THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT ON A SNOWY MOUNTAIN ROAD. ALL LIGHTS AND EVERYTHING COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. I WAS ABLE TO STOP IN THE OPPOSING LANE OF TRAFFIC AND RESTART THE VEHICLE BEFORE BEING STRUCK. THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CONTINUED TO FLASH INTO WARNING AND LIMP MODE SEVERAL TIMES BUT WE WERE 100'S O…
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THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT ON A SNOWY MOUNTAIN ROAD. ALL LIGHTS AND EVERYTHING COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. I WAS ABLE TO STOP IN THE OPPOSING LANE OF TRAFFIC AND RESTART THE VEHICLE BEFORE BEING STRUCK. THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CONTINUED TO FLASH INTO WARNING AND LIMP MODE SEVERAL TIMES BUT WE WERE 100'S OF MILES FROM A DEALERSHIP. WE CONTINUED WITH THE PROBLEM UNTIL WE WERE ABLE TO LIMP HOME AND BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE VEHICLE ALSO REVVED UP TO 4000 RPM WHILE MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE AND NOT TOUCHING THE ACCELERATOR. THE LOW TIRE LIGHTS KEPT ROTATING TO DIFFERENT TIRES AS I DROVE WITH NONE BEING LOW. THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS A VACUUM LINE AND THEY DROVE IT FOR 10 MILES WITHOUT RESULT. THIS VEHICLE ALMOST KILLED US ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.
NHTSA ODI #11166290
11,000 miles · Jan 7, 2019
EngineFire
TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THERE WAS A BURNING ELECTRICAL ODOR COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. SUDDENLY, SMOKE BILLOWED FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. IN A MATTER OF SECONDS, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED AND WAS ABLE TO EX…
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TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THERE WAS A BURNING ELECTRICAL ODOR COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. SUDDENLY, SMOKE BILLOWED FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. IN A MATTER OF SECONDS, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED AND WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED FROM THE SCENE BY THE RENTAL COMPANY TO A PRIVATE FACILITY. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *BF... *TR
NHTSA ODI #11164809
1,247 miles · Jan 4, 2019
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Engine
VEHICLE LOCKS UP AND COMPLETELY DIES WHILE BEING DRIVEN AT HIGH SPEEDS. STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP. MUST COME TO A STOP TO PUT IN PARK AND RESTART CAR.
NHTSA ODI #11165203
4,000 miles · Dec 29, 2018
Engine
THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WHEN APPROACHING 3500 MILES. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION REGARDLESS OF SPEED RENDERING THE VEHICLE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE JEEP WAS TAKEN TO DEALER AND THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH SOME OF THE NEW JEEP CHEROKEES CONTAINING CERTAIN FIAT MOTORS. THE VEHIC…
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THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WHEN APPROACHING 3500 MILES. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION REGARDLESS OF SPEED RENDERING THE VEHICLE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE JEEP WAS TAKEN TO DEALER AND THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH SOME OF THE NEW JEEP CHEROKEES CONTAINING CERTAIN FIAT MOTORS. THE VEHICLES NOW HAVE A FIAT MOTOR THAT APPARENTLY BURNS THE ENGINES OIL EVERY 3500 MILES & THE SHUT OFF IS A BUILT IN 'SAFETY MECHANISM' TO PREVENT THE MOTOR FROM BURNING OUT DUE TO THE LACK OF OIL. THIS INFORMATION WAS NOT DISCLOSED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED.
NHTSA ODI #11163959
700 miles · Dec 27, 2018
EnginePower Train
CAR STALLED AND LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD FLASHED WHEN STOPPED AT INTERSECTION
NHTSA ODI #11163644
14,100 miles · Dec 19, 2018
EngineService BrakesUnknown Or Other
1. ON 3 OCCASIONS (MOST RECENTLY 12-2-18) DURING BRAKING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGES ITSELF AND THE ENGINE CONTINUOUSLY ENGAGES THE STARTER. UNABLE TO PUT VEHICLE IN PARK TURN OFF THE STARTER AND AFTER ABOUT 30-60 SECONDS ABLE TO PUT INTO PARK AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. ON 12-2-18 I WAS SLOWING FOR A STOP LIGHT AND THE VEHICLE …
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1. ON 3 OCCASIONS (MOST RECENTLY 12-2-18) DURING BRAKING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGES ITSELF AND THE ENGINE CONTINUOUSLY ENGAGES THE STARTER. UNABLE TO PUT VEHICLE IN PARK TURN OFF THE STARTER AND AFTER ABOUT 30-60 SECONDS ABLE TO PUT INTO PARK AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. ON 12-2-18 I WAS SLOWING FOR A STOP LIGHT AND THE VEHICLE WOULDN'T ALLOW ME TO PUT THE HAZARD LIGHTS ON WHEN I COULDN'T GET THE STARTER TO DISENGAGE AND PUT INTO PARK TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. IT OCCURS WITHOUT WARNING AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE MUST BE PULLED UP. 2. THE BRAKES OFTEN SOUND LIKE THEY ARE RUBBING (NEEDING BRAKE PADS). 3. THE RADIO WILL RANDOMLY CHANGE FROM FM TO SIRIUS AND UNABLE TO TURN OFF/ON OR RETURN TO THE RADIO MENU. 4. THE RADIO VOLUME MOST OF TIME MUST BE AT 15 OR HIGHER TO LISTEN TO THE RADIO AND WILL RANDOMLY JUMP TO FULL VOLUME WHILE DRIVING. 5. THE ANDROID AUTO THAT I USE FOR NAVIGATION AND TELEPHONE WILL RANDOMLY SCROLL THROUGH THE TELEPHONE CONTACTS AND BEGIN CALLING. I HAVE TO UNPLUG THE PHONE TO STOP THIS.
