CarComplaints.com Notes: There's no way around it, the Cherokee's transmission is junk. There's no other explanation for why a vehicle, usually with under 40,000 miles, would have so many complaints

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
15 / 6
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 0
Average Mileage:
34,469 miles

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2014 Jeep Cherokee drivetrain problems

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2014 Jeep Cherokee Owner Comments (Page 5 of 68)

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problem #1263

Aug 112022

Cherokee

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

All-wheel drive light indicates PTU is not working on the vehicle. PTU was replaced by dealership and is still not working. There is a recall out for my vehicle but my VIN number does not fall under the recall notice so I was charged for a PTU unit and it still does not work. My car shakes violently at high speeds of 60 mph and randomly puts my car into the emergency brake

- Blackwood , NJ, USA

problem #1262

Mar 312022

Cherokee

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would hesitate and jerk upon the depression of the accelerator pedal. The contact also stated that the vehicle would shut off without warning, while driving at various speeds. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer where they were unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. The dealer informed her that the clutch memory code was cleared; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer had yet to be notified about the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

- Bertrand, NE, USA

problem #1261

Aug 042022

Cherokee

  • miles
I was pulling out onto a main road and my car started to thump and grinding so I couldn-€™t accelerate to the speed I needed to so I immediately took it to Club auto service in Redford mi and he told me my transfer case wasn-€™t working properly which is right seeing as I only have 80,000 miles before it messed up my 4wD light came on a few times saying it needed service but then went away-€¦. But I did look into and a lot of 2014 jeep Cherokee have been having the same issue I hope something can be done !

- Redford, MI, USA

problem #1260

Feb 262022

Cherokee

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Recall was issued stating transmission would shift into neutral while driving. Recall was performed and vehicle is still shifting into neutral just like before the recall was performed. (Recall V69 Reprogram TCM 18V69182)

- Hockley, TX, USA

problem #1259

Jan 012019

Cherokee

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the electronic braking system locked up. Additionally, while driving, the transmission was slipping and not shifting into gear as designed. The check engine warning light and service transmission warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission was sealed and the brake module needed to be replaced, and the connector was wet. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Julian, CA, USA

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problem #1258

Jul 072022

Cherokee

  • miles
The car is throwing the code of P0810. It keeps saying service transmission.

- Fredrickburg, VA, USA

problem #1257

Feb 022021

Cherokee

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The Power Transfer Unit was determined to be faulty by both a certified mechanic as well as Casa Chrysler Jeep- a verified Jeep dealership. Due to the failure of this part, the vehicle was deemed unsafe to operate by both the dealership and my Certified Mechanic-as it can loose power and seize up completely, resulting in crash and or injury. A full detailed inspection report by both my personal mechanic and the dealership can be provided if necessary.According to the NHTSA, -€œ 67,248 Jeep Cherokees between 2014 and 2017-€ have this exact issue. The automaker recall number is W47 and recall campaign number is 20V343.

- Rio Rancho, NM, USA

problem #1256

Jul 072022

Cherokee

  • miles
The transmission jerks when at a light it jerks forward. This is unsafe as I feel it could hit the car in front. I reported it to the dealer which I purchased and they say the transmission is gone. There is only 36898 miles on it. The dashboard lights shuts off while driving not allowing you to see the speed of the vechile or any other instruments.

- Chelmsford, MA, USA

problem #1255

Jul 172022

Cherokee

  • miles
Driving with 5 year old grandson when vehicle violently began shifting into park. Dash panel warning said to shift into park before selecting desired gear. This happened multiple times while in traffic, almost causing us to be rear-ended. Gear shift changes became violent as if we were being rear-ended as vehicle slammed into gear. Car shut down several times. Problem re-occurred in July when driving my 97 year old father on the 495 beltway (after dealership charged $1,100 for replacing TCM and reprogram). This time car bucked and message came up on dash display to shift into park before selecting desired gear. Car did this 4 times while driving causing great risk because car had shifted into neutral and would not go unless stopped and placed back into park. Now dealership saying no codes and wanting to change rear diff on a guess.

- Arlington, VA, USA

problem #1254

Jun 282022

Cherokee

  • miles
The display that tells you how fast you are going and how much gas ect It jerks in traffic while sitting in traffic and when first out in gear it tends to jerk

- Chelmsford, MA, USA

problem #1253

Jun 252022

Cherokee

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

After taking my vehicle to a dealership for the transmission recall (transmission going into neutral while driving) the transmission started acting the same way just a couple of weeks later. I brought it back to the dealership and was told they couldn't do anything and I would have to call Chrysler. I am now getting "the run around" with Chrysler customer service about fixing the transmission that the recall messed up.

- Hockley, TX, USA

problem #1252

Jun 012022

Cherokee

  • 95,171 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed there was an abnormal sound coming from the exhaust system. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure as a faulty cracked pipe in the engine to the exhaust. The contact stated that the motor mount and transmission bracket also needed to be replaced along with the pipe. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the transmission bracket was replaced a year ago. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,171.

