Issue ID | 1248083 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10811819 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 22/12/15 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | When an operator slows down to 5mph to a yield sign or uncontrolled intersection, and then attempts to accelerate the jeep sticks in a higher gear such as 3rd gear or 4th and keeps at a constant 5mph speed as it enters an intersection. The operator notices this issue and presses the accelerator pedal harder to avoid getting hit by oncoming traffic. After a few seconds with the accelerator pedal pressed to the floor the jeep finally downshifts to 1st gear, squeals the tires and accelerates hard throwing the operator and occupants into the seat in a whiplash fashion. This all happens if the operator is not struck by an oncoming vehicle. Operators this particular jeep cherokee are use to other vehicles that accelerates normally under this condition. The jeep has been into the local jeep dealership 4 times and they state "the jeep is acting as designed". A jeep care number has been assigned to the issue but nothing has been done to this date. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 19150 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | HUDSON, WI |
VIN pattern | 1C4PJMCS6FWXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 5 |
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