Vehicle will shift from 3rd to 4th very hard and get stuck in 3rd gear more often than not. This is a problem when pulling into traffic.
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee transmission complaints
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After driving over a curb in a busy retail store parking lot, my 2014 jeep grand cherokee went into full acceleration. I could not slow it down with braking, as the brake was totally ineffective, although I had full pressure on the pedal. I crashed into another vehicle, which severed my lower control arm, the wheel swung out and was cut into two pieces, and the axle came out.as a result. I had reached speed exceeding 40 MPH in a second or two. It was the most traumatic event I have ever been in. I have researched dozens of accounts of this exact vehicle experiencing "sua" or sudden unintended acceleration where it could not be slowed and went into uncontrolled speeds leading to crashes. Here is the link: http://m.carcomplaints.com/jeep/grand_cherokee/2014/engine/vehicle_speed_control-4.shtml I am injured as a result and will require extensive follow-up medical care. I am enclosing pictures of the aftermath. Please help me obtain some assistance from this manufacturer to provide compensation for my loss and subsequent damages.*dt*dt*dt*jb*dt consumer stated I was contacted by the fca inspection team that the inspection was completed on november 4. *jb
When I accelerate, the car lurches. As it goes faster, it catches. When I put it in reverse it does the same thing.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. While attempting to make a left turn, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact was immediately able to restart the vehicle and continue driving. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled again. The vehicle was restarted and the contact continued driving. While at a fuel station and attempting to start the vehicle, the contact had to press the start button several times before the vehicle would start. The failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in an unknown recall regarding the alternator, battery, and PCM approximately four months ago. Stew hansen dodge ram chrysler jeep (located at 12103 hickman rd, urbandale, ia 50323, 515‑331‑2900) performed the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Tl* the contact's wife owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that there was a software patch update that was required for the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to dutchess chrysler jeep dodge (2285 south rd, poughkeepsie, ny 12601, (845) 462-7700) and the update was performed. Upon the update being performed, the vehicle would not accelerate over 30 MPH without warning. The contact also stated that the vehicle would stall at various speeds without warning. Furthermore, the vehicle jerked while driving various speeds and the check engine warning indicator later illuminated. When the check engine indicator illuminated, all the internal electric units, such as the phone charger, 3g wi-fi, voice control system unit, and other electrical units failed to operate. The contact took the vehicle to healey chrysler dodge jeep ram (557 ny-52, beacon, ny 12508, (845) 831-1148) where they replaced a sensor under warranty. The check engine indicator initially turned off after the sensor was replaced; however, the failure recurred soon after the remedy was performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and stated that they were still awaiting another software update to correct the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
The oil filter housing on this car is cracked, leading to a oil leak and pooling problem which is a significant fire hazard issue to the passengers. This happens while driving and when the car is stationary causing a pool of oil to collect in car and drip on floor. This is a known problem - the federal safety agency has recorded a number of complaints from users (e.g. Id 11244788,11230350, 11193883 etc.). The company has also issued a service bulletin: sb-10058301-5939. *tt 'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
Service shifter. Red dash warning that states "service shifter" comes on at random times during vehicle operation, while moving slowly in the driveway at highway speeds, while backing and moving forward. No rhyme or reason as to what will trigger the warning. Has been occuring for several months now.
After fca issued recall and required update done, dangerous driving conditions exist. The update is referred to as the v08 aem update. After update done SUV became dangerously sluggish. When trying to accelerate to merge into traffic, power is dangerously low. This putting the drivers and passengers in danger when expecting SUV to perform as pre update. Suv also began to lurch forward when coming to a stop, which if not paying attention could cause an accident to occur. In addition SUV now shifts very hard, which doesn't purpose any safety issue, but does make the SUV uncomfortable to drive.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that he experienced several failures with the vehicle. While driving various speeds, the contact heard knocking and banging sounds coming from the engine without warning. The check engine warning indicator eventually illuminated after the failure persisted for some time. The contact drove the vehicle to port jervis chrysler jeep dodge (131 kingston ave, port jervis, ny 12771, 845‑856‑6211) where the transfer case was replaced; however, the failure continued. The transmission was ultimately replaced twice by an independent mechanic. Also, as the contact was closing the rear hatch, the contact noticed smoke coming from both license plate bulbs. The contact immediately shut off the vehicle and removed the bulbs from their sockets. The contact called an unknown dealer to have the bulbs replaced and was given a quote of $250 per bulb. The light bulbs had not been replaced. Also, when the contact activated the cruise control, the cruise control continued to function even when it was attempted to be disengaged. The contact had to place the vehicle in neutral in order to disengage the cruise control. The contact also experienced several other failures with the vehicle, including other electrical, engine, and suspension failures. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and stated that there was one recall on the vehicle. No further assistance was offered. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 40,000.
