2015 Jeep Cherokee: engine knocking or ticking

Filed May 23, 2023 · Engine · NC

Knocking could lead to engine freeze. Caused by faulty rocker in engine.

Filed Jan 19, 2023 · Engine · MN

We own a 2015 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 L FWD vehicle. In the last 3 months, we have encountered ignition issues. We had several misfires when attempting to start the engine. We brought this to the attention of our local auto mechanic, and they were unsure of the cause. We spent over $1500 on inspections and repairs which included spark plug replacement, throttle body replacement, knock sensor replacement, ignition coils replacement and putting in a new battery. We have been to the auto shop several times because the check engine lights keeps coming on and the bills keep adding up. We now received a letter regarding the fact that our vehicle has a recall for catalyst efficiency. According to the notice there may be a loss of catalyst CO/NOx conversion efficiency resulting from the catalyst operating at high temperatures. When the catalyst temperature is elevated, there is a higher rate of misfire, and the misfire can cause immediate damage to the catalyst since it brings unburned fuel and oxygen into the catalyst. I am confident that this loss in conversion efficiency is the reason the ignition misfires in my Jeep. I have receipts and bills to prove that I have spent over $1500 in the last month on engine repairs that still haven't solved the problem. I have contacted a local JEEP service shop who has ordered the part needed for this recall. How do I receive compensation for the money I have already paid for the repairs related to this recall?

Filed Oct 4, 2022 · Engine · 102,000 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that an independent mechanic had previously replaced the rocker arm, camshaft, and coil packs; however, the failure recurred while driving at an undisclosed speed. Additionally, and the vehicle was making abnormal ticking sounds. Additionally, the headlights were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with two bent valves in the engine. The vehicle was then taken to Stan McNabb HWY 55 Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM FIAT (1200 E Carroll St, Tullahoma, TN 37388) where the computer was replaced; however, the dealer determined that the engine also needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.

Filed Sep 27, 2022 · Transmission · 116,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the contact heard a knocking noise coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the transmission was shifting hard while changing gear. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V529000 (Power Train) and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 116,000.

Filed May 12, 2021 · Engine · 100,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 jeep cherokee. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, there was an odor of burning engine oil with a knocking sound coming from the engine. The contact stopped to inspect smoke coming from under the hood. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Mar 18, 2021 · Steering · 82,000 miles · PA

My 4wd unavailable service required light came on while driving and a loud knocking/grinding sound and sensation occurred. I immediately contacted the dealer. I was told there is an issue but no recall yet. Once at the mechanic, he told me that my rear differential exploded and shattered the case and there was fluid everywhere. He told me that this is a known issue with this model and he has personally serviced vehicles with the same issue.

Filed Jan 6, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · 117,000 miles · NH

Check engine light on, warnings auto/start/stop system failure. 4wd temporarily unavailable. Car stalls while in motion. Loses acceleration city and rural driving conditions. Engine knock from premature cam shaft wear.

Filed Nov 7, 2019 · Transmission · 68,155 miles · LA

So I have 2 different issues with my transmission. First issue is when yielding ( not stop) ill give my jeep gas, it feels as though im in neutral and my engine RPM goes up wont move, all of a sudden it'll find itself peel out and take off after about 3 seconds or so. Secondly when coming from a complete stop taking off once the jeep gets to about fourth or fifth gear or so the RPM gets to abut 3,000 before switching to next gear it makes this huge knock sound and it feels like I just hit a huge pot hole. Both these issues are intermittent. But its really scary when happens with on coming traffic. It happens on city streets and highways.

Filed May 3, 2019 · Transmission · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 jeep cherokee. Two years ago, the contact purchased the vehicle "as is" and with a short thirty day warranty. While attempting to accelerate, the contact heard a hard knock in the engine, which was possibly caused by the transmission. In addition, the vehicle shifted out of different gears. The vehicle was taken to the dayton andrews dodge chrysler jeep ram (3613, 2301 34th st n, st. Petersburg, fl 33713, (727) 321-0500) to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.

Filed Aug 6, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 304 miles · NY

Thank you!! The first incident occurred at 304 miles. Check engine light came on and the car started shaking and could not accelerate. Check engine light started flashing and called the dealership immediately. Had the truck towed in and they advised at first that the upper head of the engine blew, after speaking with my customer resolution rep (case number: [xxx]) the dealership called me again and advised it was just a bad spark plug and they fixed it. The second incident occurred about a week after this service I took a 200 mile trip to pa to visit family and on the way back from this trip the check engine light came on again. I checked the oil levels and there was nothing on the measuring stick. Had to car towed again and this time bayside chrysler advised the o-ring went on the car and that it was replaced/fixed. After the o-ring service the car is still loosing oil but I can't smell is burning and there is nothing under the car after leaving a parking spot. However, when the car first starts blue smoke comes out of the exhaust and the engine knocks/tics a bit upon starting but that stops after the oil hits the engine I guess. On 8/5/2015 I started the car after work and the check engine light came on and flashing again and the car began shaking. It was towed to the dealership again this morning for service. The above covers the engine issues. Two weeks ago at a stop sign I stepped on the gas but the engine just revved for a few seconds followed by the transmission engaging. Since then the transmission has not been shifting normally. The transmission has not failed yet but it appears it's on its way. Currently the car has 2,400 miles on it. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I've been in contact with many other on forums and these people have family's/small children as do I. Something needs to be done about these cars. Their not safe. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 21, 2015 · Airbags, Transmission · 1,099 miles · CA

10nov14 returned the car to the dealer for p56 recall.24nov14 mil turned on while driving w/ 1099 miles. Returned car to a dealer in thousand oaks.tech resets mil & erased codes. 4mar15 mil turned-on again w/ 4375 miles on the car. I was driving it on the freeway then it starts to lunge & skip gear, depressed the acceleration pedal & wouldnt accelerate & was blessed I didnt get into an accident & made it home safe.trans temp reached over 258 deg, doesnt accelerate properly & lunges all the time.everytime the gear is shifted it takes 5 sec to engage & lunges again w/ very loud knocking sound after it engages.error codes showed up on the reader: u1504 intake control module mal, p061b internal control module calculation performnce, u0140 lost comm w/ body cntrl module, p07d9, p10a1 abnormal oil pump volt/ovrheat, & p1daf.I didnt drive the car after that & called up nearest dealer in ventura ca.advisor scheduled an appointment after telling them what happened.16mar15, brought the car to the dealer in ventura to have it inspected w/ the problems that I have provided & left the car w/ 4375 miles.17mar15 advisor informed me that tranny needs to be replace.25mar15 I contacted jeep chat online & was assigned a case number.1apr15, received the car back w/ a new tranny installed.4apr15 the car started to lunge again slowing down & tries to accelerate by itself.shifting of gear takes 3 sec to engage, lunges & a very loud knocking sound will also be heard again.airbag light came on & error code u0140 showed up again.car was unusable again & wasnt safe to drive.scheduled an appointment again w/ the dealer.6apr15, returned the car to dealer to be inspected w/ problems that I have mentioned w/ 4808 miles.as of today 20apr15, car still in the state of unusable condition & unsafe to be driven.I havent got it back from the dealership repairs.no resolutions have been made yet by chrysler co.