NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Engine complaints
258 reportsClear category filter26,000 miles · Oct 10, 2018
Engine
I WAS DRIVING ON A SIDE ROAD (35MPH) AND THE CAR JUST "STOPPED" IN TRAFFIC! WITH NO WARNING OR INDICATION. IT STARTED AFTER 10 MINUTES OF SITTING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC - I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT THERE WAS NO OIL IN IT? ACCORDING TO THE COMPUTER I HAD 4% LIFE AND PLENTY OF OIL AND I CHECKED IT WHEN I WAS STALLED ON T…
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I WAS DRIVING ON A SIDE ROAD (35MPH) AND THE CAR JUST "STOPPED" IN TRAFFIC! WITH NO WARNING OR INDICATION. IT STARTED AFTER 10 MINUTES OF SITTING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC - I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT THERE WAS NO OIL IN IT? ACCORDING TO THE COMPUTER I HAD 4% LIFE AND PLENTY OF OIL AND I CHECKED IT WHEN I WAS STALLED ON THE ROAD.ACCORDING TO THE DEALER IT'S NORMAL FOR THE 2.4L ENGINE TO BURN THROUGH A QUART OF OIL EVERY 1000 MILES? IS THAT ACCURATE FOR A BRAND NEW CAR? I DON'T THINK SO-- THIS IS A DANGEROUS ISSUE. I COULD BE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT 70 AND IT COULD JUST STOP AND IT'S HAPPENED TO OTHERS. THIS NEEDS TO BE REVIEWED.
NHTSA ODI #11139412
Mileage unknown · Oct 2, 2018
EnginePower Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE WOULD SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. AFTER RESTARTING THE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURES OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, PRIMARILY WHEN MAKING TURNS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE WOULD SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. AFTER RESTARTING THE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURES OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, PRIMARILY WHEN MAKING TURNS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (BAXTER JEEP, 710 S. 124TH CIR., LA VISTA, NE) AND A TRANSMISSION SOFTWARE UPDATE WAS PERFORMED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURES CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. *BF. UPDATED 10/29/18*JB
NHTSA ODI #11132842
58,000 miles · Sep 27, 2018
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, IT SUDDENLY SHUT OFF AND ALL OF THE LIGHTING FLASHED. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO UNABLE TO PLACE THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE HAD TO BE USED TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING. THE IGNITION WAS RESTARTED AND THE GEAR WAS FINALLY…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, IT SUDDENLY SHUT OFF AND ALL OF THE LIGHTING FLASHED. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO UNABLE TO PLACE THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE HAD TO BE USED TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING. THE IGNITION WAS RESTARTED AND THE GEAR WAS FINALLY PLACED INTO PARK, BUT THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AGAIN AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER (MONROEVILLE CHRYSLER JEEP, 3651 WILLIAM PENN HWY, MONROEVILLE, PA 15146, (412) 856-1422) WHO STATED THAT THEY WOULD RUN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE DEALER CALLED BACK AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED AN OIL CHANGE AND WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS RETRIEVED FROM THE DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS CHARGED FOR THE OIL CHANGE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA ODI #11132005
26,400 miles · Sep 26, 2018
Electrical SystemEngineUnknown Or Other
WHEN I GOT IN MY CAR YESTERDAY MORNING, MY DRIVERS SEAT WAS ALL THE WAY BACK. I AM THE ONLY ONE WHO DRIVES IT - IT WAS ODD THAT IT WAS MOVED. NEVERTHELESS, I NEEDED IT TO GO BACK INTO POSITION SO I COULD DRIVE IT. THE CONTROLS WEREN'T REALLY WORKING SO IT TOOK A BIT TO GET IT TO MOVE FORWARD. I NOTED IT TO MENTION TO THE DEALER …
