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Filed May 6, 2020 · Electrical, Lights · 80,000 miles · CO

Gear shift lights are all on at the same time; p,r,n,d when I start the vehicle, doesn't matter what shift I am in, they are all on at the same time until I turn the vehicle off.

Filed Nov 11, 2019 · Lights · 22,000 miles · WI

Visor wiring shorted out when I was driving truck , I could smell plastic burning after visor light, garage door opener built into visor stopped working. Also the federal safety agency campign id 14v39100-the federal safety agency 15v879 these only cover jeep grand cherokee and dodge trucks not jeep cherokee same problem no coverage

Filed Sep 24, 2019 · Lights · 23 miles · SC

I have a 2014 jeep cherokee latiude...there seems to be a problem with having enough light to see while driving at night. I bought my jeep new and noticed the problem early on...but not having 20/20 vision...I thought it was just me until talking with other jeep owners. So I avoid driving at night as much as possible...as not to put myself or anyone in harm's way!!

Filed Sep 21, 2019 · Lights · 70,000 miles · KY

I have had my jeep for 2 weeks. When driving at night I cannot see 20-30 feet in front of me and there is not much difference between dim and bright. This is very dangerous so I replaced the bulbs with sylvania silverstar halogen zxe. The bulbs are brighter but did not correct the distance visibility. Too dangerous to drive after dark especially with on coming traffic.

Filed Jun 3, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · 73,731 miles · MO

While driving my gear shift suddenly has all lights engaged (park, drive, reverse, and neutral) simultaneously. Has occurred multiple times on both city streets and highways and only resolves by turning engine off and back on. Unknown cause.

Filed Feb 9, 2019 · Driver assistance, Lights · 77,000 miles · NY

Car stalled several times while moving when engine is cold this happened several times while turning and again when not turning, on city streets. 4 headlights blew within 7 days while both moving and while stationary. Hard shift between 2nd and 3rd and 3rd and 4th gears while moving on highway and city streets.

Filed Feb 8, 2019 · Fuel system, Lights · 28,563 miles · TX

While stop at a light the jeep stalled out with check engine light,parking gear light, and road hazard light came on. Then when I put it in park and back in gear it jerked badly as if the engine came out and bunny hop as it took off like some one learning to drive a standard. Some times while driving it roughly shifts into 2nd. And it stalled once on a major highway which is dangerous.

Filed Sep 5, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · 37,000 miles · MN · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. While driving 65 MPH in the rain, the windshield wiper motor failed and the exterior and interior lighting shut off. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road. Once the vehicle was restarted, the lights turned back on and the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was taken to bemidji chrysler center (located at 755 paul bunyan dr nw, bemidji, mn 56601, (218) 751-8006) where it was diagnosed, but a failure could not be found. In addition, while driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the brake pedal failed to stop the vehicle when it was depressed. As a result, the contact crashed into a fence. There were no injuries. A police report was not filed. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The vehicle was able to be driven from the scene and was not diagnosed for the brake and steering failures. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000.

Filed Aug 15, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 28,500 miles · OH

The light will not come on on the dashboard I can't tell how fast I'm going or how much gas is in the car I took it to a auto place they put a thing on the car and it said it was the cluster there was a recall on the cluster and I took it to a chrysler place in madison ohio they said they fixed it but it's not fixed they told me in order for them to see if it's the cluster the recall I will have to pay a $115.00 dollars. Just to check if it's the recall.

Filed May 20, 2018 · Lights · 60,000 miles · FL · fire

In 2017, both headlights on my 2014 grand cherokee overland went out. When I took the car to dealership, they said they had never had the headlights burn out on a jeep that age. They said it would be over $700 to replace the bulbs. I was not able to afford this at the time. Two days later, my jeep stalled in traffic and the alternator started burning while driving to work; my car had to be towed to the closest auto mechanic where the alternator was replaced. I also had the headlamp bulbs replaced. I was reimbursed by chrysler for the cost of the alternator following the recall, however, my headlights have once again stopped working. I would appreciate if this can be investigated to see if the headlamp malfunction is related to any of the other recalls.

Filed Jan 29, 2018 · Lights · 34,251 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the contact was concerned that the headlamps did not project far enough ahead to safely drive at night. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 34,251.

Filed Dec 17, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · 37,600 miles · WI

Left visor no power also garage door opener no power wires smelled like they were burning while driving jeep later I found out no power left visor & garage door opener no power

Filed Nov 18, 2017 · Lights · WV

Headlights fail to properly illuminate almost to the point that they seem dim even on highbeam, unable to see no further than 30' in front of vehicle, very dangerous when passing other traffic, headlights almost seem to go out when passing other vehicles, very poor visibility in rain

Filed Oct 17, 2017 · Lights · 25,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that the headlights failed to provide the proper light coverage. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer where the headlights were replaced with aftermarket headlights. The failure was not corrected and the aftermarket headlights also failed to provide proper light coverage. The contact stated that forward and side light visibility was not provided. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 25,000.

