NHTSA Complaint #11396797 — 2016 JEEP CHEROKEE

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11396797
Vehicle	2016 JEEP CHEROKEE
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	February 15, 2020
Date Filed	February 18, 2021
Mileage	35,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AE

Consumer Description

IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET GOING 35 MPH THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF; STEERING AND BRAKING BECOME DISABLED AND CAR COSTS INTO TRAFFIC. NO WARNING LIGHTS OR DASH BOARD SYMBOLS TURNED EVER ON. VEHICLE HAS TO BE TOWED TO A SHOP TO HAVE THE OIL CHANGED/REPLACED AFTER ONLY 200 MILES SINCE LAST OIL CHANGE. ENGINE BURNS OIL (NOT LEAKING) AT A HIGH RATE. OIL NEEDS TO BE CHECKED WEEKLY AND REPLACED ON A 2-3 MONTH SCHEDULE. ONLY 35,000 MILES ON THE CAR.

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