| Issue ID | 1596648 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11252299 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 13/08/19 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Cherokee (2017) has zf 9-speed transmission. When changing from reverse to drive or drive to reverse transmission is slow to respond to the gas pedal. Also happens when making turns or going up a hill and pushing gas pedal to recover speed. Entering highway traffic or passing has slow response to gas pedal. Jeep says it's normal. People are going to have accidents and possibly die from this. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10700 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FORT COLLINS, CO |
| VIN pattern | 1C4PJMCSXHWXXXXXX |
| 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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