10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 15
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
29,141 miles

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problem #317

May 232023

Cherokee

  • miles
Knocking could lead to engine freeze. Caused by faulty rocker in engine.

- Wilmington, NC, USA

problem #316

Oct 202021

Cherokee

  • miles
Car will shut down on the free way. Car will go 65 MPH and suddenly give out. The car will be on but the engine will be off. Car will turn off anywhere at any time. I bought a new PCM and issue is still occurring. Car is in great condition but won-??t start properly and feel scared for my life when I have to drive it.

- Santa Barbara, CA, USA

problem #315

Jan 022023

Cherokee

  • miles
Oil cooler housing is leaking. As such will not pass state inspection as it's a hazard to burn therefore a safety issue. I noticed online that there is a class action suit pending and the Jeep is aware of this problem but yet it is not been recalled. It's going to cost me $900 to fix

- Portsmouth, NH, USA

problem #314

Mar 182023

Cherokee

  • miles
My jeep Cherokee have a 4wd warning indication services need. It automatically shifts my power train to snow. Also when in park. The vehicle starts to go to neutral. Please recall this. My car is 2015 Jeep Cherokee trailhawk. I-??ve never had an accident and this is either a system glitch or engine issue that can cause damage and injury.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #313

Dec 152022

Cherokee

  • 99,800 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin Number: 09-002-14 (Engine). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed as a cam shaft failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,800.

- Whitefield, NH, USA

problem #312

Aug 112022

Cherokee

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was a burning oil odor inside the vehicle. After a long trip, the vehicle was parked in the garage and the contacts-?? wife notice smoke coming from under the passenger-??s side of the vehicle. The contact drove out of the garage and sprayed the vehicle with a water hose. During the incident no flames were present. The contact stated that the cause of the failure was due to a faulty oil cooler which leaked oil onto the catalytic convertor caused the burning oil odor and smoking. The contact stated that the oil cooler had been replaced on three separate occasions. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

- Branchburg, NJ, USA

problem #311

Nov 222022

Cherokee

  • miles
We own a 2015 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 L FWD vehicle. In the last 3 months, we have encountered ignition issues. We had several misfires when attempting to start the engine. We brought this to the attention of our local auto mechanic, and they were unsure of the cause. We spent over $1500 on inspections and repairs which included spark plug replacement, throttle body replacement, knock sensor replacement, ignition coils replacement and putting in a new battery. We have been to the auto shop several times because the check engine lights keeps coming on and the bills keep adding up. We now received a letter regarding the fact that our vehicle has a recall for catalyst efficiency. According to the notice there may be a loss of catalyst CO/NOx conversion efficiency resulting from the catalyst operating at high temperatures. When the catalyst temperature is elevated, there is a higher rate of misfire, and the misfire can cause immediate damage to the catalyst since it brings unburned fuel and oxygen into the catalyst. I am confident that this loss in conversion efficiency is the reason the ignition misfires in my Jeep. I have receipts and bills to prove that I have spent over $1500 in the last month on engine repairs that still haven't solved the problem. I have contacted a local JEEP service shop who has ordered the part needed for this recall. How do I receive compensation for the money I have already paid for the repairs related to this recall?

- Prior Lake, MN, USA

problem #310

Nov 152022

Cherokee

  • miles
Engine Oil Filter/Oil housing is malfunctioned or defected for my model car. Malfunction is causing leakage into the engine which can result explosion or worst damage to vehicle. Warning engine light appeared on vehicle to notify of oil leaking into engine. First appeared 3 months ago. Company has redesigned particular part because of the same popular issue nationwide

- Queens, NY, USA

problem #309

Nov 052021

Cherokee

  • miles
I am not completely certain which of the above selected items is the cause of my vehicle malady, though I have been instructed by a mechanic that it could be the drive train maybe (I could be misremembering). At any rate, the vehicle stalls at random intervals, without advance notification of a problem. No warning light or sound is produced until the moment it stalls at which time a warning sound without accompanying light is produced. The vehicle will stall regardless of whether or not it has been pre-heated, despite the season/weather, and has stalled while I was in the midst of turning left against oncoming traffic with my SON in the car! The vehicle replicated this behavior during a mechanic-??s test drive following a break line repair. He indicated it may be the above mentioned issue. All information can be provided upon request. I have researched this issue and have found it to be fairly prevalent among owners of this specific vehicle. If stalling while making a left turn against oncoming traffic (when an opportunity presents itself) does not present a significant safety hazard and/or concern then perhaps I-??m more confused than I had previously thought. What happens when someone stalls on a train track or on the interstate? In addition to the afore mentioned concerns, something with electrical component is defective. It wasn-??t long after the earlier mentioned complications began that my interior lights began dimming and brightening independently and my redio screen stopped listing song, program, podcast, radio station, information etc. Thank you for your consideration.

