10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,552 miles

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problem #66

Aug 102023

Cherokee

  • 73,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact came to a stop sign and the vehicle auto-stop; however, while attempting to accelerate after coming to a complete stop, the vehicle stalled. Additionally, the emergency warning brake light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #65

Sep 062023

Cherokee

  • miles
My steering and braking go completely out of control when my Uconnect radio goes crazy and switches to different stations, modes etc. I lost control of my steering and braking which lead me to run a red light and nearly crash.

- Hobart, IN, USA

problem #64

Aug 122023

Cherokee

  • miles
While stopped at a stop sign, my emergency brake came on by itself and would not release. I was able to shut the vehicle off and then release the brake.

- Glenshaw, PA, USA

problem #63

Aug 042023

Cherokee

  • miles
My breaks make metal on metal sound when breaking. Dealer has confirmed and attempted to fix 6 times the last time they had my Jeep 12 days I got it back this past Friday and still makes the same sound. Makes me feel very unsafe and it appears the dealer has no fix for this

- Depew, NY, USA

problem #62

Jul 072023

Cherokee

  • miles
Emergency brake automatically engages while driving or stopped at a red light. Vehicle must be put into park and turned off in order to override this failure. This puts myself and others as there is no warning of when the emergency brake will engage and causes me stall unexpectedly. Component will be inspected this weekend during my 40K service. Have had the Jeep since Feb 2023 and this has happened sporadically about 5-8 times since then

- Sunrise, FL, USA

problem #61

May 162023

Cherokee

  • miles
I was driving the Jeep Cherokee and it stalled while driving, and engaged the parking brake. I then had to put the vechile in park release the parking brake turn it off then on again in order to make it operational. Since then the vehicle has started to have issues with EVCS and breaking system. The vechile will stall and engage parking brake while idling, driving, or even in park. Having a vechile that engages the braking system automatically increases the risk of getting into a crash. This has happened numerous times and brought up to the dealership in which they stated the vechile was in need of an oil change.

- Lehigh Acres, FL, USA

problem #60

Jan 222023

Cherokee

  • miles
I was stopped at a light and was pressing the gas to go forward. The electric parking brake turned itself on for no reason. I had to turn the car off and restart it while still at the light. fortunately i was not out in the oncoming traffic when this happened and also there was no one behind me at that time.

- The Colony, TX, USA

problem #59

Oct 282022

Cherokee

  • miles
At 35,000 miles the vehicle started vibrating when applying the brakes brought it in for service and I was told that the rotors are warped but brake pads are like brand new they said. Dealership said the brake rotors should be good for 70,000 miles but the factory installed defective rotors now they want me to pay for a complete brake job at $600 do you know what state it that a lot of customers are coming in with this problem why should we be burdened with it? It-??s their mistake, and it should be rectified.

- North Attleboro, MA, USA

problem #58

Jan 152023

Cherokee

  • miles
Was driving 57mph when the jeep just stopped running. The battery light came on so I pushed the gas peddle to see if it was working it was not. Cars behind me traveling the same speed. Almost got rear-ended before I was Able to pull off the road. Car will not start now. makes a humming/buzzing noise.

- Riddle, OR, USA

problem #57

Dec 012021

Cherokee

  • miles
The parking brake automatically engages while the vehicle is in MOTION. This is extremely unsafe as I have to shut off the engine and turn it back on in the middle of the road.

- Stamford, CT, USA

problem #56

Nov 282022

Cherokee

  • miles
Brake Booster leak. Yes safety could have been at risk if I didn-??t take it to the dealer myself since there was NO notifications saying there was a problem. I took it in because brake was stiff and car wouldn-??t start when cold outside. This was confirmed at Chrysler dealership it was a leaky brake booster. Car is only a 2019 with 20,000 miles. Dealership wants to charge me $1295! Also had to take this car in on the same day because stop/start wasn-??t working properly & dealership told me I needed new sensor for $365. This shouldn-??t be happening to a 2019 with 20,000 miles. Please look into it and let me know if this brake booster can be put on the recall list so I can recoup my hard earned money back. Thank you!

- Troy, MI, USA

problem #55

Nov 152022

Cherokee

  • miles
The electronic parking brake error system keeps coming on while I am driving. The warning lights come on for no apparent reason. Once, when I was about to start up, and about to drive, the parking brake slammed on violently. This has not happened while I am driving. Just the error and warning lights have come on while driving. The dashboard engine light comes on. I get an error P0973. Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit Low.

