2020 JEEP CHEROKEE

3 recalls, 393 complaints - 554 TSBs - 4/5 safety rating

POWER TRAIN

Defect Description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.

Consequence

A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

The remedy is currently under development. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be mailed June 25, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy becomes available. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this ... Read more

61,711 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Defect Description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio di... Read more

Consequence

The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer ser... Read more

319,610 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

STEERING:RACK AND PINION:PINION SHAFT

Defect Description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The steering rack gear may break, possibly causing a loss of steering control.

Consequence

A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V99.

5,294 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Complaint Statistics

393 total complaints 14 crashes 9 fires 14 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	62
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	51
POWER TRAIN	46
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	31
SERVICE BRAKES	21
STEERING	20
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	17
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	13
AIR BAGS	12
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING	10

Incident date: Sep 4, 2026

The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the 4WD warning light unexpectedly illuminated. The contact stated that a "4WD Needs Service" warning message also displayed. The vehicle was taken to a service center where it was diagnosed that the power transf... Read more

Incident date: Sep 8, 2026

My jeep was diagnosed with a PTU FAILURE. JEEP has only 51,293 miles. This is a well documented recall on 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee brand. My VIN is not included yet.

Incident date: Aug 23, 2026

The contact's mother-in-law owns a 2020 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the “Service 4WD” warning light illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with PTU failure. The contact was informed that the PT... Read more

Incident date: Oct 21, 2025

I was driving down the interstate. Left Lincoln NE and made it about 20 miles east or [XXX]. A few miles before I broke down a light came on on my dash. I wasn’t sure what it was for. I was going 80 mph when my vehicle appeared to shift out of gear. I could push the gas but it didn’t cause me to... Read more

Incident date: Aug 22, 2026

On [XXX], our 2020 Jeep Cherokee with approximately 62,562 miles experienced a sudden loss of motive power while traveling at highway speed on [XXX] out of Dayton, Wyoming. There was a clunk, the engine RPM increased, and the vehicle would no longer engage drive or park. The vehicle became inoperabl... Read more

Incident date: Jul 30, 2026

I was driving on the interstate and lost my engine power

Incident date: Aug 27, 2026

The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Cherokee. The contact received notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V290000 (Power Train); however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufact... Read more

Incident date: Jun 29, 2026

Vehicle suffered complete failure of the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) / drivetrain system, resulting in vehicle lockup, failure to engage drive gears, and automatic parking brake lockout when placed in PARK. The vehicle experienced its first documented PTU failure and replacement (Part #68333285AE)... Read more

Incident date: Jun 29, 2026

Incident date: Aug 10, 2026

The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "Service 4WD" was intermittently displayed, and the vehicle only operated in front-wheel drive. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V290000 (Power Train); however, the VIN wa... Read more

Incident date: Aug 17, 2026

The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while reversing at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The message "4WD Service" was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and was diagnosed and determined ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 23, 2026

The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact became aware of an abnormally loud sound. No warning lights were illuminated. The failure had ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 1, 2025

The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed in the snow, the 4WD feature became inoperable. The 4WD warning light was illuminated. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V290000 (Power Train). The vehicle was taken to... Read more

Incident date: Aug 3, 2026

The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a loud grinding sound coming from the vehicle, and the message “4WD Unavailable - Service Required" was displayed. The sound became louder and more frequent over time. The vehicle was taken to... Read more

Incident date: Dec 6, 2025

My Jeep was subject to a recall for a failing Power Steering Unit (PSU). Before the recall was announced, the PSU failed and I paid for the repair at an authorized Jeep dealership. Jeep is now refusing reimbursement, stating they will only reimburse once a recall remedy becomes available. The vehic... Read more

Incident date: Jul 29, 2026

The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Palisade. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V607000 (Seat Belts). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the contact was informed the dealer had an incorrect part and could not perform the recall repair. The vehicle was not diagnose... Read more

Incident date: Aug 10, 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after taking the vehicle to be serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train); the vehicle started making a loud clunking sound while shifting from reverse or drive. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufactu... Read more

Incident date: May 16, 2026

The car says something like Vin number bot recognized. The windshield wipers start going crazy all the exterior and interior lights start going crazy the steering will locks the brakes lock and the car shuts off no accident

Incident date: Jul 8, 2026

The contact owns a 2026 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after refueling. Another motorist attempted to assist the contact with jumpstarting the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to start and was towed to a dealer. After approximately one week, the dealer replace... Read more

Incident date: Jul 8, 2026

Steering wheel sticks while driving left, right or straight constantly.

