Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
11 RecallsThese 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)
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:
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 01C
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The steering rack gear may break, possibly causing a loss of steering control.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Mfg Campaign: V99
Recall Date: Aug 29, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The impact and acceleration sensors may fail and reduce the air bag system's ability to properly detect certain crash events.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Mfg Campaign: V63
Recall Date: Jun 13, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The front passenger seat mounting bolts may be loose.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Mfg Campaign: V31
Recall Date: Mar 28, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The instrument cluster may fail resulting in a lack of activation of warning chimes, messages, and gauges.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Mfg Campaign: UC4
Recall Date: Dec 20, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler(FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Improper transmission calibration may result in a stall.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Mfg Campaign: UA9
Recall Date: Oct 19, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Mfg Campaign: U87
Recall Date: Aug 9, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Mfg Campaign: U86
Recall Date: Aug 9, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica non-hybrid vehicles. A component in the transmission may not have been welded properly, possibly causing the transmission to not transmit engine power to the wheels.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Mfg Campaign: U85
Recall Date: Jul 26, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines. The engines in these vehicles may be missing valve stem keepers, which can allow the valve to drop into the engine cylinder causing engine damage. These engines may also have a reversed camshaft cap that can damage the camshaft bearing causing camshaft failure.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Mfg Campaign: U52
Recall Date: May 25, 2018
Consumer Complaints
1.9K ComplaintsChrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
EQUIPMENT
Potential Consequences:
RADIO HAS TERRIBLE RECEPTION. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM AS I RESEARCHED ONLINE. NOT ACCEPTABLE. I WANT IT REPAIRED OR REPLACED. *TR
Corrective Action:
RADIO HAS TERRIBLE RECEPTION. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM AS I RESEARCHED ONLINE. NOT ACCEPTABLE. I WANT IT REPAIRED OR REPLACED. *TR
Additional Notes:
RADIO HAS TERRIBLE RECEPTION. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM AS I RESEARCHED ONLINE. NOT ACCEPTABLE. I WANT IT REPAIRED OR REPLACED. *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11327400
Recall Date: Jun 5, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
RADIO HAS TERRIBLE RECEPTION. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM AS I RESEARCHED ONLINE. NOT ACCEPTABLE. I WANT IT REPAIRED OR REPLACED. *TR
Corrective Action:
RADIO HAS TERRIBLE RECEPTION. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM AS I RESEARCHED ONLINE. NOT ACCEPTABLE. I WANT IT REPAIRED OR REPLACED. *TR
Additional Notes:
RADIO HAS TERRIBLE RECEPTION. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM AS I RESEARCHED ONLINE. NOT ACCEPTABLE. I WANT IT REPAIRED OR REPLACED. *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11327400
Recall Date: Jun 5, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED CORTLAND CHRYSLER (3878 WEST RD, CORTLAND, NY 13045) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED OF OIL CONSUMPTION IN THE ENGINE AND THAT OIL NEEDED TO BE ADDED TO THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED CORTLAND CHRYSLER (3878 WEST RD, CORTLAND, NY 13045) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED OF OIL CONSUMPTION IN THE ENGINE AND THAT OIL NEEDED TO BE ADDED TO THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED CORTLAND CHRYSLER (3878 WEST RD, CORTLAND, NY 13045) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED OF OIL CONSUMPTION IN THE ENGINE AND THAT OIL NEEDED TO BE ADDED TO THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
Mfg Campaign: 11326982
Recall Date: Jun 2, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