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WHEN I GOT IN MY CAR YESTERDAY MORNING, MY DRIVERS SEAT WAS ALL THE WAY BACK. I AM THE ONLY ONE WHO DRIVES IT - IT WAS ODD THAT IT WAS MOVED. NEVERTHELESS, I NEEDED IT TO GO BACK INTO POSITION SO I COULD DRIVE IT. THE CONTROLS WEREN'T REALLY WORKING SO IT TOOK A BIT TO GET IT TO MOVE FORWARD. I NOTED IT TO MENTION TO THE DEALER WHEN I TAKE IT IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE THIS WEEKEND. I DROVE TO WORK, UNEVENTFULLY. AS I LEFT WORK, AND GOT INTO MY JEEP, THE SEAT WAS FINE. YAY! I HEADED HOME. I WAS POURING RAIN. AS I TOOK A RIGHT, HEARD THE CAR GO "DING" SAW THE BATTERY LIGHT COME ON AND THEN THE JEEP TURNED OFF. I WAS DRIVING AND MY CAR JUST TURNED OFF. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IT HAS HAPPENED TO ME. THE LAST TIME WAS JANUARY 2018 AS I WAS ENTERING I95. I TURNED LEFT AND HEARD THE "DING" AND OFF THE JEEP WENT. I HAD TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. DANGEROUS! I GOT TOWED TO THE LOCAL JEEP DEALER BY AAA AND LEFT THE CAR FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE RESULTS, ACCORDING TO THE DEALER, WAS THAT MY OIL WAS LOW. THE CHEROKEE TURNS OFF THE CAR TO PRESERVE THE ENGINE. EVEN IF YOU ARE DRIVING THE CAR ON THE HIGHWAY. JUST. TURNS. OFF. FIRST OF ALL, THAT SHOULD NOT HAPPEN NO MATTER WHAT. THE HUMAN IN THE CAR IS WHAT SHOULD BE PRESERVED, NOT THE CAR ITSELF. NO CAR SHOULD EVER JUST TURN OFF. SECOND OF ALL, THERE WAS NO INDICATION ON THE DASH OR ON THE UCONNECT APP THAT I WAS LOW ON OIL. AND SECONDLY, I WAS ONLY A 300 MILES OVER THE MILEAGE ON THE OIL STICKER ON MY WINDSHIELD. I HAVE HAD A LOT OF CARS IN MY LIFE AND EVEN THE REALLY OLD CARS WOULD INDICATE IF THE OIL WAS LOW. THIS IS A BRAND NEW CAR. WHY WOULD I THINK THE DEALERSHIP WOULD PUT MILEAGE ON THE OIL CHANGE STICKER THAT WAS WRONG? WHY WOULD I EVEN THINK THAT I WOULD NEED TO CHECK MY OIL LEVELS ON A NEW CAR? AND ONE MORE THING - JEEPS ARE BUILT TOUGH. SO WHY WOULD THE ENGINE BE THAT SENSITIVE? SO ANGRY.
NHTSA ODI #11131705
22,150 miles · Sep 25, 2018
EnginePower Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE GEAR SHIFTER ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ATLANTIC DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (2330-40 US 1 SOUTH, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32086, 904-293-4177) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT TH…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE GEAR SHIFTER ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ATLANTIC DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (2330-40 US 1 SOUTH, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32086, 904-293-4177) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE COMPUTER NEEDED TO BE RESET. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,150.
NHTSA ODI #11131611
45,000 miles · Sep 25, 2018
Electrical SystemEngineUnknown Or Other
MY 2017 JEEP WOULDN'T START ON SEPTEMBER 22,23 2018 WHILE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. IT MADE A SOUND LIKE THE BATTERY WAS DEAD AND DIDN'T HAVE ENOUGH JUICE TO START. AFTER ATTEMPTING TO START MULTIPLE TIMES AND TRYING TO TURN OFF RADIO AND HEADLIGHT. IT FINALLY TURNED OVER, BUT AFTER RETURNING HOME FROM RUNNING ERRANDS, THE FOLLOWING M…
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MY 2017 JEEP WOULDN'T START ON SEPTEMBER 22,23 2018 WHILE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. IT MADE A SOUND LIKE THE BATTERY WAS DEAD AND DIDN'T HAVE ENOUGH JUICE TO START. AFTER ATTEMPTING TO START MULTIPLE TIMES AND TRYING TO TURN OFF RADIO AND HEADLIGHT. IT FINALLY TURNED OVER, BUT AFTER RETURNING HOME FROM RUNNING ERRANDS, THE FOLLOWING MORNING ON THE 23RD IT WOULDN'T NOT START UNTIL I RECEIVED A JUMP. THERE WAS A P CODE ON THE DASHBOARD OF CAR. IVE ALSO EXPERIENCE ISSUE WITH IT NOT WANTING TO EXCELLERATE EVEN WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF PRESSURE TO THE GAS PEDDLE.
