NHTSA Complaint #11163959 — 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11163959 |
| Vehicle | 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 4,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | TX |
Consumer Description
THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WHEN APPROACHING 3500 MILES. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION REGARDLESS OF SPEED RENDERING THE VEHICLE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE JEEP WAS TAKEN TO DEALER AND THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH SOME OF THE NEW JEEP CHEROKEES CONTAINING CERTAIN FIAT MOTORS. THE VEHICLES NOW HAVE A FIAT MOTOR THAT APPARENTLY BURNS THE ENGINES OIL EVERY 3500 MILES & THE SHUT OFF IS A BUILT IN 'SAFETY MECHANISM' TO PREVENT THE MOTOR FROM BURNING OUT DUE TO THE LACK OF OIL. THIS INFORMATION WAS NOT DISCLOSED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED.
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