THE RADIO CUTS IN AND OUT ONLY ON FM STATION NOT ON AM OR IF YOUR PLAYING THROUGH BLUETOOTH OR AX CORD. I SEEN TONS OF COMPLAINTS ALL OVER THE INTERNET AND NOTHING IS BEING DONE ABOUT IT. WE ARE READY TO TAKE THE CAR BACK. PLEASE DO RECALL AND REPLACE RADIO. WHEN IT DOES THIS YOU CAN TURN VOLUME ALL THE WAY UP AND ITS NOT VERY LOUD. LOVE THE CAR PLEASE FIX THANKS *TR
Corrective Action:
THE RADIO CUTS IN AND OUT ONLY ON FM STATION NOT ON AM OR IF YOUR PLAYING THROUGH BLUETOOTH OR AX CORD. I SEEN TONS OF COMPLAINTS ALL OVER THE INTERNET AND NOTHING IS BEING DONE ABOUT IT. WE ARE READY TO TAKE THE CAR BACK. PLEASE DO RECALL AND REPLACE RADIO. WHEN IT DOES THIS YOU CAN TURN VOLUME ALL THE WAY UP AND ITS NOT VERY LOUD. LOVE THE CAR PLEASE FIX THANKS *TR
Additional Notes:
THE RADIO CUTS IN AND OUT ONLY ON FM STATION NOT ON AM OR IF YOUR PLAYING THROUGH BLUETOOTH OR AX CORD. I SEEN TONS OF COMPLAINTS ALL OVER THE INTERNET AND NOTHING IS BEING DONE ABOUT IT. WE ARE READY TO TAKE THE CAR BACK. PLEASE DO RECALL AND REPLACE RADIO. WHEN IT DOES THIS YOU CAN TURN VOLUME ALL THE WAY UP AND ITS NOT VERY LOUD. LOVE THE CAR PLEASE FIX THANKS *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11325996
Recall Date: May 26, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS
Potential Consequences:
THE RADIO CUTS IN AND OUT ONLY ON FM STATION NOT ON AM OR IF YOUR PLAYING THROUGH BLUETOOTH OR AX CORD. I SEEN TONS OF COMPLAINTS ALL OVER THE INTERNET AND NOTHING IS BEING DONE ABOUT IT. WE ARE READY TO TAKE THE CAR BACK. PLEASE DO RECALL AND REPLACE RADIO. WHEN IT DOES THIS YOU CAN TURN VOLUME ALL THE WAY UP AND ITS NOT VERY LOUD. LOVE THE CAR PLEASE FIX THANKS *TR
Corrective Action:
THE RADIO CUTS IN AND OUT ONLY ON FM STATION NOT ON AM OR IF YOUR PLAYING THROUGH BLUETOOTH OR AX CORD. I SEEN TONS OF COMPLAINTS ALL OVER THE INTERNET AND NOTHING IS BEING DONE ABOUT IT. WE ARE READY TO TAKE THE CAR BACK. PLEASE DO RECALL AND REPLACE RADIO. WHEN IT DOES THIS YOU CAN TURN VOLUME ALL THE WAY UP AND ITS NOT VERY LOUD. LOVE THE CAR PLEASE FIX THANKS *TR
Additional Notes:
THE RADIO CUTS IN AND OUT ONLY ON FM STATION NOT ON AM OR IF YOUR PLAYING THROUGH BLUETOOTH OR AX CORD. I SEEN TONS OF COMPLAINTS ALL OVER THE INTERNET AND NOTHING IS BEING DONE ABOUT IT. WE ARE READY TO TAKE THE CAR BACK. PLEASE DO RECALL AND REPLACE RADIO. WHEN IT DOES THIS YOU CAN TURN VOLUME ALL THE WAY UP AND ITS NOT VERY LOUD. LOVE THE CAR PLEASE FIX THANKS *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11325996
Recall Date: May 26, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE STALLS WHEN SLOWING DOWN. RESTARTS AFTER SEVERAL TRIES. STALLS WHEN IN MOTION AND SLOWING DOWN. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES WITH THE FIRST BEING 5-15-20. *TR
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE STALLS WHEN SLOWING DOWN. RESTARTS AFTER SEVERAL TRIES. STALLS WHEN IN MOTION AND SLOWING DOWN. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES WITH THE FIRST BEING 5-15-20. *TR
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE STALLS WHEN SLOWING DOWN. RESTARTS AFTER SEVERAL TRIES. STALLS WHEN IN MOTION AND SLOWING DOWN. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES WITH THE FIRST BEING 5-15-20. *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11324931
Recall Date: May 18, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE STALLS WHEN SLOWING DOWN. RESTARTS AFTER SEVERAL TRIES. STALLS WHEN IN MOTION AND SLOWING DOWN. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES WITH THE FIRST BEING 5-15-20. *TR
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE STALLS WHEN SLOWING DOWN. RESTARTS AFTER SEVERAL TRIES. STALLS WHEN IN MOTION AND SLOWING DOWN. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES WITH THE FIRST BEING 5-15-20. *TR
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE STALLS WHEN SLOWING DOWN. RESTARTS AFTER SEVERAL TRIES. STALLS WHEN IN MOTION AND SLOWING DOWN. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES WITH THE FIRST BEING 5-15-20. *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11324931
Recall Date: May 18, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
THE STEERING WHEEL JERKS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT WHEN DRIVING. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN AS IT COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL. IT HAPPENS CONTINUOUSLY WHEN TRAVELING ABOVE 55MPH, GOING STRAIGHT, AND TURNING. I HAVE HAD A DEALERSHIP LOOK AT THIS AND THEY CLAIM THERE IS NO ISSUE AND THAT IT IS THE ELECTRONIC STEERING CONTROL KICKING IN. THEY ALSO HAD OTHER COMPLAINTS FROM MULTIPLE 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE OWNERS AND THEY SPOKE TO CHRYSLER ABOUT IT AND WERE TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO.
