Issue ID | 1303846 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10891790 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 28/07/16 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Driving on the highway at approx. 70 mph when jeep developed severe hesitation and jerking motion. Evasive action taken to avoid an accident to pull off to exit the highway. Light indicator on dash board. Turned vehicle off then restarted. Light remained on dash (not flashing), however, proceeded to see if car is driveable. Two more occurrences of same symptom. Again, pulled over and did same stop/start and then proceeded. Managed to get home. Immediately contacted dealership where car was purchased new. Currently has 12k on vehicle. Following day took car in for inspection and problem determination. Was informed that (5) software flashes would be updated on vehicle, one of which was a transmission control module (tcm) flash. Drove car home same day. I will need some time driving jeep to see if these software flashes has fixed the problem. After a few hours i decided to get on the internet to investigate if anyone else has experienced this problem. To my surprise, it is clearly a problem with others. Question? Why was i not informed of this problem by dealership or any other notifications of recall, etc. Really, this is how it works, you have to wait until there is a fatality to do something. I am very disappointed with chrysler. History: i have owned 1998 jeep wrangler, 2001 dodge dakota, 2005 dodge magnum, now 2015 jeep cherokee and the list goes on for other members of the family. Come on chrysler you can do better than this. There is a problem related to these (9 gear) transmissions that need to be fixed. Don't wait to recall these vehicles. If transmission is the culprit, then replace these transmissions. Driving habits require frequent travel through atlanta, ga traffic. Under normal driving conditions you are taking a risk driving through atlanta let alone with know vehicle problems. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 12000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BLUE RIDGE, GA |
VIN pattern | 1C4PJMAB6FWXXXXXX |
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 | 70 |
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