Incident date: Jul 27, 2026

I own a vehicle built from two salvage vehicles: a 2019 VW Golf Sportwagen (VIN [XXX] - the body) and a 2019 VW GTI (VIN [XXX] - the engine, suspension, fuel tank/system, etc). The vehicle is registered and titled under the Sportwagen VIN. Safety Recall 20UF requires replacement of the suction jet... Read more

Incident date: Jul 27, 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. While the contact’s wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, another motorist informed the driver that there was smoke coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was immediately parked and failed to restart. The contact was called to the sce... Read more

Incident date: Jul 23, 2026

My brand new vehicle continues to leave me stranded at stop lights because of the auto start stop system. Even though I have already taken it up to the dealership before and had it repaired. (There is a class action started over this)

Incident date: Jul 29, 2026

Drivers side daytime running lights out. I’ve noticed about a dozen more dodge durangos running lights are also out. Seems to be a manufactured problem. A lot of forums and conversations on Reddit complaining of the same. It cost about 500 dollars to replace the headlight and takes all day due... Read more

Incident date: May 4, 2026

November 1, 2024 (46,750 Miles): Vehicle suffered an initial internal high-voltage electric A/C compressor meltdown (Diagnostic Trouble Code B14721C). The authorized dealership replaced the compressor under warranty but left the original, contaminated micro-channel condenser assembly in the vehicle,... Read more

Incident date: Jul 22, 2026

My brake lines have corroded to the point where half a liter of brake fluid has leaked out rendering the vehicle unsafe. Tesla admits that this is a design flaw but says that it does not affect this particular VIN number but the damage is exactly as described: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT T... Read more

Incident date: May 31, 2026

I bought this car in 12/2025. After putting approximately 60 miles on the car, the onboard computer would not save the inputted data. Took back to dealership and update performed. Upon returning the car for this work, the adaptive cruise control would shut itself off on the way to the dealer. They c... Read more

Incident date: Jul 21, 2026

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10-20 MPH, the steering wheel was shaking abnormally. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V030000 (Structure). The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 27, 2026

GM pushed a system update to my truck last week. I noticed the front bumper sensors are no longer working. In addition, the auto start-stop function no longer works.

Incident date: Jul 1, 2025

On the freeway steering wheel feels like it’s getting stuck

Incident date: Jul 6, 2026

See attached document for complaint.

Incident date: Jul 21, 2026

Took my 2015 Ford F150 XLT 4X4 to Peoria Ford for safety recall, they requested 30000 mile maintenance. I agreed. Upon picking up vehicle service advisor informs me engine light was on, it was safe bring it back when I have more time. They had my vehicle from July 13, 915am till that July 15, 545... Read more

Incident date: Jun 22, 2026

While driving, my vehicle experienced a sudden engine malfunction consistent with a failed head gasket. The engine began misfiring, shaking, and losing power, and the check engine light began flashing. The vehicle became unsafe to operate. The failed component is the engine head gasket, and the vehi... Read more

Incident date: Dec 31, 1969

The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 16, 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, there was an abnormal whistling and dinging sound coming from the vehicle, and the powertrain malfunction warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle independently downshifted, and ... Read more

Crash Fire 1 injured

Incident date: Jul 16, 2026

Intermittent P0420 and P0430 catalytic converter efficiency code. The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) will turn on for a while and then turn off for a while.