Corrective Action:
THE STEERING WHEEL JERKS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT WHEN DRIVING. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN AS IT COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL. IT HAPPENS CONTINUOUSLY WHEN TRAVELING ABOVE 55MPH, GOING STRAIGHT, AND TURNING. I HAVE HAD A DEALERSHIP LOOK AT THIS AND THEY CLAIM THERE IS NO ISSUE AND THAT IT IS THE ELECTRONIC STEERING CONTROL KICKING IN. THEY ALSO HAD OTHER COMPLAINTS FROM MULTIPLE 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE OWNERS AND THEY SPOKE TO CHRYSLER ABOUT IT AND WERE TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO.
Additional Notes:
THE STEERING WHEEL JERKS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT WHEN DRIVING. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN AS IT COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL. IT HAPPENS CONTINUOUSLY WHEN TRAVELING ABOVE 55MPH, GOING STRAIGHT, AND TURNING. I HAVE HAD A DEALERSHIP LOOK AT THIS AND THEY CLAIM THERE IS NO ISSUE AND THAT IT IS THE ELECTRONIC STEERING CONTROL KICKING IN. THEY ALSO HAD OTHER COMPLAINTS FROM MULTIPLE 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE OWNERS AND THEY SPOKE TO CHRYSLER ABOUT IT AND WERE TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO.
Mfg Campaign: 11323156
Recall Date: May 4, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
MY 16 MONTH OLD JEEP TURNS OFF WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING IT. THIS HAS OCCURRED TWICE IN THE PRIOR TWO WEEKS. NO WARNING LIGHTS--THE CAR JUST TURNS OFF COMPLETELY. I HAVE BEEN ADVISED THIS IS DUE TO A DROP IN OIL PRESSURE, BUT THE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT DOESN'T COME ON. THE CAR HAS BEEN MAINTAINED ACCORDING TO THE GUIDELINES WITHIN THE MANUAL WHICH STATES TO CHANGE THE OIL WHEN THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THAT IT SHOULD NEVER GO BEYOND 10,000 MILES BETWEEN OIL CHANGES. WHEN THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE ISSUE WE WERE ADVISED THAT THE REALITY IS THAT THE OIL NEEDS CHANGED EVERY 4,000 MILES AND THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND THAT MORE FREQUENT OIL CHANGES REDUCES THE LIKELIHOOD OF THIS OCCURRING. MY 16 YEAR OLD SON WAS DRIVING THE CAR THE FIRST TIME THIS OCCURRED AND THE SECOND TIME IT WAS ON A 45 MILE AN HOUR ROAD. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND YET CHRYSLER/JEEP DOES NOTHING TO RESOLVE IT.
Corrective Action:
MY 16 MONTH OLD JEEP TURNS OFF WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING IT. THIS HAS OCCURRED TWICE IN THE PRIOR TWO WEEKS. NO WARNING LIGHTS--THE CAR JUST TURNS OFF COMPLETELY. I HAVE BEEN ADVISED THIS IS DUE TO A DROP IN OIL PRESSURE, BUT THE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT DOESN'T COME ON. THE CAR HAS BEEN MAINTAINED ACCORDING TO THE GUIDELINES WITHIN THE MANUAL WHICH STATES TO CHANGE THE OIL WHEN THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THAT IT SHOULD NEVER GO BEYOND 10,000 MILES BETWEEN OIL CHANGES. WHEN THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE ISSUE WE WERE ADVISED THAT THE REALITY IS THAT THE OIL NEEDS CHANGED EVERY 4,000 MILES AND THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND THAT MORE FREQUENT OIL CHANGES REDUCES THE LIKELIHOOD OF THIS OCCURRING. MY 16 YEAR OLD SON WAS DRIVING THE CAR THE FIRST TIME THIS OCCURRED AND THE SECOND TIME IT WAS ON A 45 MILE AN HOUR ROAD. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND YET CHRYSLER/JEEP DOES NOTHING TO RESOLVE IT.
