I've had my 2014 Jeep Cherokee Sport automatic for less then 90 days - I just made my first payment on my vehicle 5 days ago. After filling up my gas tank to the top, my vehicle jerks while driving. I took it to the dealership, and after having it for 3 weeks because the car stalled on me while driving. It occurred after filling up the gas tank, not even 10 minutes after. Dealership stated that they weren't able to duplicate issue and to "video record" when issue occurs.

Fast forward 30 days after that and my car again stalled again, after filling up my gas tank to the top and it started to do the jerk again but this stalled again and "transmission service" and the appeared on my car and the check engine and traction control light is now on. Shut the vehicle off for a minute and now the traction control light is off but check engine light is still on. EXTREMELY PISSED OFF.

I see many people complaining for the same exact issue. JEEP NEEDS TO PUT A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE - THIS ISSUE IS DANGEROUS. My vehicle only has 66k miles - there's no REASON for it to have these kinds of issues. Upgrade my 2009 Kia Optima with 200k miles. NO ISSUES, I had it for years. Now when I upgrade to a 2014 Jeep and I'm having more issues in 90 days that I had with my '09 Kia in years. Any suggestion for issues? Going to dealership tomorrow.

This is the second time the transmission has had issues. Both times after we have filled the gas tank and driven a block. The first time nearly caused us to be in an accident and this time there was a burning smell coming from the vehicle. We purchased this vehicle as a certified used car, but if the transmissions were known to go out then it should have never been sold.

Update from Mar 12, 2019: The dealership fixed the problem. Apparently a sensor in the gas tank would trip codes that would cause the transmission to fail. The sensor also caused raw fuel to be pumped into the charcoal canister system which would also fail. Luckily I had purchased the extended warranty, but I still ended up paying $500.

I purchased a 2014 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk in April 2017 with around 18K miles. I noticed that the transmission was often in between gears (when pulling into traffic, at stop sign). My wife was driving home late at night on the highway on 2/22 when the "Service Transmission" light came on....The car asked her to "Put car into park"...She pulled off the highway and the car slipped out of gear at a stop sign. She turned car off, and was able to get back into gear. She was able to drive car home with check engine light on.

Car was brought back to dealer where it was purchased (Novak Motors- Lebanon, NJ), they sent it to local Jeep dealer (Johnson Jeep- Washington, NJ), where it is still today (2/26)....At this time, they haven't even looked at the car yet....Let's just say I'm not confident that they will be able to fix.

I have serious concerns about the safety of this vehicle. Any thoughts/suggestions on next steps are appreciated. I have contacted Jeep, U.S. DOT National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and Center for Auto Safety.

Update from Feb 28, 2018: TCM Flash Update performed on 2/26. Car seems to be fine at this time. Will keep an eye on it.

Update from Mar 13, 2018: 3/13/18: Car suddenly shifted into neutral while on highway at 60-70MPH. Back at dealer

DRIVING AT FULL SPEED ON THE HIGHWAY THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY DISENGAGED, WHICH LED TO REDLINING THE RPMS, BECAUSE IT FAILED TO GIVE ME ANY CONTROL OF THROTTLE/ACCELERATION. I HAD TO GET OVER AND COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE "SERVICE TRANSMISSION" NOTE CAME ON THE SCREEN AS WELL AS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. THE TRANSMISSION SLAMMED A FEW TIMES AS IF IT WERE UNABLE TO FIND ITS GEAR. I HAVE IT AT A DEALERSHIP NOW, APPARENTLY BEING TOLD FLASHING IT MAY FIX THE ISSUE...HOWEVER, THAT DOESN'T MAKE ME FEEL BETTER WITH HOW THE VEHICLE ACTED OR IF ANY DAMAGE OCCURRED DUE TO THIS "COMPUTER" ISSUE. THIS IS OUR FAMILY VEHICLE, SO HAVING SOME MAJOR DOUBTS RIGHT NOW.