NHTSA ODI #11131122
28,000 miles · Sep 17, 2018
Engine
WE BOUGHT A 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE IN SEPTEMBER OF 2017 WITHIN THE PAST WEEK THE ENGINE HAS SHUT OFF WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY TWICE AND ONCE IN OUR DRIVEWAY. BOTH TIMES ON THE HIGHWAY SHE TOOK IT TO THE JEEP DEALER NEAR HER WORK AND THEY WERE AWESOME BUT UNFORTUNATELY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. I AM BRINGING…
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WE BOUGHT A 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE IN SEPTEMBER OF 2017 WITHIN THE PAST WEEK THE ENGINE HAS SHUT OFF WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY TWICE AND ONCE IN OUR DRIVEWAY. BOTH TIMES ON THE HIGHWAY SHE TOOK IT TO THE JEEP DEALER NEAR HER WORK AND THEY WERE AWESOME BUT UNFORTUNATELY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. I AM BRINGING IT TO THE SELLING DEALER TODAY TO GIVE THEM AN OPPORTUNITY TO FIX IT. ESSENTIALLY WHAT HAPPENS IS A COMPLETE ENGINE STALL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. I HAVE A VIDEO WHICH SHOWS THE DRIVE POSITION KEY POSITION, LACK OF ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE WINDOWS, NO THROTTLE RESPONSE, AND INABILITY TO RESTART THE CAR. AFTER THREE TRIES TO RESTART, THE CAR STARTS AND RUNS FINE. THIS NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED BEFORE IT HAPPENS DURING RUSH HOUR IN THE CITY. SOMEONE WILL END UP DEAD FROM THIS PROBLEM! JEEP NEEDS TO RECALL THE CAR! *DT *DT UPDATED 10/18/18*JB THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER ADVISED THE VEHICLE ONLY DISPLAYED LOSS OF COMMUNICATION CODES. THE DEALER WAS UNAWARE OF HOW TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. *JS *JB *DT CONSUMER STATED LOST ENGINE POWER. UPDATED 12/12/18*JB
NHTSA ODI #11129838
43,000 miles · Sep 3, 2018
Electrical SystemEngineFuel/propulsion SystemFire
CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. ENTIRE FRONT END WAS IN FLAMES AND BURNED COMPLETELY. *TT *TR *BF VIN IS INVALID UPDATED 11/26/18*JB
NHTSA ODI #11124118
45,000 miles · Aug 20, 2018
Engine
WHILE ENGAGED IN DRIVING MODE, THE CAR WILL CUT OFF AND GIVE MESSAGE OF "SHIFT TO PARK OR NEUTRAL, PRESS BRAKE TO SELECT GEAR" THIS HAPPENS WHILE I HAVE BEEN DRIVING THE CAR. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE I WAS EXISTING A PARKING LOT, DRIVING DOWN A STREET, AND MOST RECENT WHILE ENTERING A FREEWAY.
NHTSA ODI #11121020
12,989 miles · Aug 14, 2018
EnginePower Train
I WAS ON INTERSTATE GOING 60MPH, A VAN WAS BESIDE ME TURNING INTO MY LANE. TO AVOID A CRASH I PUSHED DOWN ON GAS PEDAL MY CAR DID NOTHING SO I HIT THE BRAKE THEN THE CAR LUNGE FORWARD AND MY RPM WAS 6. I ALMOST HIT THE VAN IN REAR END.