Additional Notes:
MY 16 MONTH OLD JEEP TURNS OFF WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING IT. THIS HAS OCCURRED TWICE IN THE PRIOR TWO WEEKS. NO WARNING LIGHTS--THE CAR JUST TURNS OFF COMPLETELY. I HAVE BEEN ADVISED THIS IS DUE TO A DROP IN OIL PRESSURE, BUT THE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT DOESN'T COME ON. THE CAR HAS BEEN MAINTAINED ACCORDING TO THE GUIDELINES WITHIN THE MANUAL WHICH STATES TO CHANGE THE OIL WHEN THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THAT IT SHOULD NEVER GO BEYOND 10,000 MILES BETWEEN OIL CHANGES. WHEN THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE ISSUE WE WERE ADVISED THAT THE REALITY IS THAT THE OIL NEEDS CHANGED EVERY 4,000 MILES AND THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND THAT MORE FREQUENT OIL CHANGES REDUCES THE LIKELIHOOD OF THIS OCCURRING. MY 16 YEAR OLD SON WAS DRIVING THE CAR THE FIRST TIME THIS OCCURRED AND THE SECOND TIME IT WAS ON A 45 MILE AN HOUR ROAD. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND YET CHRYSLER/JEEP DOES NOTHING TO RESOLVE IT.
Mfg Campaign: 11322731
Recall Date: Apr 29, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
MY 16 MONTH OLD JEEP TURNS OFF WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING IT. THIS HAS OCCURRED TWICE IN THE PRIOR TWO WEEKS. NO WARNING LIGHTS--THE CAR JUST TURNS OFF COMPLETELY. I HAVE BEEN ADVISED THIS IS DUE TO A DROP IN OIL PRESSURE, BUT THE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT DOESN'T COME ON. THE CAR HAS BEEN MAINTAINED ACCORDING TO THE GUIDELINES WITHIN THE MANUAL WHICH STATES TO CHANGE THE OIL WHEN THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THAT IT SHOULD NEVER GO BEYOND 10,000 MILES BETWEEN OIL CHANGES. WHEN THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE ISSUE WE WERE ADVISED THAT THE REALITY IS THAT THE OIL NEEDS CHANGED EVERY 4,000 MILES AND THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND THAT MORE FREQUENT OIL CHANGES REDUCES THE LIKELIHOOD OF THIS OCCURRING. MY 16 YEAR OLD SON WAS DRIVING THE CAR THE FIRST TIME THIS OCCURRED AND THE SECOND TIME IT WAS ON A 45 MILE AN HOUR ROAD. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND YET CHRYSLER/JEEP DOES NOTHING TO RESOLVE IT.
Corrective Action:
MY 16 MONTH OLD JEEP TURNS OFF WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING IT. THIS HAS OCCURRED TWICE IN THE PRIOR TWO WEEKS. NO WARNING LIGHTS--THE CAR JUST TURNS OFF COMPLETELY. I HAVE BEEN ADVISED THIS IS DUE TO A DROP IN OIL PRESSURE, BUT THE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT DOESN'T COME ON. THE CAR HAS BEEN MAINTAINED ACCORDING TO THE GUIDELINES WITHIN THE MANUAL WHICH STATES TO CHANGE THE OIL WHEN THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THAT IT SHOULD NEVER GO BEYOND 10,000 MILES BETWEEN OIL CHANGES. WHEN THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE ISSUE WE WERE ADVISED THAT THE REALITY IS THAT THE OIL NEEDS CHANGED EVERY 4,000 MILES AND THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND THAT MORE FREQUENT OIL CHANGES REDUCES THE LIKELIHOOD OF THIS OCCURRING. MY 16 YEAR OLD SON WAS DRIVING THE CAR THE FIRST TIME THIS OCCURRED AND THE SECOND TIME IT WAS ON A 45 MILE AN HOUR ROAD. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND YET CHRYSLER/JEEP DOES NOTHING TO RESOLVE IT.
Additional Notes:
MY 16 MONTH OLD JEEP TURNS OFF WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING IT. THIS HAS OCCURRED TWICE IN THE PRIOR TWO WEEKS. NO WARNING LIGHTS--THE CAR JUST TURNS OFF COMPLETELY. I HAVE BEEN ADVISED THIS IS DUE TO A DROP IN OIL PRESSURE, BUT THE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT DOESN'T COME ON. THE CAR HAS BEEN MAINTAINED ACCORDING TO THE GUIDELINES WITHIN THE MANUAL WHICH STATES TO CHANGE THE OIL WHEN THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THAT IT SHOULD NEVER GO BEYOND 10,000 MILES BETWEEN OIL CHANGES. WHEN THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE ISSUE WE WERE ADVISED THAT THE REALITY IS THAT THE OIL NEEDS CHANGED EVERY 4,000 MILES AND THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND THAT MORE FREQUENT OIL CHANGES REDUCES THE LIKELIHOOD OF THIS OCCURRING. MY 16 YEAR OLD SON WAS DRIVING THE CAR THE FIRST TIME THIS OCCURRED AND THE SECOND TIME IT WAS ON A 45 MILE AN HOUR ROAD. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND YET CHRYSLER/JEEP DOES NOTHING TO RESOLVE IT.