I took my vehicle to the dealer for service and to allow them to perform a recall to the emissions system per the notice I received. I picked up the vehicle and went to pull out into traffic and despite leaving plenty of room to accelerate, the vehicle took a very long time to move over 15 MPH despite pressing the pedal harder. I ended up impeding traffic as it took so long to get moving. This slow response continued for the first 15-20 minutes and improved some, but not to normal operation. It was already late in the day, so I thought I would return to the dealer the next day to see what the problem was. The next morning, the vehicle again has very long delays from the time you depress the accelerator and the time it actually moves. It again improved once it warmed up, but still feels like it is starting in 2nd gear and has an unacceptably long delay before it moves from a stop. I feel that this is a safety issue as the vehicle now cannot merge into traffic within a reasonable amount of time. In addition, the exhaust seems to have been regenerating the dpf multiple times as you can smell the odor and feel the heat in the floor of the vehicle. I am concerned that it may be overheating the exhaust which could pose a fire risk, as well as the lack of pedal response which could cause a collision if it unexpectedly loses power upon pulling across traffic. I have a message to the dealer, but have checked the recall related forums and have found that this is a known issue with this update, and that fca has no known fix. The recall letter stated that there would be no driveability impact due to the aem update and no significant impact on fuel economy. This supposed epa emissions recall has made my vehicle unsafe and increased the amount of fuel consumed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. The vehicle was taken to dch chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat of temecula (26845 ynez rd, temecula, ca 92591, (951) 225-4541) for a software upgrade per manufacturer recall number: v08. After the repair, the vehicle was inoperable. The contact mentioned that when the vehicle was started and the accelerator pedal was depressed, there was a delay in acceleration. The contact mentioned that the vehicle would not accelerate over 6 MPH. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 49,000.
I am having an issue with the jeep shifting into gear. The vehicle shifts really hard from 3rd to 4th gear. At times causes the check engine light to come on and stay on for a day or two. This has been happening more often. I had in the shop in spring when it started doing it but nothing could be found wrong with it. I just cant afford keep taking to dealership to have a diagnostic done on each time.
The transmission electronic shift lever in my 2014 jeep grand cherokee is having problem in park and is it difficult to shift . There was a jeep recall # s49 and several more also issued but my local jeep/ chrysler dealer here in asuncion, paraguay refuses to honor the recall and fix this dangerous problem. Please note that in order to fill out this form and send it I had to put florida and a zip code. However I live and purchased the car from the dealer in asuncion : paraguay (garden automotores).
Started to hear a loud clicking noise coming from the engine compartment. Took it to byers jeep dealership in columbus ohio to have it evaluated . Mechanics say that the transfer case is bad and the transfer case module needs to be replaced immediately. The jeep grand cherokee clicking noise was heard while both in stationary and driving mode.
After receiving the v08 diesel emissions recall update, the truck is very sluggish to accelerate from a stop. Noticeable delay from pressing accelerator to forward motion. Almost hit numerous times as truck hesitated while pulling into traffic. Before the emissions recall this was not an issue. Very dangerous situation. Also some hesitation in shifting through the lower gears.
Vehicle has lost power and fuel mileage after completing the fca approved emissions modification. There is a hazardous dead spot/lag in acceleration from a stop. All driving characteristics have changed drastically even after fca claims nothing would be affected by the aem.
Service 4wd illuminated on the dash. Traction control and ABS lights lit up and cruise control disengaged while going down the road. The vehicle is now in the shop for an expected ABS module failure.
I recently had the ecodiesel update installed on our 2014 ecodiesel jeep grand cherokee. The statement from the manufacturer is the driving conditions, fuel mileage, and performance will not be impacted due to the ECM update. These are false statements as the updated has greatly impacted our vehicle! Fuel mileage as decreased greatly, there is a huge lag in the turbo, and the transmission shifts gears all over the place. The update is unsafe! My wife drives this car with our twin 15 month old boys. The lack in response of the turbo makes it unsafe while driving on the freeway. There is no get up and go, it's difficult to merge into traffic, and nearly impossible to pass. There is no responsivness in the throttle to feel like you have control over the car. We loved this car before the madated update (we live in california, we have to get the update to register the car). No we feel like the car is unsafe to drive with our children in it!
Vehicle had faulty dtcm (transfer case control module) at 73,000 miles. Faulty unit resulted in misreadings sent to transfer case causing transfer case to fail mechanically. No codes or artifacts left behind from fault. Dtcm and transfer case both needed to be replaced due to faulty control module. This issue is commonly reported online across jeep forums for vehicles using this dtcm, and fails commonly. When inquiring with dealership on repairs, dealer stated this part is known to fail commonly but no tsb has been issued. Opened warranty case with fca regarding failure of mopar branded part on vehicle. Fca warranty department was only willing to split repair cost 50/50 (vehicle outside of power train warranty) even after noting this is a known issue.
