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Chart based on 40 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2014 Jeep Cherokee
Engine not specified
14000 mi
13mph wobble between 2nd and 3rd gear dealer replaced front axles to no avail
19000 mi
Car stalling transmision locked out, replaced transmission.
Had shifting issues, transmission was replaced. It's like a different vehicle...much better! Low speed wobble on acceleration is still present. No TSB's available for the FWD V6. It would be nice to get this corrected.
19000 mi
Check engine light. Transmission replaced.
27000 mi
Service Shifter warning came on 8 plus times in the last gew months. Dealer can find no code.
16000 mi
While driving on the highway the car just stopped accelerating - error lights indicating issues with transmission and parking brake. Pulled over and had car towed to dealer. The transmission control module was replaced under warranty.
20000 mi
At highway speeds, transmission service and parking brake service warnings came on. The transmission control module was replaced. The same module was replaced approximately 5,000 miles earlier for a similar issue.
29000 mi
Flash software for TCM (transmission control module). TSB # 21-043-15
271-horsepower 3.2L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
10700 mi
flash update after CEL came on.
11500 mi
front PTU failed from within, spilling gear lube over engine. Was replaced under warranty.
11000 mi
Mandatory software upgrade for reliability changed shifting character to reducing power up hills and at low speeds
27900 mi
Leaking joint
37820 mi
Transmission failure. Stuck in 4th gear. Replaced solenoid and transmission oil sensor.
2000 mi
trans temp quickly climbed into the 200's and shifting became "lurchy". Shifts into and out of 5th gear seemed the worst. Downshifts into 2nd gear at stop lights were also abrupt. Dealer Diagnosis: complete trans replacement required.
14000 mi
Frequent "service transmission" warnings, OBD error codes. Dealer was unable to reproduce problem, but observed error reports in history report. No known repairs, car was returned to me after 2 weeks.
11700 mi
Had dealer reflash Transmission control modules with new TSB to help remedy shifting issues (some rough shifting, irregular and busy shifting).
17300 mi
Asked dealer to fix rough shifting transmission. Dealer said no problem was found. Will be trading in for another car, would not recommend an FCA vehicle to anyone.
3800 mi
Transmission started shifting very hard. Transmission was replaced by manufacturer.
12680 mi
Message service transmission. R01 recall done... all ok after
89900 mi
Transmission failed, would not go in reverse. They thought they could just replace valve body, ended up needing entire tranny replacement. They covered under warranty even though it was 45k over.
3100 mi
Stalling issues. Transmission replaced, engine wiring harnesses replaced, TCM sensor replaced, steering sensor replaced, gas tank replaced, fuel pump replaced. New problems keep emerging and dealer is stumped. $23527
3200 mi
Transmission was throwing a "vehicle shifter not in park" code for the fourth time. Transmission replaced for the fourth time. Total repairs for vehicle under warranty was over 2.5x the value of the car.
835 mi
Front passenger wheel speed sensor replaced.
10100 mi
No 3->2 downshift after R01 recall. Horrible delays in acceleration becoming a safety issue.
24897 mi
Harsh 3-2 and 3-1 downshifts, hesitation on acceleration causing a loss in power. Transmission valve body replaced. Transmission software updated.
31178 mi
Harsh 3-2 and 3-1 downshifts causing loss in power. Safety issue when trying to accelerate across traffic.
32178 mi
Replaced transmission after reporting many instances of harsh 3-2 and 3-1 downshifts.
35000 mi
Complete computer failure, obvious electrical system failure involving multiple components, including 4WD, ABS, collision avoidance, Anti-lock Brake System, ACC/FCW
2000 mi
Reflash transmission per dealer TSB 21-018-14
44000 mi
Harsh shifting. Replaced transmission under warranty.
11500 mi
Full system re flash, including trans update, shifts somewhat smoother
14000 mi
Another re flash seems much smoother now shift wise
15500 mi
Service trans light came on trans was slipping
Valve body replaced, range sensor also replaced
14000 mi
Vehicle began making strange noises during acceleration and deceleration. Dealer replaced power transfer unit (PTU).
16000 mi
Driveshaft had to be replaced.
4000 mi
Hard shifting. Dealer confirmed transmission problem. Transmission shifting hard. Dealer refused test drive. Said it was fine.
2000 mi
Erratic transmission operation. Vehicle would not move after being stopped at traffic signal, on three occasions. Required vehicle to be shut down and restarted. Vehicle dropped out of cruise control at 75 mph and told driver to engage Drive
7000 mi
Had a loud clunk while shifting from reverse to drive, as well as erratic cruise control, on occasion.
Completed TSB 21-018-14 for Transmission Flash.