Incident date: Jul 1, 2025

The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle drove over a pothole or an object on the roadway and the vehicle stalled. The failure had reoccurred on several occasions. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken t... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2026

I own a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse RS, VIN [XXX]. This vehicle has repeated safety-related failures involving the engine/cooling system, fuel-injector/misfire system, steering-assist warning system, and electronic parking brake system. The vehicle is currently at AutoNation Chevrolet West Austin, dropp... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2026

Fire hazard. NHTSA recall 26V363 When is the repair going to be available? Dealer doesn’t seem to know.

Incident date: Dec 31, 1969

CORRECTION to NHTSA COMPLAINT #11745968 The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) did not disengage when the vehicle was placed in gear from P to R to D while/after parked in an incline postion (see DTCs -Bozeman Audi invoice, 6/23/26). The EPB is designed to disengage automatically. There was a dash... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2026

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 93,000. The contact stated that while attempting to trade the vehicle with the dealer, the dealer dec... Read more

Incident date: Jun 19, 2026

In January my parents Tesla in self driving mode drove them straight through a building. The breaks didn't deploy, the airbags didn't deploy and the steering wheel was shaking and unresponsive. Thankfully no one was seriously injured. That said, there was a lot of physical damage to the restaurant/b... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jun 19, 2026

Sunroof exploded while driving on Interstate 95 at 70mph. Photos show sunroof exploded outwards not inwards

Incident date: Dec 30, 2022

The thermometer and thermometer sensor are glitching . The engine temp needle will not rise at all, the engine fan will run the whole time driving and then when it is turned off will run for 10 min . Right before this happens a notice shows the guided steering is being limited. I disconnected the b... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Expedition. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 26V344000 (Seat Belts) and 26V368000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the m... Read more

Incident date: Mar 22, 2026

I am filing this complaint to formally report two separate incidents of DCDC converter failure in my Land Rover Range Rover Sport — the identical defect described in NHTSA Safety Recall 26V248 — and to request that NHTSA investigate why my vehicle has been excluded from that recall despite exhib... Read more

Incident date: Jun 6, 2026

I own a 2020 BMW X3 M40i, VIN [XXX], manufactured November 2019, now at approximately 100,000 miles, equipped with the B58TU engine. My oil level sensor stopped completing measurements at approximately 45,000 miles, a known precursor to thermoplastic oil pump failure. For 55,000 miles I had no way ... Read more

Incident date: May 8, 2026

Engine light came on and off and June 10, 2026 The truck just stole and no power to go

Incident date: May 29, 2026

Two warming lights come on when I turn the steering wheel - the ABS and the stability control light. When I turn the steering wheel both of these lights turn on. I viewed a video about this problem and the suggestion was made that the problem could be a safety issue and that it might be corrected ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 2, 2026

Entire car was bricked after a software update (03/2026.54). Even the gear could not be changed to neutral for placing on a tow truck. Nothing wrong with the batteries. After more than 12 hours, finally the engine powered on but the software failure notification sign would still not work, and car ha... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2020 JEEP CHEROKEE

2020 Jeep Cherokee SUV 4WD

Category	Rating
Overall Rating	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Driver	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk	16.9%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Optional
Lane Departure Warning	Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2020 JEEP CHEROKEE

554 manufacturer communications from 218 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	100
350000 EQUIPMENT	52
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.	38
100000 POWER TRAIN	35
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	31
160000 STRUCTURE	27
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING	20
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL	16

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Headlamp Condensation Clearing Procedure Some customers may report that on occasion, vehicle exterior head lamp assemblies are fogged with a light layer of condensation on the inside of the lenses.

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

SOS and Assistance Call Not Working After Radio Exchange Unit Installed

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service 4wd Light On, AWD System Service Required Message Illuminated. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C14A7-97 PTU Motor Component Or System Operation Obstructed Or Blocked, Set.

140000 AIR BAGS

Service 4wd Light On, AWD System Service Required Message Illuminated. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C14A7-97 PTU Motor Component Or System Operation Obstructed Or Blocked, Set.

