Vehicle has been taken to dealer for same issue 4 times. The information reflected indicates the first time that we brought the care in. Initially we took the care in because vehicle was shifting roughly and would sometimes delay before engaging gear when pressing accelerator. After vehicle reprogrammed and returned to customer it was being driven on freeway at normal speeds when the check transmission light came on, told driver to pull over and the vehicle lost ability to accelerate. Vehicle coasted to side of freeway and was towed to dealer who attempted to fix vehicle. Vehicle returned to customer, a short time later vehicle had same issue on freeway. Again towed to dealer who again attempted to repair vehicle and replaced transmission. A couple of months later while driving on the freeway again vehicle exhibited same exact behavior. Was towed to dealer awaiting resolution of issue. This problem represents a significant safety hazard. Review of similar incidents on this website as well as other websites indicates this is a widespread problem that tends to occur at high rates of speed when a complete loss of vehicle power is dangerous to both those driving the affected vehicle and those on the road.

- Niantic , CT, USA

Transmission shifts very hard, makes driving dangerous when the car won't shift or go from a stop.

- Shaker Heights, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. While at a stop, the service transmission and the check engine warning lights illuminated in the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000.

- Kelseyville, CA, USA

There had been several minor incidents before December,2014 but has been getting steadily worse. On 12/8/14 I backed out of my drive way on to the street and shifted into drive and the car would not move. There is a message that comes on:shift into park and start the car--which I did pulled back into the drive way and pulled out again only to get the same problem got the same message repeated the actions and the car became drivable. I took it into the dealer on Dec 11, 2014 they had it for two day and told me the car software was reset. On December 18, 2014 at 65 mph the car lost all power on the freeway and I had to coast across 5 lanes and had the same message. I restarted the car and it drove ok. I called Jeep the next day and have a claim number. My regular dealer can't take it for 10 days so I have a appointment for 12/23 different dealer.

- Oceanside, CA, USA

When attempting to turn from a center left turn lane the vehicle failed to up shift causing a near collision with oncoming traffic. Also, I was almost rear ended when the vehicle failed to up shift after a right turn.

- Grand Rapids, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that when shifting gears, the vehicle jerked forward without warning. The contact also stated that while driving at various speeds, the wheels of the vehicle wobbled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,000.

- Park Forest, IL, USA

Purchased a 2014 Cherokee trailhawk with 0 miles on Oct 25. At 200 miles, and 48 hours later I took it onto the beach. As soon as it got into the sand, it dropped to 2nd gear and rpms shot up to just over 3000. Car would not shift out of second. Temp went up to 230. Later on all computers in car started to flash like white noise. Brought it back to the dealer and was given a variety of excuses. Bad ABS sensor, loose fuse etc. Went to pick the car up from the dealer after hours when they were closed. As soon as I turned it on, flashing white noise on all the screens.I also took it on the beach a day or two later, and again car wouldn't shift out of second gear on the beach. The car now began to shift very erratically. It would up shift very fast accelerate when my foot was not on the gas. When coming to a stop it would down shift so hard. When I brought the car back to the dealer, (now with 700 miles on it) they told me they were replacing the entire transmission. They have had the car for 3 weeks total. Finally picked up the car last week.when I got into the car the odometer ready 6000 miles! I dropped it off with 700.I told him for the 3rd time that I did not want it. I have also been dealing with a Jeep resolution team from Chrysler.its been a week, the car is shifting more erratic than it has since the new transmission. The sunroof leaks water, the windshield is constantly fogged and looks like there is a clear coat that may have gotten on the car that makes it impossible to see when driving. Also, when I turn the floor heat on, the front defroster comes on.Chrysler contacted me on Friday, and my Jeep has officially been deemed a lemon, and I am entitled to a replacement. I don't want a replacement. I want a full refund and to head over to the Toyota dealer.

