY THERMOSTAT IN THE ENGINE. I'M DISPLEASED A 2 YEAR OLD CAR HAS SUCH AN ISSUE. I'VE BEEN TOLD IT'S A COMMON PROBLEM OR DEFECT. 2ND MY CRUISE CONTROL GOES ROGUE AT TIMES AND SPEEDS UP EXCESSIVELY IF NO INTERVENTION HAPPENS TO STOP IT.

Corrective Action:

1ST, MY ENGINE LIGHT IS ON DUE TO A FAULTY THERMOSTAT IN THE ENGINE. I'M DISPLEASED A 2 YEAR OLD CAR HAS SUCH AN ISSUE. I'VE BEEN TOLD IT'S A COMMON PROBLEM OR DEFECT. 2ND MY CRUISE CONTROL GOES ROGUE AT TIMES AND SPEEDS UP EXCESSIVELY IF NO INTERVENTION HAPPENS TO STOP IT.

Additional Notes:

1ST, MY ENGINE LIGHT IS ON DUE TO A FAULTY THERMOSTAT IN THE ENGINE. I'M DISPLEASED A 2 YEAR OLD CAR HAS SUCH AN ISSUE. I'VE BEEN TOLD IT'S A COMMON PROBLEM OR DEFECT. 2ND MY CRUISE CONTROL GOES ROGUE AT TIMES AND SPEEDS UP EXCESSIVELY IF NO INTERVENTION HAPPENS TO STOP IT.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11190423
Notice Date: Mar 21, 2019
Recall Date: Mar 21, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11190456 Other
Mar 21, 2019
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

ENGINE LIGHT IS ON DUE TO DEFECTIVE THERMOSTAT. IT'S NOT RIGHT MAKING SOMEONE PAY FOR A DEFECTIVE PART ON A 2YR OLD VEHICLE DUE TO POOR QUALITY! IF AMERICAN CARS ARE SO GOOD THEN WE SHOULDN'T HAVE ISSUES LIKE THIS.

Corrective Action:

ENGINE LIGHT IS ON DUE TO DEFECTIVE THERMOSTAT. IT'S NOT RIGHT MAKING SOMEONE PAY FOR A DEFECTIVE PART ON A 2YR OLD VEHICLE DUE TO POOR QUALITY! IF AMERICAN CARS ARE SO GOOD THEN WE SHOULDN'T HAVE ISSUES LIKE THIS.

Additional Notes:

ENGINE LIGHT IS ON DUE TO DEFECTIVE THERMOSTAT. IT'S NOT RIGHT MAKING SOMEONE PAY FOR A DEFECTIVE PART ON A 2YR OLD VEHICLE DUE TO POOR QUALITY! IF AMERICAN CARS ARE SO GOOD THEN WE SHOULDN'T HAVE ISSUES LIKE THIS.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11190456
Notice Date: Mar 21, 2019
Recall Date: Mar 21, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11190200 Other
Mar 20, 2019
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THERE WAS A POPPING SOUND UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT PULLED OFF OF THE ROADWAY AND, WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THERE WAS A POPPING SOUND UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT PULLED OFF OF THE ROADWAY AND, WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THERE WAS A POPPING SOUND UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT PULLED OFF OF THE ROADWAY AND, WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11190200
Notice Date: Mar 20, 2019
Recall Date: Mar 20, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11190249 Other
Mar 20, 2019
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

THE VEHICLE WILL STALL/DIE WHILE DRIVING. THERE IS NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKING. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES INCLUDING WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 60 MPH. I WAS TOLD BE THE DEALERSHIP THAT THIS IS A FAIL SAFE THAT IS IN PLACE TO PROTECT THE CAR FROM LOW OIL. AFTER THE FIRST INCIDENT, I KEPT CAREFUL WATCH ON MY MILEAGE AND OIL STATUS BUT DID NOT PHYSICALLY CHECK MY OIL. NOW WITH 600 MILES TO GO BEFORE THE NEXT SUGGESTED OIL CHANGE, THE CAR HAD STALLED THREE TIMES IN A WEEK. IT IS INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS BECAUSE IT CAN HAPPEN AT ANY TIME. THE CAR WILL NOT START AGAIN RIGHT AWAY. I'VE JUST DROPPED IT AT THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THIS IS COMMON WITH THIS ENGINE AND THAT I MAY NEED TO PHYSICALLY CHECK MY OIL EVERY 1000 MILES TO ENSURE IT IS NOT LOW. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. THIS FAIL SAFE PUT ME AT RISK ON A HIGHWAY AND ON A HIGHWAY ENTRANCE RAMP. I ALSO SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PHYSICALLY CHECK MY OIL ON A NEW CAR AND PAY TO GET OIL CHANGES MORE FREQUENTLY THAN SUGGESTED. THE CAR HAS STALLED ON A NEIGHBORHOOD SURFACE STREET TWICE, ON A HIGHWAY ENTRANCE RAMP ONCE AND ON THE HIGHWAY AT FULL SPEED. I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN DRIVING STRAIGHT. A MESSAGE COMES ON THAT SAYS, "SHIFT TO PARK OR NEUTRAL, PRESS BRAKE TO SELECT GEAR". I HAVE SEEN MANY SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET.

