Issue ID | 1265902 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10839598 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 01/03/16 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | My 2015 jeep cherokee has been having transmission problems since i bought the vehicle in nov '14. When coming to a stop sign, the transmission would jump into lower gear causing the vehicle to lunge forward. However, more dangerously, upon coming to a near stop and accelerating, the transmission will very sluggishly move the vehicle forward, then rapidly accelerate causing the tires to break traction and "peel out". I have nearly been in four accidents because of this issue, two because the transmission wouldn't accelerate, and the other two because i almost lost control of the vehicle as the front tires spun out of control. This is completely unacceptable and is a clear safety hazard. I have had my jeep at a dealership for warranty service on this matter twice now, with absolutely zero corrective actions. On both occasions, they "updated the transmission software" but the problem still existed. Today, while driving home from work, i attempted a left hand turn with no oncoming traffic. The transmission, with the engine at 2,500 rpms, very slowly moved the vehicle, then it spun out the front tires almost colliding me with a school bus waiting to make a right turn. This transmission is dangerous, jeep does not have an adequate fix to this problem, and my vehicle warranty is about to expire. I could care less about the expiration, i would be willing to pay several thousand dollars to fix this issue, but it doesn't appear that jeep has an adequate fix to the problem. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 29000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LANCASTER, CA |
VIN pattern | 1C4PJMBS7FWXXXXXX |
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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