- East Hampton, NY, USA

I was traveling on the freeway during rush hour traffic in the left lane, traffic was stop and go. Traffic slowed down, once traffic started moving again I stepped on the gas but the car would not accelerate, it would not respond at all. I looked at the dash board and a service transmission message appeared on the screen. I also had a (P)! light on but the parking brake was not on. I tried turning the car off and turning it back on and the car jerked very strongly because I was in traffic I thought someone had hit me but it was my car that had shaken very violently. I put it in neutral it roll just a bit and then would not move the car would not move at all. Chp had to tow me off the freeway. After a day at the dealer, we were told it was a bad connection between the computer and the transmission and that the car was now fixed. I was lucky no one hit me while I was stuck in the middle of the freeway and that my kids were not in the car. I drive on the freeway all the time, the car is less than a year old and I am very afraid to drive this car. After reading other similar cases I feel this is a major safety issue with this type of car and that someone (ntsb) should review transmission issues with these cars further.

- La Mirada, CA, USA

While driving down the interstate at 70 mph the electronic transmission disengaged and the vehicle started decelerating to a stop.. luckily the traffic was light and I was able to pull off to the shoulder before coming to a stop. The vehicle did not roll, it started slowing as if braking., I was lucky to not be rear ended, there was no for warning and probably no brake lights. I feel the vehicle is unsafe to drive and want to know why it just shut down at 70 miles per hour, it may have resulted in a serious accident if the traffic hadn't been so light. Articles on the internet indicate the launch of the vehicle was delayed by transmission faults. I believe it was put into production faulty. Please investigate.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

While traveling at 45 miles per hour, the transmission make a "thunk" and stopped working. I had no power when pushing on the gas pedal. I had to find a way to safely pull off the road. This is the fourth incident with the transmission but the first one that occurred while actually driving the vehicle. Chrysler had just replaced the valve body of the transmission 10 days prior to the Nov. 30 incident and prior to that "flashed" the transmission software. I was told all of these "fixes' would work. They are now replacing the entire transmission. This is a safety issue and I have no confidence that the "new" transmission being put in my Jeep will resolve the problem.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

While waiting at a stop light after it turned green I put my foot on the gas pedal and I heard a popping sound. There was no response on the pedal so we pushed it off the road. Called a tow truck and it was taken to the Chrysler dealership where they diagnosed it as a failed transmission. A new transmission was shipped from detroit and installed after 3 weeks. While researching this new 9 speed transmission I discovered the fleet one transmissions often fail.

- Glen Rose, TX, USA

At a highway cruising speed, when the gas pedal is released and the car is allowed to decelerate itself without pressing the brake, at certain downshifts the car will experience a jump in engine RPM of 1000 and the car will lurch forward and accelerate on its own. This is especially dangerous when going around curves or if there were ice on the road or the car were hydroplaning. Chrysler Jeep has not released a fix or a recall for this issue and it is being said that it is normal for the transmission to do this. I believe it is a dangerous condition with high potential for accidents unless fixed.

- West Columbia, SC, USA

Traveling on parkway at approx 65 mph with cruise control on. Vehicle suddenly lost power, service transmission message displayed, traction control warning light and check engine light both illuminated. Had to roll to side of road. Turned off engine and restarted. Traction control light and check engine light stayed illuminated, but transmission service message was no longer displaying. Was able to get vehicle to dealer. Awaiting word on cause.

- Forked River, NJ, USA

The transmission on this Jeep has numerous problems, but safety issue is that vehicle adds fuel when you are slowing down or stopping. Prior to shifting down from 8th to 7th on an interstate, and worse, when in city traffic shifting from 5th to 4th when the tachometer actually goes up 1000 RPM or more causing you to brake harder. This is particularly dangerous when on ice and hard packed snow. This is not deceleration due to compression, but an actual addition of fuel just as if you hit the accelerator. It has done this since new, but is getting worse and Chrysler has not addressed the issue to date. It has been in for repairs 2 times.

- Erie, PA, USA

Purchased a certified pre-owned Jeep Cherokee from local Chrysler dealership with 11,000 miles. On second day of driving, noticed that as the car shifts from second to third gear (usually around 17mph the entire car jolts / surges forward. At times when this happens, I have actually thought I have been bumped into by the car behind me, only to quickly determine it is the transmission. I have had the vehicle into service 3 times. First time, re-flashed transmission control module. Second time, transmission control module failed to accept programming and so was replaced. Third time, they re-flashed the control module again and said there was nothing more they could do to resolve the issue until Chrysler provides further direction. This is not only a nuisance, but a safety concern. It distracts the driver from focusing on the road and every time I accelerate from a stop I am reminded there is something not right with this vehicle - but with apparently nothing the dealership can do to fix it. I am requesting that Chrysler either provide a fix for the problem, or repurchase the car back from me.