020000 SUSPENSION

LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-23-20 "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Warranty Bulletin D-16-03 - "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC (Rev. B)

116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Intermittently The Vehicle exhibits No Crank No Start. Vehicle Goes Into Limp Home Mode. Multiple DTC?s And Warning Lights

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Intermittently The Vehicle exhibits No Crank No Start. Vehicle Goes Into Limp Home Mode. Multiple DTC?s And Warning Lights

346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS

Apple CarPlay Does Not Work Or Not Connecting

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Apple CarPlay Does Not Work Or Not Connecting

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Lubrication and Maintenance Fluids If MOPAR fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review Service Library for specifications so a suitable alternative can be used

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Customer Satisfaction Notification ZD7 - Radio Software update

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Radio Black Screen, Freezing, Reset, Cutting Out Or Inoperative Intermittently

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Radio Black Screen, Freezing, Reset, Cutting Out Or Inoperative Intermittently

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Customer Satisfaction Notification ZD7 - Radio Software Update

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Customer Satisfaction Notification ZD7 - Radio Software Update

353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

Radio Over The Air JR34.41F Updating to JR34.42F Software Version ? Mobile WiFi inoperative upon start up. ? WiFi hotspot gives ?No Internet? connection message on phone when trying to connect to a device. This bulletin provides informatio

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Customer Satisfaction Notification ZD7 - Radio Software Update

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Customer Satisfaction Notification ZD7 - Radio Software Update

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)s: ? **P

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Water Quality When Mixed With Engine Coolant

353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

SOS, Assistance Calls Not Successful After Radio Replacement or Radio Software Update

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

SOS, Assistance Calls Not Successful After Radio Replacement or Radio Software Update

135000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

Mirror

350000 EQUIPMENT

wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ADAPTER, Engine Oil Filter (Pentastar V6) For all 2014MY replace the Oil Filter Adapter (OFA). For any other MY review and follow instructions from the latest STAR Online S1809000007 available on Dealer Connect. Also, consider the followin

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Radio Remained On After Ignition Is Switched Off, Dead Battery From Excessive Radio Current Draw

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

ADAPTER, Engine Oil Filter (Pentastar V6) For all 2014MY replace the Oil Filter Adapter (OFA). For any other MY (with mileage above 30,000) review and follow instructions from STAR Online S1809000007 REV. C available on Dealer Connect. Als

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Radio Over The Air Updating to 34.42 Software Version ? Mobile Wi-Fi inoperative upon start up. ? Hotspot gives 9No Internet9 connection message on phone when trying to connect to a device. This bulletin provides information regarding the

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

160000 STRUCTURE

Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. NOTE: **Verify current warranty policy to d

160000 STRUCTURE

280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Radio Over The Air JR34.3 Updating to JR34.32.Software Version Customers may experience one or more of the following: Not be able to use Mobile Wi-Fi upon start up. Hotspot gives a no Internet connection message on phone when trying to con

010000 STEERING

Electric Power Steering (EPS) Will Not Calibrate, Negative Response Error Code 0X10

100000 POWER TRAIN

Electric Power Steering (EPS) Will Not Calibrate, Negative Response Error Code 0X10

280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Radio Over The Air Updating to 40.12 Software Version Mobile Wi-Fi inoperative upon start up. Hotspot gives 9No Internet9 connection message on phone when trying to connect to a device. This bulletin provides information regarding the late

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Washer Light On And Will Not Turn Off After Adding Washer Solvent.

160000 STRUCTURE

Passenger Front Carpet Is Wet or Damp

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U02A3 ? Lost Communication ith Particulate Matter (PM) Sensor, Set After PM Sensor Replacement.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U02A3 ? Lost Communication ith Particulate Matter (PM) Sensor, Set After PM Sensor Replacement.