NHTSA ODI #11119799
Official recalls
6Apr 29, 2025
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential, resulting in a loss of drive power and/or loss of park function.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. A loss of park function can cause an unintended vehicle rollaway, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the drivetrain control module and PTU software and replace the PTU, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 19, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 01C.
Apr 27, 2023
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential, resulting in a loss of drive power or loss of park function.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. A loss of park function can cause an unintended vehicle rollaway which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2023. Owners may contact FCA USA LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 45A. This recall expands previous recall number 20V-343.
Jun 11, 2020
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a two-speed Power Transfer Unit (PTU). Relative movement in the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) between the differential input splines and the transmission output shaft may cause some input spline teeth to wear off, which may eventually cause a loss of engagement between the transmission and the differential inside the PTU. If this occurs, power cannot be transferred between the front wheels and the transmission which results in a loss of drive while the vehicle is in motion and a loss of the Park function while stationary.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A loss of drive can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning. A loss of the Park function can cause unintended vehicle rollaway which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update that will maintain vehicle propulsion by engaging rear wheel drive and prevent rolling in Park by activating the electronic parking brake if a failed input spline occurs. This recall began July 14, 2020. Owners may contact FCA USA LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is W47.
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Power Train:driveline:differential Unit
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a two-speed Power Transfer Unit (PTU). Relative movement in the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) between the differential input splines and the transmission output shaft may cause some input spline teeth to wear off, which may eventually cause a loss of engagement between the transmission and the differential inside the PTU. If this occurs, power cannot be transferred between the front wheels and the transmission which results in a loss of drive while the vehicle is in motion and a loss of the Park function while stationary.
Consequence: A loss of drive can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning. A loss of the Park function can cause unintended vehicle rollaway which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update that will maintain vehicle propulsion by engaging rear wheel drive and prevent rolling in Park by activating the electronic parking brake if a failed input spline occurs. This recall began July 14, 2020. Owners may contact FCA USA LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is W47.
Power Train:automatic Transmission
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a two-speed Power Transfer Unit (PTU). Relative movement in the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) between the differential input splines and the transmission output shaft may cause some input spline teeth to wear off, which may eventually cause a loss of engagement between the transmission and the differential inside the PTU. If this occurs, power cannot be transferred between the front wheels and the transmission which results in a loss of drive while the vehicle is in motion and a loss of the Park function while stationary.
Consequence: A loss of drive can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning. A loss of the Park function can cause unintended vehicle rollaway which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update that will maintain vehicle propulsion by engaging rear wheel drive and prevent rolling in Park by activating the electronic parking brake if a failed input spline occurs. This recall began July 14, 2020. Owners may contact FCA USA LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is W47.
May 17, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
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Electrical System:software
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Consequence: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Consequence: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Electrical System:wiring
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Consequence: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Aug 31, 2017
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The tire and rim size information required to be on the Certification label was omitted during manufacturing, which may result in an incorrect tire and rim combination being installed on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The missing tire and rim designation information may lead to an incorrect combination being installed on the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners and will provide a corrected certification label, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T53.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Equipment:other:labels
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The tire and rim size information required to be on the Certification label was omitted during manufacturing, which may result in an incorrect tire and rim combination being installed on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence: The missing tire and rim designation information may lead to an incorrect combination being installed on the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners and will provide a corrected certification label, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T53.
Wheels:rim
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The tire and rim size information required to be on the Certification label was omitted during manufacturing, which may result in an incorrect tire and rim combination being installed on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence: The missing tire and rim designation information may lead to an incorrect combination being installed on the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners and will provide a corrected certification label, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T53.
Nov 2, 2016
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 13, 2016, to October 17, 2016. Improper welds on the driver's knee air bag inflator may prevent the air bag from properly inflating.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the driver's knee air bag does not properly inflate, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's knee air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S84.
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NHTSA investigations
1EA21002 · Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Opened Sep 17, 2021 · No close date supplied
Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module; Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=EA21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=EA21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=EA21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.
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