Issue ID | 1260220 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10825037 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 08/02/16 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The automatic transmission shifter does not have a positive feel and is difficult to find the correct gear. Shift gates are minimal. It is very easy to unintentionally leave the car in "reverse" when you intend to put it in "park". On one occasion i stepped out of the car while it was in "reverse" after i thought the car was in "park". You really have to apply force and double check the dash display to make sure the car is in "park". After my incident, i always find i have to double check to make sure the car is in "park". Shouldn't be that way - poor engineering. We have not had an incident in some time but it takes a lot of practice to "master" the electronic shifter. I have noticed jeep has gone to a gated shift for the 2016 model year. This would be the safest and most appropriate fix. This electronic shift could be very dangerous to someone who isn't familiar with the car. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SILVER SPRING, MD |
VIN pattern | 1C4RJFCM1FCXXXXXX |
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 | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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