10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,178 miles

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problem #270

Jan 022023

Cherokee

  • miles
PTU Failure

- Alexandria, VA, USA

problem #269

Mar 092025

Cherokee

  • miles
This is a 2014 Jeep Cherokee, this model DOES have a recall for water leaking in through the truck. That causes the electronic parking break module to short out and lock the parking brake in as engaged. My jeeps vin however is not a part of the recall for some reason, this part was replaced on 4/16/22. Today 3/9/2023 the parking brake engaged and was locked on when we put the car in park. The spare tire compartment is FULL of water, everything in the trunk was wet. And the piece from the service advisor that was replace in 2022 has water in it, and it is corroded.

- West Carrollton, OH, USA

problem #268

Feb 242025

Cherokee

  • miles
Service shifter message requiring replacement of the bevel. Once repaired for $540 still appearing and needs to be replaced.

- Ashland, OR, USA

problem #267

Feb 022025

Cherokee

  • miles
When starting again and driving in Slidell Louisiana only 70458 car is making loud noises from console radio network seems as if it's a tracking device linking into my car causing it to break gas is just draining starting Is loud just went to jeep in Nola jeep Xtreme on 29th all was fine seems as if there plugging in broke cars or trucks on my car. When off it makes noises every 20 min it's very odd when driving stalling like not going I'm not sure oil change not due as of yet even with message system on progressive seems as if they have done this also as when I went to Hattiesburg Ford where I purchased stopped please call me with answers I do not own any other cars trucks four wheelers or motorcycles. This is very disturbing. I pay notes on this and am being robbed I lost my Corolla like this the FCC and FAA are having same problem satellite please call me asap

- Kenner, LA, USA

problem #266

Dec 182024

Cherokee

  • miles
Driving on the highway early morning and I was switching lanes and all the emergency lights on the dashboard came on. There was still power but I could not move forward with using the gas pedal nor use the break to come to a full stop once I was near the emergency lane. I was in the fast lane and had no way to keep using the gas pedal to get out of traffic. The drivers behind me as well as myself were luckily not hit due to know possible way to quickly move out of the way since I had no way of accelerating to move out of traffic, I could only coast in 70 mph freeway. It was towed to a Richfield Service company and it was determined it was the transmission valve body. There were not other symptoms of the problem prior, no warning lamps, messages, nothings.

- West Bend, WI, USA

problem #265

Jan 242025

Cherokee

  • miles
My transmission was replaced in 2019 under recall and replaced with the the same faulty transmission. It has failed again. Why would they not warranty the same faulty transmission when it fails again? You wouldn-??t replace a bad kidney with a bad kidney. This makes no sense.

- Greenville , TX, USA

problem #264

Dec 192024

Cherokee

  • miles
I started the vehicle and started to drive. The gear slid to park and stop in the middle of the road. An indicator said to check transmission. After pushing it off the road, the next day is driving again. All the check engine sign went off.

- Newark, NJ, USA

problem #263

Jan 222025

Cherokee

  • miles
I bought this new and when I had 99k miles, the transmission went out. I received a notice that this transmission had a class action lawsuit against Chrysler. I took it to Southpoint Dodge in Austin Texas. Where I purchased it. They argued with me for weeks but finally agreed to replace the transmission. The new transmission only has 27k miles and is having the same transmission problem again.

- Greenville , TX, USA

problem #262

Jan 162025

Cherokee

  • miles
When I bought has brake problem have extended warranty and all Protections on place bucking after starting at 1 to 5 then when stooping. Lights panel seems not correct not illimious one lighting panels to see going on and off 2 times mileage is broken I recorded mileage to fro. Work only 20 miles incorrect values sense I bought.

- Kenner, LA, USA

problem #261

Aug 292024

Cherokee

  • miles
My 4WD light came on at the end of August 2024. Was told I needed to order a part - RL307402AI PTO unit. Was told I cannot drive my car much until I get the part. It is now December 6, 2024 and part is still not in. Was told there is over 3,000 people waiting for this part.

- Woodridge, IL, USA

problem #260

Nov 152023

Cherokee

  • miles
As of this date: Started about a year ago, when Jeep was over 150,000 miles. When accelerating to turn or from a stop sign or light, vehicle would stall, mimicking the feeling the vehicle ran out of gas. This occurred about once a month. Working at home and not driving my vehicle as much its hard to say if it would have occurred more often. Checked for any codes, none appeared. As I have recently started driving back in the office 3 days a week, the issue of stalling at any given time with no warning began occurring more often. Took it to trusted local service shop, they changed the purge valve pump and gas cap, as they were puzzled on the problem. Did not seem to matter if gas was full, half or under half. The issue occurred twice within 2 weeks. Service shop recommended taking to dealership. Jeep dealership are not aware of any similar issues. Which I found interesting as I researched and found massive posts from various jeep forums as well as this one. They capped off hose to charcoal canister, hoping that would help. And told me its a process of elimination at this point. The next evening it stalled again. I have now parked my vehicle as this has become a safety hazard. Stalling anywhere at any given moment could cause a tragic accident. will be contacting dealership to voice my concern. Hoping for a positive resolution.