NHTSA ODI #11162464
4,500 miles · Dec 10, 2018
EnginePower Train
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SHOWED ON SCREEN THAT SHIFTING WAS NOT ALLOWED CAUSING THE CAR TO STALL. HAVING TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD TO SHIFT IT TO PARKING AND PUT IT BACK ON DRIVE. ALSO BATTERY LIGHT CAME UP WHILE DRIVING CASUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL AND NOT BEING ABLE TO PROCEED IN DRIVE SLOWING THE CAR DOWN. HAD TO TURN OF…
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WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SHOWED ON SCREEN THAT SHIFTING WAS NOT ALLOWED CAUSING THE CAR TO STALL. HAVING TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD TO SHIFT IT TO PARKING AND PUT IT BACK ON DRIVE. ALSO BATTERY LIGHT CAME UP WHILE DRIVING CASUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL AND NOT BEING ABLE TO PROCEED IN DRIVE SLOWING THE CAR DOWN. HAD TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE AGAIN ON THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD TO BE ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA ODI #11157223
6,000 miles · Dec 5, 2018
EnginePower TrainUnknown Or Other
WHILE DRIVING 80MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, MY 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE WENT INTO COMPLETE FAILURE MODE. THE POWER IN THE VEHICLE FAILED, I WAS NO LONGER ABLE TO ACCELERATE. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO DODGE MY WAY THROUGH TRAFFIC AND GET OFF THE HIGHWAY AND INTO SAFETY. AFTER 48 HOURS AT THE DEALERSHIP, STILL NO OFFICIAL ROOT CAUSE OF WHY THE POWE…
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WHILE DRIVING 80MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, MY 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE WENT INTO COMPLETE FAILURE MODE. THE POWER IN THE VEHICLE FAILED, I WAS NO LONGER ABLE TO ACCELERATE. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO DODGE MY WAY THROUGH TRAFFIC AND GET OFF THE HIGHWAY AND INTO SAFETY. AFTER 48 HOURS AT THE DEALERSHIP, STILL NO OFFICIAL ROOT CAUSE OF WHY THE POWER FAILED.
NHTSA ODI #11156086
5,000 miles · Dec 4, 2018
Electrical SystemEngine
WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUT DOWN, IT HAS DONE THIS THREE TIMES IN THE PAST WEEK. VEHICLE IS NOW AT THE DEALERSHIP. I HAD TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK IN ORDER TO RESTART IT. *DT *DT*JB
NHTSA ODI #11156025
4 miles · Nov 30, 2018
Electrical SystemEngineFuel System, Gasoline
TODAY WE BOUGHT A NEW 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE VIN [XXX] FROM QUIRK DEALERSHIP IN BRAINTREE MA. THE CAR STALLED 100 FEET FROM THE DEALERSHIP LEAVING THE LOT - NO ABILITY TO STEER ALL SYSTEMS DIED. THESE CARS NEED TO BE RECALLED, VERY SCARY IN TRAFFIC WITH NO ABILITY TO MOVE. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST COMPLAINTS I HAVE SEEN, PLEASE HEL…
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TODAY WE BOUGHT A NEW 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE VIN [XXX] FROM QUIRK DEALERSHIP IN BRAINTREE MA. THE CAR STALLED 100 FEET FROM THE DEALERSHIP LEAVING THE LOT - NO ABILITY TO STEER ALL SYSTEMS DIED. THESE CARS NEED TO BE RECALLED, VERY SCARY IN TRAFFIC WITH NO ABILITY TO MOVE. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST COMPLAINTS I HAVE SEEN, PLEASE HELP THE CONSUMER BY RECALLING THESE VEHICLES. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Drivetrain Control Drivetrain Control Module, PTU, and Electronic Park Brake software, and replace the PTU, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed June 25, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy becomes available. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 40D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 14, 2026.
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.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The steering rack gear may break, possibly causing a loss of steering control.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V99.
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Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The steering rack gear may break, possibly causing a loss of steering control.
Consequence: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V99.
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Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The steering rack gear may break, possibly causing a loss of steering control.
Consequence: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V99.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The impact and acceleration sensors may fail and reduce the air bag system's ability to properly detect certain crash events.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the inability to properly detect a crash may result in improper air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected sensors, free of charge. The recall began August 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V63.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The front passenger seat mounting bolts may be loose.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the seat may move, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will tighten the mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 11, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V31.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The instrument cluster may fail resulting in a lack of activation of warning chimes, messages, and gauges.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Without the activation of warning chimes, messages, and gauges to provide vehicle information to the driver, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UC4.
Chrysler(FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Improper transmission calibration may result in a stall.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-flash the transmission controller with a new calibration, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UA9.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U86.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica non-hybrid vehicles. A component in the transmission may not have been welded properly, possibly causing the transmission to not transmit engine power to the wheels.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the transmission weld fails, the vehicle will stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U85.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines. The engines in these vehicles may be missing valve stem keepers, which can allow the valve to drop into the engine cylinder causing engine damage. These engines may also have a reversed camshaft cap that can damage the camshaft bearing causing camshaft failure.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Cylinder damage or camshaft failure can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair or replace the affected engine components, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 9, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U52.
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