Mfg Campaign: 11322731
Recall Date: Apr 29, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
ROUGH WHEN DOWNSHIFTING. AFTER DRIVING FOR A WHILE IT DOWNSHIFTS OK. JUST IN THE BEGINNING 20 MINS OF DRIVING THE DOWNSHIFT IS A LITTLE ROUGH.
Corrective Action:
ROUGH WHEN DOWNSHIFTING. AFTER DRIVING FOR A WHILE IT DOWNSHIFTS OK. JUST IN THE BEGINNING 20 MINS OF DRIVING THE DOWNSHIFT IS A LITTLE ROUGH.
Additional Notes:
ROUGH WHEN DOWNSHIFTING. AFTER DRIVING FOR A WHILE IT DOWNSHIFTS OK. JUST IN THE BEGINNING 20 MINS OF DRIVING THE DOWNSHIFT IS A LITTLE ROUGH.
Mfg Campaign: 11322282
Recall Date: Apr 26, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
MY CAR HAS TURNED OFF ON ME SEVERAL TIMES SINCE I BOUGHT IT. IT SLOWLY STARTS AND SHUTS OFF WHEN I MAKE A TURN. IT HAS SHUT OFF ON ME UP TO 4 TIMES IN LESS THAN A MILE, WHILE I HAVE MY CHILD IN THE CAR. ALSO IN A BUSY INTERSECTION. I HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY SAY IT IS DUE TO LOW OIL AND THEY ADD IT AND SEND ME ON MY WAY. THIS ISSUE CONTINUES AND IS A HUGE INCONVENIENCE. 04/10 WAS THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED, I TOOK IT IN AND THEY CHANGED MY OIL AGAIN. *TR
Corrective Action:
MY CAR HAS TURNED OFF ON ME SEVERAL TIMES SINCE I BOUGHT IT. IT SLOWLY STARTS AND SHUTS OFF WHEN I MAKE A TURN. IT HAS SHUT OFF ON ME UP TO 4 TIMES IN LESS THAN A MILE, WHILE I HAVE MY CHILD IN THE CAR. ALSO IN A BUSY INTERSECTION. I HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY SAY IT IS DUE TO LOW OIL AND THEY ADD IT AND SEND ME ON MY WAY. THIS ISSUE CONTINUES AND IS A HUGE INCONVENIENCE. 04/10 WAS THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED, I TOOK IT IN AND THEY CHANGED MY OIL AGAIN. *TR
Additional Notes:
MY CAR HAS TURNED OFF ON ME SEVERAL TIMES SINCE I BOUGHT IT. IT SLOWLY STARTS AND SHUTS OFF WHEN I MAKE A TURN. IT HAS SHUT OFF ON ME UP TO 4 TIMES IN LESS THAN A MILE, WHILE I HAVE MY CHILD IN THE CAR. ALSO IN A BUSY INTERSECTION. I HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY SAY IT IS DUE TO LOW OIL AND THEY ADD IT AND SEND ME ON MY WAY. THIS ISSUE CONTINUES AND IS A HUGE INCONVENIENCE. 04/10 WAS THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED, I TOOK IT IN AND THEY CHANGED MY OIL AGAIN. *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11321371
Recall Date: Apr 17, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
MY CAR HAS TURNED OFF ON ME SEVERAL TIMES SINCE I BOUGHT IT. IT SLOWLY STARTS AND SHUTS OFF WHEN I MAKE A TURN. IT HAS SHUT OFF ON ME UP TO 4 TIMES IN LESS THAN A MILE, WHILE I HAVE MY CHILD IN THE CAR. ALSO IN A BUSY INTERSECTION. I HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY SAY IT IS DUE TO LOW OIL AND THEY ADD IT AND SEND ME ON MY WAY. THIS ISSUE CONTINUES AND IS A HUGE INCONVENIENCE. 04/10 WAS THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED, I TOOK IT IN AND THEY CHANGED MY OIL AGAIN. *TR
Corrective Action:
MY CAR HAS TURNED OFF ON ME SEVERAL TIMES SINCE I BOUGHT IT. IT SLOWLY STARTS AND SHUTS OFF WHEN I MAKE A TURN. IT HAS SHUT OFF ON ME UP TO 4 TIMES IN LESS THAN A MILE, WHILE I HAVE MY CHILD IN THE CAR. ALSO IN A BUSY INTERSECTION. I HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY SAY IT IS DUE TO LOW OIL AND THEY ADD IT AND SEND ME ON MY WAY. THIS ISSUE CONTINUES AND IS A HUGE INCONVENIENCE. 04/10 WAS THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED, I TOOK IT IN AND THEY CHANGED MY OIL AGAIN. *TR
Additional Notes:
MY CAR HAS TURNED OFF ON ME SEVERAL TIMES SINCE I BOUGHT IT. IT SLOWLY STARTS AND SHUTS OFF WHEN I MAKE A TURN. IT HAS SHUT OFF ON ME UP TO 4 TIMES IN LESS THAN A MILE, WHILE I HAVE MY CHILD IN THE CAR. ALSO IN A BUSY INTERSECTION. I HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY SAY IT IS DUE TO LOW OIL AND THEY ADD IT AND SEND ME ON MY WAY. THIS ISSUE CONTINUES AND IS A HUGE INCONVENIENCE. 04/10 WAS THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED, I TOOK IT IN AND THEY CHANGED MY OIL AGAIN. *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11321371