Corrective Action:

THE VEHICLE WILL STALL/DIE WHILE DRIVING. THERE IS NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKING. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES INCLUDING WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 60 MPH. I WAS TOLD BE THE DEALERSHIP THAT THIS IS A FAIL SAFE THAT IS IN PLACE TO PROTECT THE CAR FROM LOW OIL. AFTER THE FIRST INCIDENT, I KEPT CAREFUL WATCH ON MY MILEAGE AND OIL STATUS BUT DID NOT PHYSICALLY CHECK MY OIL. NOW WITH 600 MILES TO GO BEFORE THE NEXT SUGGESTED OIL CHANGE, THE CAR HAD STALLED THREE TIMES IN A WEEK. IT IS INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS BECAUSE IT CAN HAPPEN AT ANY TIME. THE CAR WILL NOT START AGAIN RIGHT AWAY. I'VE JUST DROPPED IT AT THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THIS IS COMMON WITH THIS ENGINE AND THAT I MAY NEED TO PHYSICALLY CHECK MY OIL EVERY 1000 MILES TO ENSURE IT IS NOT LOW. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. THIS FAIL SAFE PUT ME AT RISK ON A HIGHWAY AND ON A HIGHWAY ENTRANCE RAMP. I ALSO SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PHYSICALLY CHECK MY OIL ON A NEW CAR AND PAY TO GET OIL CHANGES MORE FREQUENTLY THAN SUGGESTED. THE CAR HAS STALLED ON A NEIGHBORHOOD SURFACE STREET TWICE, ON A HIGHWAY ENTRANCE RAMP ONCE AND ON THE HIGHWAY AT FULL SPEED. I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN DRIVING STRAIGHT. A MESSAGE COMES ON THAT SAYS, "SHIFT TO PARK OR NEUTRAL, PRESS BRAKE TO SELECT GEAR". I HAVE SEEN MANY SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET.

Additional Notes:

THE VEHICLE WILL STALL/DIE WHILE DRIVING. THERE IS NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKING. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES INCLUDING WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 60 MPH. I WAS TOLD BE THE DEALERSHIP THAT THIS IS A FAIL SAFE THAT IS IN PLACE TO PROTECT THE CAR FROM LOW OIL. AFTER THE FIRST INCIDENT, I KEPT CAREFUL WATCH ON MY MILEAGE AND OIL STATUS BUT DID NOT PHYSICALLY CHECK MY OIL. NOW WITH 600 MILES TO GO BEFORE THE NEXT SUGGESTED OIL CHANGE, THE CAR HAD STALLED THREE TIMES IN A WEEK. IT IS INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS BECAUSE IT CAN HAPPEN AT ANY TIME. THE CAR WILL NOT START AGAIN RIGHT AWAY. I'VE JUST DROPPED IT AT THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THIS IS COMMON WITH THIS ENGINE AND THAT I MAY NEED TO PHYSICALLY CHECK MY OIL EVERY 1000 MILES TO ENSURE IT IS NOT LOW. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. THIS FAIL SAFE PUT ME AT RISK ON A HIGHWAY AND ON A HIGHWAY ENTRANCE RAMP. I ALSO SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PHYSICALLY CHECK MY OIL ON A NEW CAR AND PAY TO GET OIL CHANGES MORE FREQUENTLY THAN SUGGESTED. THE CAR HAS STALLED ON A NEIGHBORHOOD SURFACE STREET TWICE, ON A HIGHWAY ENTRANCE RAMP ONCE AND ON THE HIGHWAY AT FULL SPEED. I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN DRIVING STRAIGHT. A MESSAGE COMES ON THAT SAYS, "SHIFT TO PARK OR NEUTRAL, PRESS BRAKE TO SELECT GEAR". I HAVE SEEN MANY SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11190249
Notice Date: Mar 20, 2019
Recall Date: Mar 20, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11189983 Other
Mar 19, 2019
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED MORE THAN ONCE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY AND VARIOUS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. KEENE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (410 WINCHESTER ST, KEENE, NH 03431, (603) 357-0808) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INDICATED THAT AN OIL CONSUMPTION TEST MAY BE NEEDED. THE DEALER DID NOT TEST DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED MORE THAN ONCE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY AND VARIOUS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. KEENE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (410 WINCHESTER ST, KEENE, NH 03431, (603) 357-0808) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INDICATED THAT AN OIL CONSUMPTION TEST MAY BE NEEDED. THE DEALER DID NOT TEST DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED MORE THAN ONCE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY AND VARIOUS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. KEENE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (410 WINCHESTER ST, KEENE, NH 03431, (603) 357-0808) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INDICATED THAT AN OIL CONSUMPTION TEST MAY BE NEEDED. THE DEALER DID NOT TEST DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11189983
Notice Date: Mar 19, 2019
Recall Date: Mar 19, 2019

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