NHTSA Complaint #11643316 — 2018 JEEP CHEROKEE

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11643316
Vehicle 2018 JEEP CHEROKEE
Component POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State PA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle lost drive power in the middle of the road, nearly causing another vehicle to crash into the vehicle. The contact stated upon restarting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle failed to exceed 8 MPH. The contact pulled to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that a fee would be charged for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V011000(Power Train); however, the VIN tool search indicated that the VIN was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.

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