Recall Date: Apr 17, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
MY CAR HAS TURNED OFF ON ME SEVERAL TIMES SINCE I BOUGHT IT. IT SLOWLY STARTS AND SHUTS OFF WHEN I MAKE A TURN. IT HAS SHUT OFF ON ME UP TO 4 TIMES IN LESS THAN A MILE, WHILE I HAVE MY CHILD IN THE CAR. ALSO IN A BUSY INTERSECTION. I HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY SAY IT IS DUE TO LOW OIL AND THEY ADD IT AND SEND ME ON MY WAY. THIS ISSUE CONTINUES AND IS A HUGE INCONVENIENCE. 04/10 WAS THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED, I TOOK IT IN AND THEY CHANGED MY OIL AGAIN. *TR
Corrective Action:
MY CAR HAS TURNED OFF ON ME SEVERAL TIMES SINCE I BOUGHT IT. IT SLOWLY STARTS AND SHUTS OFF WHEN I MAKE A TURN. IT HAS SHUT OFF ON ME UP TO 4 TIMES IN LESS THAN A MILE, WHILE I HAVE MY CHILD IN THE CAR. ALSO IN A BUSY INTERSECTION. I HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY SAY IT IS DUE TO LOW OIL AND THEY ADD IT AND SEND ME ON MY WAY. THIS ISSUE CONTINUES AND IS A HUGE INCONVENIENCE. 04/10 WAS THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED, I TOOK IT IN AND THEY CHANGED MY OIL AGAIN. *TR
Additional Notes:
MY CAR HAS TURNED OFF ON ME SEVERAL TIMES SINCE I BOUGHT IT. IT SLOWLY STARTS AND SHUTS OFF WHEN I MAKE A TURN. IT HAS SHUT OFF ON ME UP TO 4 TIMES IN LESS THAN A MILE, WHILE I HAVE MY CHILD IN THE CAR. ALSO IN A BUSY INTERSECTION. I HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY SAY IT IS DUE TO LOW OIL AND THEY ADD IT AND SEND ME ON MY WAY. THIS ISSUE CONTINUES AND IS A HUGE INCONVENIENCE. 04/10 WAS THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED, I TOOK IT IN AND THEY CHANGED MY OIL AGAIN. *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11321371
Recall Date: Apr 17, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL BURNING CHEMICAL ODOR COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE AIR CONDITION VENTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ODOR SMELLED LIKE BURNING PLASTIC. THE CONTACT BECAME NAUSEOUS FROM THE ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MARINO CHRYSLER/JEEP/DODGE (5133 W IRVING PARK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60641), HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A METAL ON METAL SOUND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL BURNING CHEMICAL ODOR COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE AIR CONDITION VENTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ODOR SMELLED LIKE BURNING PLASTIC. THE CONTACT BECAME NAUSEOUS FROM THE ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MARINO CHRYSLER/JEEP/DODGE (5133 W IRVING PARK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60641), HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A METAL ON METAL SOUND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL BURNING CHEMICAL ODOR COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE AIR CONDITION VENTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ODOR SMELLED LIKE BURNING PLASTIC. THE CONTACT BECAME NAUSEOUS FROM THE ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MARINO CHRYSLER/JEEP/DODGE (5133 W IRVING PARK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60641), HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A METAL ON METAL SOUND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11321013
