| Issue ID | 1233456 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10786440 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 27/10/15 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | This vehicle had been showing issues for a while now. The issues were brought to the local dealers attention but only would accept to take the car in for the radio recall these vehicles have currently. After taking the car on its first 100+ mile journey, upon getting closer to the exit i was supposed to take, the car would not shift to lower speeds properly and i had to stay on the shoulder to come to a stop, otherwise i would risk flipping the vehicle approaching the curved exit at such a speed. Must i say i gave the vehicle plenty of stopping/slowing distance. Upon coming to a stop ahead of the exit the car jumped forward clearly a problem with the deceleration of the transmission. I brought this issue up with the dealer the following day and stated i should watch the car further and be more careful. Just earlier today, the vehicle decided to jerk forward while decelerating from highway speeds again and the same response was given. Later this afternoon, approximately 2:30 pm est the key was put into the ignition and the car jumped forward striking the vehicle upfront but luckily not doing any visible damage. This car is an accident waiting to happen as i live near a children's school and work near a middle school and i worry one morning this car jumps forward and g-d forbid strikes a child or pedestrian and turn into chaos, as well as putting my children in danger. This car clearly has transmission faults and needs to be recalled legally once and for all.. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 13000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PATERSON, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 1C4PJMCS1EWXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| 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 | 0 |
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