| Issue ID | 1729506 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11399588 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 28/02/21 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The oil filter adapter and oil cooler develops a significant oil leak that causes oil pressure and driving performance to drop precipitously and makes the vehicle impossible to drive. The needed part is significantly backordered. In speaking with dealerships and independent mechanics it is a common repair. At speed on highways, this issue can suddenly without warning cause accidents and put drivers in harms way. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | AUSTIN, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1C4PJLDS9EWXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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