Update from Feb 6, 2017: Not 4 months following the dearlership "flashing" the computer system for the "fix" My 2yr old daughter and wife with me this time: Accelerating out of a driveway to turn onto a road with oncoming traffic, the transmission did it again, slamming out of gear, into neutral I guess- but also stalling. No power steering...just managed to get off the road to the side. I put it in park and turned off the vehicle. I then turned it back on, it took 5-6 times to actually start with the single turn of the key. The gears seemed off and not shifting correctly, so we drove it in the low 20mph range to our house. We spoke with Chrysler Jeep and then towed it to the nearest dealership again the following morning. We are awaiting a call on what's to be done...Had cars been coming, we would have certainly been hit and my family vehicle and family including me would be in the hospital or worse. This is NOT ACCEPTABLE. No explanation for the issue the first time- just a fix that obviously didn't work and the transmission has never seemed smooth anyway- just not responsive and shifts hard at times. This needs to be fixed, we cannot drive in this vehicle without a guarantee this ridiculous problem won't occur. It's a DEADLY problem depending on when it happens, and there is no warning at all.

vehicle malfunctions while driving reverts to neutral gear

RE: FCA Recall NOTICE #S55/NHTSA 16v-529

New Jersey January 10, 2017...........Attempts beginning March 2016, Jeep Cherokee 2014 Sport Utility 4 x 4, vehicle malfunctions for the entire year of 2016. Response from FCA Corp negates NHTSA Recall extreme catastrophic highway breakdowns vehicle malfunctions. Fiat Chrysler continues denial dismisses all complaints. Remedy parts finally available at closing of year mid November 2016 installed. However, new vehicle malfunctions occurring daily starting New Year January 2017.

Note, enclosed referenced caption, numerous complaints to NHTSA concerning the total lack of any responsibility ongoing dismissal and blatant fraudulent collusion with Chrysler independent service departments. FCA Corp and their exclusive service departments obfuscating from any and all liability and responsibility now then and in the future. Circumventing the imminent street road highway catastrophic multiple death crashes relating to this dangerous NHTSA Recall. Regrettable sad and unbelievable situation !

Update from Jan 21, 2017: FCA Recall S55/NHSTA 16V-529 Jeep Cherokee 2014 4 x 4 Sport Utility. Problematic Vehicle Catastrophic Death Trap! Jeep Vehicle towed into Chrysler service department from first Recall Notice starting in January 2016. FCA Recall Remedy parts finally installed in Jeep Vehicle November 2016. Plunging driver into malfunctions daily, obstructing traffic, potential multiple accidental injury deaths from occurring the entire Year 2106, ongoing right up to the New Year 2017. Repeating 2016 Recall malfunctions daily, cannot start motive engine power. Potential gas tank explosion. New malfunction added January 2017 computer reading gas tank full, cannot put gas into a gas engine vehicle. At no time, has FCA Corporation or their exclusive Jeep Chrysler dealerships ever admitted to dangerous Jeep Vehicle motive Recall Notice malfunctions. Even though official Recall notices specifically state "Motive power can usually be regained on restart. The loss of power could cause crash without warning." FCA Corporation and their Jeep Chrysler Dealership Service Departments dismiss all malfunctions in existence or evidence by writing fraudulent service records subverting and circumventing driver vehicle complaints. Blatant obfuscating of FCA Corp and their exclusive Dealerships responsibility then and in the future of any vehicle mechanical malfunctions causing multiple catastrophic highway deaths and injury. Driver of Jeep Vehicle has expended thousands of dollars to maintain motive power to no avail. This powerful FCA Corporation and their Dealerships ignore negate and will not accept any responsibility nor admit breech of contract for this Jeep Vehicle. In fact, powerful FCA Corporation, Chrysler Jeep dealerships dismissive attitude is that Jeep Vehicle or Contract between both party's does not exist, and never happened. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liiCO2BTco4