3.4
definitely annoying- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 38,060 miles
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The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Cherokee. While driving 45-50 mph, the contact noticed that the vehicle was switching gears very hard and the traction control and check engine indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (northwest Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, 19616 northwest fwy, houston, tx 77065) where it was diagnosed that a software update was needed. The failure recurred a total of four times, and each time the dealer gave the same reply. The contact found NHTSA campaign number: 16V529000 (power train) and stated that the symptoms were identical, but the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall and they could not assist with the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000.
- Spring, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Cherokee. While driving 65 mph, the check transmission and service engine warning indicators illuminated and the vehicle decelerated to 45 mph. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (metro Jeep located at 650C memorial dr chicopee, MA 01020 877-220-8331) where it was diagnosed that an update was needed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened case number: 32118538. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 25,240.
- Westfield, MA, USA
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Cherokee. While driving at any speed, the vehicle stalled while veering left. The dealer diagnosed that the vehicle required a computer update. The computer was updated, but the failure recurred. A warning message appeared and the instrument panel dimmed. The approximate failure mileage was 22,000.
- Clarksville, TN, USA
- Cabot, PA, USA