- Brandon, FL, USA

When car is started you try and put the car into gear, when pressing the gear shift button there is a metal to metal grinding and clicking sound. When I called and told the service adviser so I could make an appointment for service he stated what was going on before I finished telling him. Also when going from a complete stop or stopping the car, the car will actually lunge forward. Shifts very hard when going from 1 gear to 2 and 3 gears.

- Yukon, OK, USA

The transmission continues to accelerate while the brakes are being applied. These problems are the worst between going from 3rd to 2nd and 2nd to 1st gears. The Jeep accelerates while slowing down when ample pressure is applied to the brakes. Had to swerve off the road onto the shoulder to avoid an accident due to the brakes not acting timely and the vehicle still accelerating due to the transmission. The brand new vehicle has been taken to Chrysler two times for this problem and they can't 'duplicate' the problem. Was informed 'the transmission is a learning transmission and will adjust to the driver and to wait until first oil change at 3000 miles to see if the problem persist". the problem is still very present and even worsening. Now, with only 1800 miles on vehicle the turn signals are not working properly. The right turn signal sticks, stays on or randomly turns on. While the left turn signal is not working at all. While driving my brand new vehicle (not even two months old) having to use hand signals to communicate when turning left. Furthermore constantly turn right blinker off. Less then two months old the vehicle will now go in for it's third repair. This vehicle is very unsafe!!

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

Later afternoon, I had trouble engaging the transmission into reverse. I was finally successful engaging the transmission and headed home (50 miles of backroad/highways). About 1/2 mile from home, the "malfunction indicator light" appeared on the dashboard, followed by the "transmission temperature warning light". in about 500 feet I arrived at an intersection and stopped. When I accelerated away from the intersection - the engine rev'd (RPM's jumped) but the car would barely move. I was able to drive it in this condition the remaining 4 blocks to home. I called a tow truck and they towed to the dealer. Note: The tow truck driver had difficulty engaging the transmission to move the vehicle off the street. The dealer had the vehicle for 8 days. They advised they found old codes, but could not replicate the problem. They installed a software upgrade on the transmission control module and returned the vehicle to me. The car now seems to shift "rough".

- State College, PA, USA

While slowing down preparing to stop, roughly around 25 mph, the transmission will down shift to the next lower gear, in doing so the system accelerates the vehicle. We've been told that this is normal operation by Chrysler. No, it's not! we also had the transmission cause the vehicle to go into limp home mode, almost totally shut down on us while driving. The vehicle had to be towed as it would not allow us to put the car in gear. Turns out there was a leak in the transmission line and the fluid was gathering in the front bumper. Wouldn't expect a leak with barely 10,000 miles on the car. These are serious safety issues with the vehicle. While preparing this compliant, we did receive confirmation from the dealership that chrsyler would be sending a replacement transmission for the vehicle. We think it is still important to document this issue as I do not believe we are an isolated case of this happening.

- Kirtland, OH, USA

I purchased a 2014 Jeep Cherokee, at approx.340 miles my transmission failed going through a very busy intersection. I had a loss of power, the dash started flashing service transmission, stability track warning came on and on shift panel the light next to drive was flashing, accelerator was mushy. Rolled to side of road where safe, put car in park, called for help. After in park for a few minutes tried to engage drive and it work, but car had too much power and was over revving. Dealership had it towed, and seemed to fix issue. Then again at 1341 miles I had same issue but was not able to drive it but this time I was almost hit by a large tractor who didn't realize I lost power, I have a small child that is not even two years old yet in the car!!!!!!!!. at this point dealership is working on it and replacing the transmission modular, but very wary of keeping this vehicle, have a few trips schedule very very soon and do not want to be out of cell phone range and have same issue, or worse yet have a tragic accident.

- San Tan Valley, AZ, USA