2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Jun 17, 2026 · Driver assistance, Transmission · 61,264 miles · TN

ACC automatically canceled without braking causing car to either slow down immediately or speed up unsafely, slippery road light turns on, on dash while driving straight, lunging of the car that feels like tires are spinning and or hesitation.

Filed Mar 6, 2025 · Engine, Transmission · 166,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving approximately 40-45 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and started losing motive power. The accelerator pedal was depressed, and the transmission failed to shift as needed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle, and the vehicle restarted after several attempts. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V411000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact stated that weeks before the failure while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that an unknown sensor needed to be replaced. The sensor was replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 166,000.

Filed Feb 27, 2024 · Engine, Transmission · TX

Driving on highway 290 West near Waller. At 75mph I attempted to pass slower traffic by accelerating after moving into the farthest left (passing) lane when my Jeep lost power. Had to maneuver while coasting between traffic in lanes (frogger anyone?) to farthest right lane by coasting through to an exit by chance. Would not restart while coasting. Traffic line formed behind me for those also seeking same exit I needed at the last second. I was unable to fully move into shoulder because of debris seen and fear of damage to tires. After coasting to a full stop a quarter mile from Love's Truckstop, put vehicle in park, and was able to restart after hesitation. Engine light on with my reader stating "confirmed" codes P0336, U1401; and a "pending" code of P05ED. Now takes 3-5 seconds to start when used to be "instantly." In a nutshell, this was not fun. :| Note to manufacturer , please stop skimping out on quality.

Filed Nov 17, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · 116,000 miles · CT

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. While attempting to accelerate, the vehicle was jerking and hesitating before returning to normal operation. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jul 21, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 115,628 miles · NH

Since the recall a year ago (spring 2019) the vehicle has a serious hesitation in the throttle response until the ecodiesel engine reaches full operating temperature. This creates a serious safety hazard. The fuel mileage has dropped a minimum of 4 mpg. I received a second notice (12/10) regarding an "approved emissions modification disclosure 3.0l diesel" the local dealer was unaware and stated it was the previous recall. I called "fca" (jeep) and was informed that this was the precurser to another recall. The only identifying numbers I have are "fc106038" and "****auto**all for aadc 030 7/1/2" marked on the notice. This is a serious problem that needs a fix of some sort. The cure for the original recall seems to be worse than the original problem. The original recall repair was performed 9/17/19.

Filed Feb 20, 2020 · Engine · 138,200 miles · CT

The vehicle engine had a clicking/ticking noise for well over a year. We brought this issue up with the service dept and were told it was nothing to worry about. While driving home 1 night on the highway the vehicle started to hesitate/stutter and we had a problem accelerating while driving. We drove the vehicle for 20 miles at 40 MPH with the hazards on i95. We found out from service the next day that the issue was a damaged camshaft due to a failed rocker arm. All rockers and lifters needed to be replaced along with the valve cover gaskets and intake seals. Since the issue occured out of warranty I was stuck with footing the whole 1961.49 bill even though I brought the issue up with service while under warranty.

Filed Jan 17, 2019 · Driver assistance · 32,000 miles · TX

I have put my jeep grand cherokee for a recall service (mfgr campaign#: cdjr s27, cdjr u65) recently, in which I been told by the service person that only software ware been updated for this recall service. Since then, the lcd display screen will not start to light up in some occasion when I turn on my car, the screen does not response for any touch at this movement, and it eventually light up after 3-5minutes and turns up the display to the normal. This problem happens every other days, and makes me very hesitate to backup my car whenever it happens, as I get used of the backup camera on the car. The problem never exist before the recent recall service. In the normal way, the screen shows the booting up display whenever I starts up my car, but now, for some occasion, the screen keeps in dead for 3-5 minutes after the engine has been start up.

Filed Feb 16, 2018 · Fuel system · NC

The car has extended cranking and hesitating while driving due to a faulty fuel pump relay like other jeep and durango's with push button starts. Their has been recalls on other years. We have had nothing but trouble since we bought this vechocle new.

Filed Jan 9, 2018 · Transmission · 31,000 miles · IL

My jeep shifts rough while increasing speed. It jerks and hesitates when shifting gears. Also the gear shifter moves very easily to other gears I.e. N, r, d while driving or even parked.

Filed Dec 18, 2017 · Transmission · CO

I've reached out several times for the last 2 years with my transmission issues with my jeep. I was told for the majority of the 2 years that nothing could be done to fix it or that it was just the way the car drives. After getting chrysler/jeep involved at the dealership and having a case manager who was absolutely useless, somehow after 2 years they magically realized there was something wrong with the transmission. They had the car for over a week and when I got it back, it was about 50% better. I assumed that was as good as it gets since jeep doesn't really fix anything. As of the last week or so the car is now worse than when I took it in. It hard shifts from first to second gear then it hard shifts down from 3rd to 2nd when stopped and then stutters forward. The shifting is erratic and when stopping and then needing to accelerate the car just hesitates like it doesn't know what to do. Which has caused me to almost get hit by another car several times. It is a liability not only to myself but to other people. It hesitates on the interstate when accelerating and left me in a situation where I was stuck between two semi trucks and the car basically stalled out. It should not be driven or on the road. Im going to be killed in the car. I do not trust that jeep knows how to fix the car or even has a fix for the issue at this point. Ive done research and it seems that its a known issue with the 2015 transmissions. I have given jeep several chances to make the situation right and now I;m done dealing with it. Now its a matter of how much value jeep puts on a human life. How many more lawsuits will jeep have because of this vehicle before something is done.

Filed Jan 28, 2017 · MD

When starting to drive and the vehicle shirt from first to second there is a major hesitation, also the car has a hard shift when changing gears. While breaking the vehicle lurches forward causing a jerking of passengers, and leaving me feeling like I'm going to run into the back of someone. It's getting to the point where I'm scared to drive this vehicle for fear of getting in an accident and being injured or injuring someone else

Filed Jan 12, 2017 · Acceleration · 32,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the speedometer read a higher speed than the actual speed of the vehicle. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v529000 (power train) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure the failure mileage was approximately 32,000. Part distribution disconnect. Updated 03/01/17*lj