Completed TSB 18-013-14 . Flashed PCM
7500 mi
Wife was driving on I-90, at 75 mph when the transmission disengaged. No drive to the wheels. Had to be towed to dealer. This was repeat problem. Found fault codes for TCM failure. Ordered new TCM (Transmission Control Module). Replaced.
15100 mi
trans failure @ very slow speed. Trans would not engage. Cherokee towed to Dealer.
Upgraded transmission software to improve Gear 1-4 shifting and throttle response
9700 mi
Poor shift response, particularly in 1-2 and 2-3 upshifts. Transmission control software and drivetrain control software updated per Chrysler recall notice. Issue is now fully resolved.
6300 mi
Refresh the transmission computer
7200 mi
Flashed the transmission a second time. It still didn't fix the issue, the shifting still is not correct. It picks gears that will get you killed if you try to pull out infront of someone. It downshifts twice when passing sometimes.
The jeep suddenly had a service parking brake and service transmission error. Initially the gas pedal did not respond. On restarting the car the transmission shifted abnormally from park to drive. I had the car towed to the dealership. Reflash.
53800 mi
Similar to previous issue; suddenly service transmission lights come on, engine power is cut. Car was serviced under powertrain warranty
1000 mi
Wobbles in 2nd gear between 1800 and 2200 RPM. Trans software up to date. Dealer believes it's front axles, and trans mount. Further repair required, awaiting parts.
2000 mi
Front axles and trans mount replaced. Vehicle still wobbles between 1800-2200 RPM in 2nd gear. Chrysler says hold on additional repairs until solution is found. Awaiting Chrysler solution.
9000 mi
Recall R01 for the transmission. Software reflash actually made the transmission more clunky.
15000 mi
Both axles replaced with newly designed axles to eliminate shimmy/wobble. Successful repair.
41000 mi
Transmission control module reprogrammed for smoother shifting
10000 mi
Torn axle boot, needed to be replaced.
11000 mi
Not downshifting, causing a lag/no power when performing a rolling stop, as well as infrequent harsh shifting. Wobble/vibration when accelerating, due to incorrect axle installed previous visit. Wobble while accelerating. Nothing was done to fix this. Transmission would not downshift on rolling stop. Updated the transmission again, which did not work.
12000 mi
Wobble when accelerating.
21860 mi
Replacement of both front half shafts
6000 mi
Loud mechanical snap when shifting from park to drive after vehicle start. CV half-shafts removed and greased. Replaced rear torque strut mount. No change in symptoms. Binding/clank/snap of drivetrain components when reversing and turning. Still unresolved.
44300 mi
hard shifting and low speed lag they had it 3 seperate times for 18 days and solved nothing
4900 mi
Very slow shift from reverse to drive
7200 mi
Slow shifting from reverse to drive.
12000 mi
Updated modules: Power transfer unit; Drive train control; Radio frequency module; Instrument Panel cluster; Body control module; Electric park brake; Transmission control module.
4500 mi
Erratic shifting and throttle control. See reports on NHTSA for more details. Dealer re-flashed transmission control module per TSB 21-018-14. The problem seems to have been fixed.
12200 mi
Software update for engine/transmission
3200 mi
update transmission computer programming? and first oil change transmission flash update, rough shifting from 1st to 2nd
5100 mi
US $130
service transmission light came on, tech told service dept to replace some transmission module. shifting better but still stutters and not perfect. transmission light went off
Jeep always jerky and shudders. Car suddenly starting dying out so took to dealer. They had Chrysler come tow it to dealer. Sensor was replaced in transmission. Still jerky sometimes, dealer says it takes a while to adjust.
13000 mi
Dealer performed some transmission updates.
1600 mi
TSB was applied due to harsh shifting
3300 mi
Transmission abruptly failed while driving on freeway. Transmission replaced. Having same problems with new transmission and returned 3 times for repair. Jeep claims nothing is wrong. Filed Lemon Law suit and awaiting arbitration date.
5000 mi
Jeep never performed correctly before and after transmission blew. Lemon Law filed against Chrysler in Dec 2014 and March 2015 Chrysler purchased the Jeep Cherokee back from us.
20700 mi
Transmission was replaced - completely. No description of what problem was. Chrysler wouldn't say.
Slow response from gas pedal to engine. Engine reved in drive after removing foot from pedal.
1088 mi
Wobble at low speeds - TIres balanced and alignment corrected. This Does not resolve the issue.
A pillar was taken apart and lubricated.
2238 mi
Both front axles were replaced to remove the wobble. This did not fix the issue.
A new TSB was performed. Issue still remained.
4000 mi
Constant wobble during low speed/gears (felt mostly in 2-3 gear and at 15-20 MPH).
Vibration felt in the car at high speeds (65-70 MPH).
Car pulling to the right.
4000 mi
Wobble remained. The car was bought back by Chrysler
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