| Issue ID | 1212608 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10758534 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 13/08/15 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | With our 2014 jeep cherokee 4cyl. We were close to a horrible collision. We were merging onto a major highway when the suv lost power when accelerating and the transmission disengaged. We were nearly sideswiped by a semi!!!!! When giving the suv gas, it downshifted to accelerate and then all of a sudden disengaged and the suv felt like it halted forward slowing down to 15mph. It seemed as if the engine and transmission were not communicating correctly. If the gas pedal was softly pressed the suv would accelerate, however, if the gas pedal was pressed down further, the transmission was just gone! This continued to happen until the car was power cycled off. This is a major safety concern. Brought it to the dealership and they couldn't find anything wrong. I am so scared to drive this suv now. Please investigate and have a safety update soon!!!! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15100 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SOUTH BEND, IN |
| VIN pattern | 1C4PJMCB0EWXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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