| Issue ID | 1357146 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10955373 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 14/02/17 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Vehicle driven on a trip over 500 miles with stops along the way. Parked overnight. Next day trip resumed. Within 10 miles from overnight stop and after refueling, "service transmission" warning appeared. Vehicle was moving at approximately 35 mph when the warning appeared. A "feeling" like "slipping a clutch" was experienced on this vehicle although it is equipped with an automatic transmission. Outside temperature was approximately 71 degrees. Transmission temperature was approximately 195 degrees according to vehicle dash info. Display. Already committed to enter interstate but pulled over on ramp. Turned engine off. This action had "reset" the vehicle to normal operation in the past. This time the "service transmission" warning remained after restarting engine. Due to the fear of being struck by traffic accelerating for entry on the interstate, along with congestion, road construction, and panic, vehicle entered interstate at a slow speed. Exited at next exit and made it to a safer place. Parked and shut off the engine. Waited approximately 5 minutes. This time the "service transmission" warning was not displayed. Trip resumed for approximately 250 miles on interstate and local roadways without a problem. Parked vehicle for a few days without driving it. Returned, driving about the same distance without a problem. This is the fourth time the vehicle has had problems with the drive train. All past vehicle recalls have been performed. Lack of adequate power when needed from the drive train is a significant danger to all. The "service transmission" warning and lack of power in the drive train had occurred during a separate trip recently. Vehicle will be taken to the dealer for an opportunity by fca to repair or replace the vehicle. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 52700 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LEXINGTON, SC |
| VIN pattern | 1C4PJLDS4EWXXXXXX |
| 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 | 35 |
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