010000 STEERING

UAQ and UCQ Radio Enhancements Customers may experience one or more of the following: ? **Wi-Fi hotspot connection failure. ? Speaker popping, crackle noise during Voice Recognition (VR) response and navigation guidance. ? Mobile Station I

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

160000 STRUCTURE

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

U11E9 Lost Communication with AGS (Active Grille Shutter), Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

U11E9 Lost Communication with AGS (Active Grille Shutter), Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Radio Over The Air Updates to JR34.3/JR34.4 and JR34.41

350000 EQUIPMENT

Radio Over The Air Updates to JR34.3/JR34.4 and JR34.41

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Radio Over The Air Updates to JR34.3/JR34.4 and JR34.41

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Radio Remained On After Ignition Is Switched Off, Dead Battery from Excessive Radio Current Draw

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Radio Remained On After Ignition Is Switched Off, Dead Battery from Excessive Radio Current Draw

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Radio Enhancements Software Level 1848.34 This bulletin involves updating the radio software level to 1848.34. Customers may experience one or more of the following:Radio display screen flickers. Clock loses 6 seconds per day (JL with 5

350000 EQUIPMENT

Flat Tow Or Recreational Towing KL Cherokee

163200 STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DOOR

Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding (STRSW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processes when welding

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

160000 STRUCTURE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Flash: Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the HVAC module with the latest available software. Customers may experience the following: During a remote start, the heated wheel, seat,

140000 AIR BAGS

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Battery Drain Suspected or "Identified" From USB or Media Hub

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Battery Drain Suspected or "Identified" From USB or Media Hub

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Battery Drain Suspected or "Identified" From USB or Media Hub

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Decreased Remote Start And RKE Range. Tire Pressure Sensors Values Are Not Displayed

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

Decreased Remote Start And RKE Range. Tire Pressure Sensors Values Are Not Displayed

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Decreased Remote Start And RKE Range. Tire Pressure Sensors Values Are Not Displayed

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

Panasonic VP4R Wi-Fi New Enrollment Pause

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Headlamp Condensation Clearing Procedure This bulletin is to communicate the procedure for headlamp condensation clearing.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Panasonic VP4R Wi-Fi New Enrollment Pause

350000 EQUIPMENT

A Rattle Or Creak Noise Is Heard From The Dual Pane Sunroof Area.

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

A Rattle Or Creak Noise Is Heard From The Dual Pane Sunroof Area.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Panasonic VP4R Wi-Fi New Enrollment Pause

350000 EQUIPMENT

Panasonic VP4R Wi-Fi New Enrollment Pause

350000 EQUIPMENT

Rear Tail Lamp Condensation Clearing Procedure This bulletin is to communicate the procedure for rear tail lamp condensation clearing. Some customers may report that on occasion, vehicle exterior tail lamp assemblies are fogged with a lig

123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

102910 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the techn

102900 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

061560 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

050000 PARKING BRAKE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

If a Mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils.

