Issue ID | 1608184 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11267034 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 07/10/19 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The vehicle (2015 jeep cherokee limited) self accelerated while in a parking lot and nearly caused an accident. In addition, at times the vehicle has a problem shifting when accelerating (sluggish/hesitant) around 30-40 mph and then abruptly drops into gear, jarring the vehicle while in motion. At times, while accelerating, the transmission seems to delay and then abruptly drops into gear. We do not feel safe in this jeep after the the sudden unintended acceleration. We have brought the vehicle into the jeep dealership for inspection multiple times to check the sluggish/hesitant/hard gear shifting and all that i am told is that they cannot replicate the problem. I shared with the dealership that this issue only happens from time to time and it is unlikely a mechanic driving the car for 10-15 mins will be luckily enough to experience this oddity, which is exactly what happened. So basically i am being told there is nothing wrong with the vehicle, as far as they can tell. They did update the shareware, but the issue continues and with the sudden acceleration, the safety of my family is my main concern. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 81000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ASHTON, MD |
VIN pattern | 1C4PJMDS8FWXXXXXX |
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 | 3 |
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