Issue ID | 1399751 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11014866 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 15/10/15 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | When i was looking at vehicles, the primary items i wanted in the new vehicle was a six cylinder engine so that we would have the pick-up needed for extensive highway driving. The issues existed since it was new but i have actually become concerned for my safety in this vehicle; we only drive it when we absolutely have to (ie. Both of us in the household have to go to work). The engine is the 6 cylinder with the 9 speed transmission. This engine has intermittent issues where the vehicle hesitates, lurches, and jumps. Sometimes when accelerating from a full stop, it hesitates several seconds, and then when it does respond the tires squeal and the vehicle lurches forward from the transmission not engaging as it should. Sometimes it is a milder response where it is just a hesitation due to delayed shifting. More recently, now the engine is not downshifting and the engine revs and doesn |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3000 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ROCHESTER, NY |
VIN pattern | 1C4PJMDS6FWXXXXXX |
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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