- Sparks Glencoe, MD, USA

problem #54

Jun 202022

Cherokee

  • miles
When originally took car home brakes would like skip, as though you had hit patch of ice and not stop, slip to stop. Took it in twice to dealer Nothing found wrong. I gave up. Around 25k still doing same but worse stopping ability. I took to fix it shelby twp mi they did inspection and said rotors on all 4 wheels were warped missing spots, like it had been skipping and eating tge rotors the pads had a good 30 percent life left. They had me replace all 4 pads and rotors June 20 2022.a weeks later I notice same skipping sliding not stopping correctly like metal grindingwhen stopping randomly.Less then 1.5 months later they replace front rotors and pads same problem. Shop is now wanting to replace calipers and more. Less then 35k. No accident trying to avoid looking to see recalls

- Clinton Township, MI, USA

problem #53

Aug 022022

Cherokee

  • miles
When stopped at a light, the light turned green, the parking break engaged and the car shut off. The car behind me almost rear-ended me. After waiting a minute I put the car in park and tried to start the car again. I had to put the gas pedal to the floor to get the car to start and not stall out. This has happened on multiple occasions. I took the car to the dealer and learned that I had a motor with faulty rings and was given a new motor, however this problem has still persisted. The driver side door also accumulates water. Enough water to hear when making a turn.

- Holiday, FL, USA

problem #52

Aug 032022

Cherokee

  • miles
The Jeep auto restarted after a sitting at a red light then the car shut off and would not go. The accessory lights were still on and the dashboard indicated the emergency brake was on. Pushed the restart car button but the car did not respond. I manually turned off the emergency break and waited a minute then the car restarted after pushing the button. My safety was put at risk because the light had turned green and the car behind me had started to go. I put my hazard lights on and the car drove around me. Had this happened at a higher speed the car would have ran into the back of me and I'm pregnant so the life of my unborn child would have been put at risk. The problem has not been reproduced. There was no warning that the car was going to experience a problem. After it restarted I checked the battery indicator on the dash board and it was well charged. The only indication that there was a problem during the incident was that the dashboard said emergency break in red.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #51

Jul 142022

Cherokee

  • miles
Multiple times when moving the Jeep Cherokee in the driveway suddenly the parking brake engages by itself. Parking brake engages when in reverse backing up or after backing up then putting in drive. This happens never touching the emergency brake switch. The emergency engages on its own. I can turn off(disable) the emergency brake after it automatically engages. This has happened multiple times over the last 3 years after new purchase.

- Cary, NC, USA

problem #50

Jun 152021

Cherokee

  • 41,000 miles
The contact called on behalf of her son who owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently shut down. The contact waited a few moments and then restarted the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the instrument panel was blank. Additionally, the brakes would lock while depressed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.

- Midwest City, OK, USA

problem #49

Apr 282022

Cherokee

  • miles
Vehicle is a 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk with approx. 23k miles as of 4/28. A NH state inspection failed on 4/28/22 at 3 PM due to front rotors being "very delaminated and pitted" and front brake pads wearing unevenly as a result of the rotor delamination. In the months prior to inspection, stop time/distance was noticeably increased, and light pulsing could be felt when coming to a stop. An appointment to replace the rotors and brakes was made for 4/29/22 at 10 AM. Approximately 1 hour after the inspection, the vehicles in front of me came to an abrupt stop due to an intersection ahead. I was not able to stop in time and hit the vehicle in front of me, which was at a stop. That vehicle then lurched forward and hit the vehicle in front of it. After impact, the front upper and lower airbags deployed very slowly, but did not fully inflate. The radiator cracked as a result of the collision, as coolant began leaking from the vehicle and the vehicle began to smoke prior to me turning it off. There was extensive damage to the lower front bumper and hood, as well as mild damage to the quarter panels. Further damage is unknown at this time, as the vehicle was towed and is being assessed for repairs. No other persons involved in the crash were injured. I have sustained very mild bruising of my left knee from the steering column, soreness in the back of my neck and upper back, soreness in my right hip, and a very mild chemical burn in my throat (presumably from the airbag powder).

- Merrimack, NH, USA

problem #48

Oct 212021

Cherokee

  • 15,500 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving downhill at approximately 30 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The contact stated that an excessive amount of pressure on the brake pedal was needed before the vehicle came to a stop. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that there was excessive rust on the rotors. The contact was informed that the rotors, calipers, and brake pads needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15,500.

- Fairfield Bay, AR, USA

problem #47

Aug 082021

Cherokee

  • miles
My vehicle turned off in traffic, the emergency break kicked in, jerked my car backwrads, and then turned back on almost causing me to wreck. It has happened three times.

- Lubbock , TX, USA

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