Recall Date: Apr 13, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL BURNING CHEMICAL ODOR COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE AIR CONDITION VENTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ODOR SMELLED LIKE BURNING PLASTIC. THE CONTACT BECAME NAUSEOUS FROM THE ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MARINO CHRYSLER/JEEP/DODGE (5133 W IRVING PARK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60641), HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A METAL ON METAL SOUND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL BURNING CHEMICAL ODOR COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE AIR CONDITION VENTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ODOR SMELLED LIKE BURNING PLASTIC. THE CONTACT BECAME NAUSEOUS FROM THE ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MARINO CHRYSLER/JEEP/DODGE (5133 W IRVING PARK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60641), HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A METAL ON METAL SOUND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL BURNING CHEMICAL ODOR COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE AIR CONDITION VENTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ODOR SMELLED LIKE BURNING PLASTIC. THE CONTACT BECAME NAUSEOUS FROM THE ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MARINO CHRYSLER/JEEP/DODGE (5133 W IRVING PARK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60641), HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A METAL ON METAL SOUND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11321013
Recall Date: Apr 13, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
WHEN TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS ABOVE 35 MPH, THE STEERING FEELS LIKE IT IS ABNORMALLY DIFFICULT TO KEEP CENTERED IN THE LANE. THEN THE VEHICLE STARTS TO DRIFT EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT AND WHEN I TRY TO CORRECT IT BACK TO CENTER LANE IT HAS SOME RESISTANCE AND THEN IT JERKS CAUSING IT TO OVER CORRECT. THIS GIVE THE FEELING OF CONTROL LOSS FOR A MOMENT, AND AFTER ITS BACK TO CENTER IT GOES THE OTHER WAY DOING THE SAME THING. WHEN IT IS DOING IT, OTHER PEOPLE ON THE ROAD NOTICE IT TOO AND WON'T PASS ON THE LEFT IN FEAR OF THE VEHICLE SWERVING TO HIT THEM.
Corrective Action:
WHEN TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS ABOVE 35 MPH, THE STEERING FEELS LIKE IT IS ABNORMALLY DIFFICULT TO KEEP CENTERED IN THE LANE. THEN THE VEHICLE STARTS TO DRIFT EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT AND WHEN I TRY TO CORRECT IT BACK TO CENTER LANE IT HAS SOME RESISTANCE AND THEN IT JERKS CAUSING IT TO OVER CORRECT. THIS GIVE THE FEELING OF CONTROL LOSS FOR A MOMENT, AND AFTER ITS BACK TO CENTER IT GOES THE OTHER WAY DOING THE SAME THING. WHEN IT IS DOING IT, OTHER PEOPLE ON THE ROAD NOTICE IT TOO AND WON'T PASS ON THE LEFT IN FEAR OF THE VEHICLE SWERVING TO HIT THEM.
Additional Notes:
WHEN TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS ABOVE 35 MPH, THE STEERING FEELS LIKE IT IS ABNORMALLY DIFFICULT TO KEEP CENTERED IN THE LANE. THEN THE VEHICLE STARTS TO DRIFT EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT AND WHEN I TRY TO CORRECT IT BACK TO CENTER LANE IT HAS SOME RESISTANCE AND THEN IT JERKS CAUSING IT TO OVER CORRECT. THIS GIVE THE FEELING OF CONTROL LOSS FOR A MOMENT, AND AFTER ITS BACK TO CENTER IT GOES THE OTHER WAY DOING THE SAME THING. WHEN IT IS DOING IT, OTHER PEOPLE ON THE ROAD NOTICE IT TOO AND WON'T PASS ON THE LEFT IN FEAR OF THE VEHICLE SWERVING TO HIT THEM.
Mfg Campaign: 11320857
Recall Date: Apr 11, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AROUND TOWN OR ON THE HIGHWAY IF I TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR FOR ANY REASON THAT REQUIRES ME TO SLOW DOWN THE ACCELERATOR HAS AN EXTREMELY SLOW RESPONSE TIME WHEN I RE- ACCELERATE ANYWHERE BETWEEN 3 TO 6 SECONDS. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF ANOTHER VEHICLE IS COMING UP BEHIND YOU AND TRAVELING FASTER THAN THE CAR CAN ACCELERATE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY. SEVERAL TIMES I HAVE ALMOST BEEN HIT FROM BEHIND BECAUSE I CAN'T GET THE CAR TO ACCELERATE BACK TO THE SPEED I WAS TRAVELING UNTIL THE SLOW RESPONSE ALLOWS ME TO SPEED UP.