Filed Aug 29, 2017 · Lights · 55,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. While driving unknown speeds, the brake, tail, and headlights dimmed and failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (mclarty daniel chrysler dodge jeep ram, located at 2201 se moberly land, bentonville, ar 72712) where it was diagnosed that the alternator may need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

Filed Nov 7, 2016 · Lights · 80,000 miles · IL

The headlamp and headlight went out. I took it to a dealer, and they concluded there was a problem with the module and it would cost over $1000 to repair. I opted to just change the headlight which cost about $130 just for the bulb. A few months later the other headlight went out. Again I paid about $130 just for another bulb. A month later the other headlight went out again. It will cost about $130 just for the bulb. I have been told with the most recent call that the bulbs might continue to break as a side effect of the module problem. That is not known to be a fact. Either way, I'm looking at either $500+ just to have working bulbs at this point, or over $1500 to replace the entire module. Nobody should have to spend that kind of money simply to have working headlights so that they can legally drive the car that they purchased! This is one of the most basic elements of a car, and I feel like I am being taken advantage of by having continuous defective bulbs that cost $130. Nothing out of the ordinary has every occurred with this car that might have caused the lights to have continuous problems. However, it is worth noting that the 2014 jeep cherokee seems to have the highest number of problems in the jeep line. I'm very unhappy about this and hope that there will be a satisfying resolution.

Filed Sep 21, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 26,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. While driving 50 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but failed to respond. The service transmission warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and the valve body and parking brake needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred two additional times. On another occasion, the headlights became inoperable and the "head lamp out" warning message illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the body control module and head lamps needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. While driving 15 MPH, the automatic power locks failed to operate without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair; however, the specifics of the repair were unknown. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 26,000. ..updated 10/13/16 *bf *js

Filed Sep 20, 2016 · Engine, Lights · 100 miles · PA

The transmission on this vehicle makes it very dangerous!! Surging, hesitation, speeding up, hard shifts continually. The transmission was replaced and it was serviced many times with no improvements. When you try to pull out onto a road, it will hard shift into gear after hesitation, it does the same when backing up. It causes a very dangerous situation and I have almost been hit by another vehicle many times due to the transmission issues. The headlights on this vehicle are dangerous, they follow a severe straight line and when going up and down hills it causes you to lose vision of the road in front of you.

Filed Aug 29, 2016 · Lights · 20,000 miles · NY

For the past 2 weeks, my dashboard lights flicker on and off. There is an audible click and then they turn off and back on. I do not have automatic headlamps but the action and sound is similar to a vehicle which is equipped with this feature except that instead of the dashboard lights changing brightness, they go off completely. I do not know if this affects my running lights or headlamps as I have not yet been driving in conditions that would let me easily determine whether they turn off when this occurs. This always happens while I am driving most notably upon a slow down or acceleration at a light or stopsign. This has happened multiple times, almost daily during my brief commutes.

Filed Jul 15, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 48,382 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. The contact noticed that the passenger side tail light did not illuminate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the tail lamp needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,382. Updated 11/07/16*lj the consumer stated the new tail light didn't fix the problem. The light started working again on october 1, 2016. The consuemr opened hatch to place some itmes in the back, and when she shut it, the blinker stopped working again. She opend the hatch agin, and the blinker started working again. Updated 12/13/16.

Filed Mar 3, 2016 · Engine, Lights · 39,878 miles · PR

While driving engine shut off without warning, speed goes to 0mph, low battery warning pop up and want me to shift to p and desired gear. Turned it off and on nothing happens. Try it few times and nothing. Waited for 3-5 min turned it on, and it runs normal with engine light on. After about 100ft it stall again. Try the process before and it goes normal again. Car stalled twice a day. First stall happened few days ago. Vehicle was in motion on a city street.

Filed Nov 27, 2015 · Lights · 1,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the low beam and the high beam headlights failed to illuminate properly to view the road. As a result, the contact's visibility was diminished. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was operating as designed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,000. Updated 2/4/16 *cn the consumer stated the head lights did not project enough light to illuminate the road effectively. The consumer believed the head lights were set too low and set back in the housing. The lens in front of the bulb, collected moisture on the inside and outside. Updated 10/26/16.

Filed Nov 16, 2015 · Fuel system, Lights · 15,611 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. While in park, all the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel cap fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel cap needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,611. Updated 2/18/16 ln the consumer has since traded the vehicle. Updated 03/09/16.

Filed Oct 23, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 18,000 miles · WA

I bought this car brand new, and have had problems with it starting randomly, locking, and unlocking randomly, alarm going off in the middle of night, (yes, my neighbors hate me) and now my stereo goes in and out..