- Tewksbury, MA, USA

problem #1251

Jun 172022

Cherokee

  • miles
I was driving the Jeep on a 4 lane highway @ 65 mph when the emergency brake light on the display came on as well as the brake itself & then it refused to shift manually or automatically (either option is available normally) & service transmisson light came on almost immediately causing me to abruptly lose speed. The9 engine was pulling over 4000 rpm to go 40 & get to the side of the highway. I was almost hit from behind due to the vehicle suddenly losing speed as I was in the left lane when this occurred & had to get to right side to stop. After vehicle was in park, I looked & the light on ebrake button was not on. I pushed brake control & light came on. Then I again pushed the ebrake switch & light went out. Put it in drive & Jeep still refused to shift properly. I stopped again, put in park & turned it off then back on hoping that would help. It did not make dash lights go out so I proceeded to nearest exit & as I was within 2 miles of my residence I drove it there slowly with emergency flashers on. This is not the 1st transmisson issue I have had with the vehicle. In addition to the numerous recalls for tranny issues, I had to pay $1,000 last fall to replace a chip in the "lifetime sealed 9 spd transmisson". I am afraid to drive the vehicle due to this issue. There was no warning, it just happened. I was alone in the Jeep & did not engage the parking brake. It was not engaged prior to my starting this drive either. I live in Iowa & it's very flat here so brake is rarely engaged. I have an appt at Deery Brothers service dept in Ames Iowa 6/30/22 as this was 1st available appointment following the incident. I have filed a complaint with the manufacturer as well.

- Boone, IA, USA

problem #1250

Jun 172022

Cherokee

  • miles
PTU failed while driving, the vehicle-€™s computer threw a code and disabled the 4WD. A google search seems to show that this is a pretty widespread defect with the Cherokee. The dealer is charging me $4,000 to make the repair. They say It will take them a week to secure a replacement part.

- Arlington, VA, USA

problem #1249

Jun 172022

Cherokee

  • miles
we will be drving the car and on the instrument cluster we will get " shift to park" message and car will go into neutral while driving. we would have to stop the car and shift to park and back to drive. this has happened numerous times on the street or freeway. 3 dealers for jeep did not know what and how this is happening no codes pop up. it is extremly dangerous and after reviewing this is happening with jeeps and no fix is available.

- Oakley , CA, USA

problem #1248

Mar 012022

Cherokee

  • miles
I was going 65-70mph on the high way. I received a notification to service the transmission. I immediately started to lose power and my speed began to decrease. I was unable to increase the speed with hitting the accelerator. As the speed was decreasing without my control I was able to make it to the shoulder, luckily. This was very dangerous as I was on a busy highway. If I did not make it to the should this could have been very dangerous for me and the other motorist on the highway. This happened twice. I took the car to the dealership and they replaced my PTO unit. This was a very expensive part. I have my invoice to send if needed.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #1247

Jun 022022

Cherokee 6-cyl

  • miles
Car lost power and warning message on dash said to shift to park at o miles per hour.check engine light was on. When I bought this Jeep it lost power the first or second week of ownership. I took it back to dealer and they said they couldn-€™t find anything. The car would loose power and the above message would come up. Could happen when driving ar after take off. Problem has not been reproduced. Dealer said wire shorted out and burnt. Check engine light came on it also read message on dash stating to restart at park at zero speed.service transmissions, service park brake also would not dtart. This is about the deventh time this has happened in less then a year

- Budd Lake, NJ, USA

problem #1246

Jun 022022

Cherokee

  • miles
On 6-2-2022, I was driving in Fresno ca with my 2 grandchildren age 1 &5. I was on shaw ave turning onto the freeway 99 when my transmission just left me stranded at the stoplights!! luckily I was not turning or oncoming traffic cars could of hit my car. Car would not move. I was stranded for about 1 hour before AAA tow truck came and pick me up!! Called my jeep dealership in dinuba and told them what happen. Best they could schedule a date to check the jeep was 1-17-2022(note this transmission was replaced about 1 1/2 years ago). The tow truck driver when he from the jeep at my home said when he turn it on the drop it off, it seem to get in gear??The following day I turned it on and tried to move it and it was working but an engine was on just like it turn in fresno when it left me stranded.The codes were PO420, P1DDD and P1CEE. I took the jeep to a local shop in Selma Ca and he plug in to a scanner is where I got the odes read, the last 2 he told me where transmission codes and would need a software flash at the dealership, he couldn't flash it. Pronto city auto was the name of the shop. He was kind enough to do it for free. Will schedule a dealership date, it 6-4-22 date of my report.

- Dinuba, CA, USA

problem #1245

Jan 252022

Cherokee

  • miles
I was driving on the highway and all of a sudden my car wanted me to shift into P to park while i was still in drive. My vehicle was hit passenger side as well in a hit and run incident. I pulled over and waited awhile and called the police then brought my vehicle home because it was not totaled. I tried to get coverage from my GEICO insurance but they were unable to help. Then February i was in a rear end collision from another gentleman on the way home from work. My vehicle was being repaired for a month and some change until i got it back. At first I thought it was the battery or alternator going bad, but a diagnostic test showed normal for both. I-€™ve tried different gas thinking it could be bad gasoline. When the vehicle shuts down it-€™s difficult to get it to restart. Now it is saying service 4WD which i believe is something with the transfer case because its not the axels or differentials which I had replaced from Jeff D Ambrosia. Looking for assistance to get my vehicle driving safe and possible reimbursement or help, I have all my receipts from what has been done to my vehicle since I first bought it in 06/20/20 For my birthday present. There is a lot of more information that i want an advisor or assistance to know as far as what i have already paid out of my own pocket with dates and receipts (battery, axels, rear diffs, alternator, etc) and try to diagnose it from there. I know about the mechanisms myself and my buddy who is an authorized mechanic. I am sure that after hearing all the difficulties and safety issues i have had i may be able to get some serious help and even possibly with my right side of my vehicle ! Thanks

- West Chester , PA, USA

problem #1244

Mar 062021

Cherokee

  • 35,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle and driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle vibrated and stalled. The transmission warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

- York, SC, USA

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