| Issue ID | 1292941 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10876257 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 01/06/14 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When driving and needing to accelerate quickly, transmission seizes and has a significantly delayed response. Happens when trying to make left turn through traffic, merging into traffic circles and highways as well as sometimes when accelerating on a highway. Very dangerous. First time it happened i was attempting to make a left turn at a break in passing traffic. Had my twin 2 year olds in the car and the car seized after i had moved slightly into on coming traffic. I just kept pressing down harder and finally the transmission engaged and responded but was very very close to getting hit. It then happened trying to merge onto a traffic circle. This time i wasn't as aggressive because i was afraid it would lock up and it happened again. It happens every time i drive so i can't clearly list all the incidents. I just now have to drive knowing i can't make quick or abrupt accelerations. Have been to dealership many times with this complaint and they just say they will update software. Issue still there. Anxious for lease to be over. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 400 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TROY, MI |
| VIN pattern | 1C4RJFBG2ECXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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