Corrective Action:
WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AROUND TOWN OR ON THE HIGHWAY IF I TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR FOR ANY REASON THAT REQUIRES ME TO SLOW DOWN THE ACCELERATOR HAS AN EXTREMELY SLOW RESPONSE TIME WHEN I RE- ACCELERATE ANYWHERE BETWEEN 3 TO 6 SECONDS. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF ANOTHER VEHICLE IS COMING UP BEHIND YOU AND TRAVELING FASTER THAN THE CAR CAN ACCELERATE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY. SEVERAL TIMES I HAVE ALMOST BEEN HIT FROM BEHIND BECAUSE I CAN'T GET THE CAR TO ACCELERATE BACK TO THE SPEED I WAS TRAVELING UNTIL THE SLOW RESPONSE ALLOWS ME TO SPEED UP.
Additional Notes:
WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AROUND TOWN OR ON THE HIGHWAY IF I TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR FOR ANY REASON THAT REQUIRES ME TO SLOW DOWN THE ACCELERATOR HAS AN EXTREMELY SLOW RESPONSE TIME WHEN I RE- ACCELERATE ANYWHERE BETWEEN 3 TO 6 SECONDS. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF ANOTHER VEHICLE IS COMING UP BEHIND YOU AND TRAVELING FASTER THAN THE CAR CAN ACCELERATE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY. SEVERAL TIMES I HAVE ALMOST BEEN HIT FROM BEHIND BECAUSE I CAN'T GET THE CAR TO ACCELERATE BACK TO THE SPEED I WAS TRAVELING UNTIL THE SLOW RESPONSE ALLOWS ME TO SPEED UP.
Mfg Campaign: 11320859
Recall Date: Apr 11, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
WHEN ALMOST TO A COMPLETE STOP FEELS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION BANGS THE CAR FORWARD. VERY ANNOYING AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AS IT JUMPS FORWARD.
Corrective Action:
WHEN ALMOST TO A COMPLETE STOP FEELS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION BANGS THE CAR FORWARD. VERY ANNOYING AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AS IT JUMPS FORWARD.
Additional Notes:
WHEN ALMOST TO A COMPLETE STOP FEELS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION BANGS THE CAR FORWARD. VERY ANNOYING AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AS IT JUMPS FORWARD.
Mfg Campaign: 11320258
Recall Date: Apr 5, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
EVERY TIME I DON'T GET AN OIL CHANGE RIGHT AWAY, MY CAR WILL STALL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AT RANDOM TIMES WITH NO WARNING. I HAVE BEEN WITH MY TWO YOUNG CHILDREN IN THE CAR WHEN THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES, IT'S EXTREMELY UNSAFE AND I AM SO TIRED OF THIS ISSUE. I'VE SPOKE WITH THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID ALL JEEP CHEROKEE'S ARE LIKE THIS, AS IF IT IS NORMAL. WE ARE LUCKY WE HAVEN'T GOTTEN INTO A CRASH DUE TO THIS. THIS IS JUST RIDICULOUS AND I'M LOOKING INTO DOING A BUY BACK FOR THIS CAR. CAN'T TRUST JEEP NOW.
Corrective Action:
EVERY TIME I DON'T GET AN OIL CHANGE RIGHT AWAY, MY CAR WILL STALL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AT RANDOM TIMES WITH NO WARNING. I HAVE BEEN WITH MY TWO YOUNG CHILDREN IN THE CAR WHEN THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES, IT'S EXTREMELY UNSAFE AND I AM SO TIRED OF THIS ISSUE. I'VE SPOKE WITH THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID ALL JEEP CHEROKEE'S ARE LIKE THIS, AS IF IT IS NORMAL. WE ARE LUCKY WE HAVEN'T GOTTEN INTO A CRASH DUE TO THIS. THIS IS JUST RIDICULOUS AND I'M LOOKING INTO DOING A BUY BACK FOR THIS CAR. CAN'T TRUST JEEP NOW.
Additional Notes:
EVERY TIME I DON'T GET AN OIL CHANGE RIGHT AWAY, MY CAR WILL STALL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AT RANDOM TIMES WITH NO WARNING. I HAVE BEEN WITH MY TWO YOUNG CHILDREN IN THE CAR WHEN THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES, IT'S EXTREMELY UNSAFE AND I AM SO TIRED OF THIS ISSUE. I'VE SPOKE WITH THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID ALL JEEP CHEROKEE'S ARE LIKE THIS, AS IF IT IS NORMAL. WE ARE LUCKY WE HAVEN'T GOTTEN INTO A CRASH DUE TO THIS. THIS IS JUST RIDICULOUS AND I'M LOOKING INTO DOING A BUY BACK FOR THIS CAR. CAN'T TRUST JEEP NOW.
Mfg Campaign: 11320034
Recall Date: Apr 2, 2020
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