The "service gear shift" warning has appeared while the car is in motion (6 times) and while parked (1time) and the transmission feels like it is starting to slip and will gear down while driving. The next thing that occurs is the wipers will start on their own and can not be turned off. After the wipers are triggered then the next message will say "until you reach a desired location you may not be able to shift again until serviced". Next another random message will appear and then the screen will go blank. This includes all digital functions of the dash. Such as speedometer, fuel gauge, tachometer, etc. Service engine warning lights are the only thing that will appear. The last time this happened on aug. 2, 2019 the car would not allow me to shift into park or turn the car off. I had to put on the emergency brake and get under the hood where the fuse panel is located and pull the ignition fuse to disable the car. We have officially been to byers chrysler llc. 7 times and have an ongoing communication case with a corporate jeep care associate. We have mutiple videos that can be seen of the actions of the car. Three times the car has been returned to us with nothing done except clearing the error codes it generates while this occurs. It is unsafe to drive and is now at the point where it will not safely park and turn off. The image I am including states the the car should be shut off to engage park but it will not allow me to this. I have to pull the fuse while the car is still in gear and running with the parking brake on. This is as unsafe as it can get and there is no clue why this is happening. We have currently spent $1600 to fix the problem and have had no remedy.
This vehicle has serious transmission problems. Transmission shifts hard in and out gears. It also doesn't shift sometimes. Very dangerous to drive. Had the computer reset several times and it hasn't fixed the problem.
Engine shuddered and stopped while in park. Tried to restart, but would not start (electrical was fine). Had it towed and fuel injector replaced. Drove for approximately 75 miles and acceleration ceased on busy highway at 70mph. When able to pull over and stop, would not go into park (even though shifter indicated that it was in park). Dashboard indicated that my speed was too high to shift (I do not recall the full message) and it began to roll backwards into traffic. I turned it off and it stopped rolling. Tow truck said he had difficulty putting it in neutral. Prior to failure to accelerate, there was a heavy rumbling sound when gas pedal pushed; then it sounded like small parts were falling off of the engine; then grinding sound but no acceleration. I saw a brief message about 4wheel drive, but was trying to get to safety, so I do not know what it said. I had a passenger and toddler in the car. Frightening!
Driver head rest snapped and hit me in the back of my head while on highway nearly knocking me out, also transmission will slip while in drive and put in park
After the emissions recall, my jeep has dangerous lag on acceleration. You press the gas pedal and there is a 3-5 second delay before anything happens. Very dangerous when pulling out of my driveway etc. Additionally the fuel economy has decreased substantially. Any help with this is greatly appreciated. Thanks, mike
"service shifter" warning appears on dash. While driving on city or highway. All lights on shifter are lighted up at one time. Ie. P,r,n,d,s all lite at once. Brought to dealer for PCM update. This did not fix the issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the recall repair failed to provide a permanent solution for the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v240000 (power train). Months after the repair, the gear continued to shift out of gear intermittently. South county chrysler dodge jeep ram (455 automall dr, gilroy, ca 95020, 408‑848‑3155) serviced the recall campaign and did not provide further assistance. The contact took the vehicle to a car wash and the vehicle failed to remain in neutral and kept shifting into park. The manufacturer was notified and indicated that the auto park feature was unable to be turned off. The failure mileage was not available. *bf*
I was driving my 2014 jeep grand cherokee when it shut off while I was driving 40 MPH luckily I was in a parking lot and could slow down to the shoulder where I was then pushed away from traffic they said it was due to a short in my tippin and my fuel pump went my truck was brought brand new and barely has 50,000 miles on it and over 2000 complaints for the same thing for faulty equipment put in the vehicles from 2005 to 2014 and chrysler does not want to be held accountable so they have not put a recall on it and it is an open lawsuit that I saw it cost me over $3000 to get this fixed and this could really have went a different way I could've been hit and killed chrysler needs to be held accountable but I guess they won't make a recall and less someone is killed
Abs and stability light came on while driving 45 MPH also the dash says service four wheel drive it all happened at the same time I think it might be part of the ABS recall
Squeeling on every start up. Hard shifting several complaints. Chrysler has issued a service bulletin #07-002-15 rev. A to address a screeching noise on startup, or more specifically an idler pulley noise during cold start on the vehicles listed below: 2014 ' 2015 jeep cherokee 2011 ' 2014 jeep grand cherokee 2011 ' 2014 dodge durango 2011 ' 2014 dodge charger 2011 ' 2014 dodge challenger 2011 ' 2014 chrysler 300 2011 ' 2014 dodge journey 2011 ' 2014 chrysler 200, dodge avenger 2011 ' 2014 chrysler town and country, dodge caravan the bulletin applies only to vehicles built on or before september 01, 2014 and those vehicles equipped with 3.2l v6 24v vvt, or 3.6l v6 24v vvt engine. Chrysler states that the sound is a loud high frequency screeching noise on startup that happens within 20 seconds of engine startup and lasts about 90 seconds intermittently during a cold engine start, approximately 0 degrees c (32 degrees f) and below. The fix is a new updated idler pulley #05281301aa idler pulley
Constantly will make a squeeling sound every morning on start up. Lasts over a minute - not even on cold days! Have had it looked at - state can't duplicate the oeuvre (of course because it's always the first start up! Rough idle every 2-3 minutes, transmission shifts hard out of first gear. Pour fuel economy as well. Maintenance has been done. Just bought the car - several issues
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