- Greenbrier , TN, USA

problem #308

Oct 082022

Cherokee

  • miles
While driving, vehicle shuts off or engine dies without a warning. I have to wait about 30 seconds until it starts again. Very dangerous.

- Oxnard, CA, USA

problem #307

Nov 012021

Cherokee

  • 102,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that an independent mechanic had previously replaced the rocker arm, camshaft, and coil packs; however, the failure recurred while driving at an undisclosed speed. Additionally, and the vehicle was making abnormal ticking sounds. Additionally, the headlights were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with two bent valves in the engine. The vehicle was then taken to Stan McNabb HWY 55 Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM FIAT (1200 E Carroll St, Tullahoma, TN 37388) where the computer was replaced; however, the dealer determined that the engine also needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.

- Estill Springs, TN, USA

problem #306

Mar 232022

Cherokee

  • miles
I was about half a mile from my job when I lost most of my engine power (my daily commute is about 9 min each way - 3 miles and a speed limit of 40). I was accelerating uphill from a red light and I reached about 15 miles an hour before I realized I did not have the power to get more speed. I pulled in and noticed white smoke billowing from my car but did not ever see a check engine light. I had a few coworkers come outside to take a look. There was still heavy white smoke. I got it towed to the garage we take our fleet trucks. My piston rings were compromised (is the theory) and it lead to a multitude of problems even though I stopped driving it within half a mile of noticing anything irregular about my car.

- Wildwood, MO, USA

problem #305

Aug 162022

Cherokee

  • miles
Crack block in Engine mileage 63k.

- Houston, OH, USA

problem #304

Jul 122022

Cherokee

  • miles
Sounds like a backfire. Happened 3 times in 2 days. Engine was replaced 2-20-2020@ 55,029 mi. Currently has 67713

- Corpus Christi , TX, USA

problem #303

Jul 052022

Cherokee

  • miles
While I am driving and the kuds in car, the car completely power off calling into park before switching on. I was in a big big trouble. I checked online and found that cars 2014-2017 had a call for PTU that causes the same horrible situation that I was in. It was a nightmare. I used my car that never face any problem where I take of it and use it usually for serving my kids driving them to their school and activities. I face the problem 3 times yesterday 2 timed and thanks God while I was on the traffic light but to day is horrible while on the road.

- West Springfield, VA, USA

problem #302

May 182022

Cherokee

  • miles
oil leak at engine cooling system which is common on jeeps from 2014 to 2017.

- Cypress, TX, USA

problem #301

Feb 272021

Cherokee

  • miles
The timing cover gasket is leaking oil and burning.

- St Louis, MO, USA

problem #300

Jan 262022

Cherokee

  • miles
I keep getting a "service shifter" alarm intermittently. When this happens it kills my speedometer, and disables the different drive modes available to me. Repairs have been unable to locate the fault, nor has the dealer any good reasoning why. Alarm will go away if I pull over, shut off the car, and open the door. Upon restarting the car it usually goes away for a day or more, but it always comes back. It seems to be worse when it gets colder, and the car has been running longer.

- Downers Grove, IL, USA

problem #299

Jan 072022

Cherokee

  • 83,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred multiple times. The contact mentioned that the "Stop/Start function won't work" warning message illuminated. The contact mentioned that once the vehicle was able to operate another vehicle crashed into the vehicle. A police report was filed. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that there were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to an auto shop. The dealer was not notified of the failure and the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.

- Warren, OH, USA

problem #298

Aug 012019

Cherokee

  • miles
Service shifter light is on all the time. Not sure why or what is happening. There is a notification on the dash that just says "service shifter' and all the lights are red by the gear shifter.

- Glen Burnie, MD, USA

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