2014 Jeep Cherokee: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed Aug 13, 2025 · Engine, Transmission · 46,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to shift into gear properly with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle jerked while the accelerator was depressed, and the vehicle lunged forward while depressing the brake pedal. The contact also stated that the windshield wipers were inoperable and failed to function while activating the windshield wipers. The contact also stated that the rearview camera inadvertently activated while driving at undisclosed speeds, and the instrument panel failed to function properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer was where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission control module and windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.

Filed Jul 22, 2024 · Transmission · 115,000 miles · WA

The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop uphill, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle hesitated to respond and lunged forward while responding. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving from a complete stop uphill. Additionally, the contact stated while driving and coming to a complete stop, the vehicle made an abnormal clunking sound while the transmission shifted to the intended gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the PTU had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V343000 (Power Train) in 2023. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Filed Mar 2, 2023 · Acceleration · TN · crash

Upon trying to enter a slightly inclined parking space in a parking garage, as I was lightly pressing on the accelerator, the car suddenly accelerated (tires screeching) and hit the concrete half wall. No time to even brake properly as it happened so fast. I had noticed a lack in acceleration that morning driving to my destination. Thankfully no injuries.

Filed Nov 22, 2022 · Electrical · 81,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle lost electrical power failed and the power steering failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed and had started to lunge forward intermittently while driving. The contact pulled over and waited for nearly an hour before the electrical system returned to normal operation. The contact stated that the 4WD, check engine, power steering, and electronic steering control lights were illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000.

Filed Nov 25, 2021 · Acceleration, Fuel system · PA

I was driving on the highway approximately 60mph, suddenly the service 4wd light appears. I took it to a Jeep dealership service center and diagnose and needed a 2 speed transfer case unit. It was replaced costing a little under $3000. The problem was not fixed and garage said it was misdiagnosed and still doesn’t know what’s wrong. Now the vehicle stalls while I’m driving and will not start immediately. I’m afraid this is going to cause an accident! Also it will have a sudden acceleration or a delayed acceleration while driving or when moving from a complete stop. This is very scary!

Filed Jul 2, 2020 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · NC

My husband and I purchased a used 2014 jeep cherokee limited 4 cylinder for our daughter in 2017. We noticed early on that it had shifting problems with its gears. It would sort of jerk and lunge forward when shifting gears. We purchased the vehicle from a carmax in north carolina. We also purchased the maxcare extended warranty, good for 60 months and 100,000 miles. The car had 38,000 miles when we purchased it. We had it a few weeks before returning it to carmax complaining about the jerking. Carmax said they tried a few things, but ultimately said it couldn't be fixed; that it was just a "jeep thing." and advised us to take it to a jeep dealer if our problems persisted. The transmission issues did persist. It is an ongoing problem every day. It jerks, lunges, doesn't accelerate properly or shift gears properly, and feels unsafe. The jerking happens on city streets mostly, although it jerks almost any other time as well. It will even lunge forward after coming to a stop like at traffic lights for example. A jeep dealer in 2019 performed a software update to the power train module saying jeep was aware of the problems, but the software update would fix it. The update had no affect on the car. No improvement was observed. The car is scheduled to return to the shop for the same issue tomorrow. My daughter feels unsafe in this car.

Filed Oct 11, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 57,000 miles · NC

Vehicle started losing power while stopped at light in traffic, less than a mile down the road while coming to a stop the vehicle started to lunge forward as if I was accelerating then vehicle lost power and engine stopped. Vehicle message stated to 'shift to park and than select desired gear.' once vehicle was shifted to park and then to drive the vehicle started to lose power again. While driving the vehicle automatically went into 'limp mode' nearly causing an accident. I made the 5 mile journey back home with the vehicle losing power while slowing or lunging while stopping. I am scared to drive the vehicle on the highway as this is almost grantees that there will be an accident. Prior to this day no signs of failing components.

Filed Sep 16, 2019 · Transmission · 8,000 miles · ME

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. Loss of automotive power the vehicle stalled faulty transmission control module sensor the contact stated that while driving the vehicle and pressing the accelerator pedal the vehicle would not immediately accelerate before suddenly accelerating very fast. The "check engine" warning light would remain illuminated and the message "service transmission" was present. On occasions the transmission would not shift into reverse and would not properly shift gears while driving and the vehicle had stalled while driving on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer lee jeep/chrysler(777 center st. Auburn maine) who diagnosed that the transmission control module sensor was faulty. The transmission control module sensor had been reprogrammed and replaced on several occasions but the failures continued to occur. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,000.

Filed Jun 28, 2019 · Acceleration, Electrical · 106,399 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. While driving 65 MPH with the cruise control activated, the vehicle accelerated on its own. The contact stated that the failure also occurred when the vehicle was parked. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v332000 (electrical system, vehicle speed control). The contact stated that the engine check warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and landmark dodge chrysler jeep ram (located at 1900 s noland rd, independence, mo 64055, (816) 836-0100) where it was waiting to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,399.

Filed Jun 25, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 55,990 miles · SC

This is the second time it's happened. After I fill up a tank load of gas, the car wants to lunge forward after coming to a stop. It does a few jolts before it picks up speed. Today, when I cranked it, it stalled. I turned it off then cranked it again and it was fine. Then I pulled out the driveway and proceeded to drive down the street (35 MPH). When I approached the stop sign, the car said 'shift to park to shift gears.' I shifted from drive to park, waited a minute, then back to drive. The car would not go. I turned it off and then back on, shifted to drive then proceeded to drive. I got up to 45 MPH and approached a stop sign. The car said 'shift to park to shift gears.' at the stop sign, I shifted from drive to park, waited then shifted to drive. The car would not go. I turned it off then tried to turn it back on and it stalled. I turned it off then waited a few minutes before turning it back on.

Filed Oct 16, 2018 · Acceleration · 55,000 miles · WI

I experience unintended acceleration when coasting. When the car attempts to down shift, there is a sudden increase in the engine rpms and a sudden and unintended increase in speed. I have gotten no satisfaction from the dealer or chrysler. They claim that it is the way it was designed to operate. Note: when this occurs my foot is on neither the gas or brake pedals. This occurs mostly on level street and highways.

Filed Jun 29, 2018 · Transmission · NY

My car has the following problems: it jumps when I remove my foot from the pedal right after I start my car. It self accelerate while I'm driving. Jerks forward when I first start driving the car sudden unintended acceleration.