350000 EQUIPMENT

If a Mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

No Start, After Flash And Or PCM Replace, DTC P0513 Invalid Skim Key Setting

115000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM

No Start, After Flash And Or PCM Replace, DTC P0513 Invalid Skim Key Setting

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

No Start, After Flash And Or PCM Replace, DTC P0513 Invalid Skim Key Setting

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

No Start, After Flash And Or PCM Replace, DTC P0513 Invalid Skim Key Setting

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, JEEP CHEROKEE

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2014

Electronic Parking Brake Water Ingress

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened investigation PE22-009 after having received 80 complaints on model years 2014-2020 Jeep Cherokees alleging the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) inadvertently activated while the vehicle was in motion.During this investigation, the subject vehicles were... updated to include only Model Years (MY) 2014-2016, while MY 2017-2020 were considered peers.Based on related repair invoices, ODI believed the EPB module was damaged by water leaking into the vehicle. When the EPB inadvertently activates, it can cause a stalling condition bringing the vehicle to a stop. ODI was aware of recall 15V-393 that addresses water ingress affecting the power liftgate module on nearly the same population of vehicles subject of this investigation. The liftgate module can potentially catch fire as a result of the water damage. Both the liftgate and EPB modules are located in a similar area of the vehicle. On May 11, 2016, the manufacturer released a Technical Service Bulleting (ODI #10191415, FCA #08-060-16) that instructs dealers on replacing the EPB module and inspecting the electrical connector for corrosion if a customer describes having the EPB not releasing. This Preliminary Evaluation was opened to assess the scope, frequency, and safety-related consequences of the alleged defect. On September 8th, 2022, ODI sent an information request letter to Fiat Chrysler US LLC (FCA) requesting pertinent information on the subject 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee and Peer 2017-2020 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. FCA Provided its full response on October 27th, 2022 after ODI granted a one-week extension. ODI has reviewed the information FCA provided as well as new reports submitted to NHTSA’s Vehicle Owner Questionnaire database. Based on a review of all available information, ODI has identified evidence supporting a total of 1,655 subject vehicles that likely experienced a failure of the subject EPB. Within the subject vehicle complaints, ODI identified the 2014 Model Year (MY) Jeep Cherokee as having the highest rate of failure, while also being the oldest group of vehicles in this investigation. The 2014 Jeep Cherokees that likely experienced a failure of the subject EPB represent an incident rate of approximately 0.58%. The average Time In Service (TIS) at failure was 2.6 years and the oldest failure occurred at 8.5 years in service. The 2014 population of vehicles is at 9 years in service. All other MY Jeep Cherokee vehicles (both subject and peer) within this investigation had significantly lower failure rates than the 2014 MY Jeep Cherokee. ODI has reviewed all the information available at this time, and identified four allegations of a crash, three allegations of injuries, and one allegation of a fire.Two of the crash allegations alleged injuries, and the alleged injuries were minor severity.All of the alleged injuries appeared to be consistent with hard braking and did not need medical attention. There was no supporting information that demonstrated a fire had occurred on the vehicle. In its response to ODI, FCA provided its assessment of the alleged defect in the subject vehicles, stating that it does not believe the alleged defect poses an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety. FCA states the majority of incidents involving the EPB inadvertently activating occurred while the vehicle was stationary and that a small number of incidents occurred while the vehicle was backing up or at low speeds. This is consistent with ODI’s observations. Based on the analysis conducted by ODI, this investigation will be closed. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist. NHTSA reserves the right take additional actions if warranted by future circumstances. To review the ODI reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2015

Engine compartment fire

On October 15, 2015, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, US LLC, (FCA), submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to NHTSA regarding an air-conditioning suction/discharge combo line routing condition that may result in engine compartment fire in approximately 75,574 model year (MY) 2015 Jeep Cherokee vehic... les equipped with 2.4L engines and built from October 1, 2014 through June 18, 2015 (NHTSA Recall 15V-676, FCA Recall R57).According to FCA's DIR, a misrouted A/C combo line can be pinched and cut or thermally degraded by the exhaust manifold heat shield, potentially resulting in loss of air conditioning, smoke and/or fire from ignition of leaked A/C refrigerant oil onto a hot exhaust manifold.The recalled vehicles will be inspected for misrouted A/C combo lines and those found to be misrouted will be replaced.FCA estimates that one percent of the recalled population may be affected by the A/C combo line routing defect.ODI?s analysis of warranty data provided by FCA in response to the information request letter for PE15-003 identified a spike in claims related to the A/C combo line leakage in vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines built after October 1, 2014.FCA implemented its final process corrective action for the hose routing concern on June 18, 2015.The 113,034 MY 2015 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.2L engines have different A/C line routing configurations and are not affected by the A/C combo line routing defect.FCA provided a total of 220 warranty claims potentially related to the A/C combo line in vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines.Ninety-five percent of the claims (210) involved the 74,574 Jeep Cherokee 2.4L vehicles built during the recall period.Only 10 A/C combo line claims and no related fires were identified in the 28,250 Jeep Cherokee 2.4L vehicles that were built before or after the period with the hose routing concern.Analysis of engine compartment fires reported to ODI and FCA identified a total of 10 fires in MY 2015 Jeep Cherokee vehicles.Nine (9) of the fires involved vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines and 8 of these involved vehicles built during the production range subject to Recall 15V-676.These include 5 fires that FCA's investigations determined were most likely caused by the A/C combo line and 3 fires of unknown cause originating in the area of the exhaust manifold heat shield, resulting in fire incident rates in the recall population of 6.6 per 100,000 vehicles for the A/C combo line condition and 10.6 per 100,000 vehicles for fire incidents for which the A/C combo line could not be excluded as the cause.The other 2 engine compartment fires involved a low-mileage fire of unknown cause in a vehicle equipped with a 3.2L engine and a minor self-extinguished fire that FCA?s investigation attributed to a lower transmission oil cooler (TOC) line connection seepage condition in a rental vehicle equipped with a 2.4L engine and built prior to the recall production range. This preliminary evaluation is closed based on FCA?s recall.The following VOQ numbers are associated with the issues discussed in this closing resume: A/C combo line failure:10786287 Unknown cause:10712350, 10678215, 10672201Read more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1993

Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires

ODI has completed an extensive analysis of rear crash fuel tank system integrity data for the subject Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles (SVs).As of June 2013, ODI knew of 56 post-collision fatal fires, 28 non-fatal fires, and 6 fuel leak incidents (totaling 90 incidents, 75 fataliti... es and 58 injuries) involving the SVs.Based on this analysis, ODI issued a Recall Request Letter (RRL) on June 3, 2013 requesting that Chrysler recall the Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles due to the rate of fatal, non-fatal fire, and fuel leak incidents when compared to peer vehicles (compact and medium SUVs) built during the same time period.In the RRL, ODI described how the location of the aft-mounted fuel tank made the SVs vulnerable to rear impact crash fuel tank failures.During the analysis, besides the high speed/high severity crashes present in both the SV and peer vehicles, ODI observed a significant number of low and moderate speed rear impact crash related fires and leaks, particularly in the Liberty.The data also demonstrated that SVs originally equipped with towing hitch receivers (trailer hitches) appeared to be under-represented in rear-impact related fuel tank failures.In the RRL, ODI requested that Chrysler provide its response by June 18, 2013, otherwise NHTSA might proceed to an Initial Decision that the SVs contain a safety-related defect.Chrysler responded to the RRL on June 4, 2013 and vigorously disputed the tentative findings of the RRL.Among other things, Chrysler argued that the SVs had an overall safety record superior to their peers, met or exceeded all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS) and only experienced fires in severe high energy rear impacts.Nonetheless, while continuing to maintain that the SVs did not contain a safety-related defect, Chrysler proposed a recall (13V-252) of approximately 2.5M (1.6M currently registered) model year (MY) 1993 - 1998 Grand Cherokee (ZJ) and MY 2002-2007 Liberty (KJ) vehicles on June 18, 2013.The recall remedy submitted by Chrysler would employ a hitch receiver assembly consisting of a steel cross-member behind the fuel tank with forward-projecting arms bolted to the frame rails on either side of the fuel tank.For the MY 1999 - 2004 Grand Cherokee, Chrysler indicated it would conduct a customer satisfaction campaign and inspect vehicles equipped with aftermarket tow hitch receivers, and if necessary, replace any such hitch receivers whose conditionmay increase the risk of fuel system failure in rear crashes.Examination of the available data established that the MY 1999 - 2004 Grand Cherokee did not pose the same magnitude of safety risk as the MY 1993 - 1998 Grand Cherokee and MY 2002-2007 Liberty, particularly in low and moderate speed rear impacts.Because the agency has concluded that the vehicles do not present an unreasonable risk to safety, ODI is closing its investigation of the MY 1999 - 2004 Grand Cherokee.Although it was not within the scope of the Petition initiating this investigation or the Preliminary Evaluation preceding this EA, ODI also examined the performance of the MY 1993 - 2001 Cherokee as part of this investigation.NHTSA's assessment of the available data for the Cherokee did not establish an unreasonable risk in comparison to peer vehicles.ODI does not approve proposed defect remedies.While offering to install hitch receiver assemblies on the MY 1993-1998 Grand Cherokees and 2002-2007 Liberty, Chrysler did not, in ODI's view, provide enough evidence demonstrating the effectiveness of the proposed remedy in rear impacts.The Complete Summary for this Closing Resume (EA12-005) can be seen byRead more

DP, Closed , Model Year: 1991

SUDDEN ACCELERATION