Filed Sep 14, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 24,903 miles · MI

Several times while I was driving the digital dash display went blank, red "battery" indicator came on, "no bus" fault message appeared, the headlights went off, the turn signal did not work, radio did not work, door locks would not work (lock/unlock). The safety issue is to lose function of headlights and turn signal while driving. Also if a crash were to occur, I may not be able to exit my vehicle in an emergency, due to not being able to unlock my doors. Between august 27, 2015 and september 14, 2015 this occurred four (4) separate times. The vehicle was turned in for service each time this occurred. The problem is intermittent, during driving it can come and go. Service department at authorized jeep dealer stated that they do not have any instrumentation to troubleshoot can bus and they can not duplicate the issue. I would pull over into a safe area and take photos of the dash showing the faults. Service department can only reset faults as displayed on a tablet when plugged into the vehicle. Again dealer has no tools to look up bus problems, electrical contact issue, etc.

Filed Sep 9, 2015 · Lights · 8,800 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. While driving at 60 MPH, the high and low beam headlights failed to illuminate properly in order for the contact to view the road. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician adjusted the lights however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,800. The VIN was not available.

Filed Aug 6, 2015 · Lights · 20,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, making a right or left turn, the headlights failed to illuminated bright to view the road. The vehicle was taking to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000. Ma 09/25

Filed Feb 9, 2015 · Lights · OH

Purchased 2014 cherokee in aug 2014 - my 4th jeep and other family members drive jeeps. Few days later drove at night- immediately evident headlights pose serious safety concern & design flaw. Contacted the dealership to have the lights inspected. Cannot see objects until you are upon them. Live in a rural area with no street lights/beam does not project sufficient light/brightness. Add rain, snow, or city lights &the glare makes safely operating the vehicle even more challenging.vehicle serviced multiple times for this serious safety concern. Multiple techs stated headlights "are dim" & other owners have complained. After numerous complaints, my frustration & concern mounted. Technician sympathized & suggested I contact jeep, "maybe they will listen to the customer". Dec 2014, contacted jeep & was instructed a "research project" was established. After weeks, (another service appointment and more time off work) jeep acknowledged "complaint about dim headlights is pretty prevalent" &you have been "fair and reasonable". Jan 17, cherokee serviced again & copy of a tech assistance ticket was left on the seat. Report states: "customer concern: customer cannot see at night and headlights are dim. Concern duplicated: yes, drove vehicle at night head lamps are not very bright need fog lamps on also to see. Tests: drove two other vehicles same operation have had a lot of complaints about lamps not bright". This is taken from the report admitting the headlights do not illuminate. Jan 21 no resolution, told jeep they can take the SUV back, I'm not willing to compromise safety. Complaint moved to jeep returns after multiple calls, asked to take the vehicle to another dealership scheduled for this week. This vehicle was purchased because of customer loyalty to jeep-still waiting on resolution. *tr

Filed Dec 29, 2014 · Lights · 250 miles · ME

This is what I mailed to: chrysler group llc customer center december 6, 2014 p.o. Box 21-8004 auburn hills, mi 48321-8004 phone 877‑426‑5337 re: headlights authorized dealer:darlings auto mall 16 kingsland xing ellsworth, me 04605 phone 207‑667‑2571 vehicle identification number:[xxx] vehicle delivery date:11-21-2013 current mileage:7420 from the first time that I drove this vehicle at night (which was a few days after the delivery date), I have been unhappy with how poorly the headlights illuminate the road ahead. In my opinion this is a safety issue and because of that, I try to avoid driving this vehicle at night. After numerous complaints to darlings auto mall and their attempts to remedy this issue, darlings has suggested to me that I forward my complaint directly to you (chrysler). I sincerely hope that chrysler has a satisfactory remedy for how poorly the headlights in my vehicle illuminate the road at night. I look forward to your expedient and satisfactory remedy. Cc: darlings auto mall 16 kingsland xing ellsworth, me 04605 since I have not received a response from chrysler, I am submitting this complaint. The problem has been on going from the day of purchase and I notice that other jeep cherokee 2014 owners have made the same complaint. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Dec 15, 2014 · Lights · 5,000 miles · WI

My 2014 jeep cherokee has substandard headlight illumination as compared to other vehicles in terms of distance (projection) and overall brightness. It's very difficult to drive the vehicle after dark in areas with little or no street lighting. The headlights are especially poor on dark wet road surfaces that offer little or no reflection. The illumination at the left and right front sides of the vehicle make it difficult if not impossible to spot animals, pedestrians, or other objects at normal highway speeds until you are right upon them. I feel that the substandard headlight illumination is an accident waiting to happen and may well measure below the federal safety agency standards if tested.

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