| Issue ID | 1278344 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10861123 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 01/03/16 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When you accelerate from a full stop or partial stop going down a hill, the vehicle's transmission delays switching from neutral to first gear while you have the gas pedal depressed, resulting in the engine revving up before engaging the gear. So you are stopped, press the gas, the engine revs, you roll out into the intersection since the car isn't in gear, and then it pops into gear suddenly, and lurches you forward. It is dangerous as you do not have the expected response from the vehicle and could find yourself in danger if you don't account for the delay when pulling out in traffic. I have taken the vehicle in 3 times to be repaired and have been told the vehicle is operating as intended. The manufacture is aware of the problem, as are the mechanics, but they do not have a fix for the issue so claim the vehicle is operating as normal. After online research, i discovered many people who own this vehicle have the exact same issue. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TRUCKEE, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1C4PJMBS2EWXXXXXX |
| 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 | 10 |
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