- Manitowoc, WI, USA

problem #259

Apr 062024

Cherokee

  • miles
Service 4WD light is constantly on while driving. The Jeep is at over 112,000 miles. My mechanic did a diagnostic check and the code that was provided was C14A7-97 PTU Motor-Component or System Operation Obstructed or Blocked. I checked with the Jeep dealership for a possible recall and gave my VIN number. There are no current recalls. For 2014-2017 Jeep Cherokees where the PTU has not been previously replaced, the auto maker-??s recall number is W47 and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)-??s recall campaign number is 20V343. At the current moment I-??m scared to drive this car. I drive my elderly mother and kids in this car. If these problems are due to a recall I need my car fixed by Jeep. They are the only ones that know how to handle this situation.

- Oakland, CA, USA

problem #258

Jan 192024

Cherokee

  • miles
I start my car up and try to drive off and it would say shift gear into something then won-??t let me leave the car is jerking hard or hesitation I get up to a certain speed it would just shut off or if I stop at a stop light it will shut off the engine but still have the acc

- Jackson, MI, USA

problem #257

Oct 152023

Cherokee

  • miles
My climate control module (part number 68103284AJ which is now discontinued by mopar) went out, this was caused by simply changing the battery, since I had a dead battery. Here is the fun part, now I do not have ac/heat. It does not turn on. Which is very hazardous if it-??s snowing or any type of cold weather since there is no way to defrost the windshield. I live in Colorado, so I haven-??t been able to drive my car in any sort of cold weather. Also, I cannot pass an emissions test because of this module being out- I have documentation. Passing an emissions test is required by the state of Colorado in order to register my vehicle. So I cannot register my vehicle and I cannot legally drive my car on the roads of Colorado until I register, so I this point my Jeep is potentially worthless. I have brought my Jeep in several times to get this fixed (dealer only fix - thanks jeep) and they stated that a used part will not work in this situation because every module is tied to a vin number, so it has to be a new part. This is absolutely ridiculous from mopar-??s (Jeep) end. Considering they discontinued the part on a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. I have contacted mopar (Jeep) several times, calls and email. I have documentation. They were absolutely horrible to deal with in this situation. I stated the situation, put it in writing in emails and they returned to call and email me back weeks later to confirm that the part was discontinued - which I told them on the first call. And when I would call to check in on the situation they said they were escalating it and never got back to me. Then I emailed again, and they closed the case number. Please help! I cannot drive my car and I cannot even sell it/or trade in, no one is going to buy a car without heat in Colorado. I will provide all documentation that I have of the situation.

- Edgewater , CO, USA

problem #256

May 112023

Cherokee

  • miles
Jeep has failed to fix recall 23V-338 after 9 months. I called the manufacturer today (2/5/2024) at the number you have listed on your recall page (800-853-1403) and they were totally unable to supply any information other than the recall is still open and they have NO anticipated repair date at this time.. Jeep has NOT responded in a timely manner and I have waited 9 months which is more than enough time to get this fixed.

- Macedonia, OH, USA

problem #255

Dec 012023

Cherokee

  • miles
When gas pedal is pressed starting from a stop, the jeep doesn-??t move right away, then jerks forward. Also, when driving, it sounds like the automatic gear is not shifting up, sounds like the jeep is -??reving up-??. Another thing happening, is as I start moving, I hear a clunk sound, towards the rear of the jeep, like something might fall off

- Williston, ND, USA

problem #254

Oct 062023

Cherokee

  • miles
Check engine light keeps coming on, then I loose power.

- Port Saint Lucie , FL, USA

problem #253

Jan 012023

Cherokee

  • miles
there is currently a recall, U90, on my jeep. this recall causes high emissions. my vehicle will not pass department of motor vehicles with high emissions. there is a back order for the part that will fix the recall. the recall has also caused codes to come on, which can lead to other malfunctions. if malfunctions due to this recall while i am driving it can be harmful to myself and others.

- Millsboro, DE, USA

problem #252

Jun 302023

Cherokee

  • miles
Recall 49A/NHTSA 23V-338 I cannot park my vehicle in my garage until there is a fix. I received the recall notice Jun 30, 2023 (three months ago) and there is still no fix!!! When will this be remedied"?"

- Brownsburg, IN, USA

problem #251

Aug 252023

Cherokee

  • miles
There is 3 things going on with this Jeep. First thing the service shifter is on. Second the power steering will go out and come back on at different times. Lastly if you shut the car off it may not start again for awhile and you will get a message on the dash that says engine to warm to start. I contacted Jeep they said to take it in. We aren-??t in a position to just Let them keep running diagnostics on our car we have a code reader and it is not throwing any codes. Our Jeep started acting up after they did the one recall On it.

- Sanford, MI, USA

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